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Considered by City Council on
May 11, 2010
May 12, 2010



Executive Committee


Meeting No. 43   Contact Patsy Morris, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Monday, April 19, 2010
  Phone 416-392-9151
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail exc@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 1, City Hall
  Chair   Mayor David Miller  

Item  

EX43.1 City of Toronto Stimulus Projects - Additional Projects (Ward: 1, 25, 28)  

EX43.2 School Lands Property Acquisition Framework and Funding Strategy (Ward: All)  

EX43.3 Caring for Toronto Residents Displaced as a Result of Neighbourhood Emergencies: Review of Recent Events and Proposed Strategies (Ward: All)  

EX43.4 Request for a Capital Loan Guarantee for the Centre for Social Innovation (Ward: 19)  

EX43.5 Queen Street West Fire Site: Options for the City to Assist Redevelopment of Properties Destroyed by Fire on Traditional Shopping Streets (Ward: All)  

EX43.6 Toronto Atmospheric Fund Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles - 2010 (Ward: All)  

EX43.7 Delegation of Authority in Certain Real Estate Matters (Ward: All)  

EX43.8 Authority to Enter into Lease Agreement and Biogas Utilization Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd. - Green Lane Landfill (Ward: All)  

EX43.9 Home Energy Assistance Toronto: Energy Efficiency Program for Low-Income Residents (Ward: All)  

EX43.11 Open Meeting Investigation on the 2008-2009 Budget Committee Process  

EX43.12 Preliminary Capital Variance Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2009  

EX43.13 Transportation Services - 2010 Cash Flow Reallocations and Deferrals Progress Report No. 2  

EX43.14 Facilities Management and Real Estate - 2010 Capital Plan Adjustments  

EX43.15 Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project - Request for Full Project Commitment Approval  

EX43.16 2009 Rent Reduction for Lease and Licence Agreements Due to the Impact of the Labour Disruption  

EX43.20 Toronto Police Service: Renewal of the Community Policing Partnership Program Grant Agreement (Ward: All)  

EX43.21 Toronto Police Service: Renewal of the Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program Grant Agreement (Ward: All)  

EX43.25 Update: Affordable Housing Program - Economic Stimulus Funding  

EX43.26 Standardizing City Support for New Assisted Ownership Housing Opportunities  

EX43.27 Increasing Homeowners' Access to the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)  

EX43.29 Request for Property Tax Waiver for Artscape's Affordable 20 Units of Rental Housing at 150 Sudbury Street  



City of Toronto Logo Committee Report

Considered by City Council on
May 11, 2010
May 12, 2010



Executive Committee



EX43.1

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 1, 25, 28 

City of Toronto Stimulus Projects - Additional Projects
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into funding agreements with the Government of Ontario for the delivery of the Canadian Film Centre, Rexdale Multi-Purpose Community Hub, and Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre projects under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) program.

 

2.         City Council approve additional project costs of $34.691 million to the overall City ISF program, comprised of $10.691 million for City Programs, and $24.000 million on behalf of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) (see Table 1 in the report (April 1, 2010) from the City Manager).

 

3.        City Council approve an increase in the 2010 – 2019 Capital Budget and Plan in the amount of $8.691 million (see Table 2 in the report (April 1, 2010) from the City Manager) for:

 

               i.       Facilities and Real Estate in the amount of $4.190 million for the Rexdale Multi-Service Community Hub, comprised of: a $3.260 million ISF contribution from the Governments of Canada and Ontario, $0.080 million from previously approved City capital, and $0.850 from third-party contributions; and

           

               ii.      Economic Development and Culture in the amount of $4.501 million for the Canadian Film Centre, comprised of: a $4.000 million ISF contribution from the Governments of Canada and Ontario, and $0.501 from third-party contributions.

 

4.         City Council request that any future budget amendments that may result from the implementation of City stimulus projects be reported as part of regular quarterly Capital Budget variance reports.

 

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

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into funding agreements with the Government of Ontario for the delivery of the Canadian Film Centre, Rexdale Multi-Purpose Community Hub, and Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre projects under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) program.

 

2.         City Council approve additional project costs of $34.691 million to the overall City ISF program, comprised of $10.691 million for City Programs, and $24.000 million on behalf of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) (see Table 1 in the report (April 1, 2010) from the City Manager).

 

3.        City Council approve an increase in the 2010 – 2019 Capital Budget and Plan in the amount of $8.691 million (see Table 2 in the report (April 1, 2010) from the City Manager) for:

 

               i.       Facilities and Real Estate in the amount of $4.190 million for the Rexdale Multi-Service Community Hub, comprised of: a $3.260 million ISF contribution from the Governments of Canada and Ontario, $0.080 million from previously approved City capital, and $0.850 from third-party contributions; and

           

               ii.      Economic Development and Culture in the amount of $4.501 million for the Canadian Film Centre, comprised of: a $4.000 million ISF contribution from the Governments of Canada and Ontario, and $0.501 from third-party contributions.

 

4.         City Council request that any future budget amendments that may result from the implementation of City stimulus projects be reported as part of regular quarterly Capital Budget variance reports.

 

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

Origin
(April 1, 2010) Report from the City Manager
Summary

 On September 23, 2009, Council approved City infrastructure projects to be included in funding agreements under Federal and Provincial stimulus programs.

 

This report seeks authority for the Mayor and City Manager to enter into additional funding agreements with the Government of Ontario for the delivery of the Canadian Film Centre, Rexdale Multi-Purpose Community Hub, and Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre projects under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund program, and presents the financial impact of these funding agreements on the 2010 – 2019 Council Approved Capital Budget and Plan.

 

Incremental costs for these stimulus projects are fully funded by the Federal and Provincial governments, previously approved City capital, and third-party contributions. No new City funding is being requested in this report.

Background Information (Committee)
City of Toronto Stimulus Project - Additional Projects
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29013.pdf)


EX43.2

 

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

School Lands Property Acquisition Framework and Funding Strategy
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council endorse the School Lands Acquisition Framework in Appendix A to the report (April 1, 2010) from the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Cluster A.

 

2.        City Council direct that, as part of Step One, the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, compile an inventory of school sites by Community Council:

 

a.         where the school is attached to city parkland and uses this park as its outdoor school ground for play area and sports;

 

b.         where the school yard is used as a neighbourhood park and  can be correlated to parks deficient areas;

 

c.         where there are City owned buildings within a school yard; and

 

d.         where there are shared use agreements between school boards and the city.

 

3.         City Council request the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, to develop a process to ensure that sufficient traditional neighbourhood green space/open space is retained with the closure of  local schools and that this be applied to the current list of  surplus school board properties.

 

4.         City Council request the City Manager to seek opportunities to build on the City's working relationship with local school boards to identify partnerships and joint service-delivery opportunities before a board formally declares school properties surplus.

 

5.         City Council request the City Manager submit a report to the August 16, 2010 meeting of the Executive Committee, on a mechanism that would allow Councillors to inform the process of land needs from a ward perspective so that staff can co-ordinate land acquisition for department and community needs.

 

6.         City Council request the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, to submit a report to the August 16, 2010  meeting of the Executive Committee, on how community organizations and not-for-profit organizations can be engaged in the Acquisition Framework and Funding Strategy by including them and their needs as a step on the process.

 

7.         City Council direct that planning requirements in the Official Plan which seek to maintain access to green space be clearly communicated to developers who purchase school board properties when engaged in the planning process.

 

8.         City Council authorize funding from the land acquisition reserve in the amount of $7 million, $5 million and $3 million in each of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 respectively, that will serve as part of the funding strategy for future school land acquisitions.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council endorse the School Lands Acquisition Framework in Appendix A to the report (April 1, 2010) from the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Cluster A.

 

2.        City Council direct that, as part of Step One, the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, compile an inventory of school sites by Community Council:

 

a.         where the school is attached to city parkland and uses this park as its outdoor school ground for play area and sports;

 

b.         where the school yard is used as a neighbourhood park and  can be correlated to parks deficient areas;

 

c.         where there are City owned buildings within a school yard; and

 

d.         where there are shared use agreements between school boards and the city.

 

3.         City Council request the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, to develop a process to ensure that sufficient traditional neighbourhood green space/open space is retained with the closure of  local schools and that this be applied to the current list of  surplus school board properties.

 

4.         City Council request the City Manager to submit a report to the August 16, 2010 meeting of the Executive Committee, on a mechanism that would allow Councillors to inform the process of land needs from a ward perspective so that staff can co-ordinate land acquisition for department and community needs.

 

5.         City Council request the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Cluster A, to submit a report to the August 16, 2010  meeting of the Executive Committee, on how community organizations and not-for-profit organizations can be engaged in the Acquisition Framework and Funding Strategy by including them and their needs as a step on the process.

 

6.         City Council direct that planning requirements in the Official Plan which seek to maintain access to green space be clearly communicated to developers who purchase school board properties when engaged in the planning process.

 

7.         City Council authorize funding from the land acquisition reserve in the amount of $7 million, $5 million and $3 million in each of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 respectively, that will serve as part of the funding strategy for future school land acquisitions.

Origin
(April 1, 2010) Report from the City Manager and Deputy City Manager – Cluster A
Summary

To recommend a school lands property acquisition framework that identifies and prioritizes properties that could be made available for sale by local school boards and the Toronto Lands Corporation (TLC) and to propose a funding strategy for the potential purchase of specific properties that have been identified as corporate priorities.

Background Information (Committee)
School Lands Property Acquisition Framework and Funding Strategy
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29044.pdf)


EX43.3

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Caring for Toronto Residents Displaced as a Result of Neighbourhood Emergencies: Review of Recent Events and Proposed Strategies
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the Emergency Human Services policy substantially as written in Appendix A in the report (March 30, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the type, scope and length of services to be provided by the City to residents displaced during an emergency, and such policy to guide the Emergency Human Services Operational Support Function in the City’s Emergency Plan.

 

2.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to annually establish a non-program account, called the Emergency Human Services Expense Account, in the amount of $500,000 to fund and track expenses related to providing Emergency Human Services, and that:

 

a.         At the recommendation of the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, the City Manager authorize the Emergency Human Services Expense Account to be accessed during an emergency incident for expenses related to providing the services outlined in Appendix A of the report (March 30, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

b.         An Emergency Human Services Reserve be established to receive annual surpluses from the Emergency Human Services Expense Account and to supplement funding in the Emergency Human Services Expense Account in years in which it has a deficit as set out in Appendix B of the report (March 30, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

c.         In any year in which a surplus remains in the above noted non-program account, that any funds remaining in the account at year-end be transferred to the Emergency Human Services Reserve.

 

d.         Leave be granted for the introduction of any necessary bills in Council to give effect thereto.

 

3.         City Council direct that the “Mass Care” Operational Support Function in the City’s Emergency Plan be renamed and referred to as “Emergency Human Services”.

 

4.         City Council request the provincial Ministry of Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to clearly articulate what funding and supports for Emergency Human Services are available to assist the City in responding to Toronto residents displaced as a result of emergencies.

 

5.         City Council request Legal Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Corporate Finance, to develop policies and protocols to seek to recover costs related to Emergency Human Services provided during an emergency from tenants’ and homeowners’ insurance coverage.

 

6.         City Council direct that all non-union employees (excluding those in Emergency Medical Services and Fire Services) providing Emergency Human Services to displaced residents be eligible for remuneration as per the Standby/Call In/Emergency Situations Pay policy.

 

7.         City Council request the Human Resources Division to review Standby/Call In and Emergency Pay provisions for non union staff and report back to the Employee and Labour Relations Committee with any recommendations.

 

8.         City Council direct that Division Heads from supporting Divisions as identified in Appendix A of the report (March 30, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, at the request of the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, redeploy staff as required to support Emergency Human Services responses and to back fill as necessary in their own Divisions for the staff who have been redeployed, and such expenses to be charged to the Emergency Human Services Expense Account.

 

9.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, to negotiate, finalize and enter into service contracts or MOU's as appropriate, and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with community and private sector partners including the Canadian Red Cross, Salvation Army, St John Ambulance, the Greater Toronto Hotel Association and the Greater Toronto Apartment Association, detailing service agreements and/or the terms and conditions under which the City would request their assistance in providing Emergency Human Services.

 

10.       City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to report back to the Executive Committee in one year on implementation of the policy and any issues arising.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the Emergency Human Services policy substantially as written in Appendix A in the report (March 30, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the type, scope and length of services to be provided by the City to residents displaced during an emergency, and such policy to guide the Emergency Human Services Operational Support Function in the City’s Emergency Plan.

 

2.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to annually establish a non-program account, called the Emergency Human Services Expense Account, in the amount of $500,000 to fund and track expenses related to providing Emergency Human Services, and that:

 

a.         At the recommendation of the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, the City Manager authorize the Emergency Human Services Expense Account to be accessed during an emergency incident for expenses related to providing the services outlined in Appendix A of the report (March 30, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

b.         An Emergency Human Services Reserve be established to receive annual surpluses from the Emergency Human Services Expense Account and to supplement funding in the Emergency Human Services Expense Account in years in which it has a deficit as set out in Appendix B of the report (March 30, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

c.         In any year in which a surplus remains in the above noted non-program account, that any funds remaining in the account at year-end be transferred to the Emergency Human Services Reserve.

 

d.         Leave be granted for the introduction of any necessary bills in Council to give effect thereto.

 

3.         City Council direct that the “Mass Care” Operational Support Function in the City’s Emergency Plan be renamed and referred to as “Emergency Human Services”.

 

4.         City Council request the provincial Ministry of Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to clearly articulate what funding and supports for Emergency Human Services are available to assist the City in responding to Toronto residents displaced as a result of emergencies.

 

5.         City Council request Legal Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and Corporate Finance, to develop policies and protocols to seek to recover costs related to Emergency Human Services provided during an emergency from tenants’ and homeowners’ insurance coverage.

 

 

6.         City Council direct that all non-union employees (excluding those in Emergency Medical Services and Fire Services) providing Emergency Human Services to displaced residents be eligible for remuneration as per the Standby/Call In/Emergency Situations Pay policy.

 

7.         City Council request the Human Resources Division to review Standby/Call In and Emergency Pay provisions for non union staff and report back to the Employee and Labour Relations Committee with any recommendations.

 

8.         City Council direct that Division Heads from supporting Divisions as identified in Appendix A of the report (March 30, 2010) from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, at the request of the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, redeploy staff as required to support Emergency Human Services responses and to back fill as necessary in their own Divisions for the staff who have been redeployed, and such expenses to be charged to the Emergency Human Services Expense Account.

 

9.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, to negotiate, finalize and enter into service contracts or MOU's as appropriate, and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with community and private sector partners including the Canadian Red Cross, Salvation Army, St John Ambulance, the Greater Toronto Hotel Association and the Greater Toronto Apartment Association, detailing service agreements and/or the terms and conditions under which the City would request their assistance in providing Emergency Human Services.

 

10.       City Council request the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, to report back to the Executive Committee in one year on implementation of the policy and any issues arising.

Origin
(March 30, 2010) Report from the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

In the past two years, a number of neighbourhood-level emergencies have occurred which have required the City to respond to people who have been displaced from their homes for weeks or months. The emergency response provided involves assisting with emergency accommodation, food, personal support services and operation of a Reception Centre for residents displaced from their homes. Such incidents would be considered Level 1 or Level 2 emergencies in the City of Toronto Emergency Plan and do not usually result in the formal activation of the Emergency Operation Centre or the City of Toronto Emergency Plan response.

 

This response to neighbourhood-level emergencies has occurred in the absence of any clear policy direction from Council. Notwithstanding this, staff have come together across Divisions and in partnership with community agencies, coordinated by Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division, to provide services to help people under great stress in a time of crisis.

 

The purpose of this report is to review the response provided during the neighbourhood-level emergencies where evacuation was required that have arisen over the past two years, reflect on lessons learned, and based on these experiences propose policies and financial strategies to guide the services provided to residents displaced as a result of any future emergency

Background Information (Committee)
Caring for Toronto Residents Displaced as a Result of Neighbourhood Emergencies: Review of Recent Events and Proposed Strategies
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29017.pdf)


EX43.4

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

Request for a Capital Loan Guarantee for the Centre for Social Innovation
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that:

 

a.         The City provide, to the Centre for Social Innovation’s financial institution, a guarantee of CSI’s first mortgage in the amount of $4,800,000.00 (inclusive of all interest costs payable by CSI), for a five year term commencing on May 18, 2010 until May 18, 2015.

 

b.         The guarantee be issued subject to the CSI raising $1,328,000 from the sale of bonds and $406,000 from the sale of a community bond that will provide the equity portion of the proposed financing for the purchase of the building.

 

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

 

2.         City Council direct that such guarantee and all related agreements be secured in accordance with the report (April 1, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and that the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be requested to negotiate appropriate and adequate safeguards, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council request the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) to provide the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer with their 2010 to 2015 inclusive audited financial statements when they become available.

 

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

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.        City Council direct that:

 

a.         The City provide, to the Centre for Social Innovation’s financial institution, a guarantee of CSI’s first mortgage in the amount of $4,800,000.00 (inclusive of all interest costs payable by CSI), for a five year term commencing on May 18, 2010 until May 18, 2015.

 

b.         The guarantee be issued subject to the CSI raising $1,328,000 from the sale of bonds and $406,000 from the sale of a community bond that will provide the equity portion of the proposed financing for the purchase of the building.

 

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

 

2.         City Council direct that such guarantee and all related agreements be secured in accordance with the report (April 1, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and that the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be requested to negotiate appropriate and adequate safeguards, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council request the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) to provide the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer with their 2010 to 2015 inclusive audited financial statements when they become available.

 

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

Origin
(April 1, 2010) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture
Summary

This report seeks authority for the City to provide a $4,800,000 capital loan guarantee for the Centre for Social Innovation (“CSI”) to assist in the purchase of a five storey building located at 720 Bathurst Street that will be used to provide office and meeting spaces for various non-profit organizations and small businesses. 

 

CSI has successfully operated a similar site in leased premises at 215 Spadina Avenue which provides space to 180 small non-profit and charitable groups as well as various socially-oriented businesses.  The organization is experiencing increasing demand from citizens/communities and intends to replicate and adapt that model to the new space.

 

Since CSI is a not-for-profit organization with few assets, banks have made it very clear that they will require a loan guarantee from the city if CSI is able to access favourable bank rates.  The capital loan guarantee being proposed is to be in effect for an initial five year term from May 18, 2010 until May 18, 2015.

Background Information (Committee)
Request for a Capital Loan Guarantee for the Centre for Social Innovation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29018.pdf)


EX43.5

 

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Queen Street West Fire Site: Options for the City to Assist Redevelopment of Properties Destroyed by Fire on Traditional Shopping Streets
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council proceed with a Community Improvement Plan to provide assistance to properties destroyed by fire within a Heritage Conservation District, and further:

 

 a.        the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be directed to develop a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) that provides for grants based on the eligibility criteria and features as outlined in Appendix A;

 

b.         the grants provided for under such CIP be made to apply, retroactively if necessary, in the case of any eligible new development arising at 611 to 625 Queen Street West, which were destroyed by fire on February 20th 2008; and

 

           c.           Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given in accordance with the regulations under the Planning Act with the public meeting targeted for the Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting scheduled to be held on August 19, 2010.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee submits this Item to Council, without recommendation.

 

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee requested the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report directly to City Council, proposing a policy that would allow for phased Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grants to be used to restore tax rates for properties destroyed by fire, and step them towards full Current Value Assessment (CVA) values in situations where multiple properties are contained within a heritage conservation district and when no criminal cause for the fire has been determined.

Origin
(March 31, 2010) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division
Summary

This report responds to Executive Committee’s request that staff report on the challenges of redeveloping properties on traditional shopping strips in Heritage Conservation Districts, particularly those destroyed by fire, and on the options available to the City to assist such redevelopment through a Community Improvement Plan (CIP), including grants, loans and land assembly, as well as through general tax policy.

 

The City could use a CIP to address challenges facing owners who wish to redevelop properties on traditional shopping streets, but it would require either direct funding from the City’s operating budget or forgoing a portion of the property taxes from this new commercial development. Given these considerations staff do not support providing any special assistance to the owners of the Queen Street West fire site to redevelop their properties.

Background Information (Committee)
Queen Street West Fire Site: Options for the City to Assist Redevelopment of Properties Destroyed by Fire on Traditional Shopping Streets
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29028.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(April 29, 2010) supplementary report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer on providing grants through a CIP to assist properties contained within a heritage conservation district which are destroyed by fire (EX43.5a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29944.pdf)

Speakers (Committee)

Councillor Adam Vaughan, Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina


EX43.6

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Atmospheric Fund Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles - 2010
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following: 

 

1.         City Council approve the “Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles”, as approved by the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) Board of Directors (Appendix A) attached to the report (March 31, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer. 

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

 

1.         City Council approve the “Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles”, as approved by the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) Board of Directors (Appendix A) attached to the report (March 31, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

Origin
(March 31, 2010) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

At its meeting held on March 8, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) approved the attached “Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles” (SIOP) (Schedule A) and requested the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to submit the statement to Council for approval.  

 

 

TAF’s Investment Committee developed the SIOP over the past year with the support of staff.  This revised policy establishes a more integrated and mandate-oriented approach to investing TAF’s assets. 

 

 

Upon approval by City Council, this Statement will replace the Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures that was approved in 2007.

 

 

Background Information (Committee)
Toronto Atmospheric Fund Statement of Investment Objectives and Principles
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29030.pdf)


EX43.7

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Delegation of Authority in Certain Real Estate Matters
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council delegate the approving and signing authorities in real estate matters as set out in Appendix A in the report (March 31, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

2.         City Council, in respect of the exercise of delegated authority to dispose of land, as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act, authorize staff to whom authority to dispose of land is being delegated, to dispose of lands acquired by expropriation without giving the owner from whom the land was expropriated the first chance to repurchase the land on the terms of the best offer received by the expropriating authority, if the expropriation has taken place ten years or more prior to the proposed disposal.

 

3.         City Council, in respect of the acquisition of contaminated lands by means other than the development review process, rescind the policy adopted by the former City of Toronto entitled “Environmental Issues – Real Property Acquisitions”, as set out in Clause 46 of Report No. 11 of the Executive Committee at its meeting of June 21, and 22, 1993, and the former City of Etobicoke “Policy and Procedures for Dealing with Contaminated or Potentially Contaminated Sites”, adopted by the former Etobicoke Council meeting on September 15, 1997, together with any other subsisting policies from the legacy municipalities.

 

4.         City Council rescind the delegated authorities in real estate matters referred to in Appendix B in the report (March 31, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

5.         City Council request the Director of Real Estate Services to report annually, through the Government Management Committee, on all real estate matters that have been processed by way of this delegated authority.

  

6.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to introduce in Council any bills necessary to give effect to the foregoing.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council delegate the approving and signing authorities in real estate matters as set out in Appendix A in the report (March 31, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

2.         City Council, in respect of the exercise of delegated authority to dispose of land, as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act, authorize staff to whom authority to dispose of land is being delegated, to dispose of lands acquired by expropriation without giving the owner from whom the land was expropriated the first chance to repurchase the land on the terms of the best offer received by the expropriating authority, if the expropriation has taken place ten years or more prior to the proposed disposal.

 

3.         City Council, in respect of the acquisition of contaminated lands by means other than the development review process, rescind the policy adopted by the former City of Toronto entitled “Environmental Issues – Real Property Acquisitions”, as set out in Clause 46 of Report No. 11 of the Executive Committee at its meeting of June 21, and 22, 1993, and the former City of Etobicoke “Policy and Procedures for Dealing with Contaminated or Potentially Contaminated Sites”, adopted by the former Etobicoke Council meeting on September 15, 1997, together with any other subsisting policies from the legacy municipalities. 

 

4.         City Council rescind the delegated authorities in real estate matters referred to in Appendix B in the report (March 31, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

5.         City Council request the Director of Real Estate Services to report annually, through the Government Management Committee, on all real estate matters that have been processed by way of this delegated authority.

  

6.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to introduce in Council any bills necessary to give effect to the foregoing.

Origin
(March 31, 2010) Report from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

For the purposes of relieving Committee and Council Agendas of frequently routine real estate reports, facilitating situations involving critical deadlines, improving the stage on which the City conducts its real estate transactions, and avoiding delay in the implementation of approved transactions, staff is recommending that Council delegate authority to approve and sign certain real estate matters where funding has been made available in an approved budget.  Such delegation will also co-ordinate, consolidate and harmonize various delegations previously approved by Council.

Background Information (Committee)
Delegation of Authority in Certain Real Estate Matters
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29031.pdf)


EX43.8

 

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Authority to Enter into Lease Agreement and Biogas Utilization Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd. - Green Lane Landfill
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority for the City to enter into a Lease Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc., and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., for the lease of approximately 0.5 Hectare of the Green Lane Landfill buffer lands, substantially on the terms set out in Attachment 1 in the report (March 31, 2010) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, with the following revisions:

 

             a.        changing the early termination deadline date for the execution of the FIT contract between the Tenant and Ontario Power Authority from December 31, 2010 to July 1, 2011; and

 

             b.        changing the deadline dates for all of the other early termination conditions from July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011,

 

            and such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and that each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services be authorized severally to execute the Lease Agreement on behalf of the City.

 

2.         City Council grant authority for the City to enter into a Biogas Utilization Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc., and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., substantially on the terms set out in Attachment 2 to the report (March 31, 2010) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, with the following revisions:

 

             a.        changing the early termination deadline date for the execution of the FIT contract between the Tenant and Ontario Power Authority from December 31, 2010 to July 1, 2011; and

 

                b.        changing the deadline dates for all of the other early termination conditions from July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011,

 

            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 Utilization Agreement on behalf of the City.

 

3.         City Council grant authority for the City to enter into any other related agreement(s) as may be necessary to give effect to Part 1 above, on terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and that the Chief Corporate Officer be authorized to execute any such agreements on behalf of the City.

 

4.         City Council grant authority for the City to enter into any other related agreement(s) as may be necessary to give effect to Part 2 above, on terms 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 any such agreements on behalf of the City.

 

5.         City Council authorize, in the event that the Lease Agreement and the Biogas Utilization Agreement referred to in Parts 1 and 2 above, are not executed by 01 January 2011, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in his sole discretion, to terminate negotiations with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc., and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., and to issue a Request for Proposals for a contract to develop and operate a system to utilize biogas from the Green Lane Landfill.

 

6.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to provide consent on behalf of the City, as landlord, for the submission of any applications required to be submitted by Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc., and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., for land use approvals in respect of the lands to be leased.

 

7.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to provide consent on behalf of the City for the submission of any applications to the Ontario Ministry of Environment for any required environmental approvals.

 

8.         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.

 

9.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to administer and manage the Biogas Utilization 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.

 

10.       City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Services and the Chief Corporate Officer to submit an annual report to the Executive Committee on the royalty percentages and the annual revenue.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority for the City to enter into a Lease Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc., and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., for the lease of approximately 0.5 Hectare of the Green Lane Landfill buffer lands, substantially on the terms set out in Attachment 1 in the report (March 31, 2010) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, and such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and that each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services be authorized severally to execute the Lease Agreement on behalf of the City.

 

2.         City Council grant authority for the City to enter into a Biogas Utilization Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc., and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., substantially on the terms set out in Attachment 2 to the report (March 31, 2010) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Chief Corporate Officer, 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 Utilization Agreement on behalf of the City.

 

3.         City Council grant authority, subject to the adoption of Recommendation 1 above, for the City to enter into any other related agreement(s) as may be necessary to give effect to Recommendation 1, on terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and that the Chief Corporate Officer be authorized to execute any such agreements on behalf of the City.

 

4.         City Council grant authority, subject to the adoption of Recommendation 2 above, for the City to enter into any other related agreement(s) as may be necessary to give effect to Recommendation 2, on terms 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 any such agreements on behalf of the City.

 

5.         City Council authorize, in the event that the Lease Agreement and the Biogas Utilization Agreement referred to in Recommendations 1 and 2 above, are not executed by 01 January 2011, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in his sole discretion, to terminate negotiations with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc., and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., and to issue a Request for Proposals for a contract to develop and operate a system to utilize biogas from the Green Lane Landfill.

 

6.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to provide consent on behalf of the City, as landlord, for the submission of any applications required to be submitted by Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc., and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., for land use approvals in respect of the lands to be leased.

 

7.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to provide consent on behalf of the City for the submission of any applications to the Ontario Ministry of Environment for any required environmental approvals.

 

8.         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.

 

9.         City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to administer and manage the Biogas Utilization 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.

 

10.       City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Services and the Chief Corporate Officer to submit an annual report to the Executive Committee on the royalty percentages and the annual revenue.

 

 

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee requested the General Manager, Solid Waste Management and the Chief Corporate Officer, to report directly to City Council, providing an update on the utilization of Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., for the City’s future forestry needs.

 

Mr. Geoff Rathbone, General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, gave a presentation to the Executive Committee regarding Authority to Enter into Lease Agreement and biogas Utilization Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd. - Green Lane Landfill and filed a copy of his presentation material.

Origin
(March 31, 2010) Report from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

At its meeting on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, City Council directed the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to enter into sole source negotiations with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd., in partnership, (herein referred to as “THESI/OPPL”) for a contract to design, build, own and operate a new cogeneration system to utilize the landfill gas from the Green Lane Landfill and to report back to City Council on the results of the negotiations.

 

The purpose of this report is to report on the results of the negotiations with THESI/OPPL and obtain City Council authority to enter into a Lease Agreement and a Biogas Utilization Agreement with THESI/OPPL to lease approximately 0.5 Ha of the Green Lane Landfill buffer lands to THESI/OPPL and to supply to THESI/OPPL the landfill gas generated by the Green Lane Landfill, and possible future quantities of digester gas that may be produced at a mixed waste processing facility that may be constructed on the buffer lands, for the construction and operation of a new biogas utilization system to convert biogas into electricity and heat.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Authority to Enter into Lease Agreement and Biogas Utilization Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd. - Green Lane Landfill
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-28995.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Commercial Terms of Lease Agreement at Green Lane Landfill Site
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-28996.pdf)

Attachment 2 - Commercial Terms of Biogas Utilization Agreement at Green Lane Landfill Site
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-28997.pdf)

Attachment 3 - Location of Proposed Leased Lands
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-28998.pdf)

Attachment 4 - Proposed Biogas Utilization System
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-28999.pdf)

Presentation - Authority to Enter into Lease Agreement and Biogas Utilization Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. and Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd. - Green Lane Landfill
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29447.pdf)


EX43.9

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Home Energy Assistance Toronto: Energy Efficiency Program for Low-Income Residents
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Director, Toronto Environment Office, to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Enbridge Gas and Toronto Hydro, to deliver a joint low-income home energy efficiency program for Toronto in 2010 and 2011, on the terms and conditions described in Appendix A of the report (March 31, 2010) from the Director, Toronto Environment Office, and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Toronto Environment Office and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council request the Director of the Environment Office to report back on any changes to the program if there are new partnership opportunities or programs in this sector from the Ontario Government or the Ontario Power Authority, or if there are further changes to the Federal ecoEnergy or Enbridge Home Weatherization programs.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Director, Toronto Environment Office, to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Enbridge Gas and Toronto Hydro, to deliver a joint low-income home energy efficiency program for Toronto in 2010 and 2011, on the terms and conditions described in Appendix A of the report (March 31, 2010) from the Director, Toronto Environment Office, and otherwise on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director, Toronto Environment Office and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council request the Director of the Environment Office to report back on any changes to the program if there are new partnership opportunities or programs in this sector from the Ontario Government or the Ontario Power Authority, or if there are further changes to the Federal ecoEnergy or Enbridge Home Weatherization programs.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee requested the Director, Toronto Environment Office:

 

1.         in consultation with Toronto Hydro, to report to the Executive Committee on a similar program for electrically heated homes.

 

2.         to submit a report to the Executive Committee on the feasibility of developing a program to assist low income and disabled tenants renting single family homes.

  

The following persons gave a presentation to the Executive Committee regarding Home Energy Assistance Toronto: Energy Efficiency Program for Low-Income Residents:

 

Mr. Lawson Oates, Director, Toronto Environment Office, and filed a copy of his presentation material.

Mr. Bill Chihata, Portfolio Manager, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.,

Ms. Joyce McLean, Director, Strategic Issues, Toronto Hydro Corporation.

 

Origin
(March 31, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Environment Office
Summary

This report recommends the establishment of new partnership between the City of Toronto, Toronto Hydro and Enbridge Gas to jointly deliver a low-income low-rise home energy retrofit program that addresses electricity, gas and water conservation.  City Council approved $2 million in funding for this initiative in August 2009, as part of a $9 million commitment to a Live Green Toronto Home Energy Efficiency program.

 

Low-income residents, including a large proportion of seniors with fixed incomes, have inherent difficulty financing and undertaking home energy retrofits.  The proposed program would help to overcome this barrier, build on existing energy conservation programs and complement various initiatives to assist low-income residents.

 

Funding from the City would expand the range of conservation measures in a program that Enbridge currently offers to the low-income sector.  The additional funds would allow for deeper retrofits such as additional insulation, heating equipment upgrades and subsidizing the cost of home energy assessments so that the partners can leverage Provincial grant monies.  The City would also support water efficiency improvements such as low-flow toilet installation. 

 

The program would be a one-stop service managed by the third party Delivery Agent who currently delivers the Enbridge program.  The Delivery Agent would undertake the initial eligibility screening, energy assessments, co-ordination of the retrofit process and the completion of reports required for the Provincial grant program.   This joint partnership approach would ensure that the allocation of pooled resources is efficiently administered and optimized to achieve maximum greenhouse gas emission reductions.


 This program will establish Toronto as a leader in energy retrofit support for low-income residents and provide a foundation for expanded co-operation with local utilities.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Home Energy Assistance Toronto - Energy Efficiency Program for Low-Income Residents
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29000.pdf)


EX43.11

 

Deferred 

 

 

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

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010 deferred this Item to the next meeting of City Council to be held on June 8, 2010.

View the June 8 and 9, 2010 City Council decision on this item:

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

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 for the 2011 budget 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.

Origin
(March 29, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on March 29, 2010, considered a letter (February 26, 2010) from the City Clerk, entitled " City Council – New Business – CC46.1 – Open Meeting Investigation: Request to Investigate 2008-2009 Budget Committee Process".

 

 

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)
Speakers (Committee)

Ms. Melissa Wong, Toronto Open Budget Initiative
Ms. Beth Wilson, Senior Researcher, Social Planning Toronto (Submission Filed)
Mr. Michael Rosenberg


EX43.12

 

Adopted 

 

 

Preliminary Capital Variance Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the budget and technical adjustments to its 2009 Approved Capital Budget as detailed in Appendix 2 attached to the report (March 22, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

2.         City Council approve carry forward funding for unspent 2009 capital projects totalling $180.326 million gross and funding sources as detailed in Appendix 3.1 to the report (March 22, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, in order to continue work on 2009 approved capital projects, and that the 2010 Approved Capital Budget be increased accordingly with no incremental impact on debt funding.

 

3.         City Council approve carry forward funding for unspent 2008 and prior year capital projects totalling $17.445 million with no incremental increase to the 2010 Council approved debt funding as detailed in Appendix 3.2 to the report (March 22, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and that the 2010 Approved Capital Budget be adjusted accordingly.

 

4.         City Council approve the closure of completed capital projects detailed in Appendix 4 to the report (March 22, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and that uncommitted funds from under-spent completed projects be utilized to fund overspent completed projects with no incremental impact on debt, after which any remaining unspent funds be returned to the original funding source.

 

5.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report back to the Budget Committee on any changes to the City of Toronto’s 2009 year-end financial position after the external audit of the 2009 financial statements is finalized, if necessary. 

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the budget and technical adjustments to its 2009 Approved Capital Budget as detailed in Appendix 2 attached to the report (March 22, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

2.         City Council approve carry forward funding for unspent 2009 capital projects totalling $180.326 million gross and funding sources as detailed in Appendix 3.1 to the report (March 22, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, in order to continue work on 2009 approved capital projects, and that the 2010 Approved Capital Budget be increased accordingly with no incremental impact on debt funding.

 

3.         City Council approve carry forward funding for unspent 2008 and prior year capital projects totalling $17.445 million with no incremental increase to the 2010 Council approved debt funding as detailed in Appendix 3.2 to the report (March 22, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and that the 2010 Approved Capital Budget be adjusted accordingly.

 

4.         City Council approve the closure of completed capital projects detailed in Appendix 4 to the report (March 22, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and that uncommitted funds from under-spent completed projects be utilized to fund overspent completed projects with no incremental impact on debt, after which any remaining unspent funds be returned to the original funding source.

 

5.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report back to the Budget Committee on any changes to the City of Toronto’s 2009 year-end financial position after the external audit of the 2009 financial statements is finalized, if necessary.

 

Origin
(March 29, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on March 29, 2010, considered a report (March 22, 2010) from the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, entitled "Preliminary Capital Variance Report for the Year ended December 31, 2009".

Background Information (Committee)
Letter - Preliminary Capital Variance Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29005.pdf)

Appendix 1 - Consolidated Capital Variance Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29007.pdf)

Appendix 1.1 - Consolidated Capital Variance Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2009 - SOGR
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29008.pdf)

Appendix 2 - Budget and Technical Adjustments for Quarter Ended December 31, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29009.pdf)

Appendix 3.1 - 2009 Carry Forwards Funding Adjustments Appendix 3.2 - 2008 Carry Forwards Funding Adjustments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29010.pdf)

Appendix 4 - Capital Projects Recommended for Closure
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29011.pdf)

Declared Interests (Committee)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Howard Moscoe - as it relates to the Children’s Services Division, as his daughter is an employee of the Division.

Declared Interests (City Council)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Howard Moscoe - as his daughter is a part-time employee of the City of Toronto in the Children’s Services Division.


EX43.13

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Transportation Services - 2010 Cash Flow Reallocations and Deferrals Progress Report No. 2
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in the Transportation Services' 2010 Capital Budget and 2011-2019 Capital Plan in the amount of $13,000,000, with cash flows in the amount of $3,150,000 for 2010 and $9,850,000 for 2011, and an amount of $8,000,000 be reallocated to the Salt Management Program in 2010, as detailed in Revised Table 1, Part A, attached to the report (February 26, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, with a zero gross and net impact.

 

2.         City Council authorize the decrease in project costs  and corresponding cash flow in 2010,  in the amount of $5,000,000 detailed in Table 1, Part B, attached to the report (February 26, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, resulting in a reduction of $5,000,000 gross, zero net of the 2010 Approved Budget for Transportation Services.

 

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

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in the Transportation Services' 2010 Capital Budget and 2011-2019 Capital Plan in the amount of $13,000,000, with cash flows in the amount of $3,150,000 for 2010 and $9,850,000 for 2011, and an amount of $8,000,000 be reallocated to the Salt Management Program in 2010, as detailed in Revised Table 1, Part A, attached to the report (February 26, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, with a zero gross and net impact.

 

2.          City Council authorize the decrease in project costs  and corresponding cash flow in 2010,  in the amount of $5,000,000 detailed in Table 1, Part B, attached to the report (February 26, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, resulting in a reduction of $5,000,000 gross, zero net of the 2010 Approved Budget for Transportation Services.

 

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

 

Origin
(March 29, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on March 29, 2010, considered a report (February 26, 2010) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, entitled "Transportation Services – 2010 Cash Flow Reallocations and Deferrals Progress Report No. 2".

 

 

Background Information (Committee)
Letter - Transportation Services- 2010 Cash Flow Reallocations and Deferrals Progress Report No. 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29035.pdf)

Table 1 - Transportation Services Division Capital Budget Reallocation
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29583.pdf)

Table 1 - Transportation Services Division Capital Budget Reallocation (REVISED)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29037.pdf)


EX43.14

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Facilities Management and Real Estate - 2010 Capital Plan Adjustments
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following: 

 

1.         City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in the 2010 approved Facilities Management and Real Estate capital budget in the amount of $1.351 million, as illustrated in Appendix 1 of the report (March 2, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, with zero gross and net impact. 

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Committee Recommendations

 

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

 

1.         City Council authorize the reallocation of funds in the 2010 approved Facilities Management and Real Estate capital budget in the amount of $1.351 million, as illustrated in Appendix 1 of the report (March 2, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, with zero gross and net impact.

 

 

 

Origin
(March 29, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

 

 

The Budget Committee on March 29, 2010, considered a report (March 2, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, entitled "Facilities Management and Real Estate – 2010 Capital Plan Adjustments".

 

 

Background Information (Committee)
Letter - Facilities Management and Real Estate - 2010 Capital Plan Adjustments
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29039.pdf)


EX43.15

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project - Request for Full Project Commitment Approval
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve additional project commitments of $1.334 billion, as per the revised Attachment A to the letter (March 25, 2010) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension project, bringing total commitments to $1.819 billion, to enable the Toronto Transit Commission to award contracts required to continue work on this fully-funded, stand-alone, project until March 2011.

 

2.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to request any additional commitments required for future work as part of the 2011-2020 Capital Budget and Plan and in future capital budgets as necessary.

 

3.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to adjust cashflows in the City’s 10 year Capital Plan as per the breakdown provided by the Toronto Transit Commission set out in the communication (April 15, 2010) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission.

 

4.         City Council request the Province to make a clear commitment to transit Operating and Capital funding in accordance with the City's 10-year Capital Plan.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve additional project commitments of $1.334 billion, as per the revised Attachment A to the letter (March 25, 2010) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension project, bringing total commitments to $1.819 billion, to enable the Toronto Transit Commission to award contracts required to continue work on this fully-funded, stand-alone, project until March 2011.

 

2.         City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to request any additional commitments required for future work as part of the 2011-2020 Capital Budget and Plan and in future capital budgets as necessary.

 

3.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to adjust cashflows in the City’s 10 year Capital Plan as per the breakdown provided by the Toronto Transit Commission set out in the communication (April 15, 2010) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission.

 

4.         City Council request the Province to make a clear commitment to transit Operating and Capital funding in accordance with the City's 10-year Capital Plan.

 

 

 

Origin
(March 29, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on March 29, 2010, considered the following:

 

-           (March 25, 2010) letter from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, entitled "Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project – Request for Full Project Commitment Approval".

 

-           (March 25, 2010) letter from General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission submitting a table respecting the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Estimated Commitments – March 2010 to Completion, breaking out the project budget into major categories.

 

 

 

 

 

Background Information (Committee)
Letter - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project - request for Full Project commitment Approval
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29019.pdf)

Toronto Transit Commission Report No. 11
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29020.pdf)

Table - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) Commitments - March 2010 to Completion
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29021.pdf)


15a York Spadina Subway Extension Project - Request for Full Project Commitment Approval
Origin
(April 15, 2010) Letter from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission
Summary

Letter (April 15, 2010) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, responding to the request from the Budget Committee to report back to the Executive Committee, for its meeting scheduled to be held on April 19, 2010, with 10 year cash flows for the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension project, by project component.” 

Background Information (Committee)
Table - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project - Request for Full Project Commitment Approval
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29425.pdf)

Letter - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project - Request for Full Project Commitment Approval
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29436.pdf)


EX43.16

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

 

2009 Rent Reduction for Lease and Licence Agreements Due to the Impact of the Labour Disruption
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to reduce the 2009 fixed rent receivables for the properties noted in Appendix “A” of the report (March 3, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for existing Lease and Licence Agreements within the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Business Services Unit to offset the financial loss incurred due to the 2009 labour disruption, for an overall reduction of $831,064.

 

2.         City Council grant authority to reduce the rent to those tenants listed in Appendix “A” of the report (March 3, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation after payment in full of any outstanding rent and related property tax.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to reduce the 2009 fixed rent receivables for the properties noted in Appendix “A” of the report (March 3, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for existing Lease and Licence Agreements within the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Business Services Unit to offset the financial loss incurred due to the 2009 labour disruption, for an overall reduction of $831,064.

 

 

2.         City Council grant authority to reduce the rent to those tenants listed in Appendix “A” of the report (March 3, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation after payment in full of any outstanding rent and related property tax.

 

 

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Executive Committee  requested the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation, to meet with Golf Plus Marketing Inc., with respect to this matter, and report directly to Council for its meeting to be held on May 11, 2010, if necessary.

Origin
(March 29, 2010) Letter from the Budget Committee
Summary

The Budget Committee on March 29, 2010, considered a report (March 3, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, entitled "2009 Rent Reduction for Lease and Licence Agreements Due to the Impact of the Labour Disruption".

Background Information (Committee)
Letter - 2009 Rent Reduction for Lease and Licence Agreements Due to the Impact of the Labour Disruption
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29025.pdf)


EX43.20

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Police Service: Renewal of the Community Policing Partnership Program Grant Agreement
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City of Toronto to renew the Community Policing Partnership (CPP) Agreement with the Province and the Toronto Police Services Board, on terms and conditions substantially similar to those contained in the previous CPP Grant Program Agreement with the Province, subject to approval as to form by the City Solicitor.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City of Toronto to renew the Community Policing Partnership (CPP) Agreement with the Province and the Toronto Police Services Board, on terms and conditions substantially similar to those contained in the previous CPP Grant Program Agreement with the Province, subject to approval as to form by the City Solicitor.

Origin
(March 24, 2010) Report from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board
Summary

The purpose of this report is to request the Executive Committee to submit a recommendation to City Council to authorize the City of Toronto to renew the Community Policing Partnership (CPP) Program Agreement between the Province of Ontario, the City of Toronto, and the Toronto Police Services Board for a further two-year period – April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012.  This Agreement, received in March 2010, replaces the current agreement, which expires on March 31, 2010.

 

Under the CPP Program, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) receives grant funding of up to $7.53 million annually to cover a portion of the salaries and benefits of up to 251 officers.  Although the program is on-going, a formal agreement is entered into every two years.  Revenue of $7.53 million is built into the TPS budget each year for the CPP grant program.  In order to maximize the amount of funding received, TPS must maintain its uniform staffing levels at a predetermined benchmark of at least 5,180 officers.  Uniform staffing levels have been maintained above this benchmark every year since the inception of the CPP Program in 1998 and the current authorized uniform strength is 5,618.

 

 

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Toronto Police Service - Renewal of the Community Policing Partnership Program Grant Agreement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29033.pdf)


EX43.21

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Toronto Police Service: Renewal of the Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program Grant Agreement
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City of Toronto to renew the Safer Communities – 1,000 Officers Partnership Program Agreement with the Province and the Toronto Police Services Board, on terms and conditions substantially similar to those contained in the previous Safer Communities – 1,000 Officers Partnership Program Agreement with the Province, subject to approval as to form by the City Solicitor.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City of Toronto to renew the Safer Communities – 1,000 Officers Partnership Program Agreement with the Province and the Toronto Police Services Board, on terms and conditions substantially similar to those contained in the previous Safer Communities – 1,000 Officers Partnership Program Agreement with the Province, subject to approval as to form by the City Solicitor.

Origin
(March 24, 2010) Report from the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board
Summary

The purpose of this report is to request the City’s Executive Committee to submit a recommendation to Toronto City Council to authorize the City of Toronto to renew the Safer Communities – 1,000 Officers Partnership Program Agreement between the Province of Ontario, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Police Services Board for a further two-year period – April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012.  This Agreement, received in March, 2010, replaces the current agreement, which expired on March 31, 2010.

 

Under the Safer Communities – 1,000 Officers Partnership Program, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) receives grant funding of up to $8.75 million annually to cover a portion of the salaries and benefits of up to 250 officers.  Although the program is on-going, a formal agreement is entered into every two years.  Revenue of $8.75 million is built into the TPS budget each year for this grant program.  In order to maximize the amount of funding received, TPS must maintain its uniform staffing levels at a predetermined benchmark of at least 5,510 officers.  Uniform staffing levels have been maintained above this benchmark and the current authorized uniform strength is 5,618.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Toronto Police Service - Renewal of the Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Partnership Program Grant Agreement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29034.pdf)


EX43.25

 

Amended 

 

 

Update: Affordable Housing Program - Economic Stimulus Funding
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

  

1.         City Council request the Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee to write the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and acknowledge the support of the provincial government in approving Council recommended affordable housing developments.

 

2.         City Council request the Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee to also urge the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to approve any Council recommended affordable housing developments that are as yet unfunded in year two of the economic stimulus Affordable Housing Program initiative.

 

3.         City Council direct that the 2010 Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration be adjusted to include the funding for the development loans/grants for the projects identified in the report (March 24, 2010) from Deputy City Manager Sue Corke.

 

4.         City Council direct that the 2010 Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration be adjusted to include the funding for the loans from the Home Ownership Program identified in the report (March 24, 2010) from Deputy City Manager Sue Corke.

 

5.         City Council express its appreciation to Deputy City Manager Sue Corke and City staff involved with the Affordable Housing Office for all of their hard work and their contributions to the success of the Affordable Housing program during this term of Council.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council request the Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee to write the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and acknowledge the support of the provincial government in approving Council recommended affordable housing developments.

 

2.         City Council request the Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee to also urge the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to approve any Council recommended affordable housing developments that are as yet unfunded in year two of the economic stimulus Affordable Housing Program initiative.

 

3.         City Council direct that the 2010 Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration be adjusted to include the funding for the development loans/grants for the projects identified in the report (March 24, 2010) from Deputy City Manager Sue Corke.

 

4.         City Council direct that the 2010 Recommended Operating Budget for Shelter, Support and Housing Administration be adjusted to include the funding for the loans from the Home Ownership Program identified in the report (March 24, 2010) from Deputy City Manager Sue Corke.

Origin
(April 8, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee on April 8, 2010, considered a report (March 24, 2010) from Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager advising that City Council at its meeting of September 30 and October 1, 2009, requested that the Director, Affordable Housing Office, report back to the Budget Committee and the Affordable Housing Committee on which Council-approved economic stimulus affordable housing developments had been recommended for funding by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, while also including current year and future year budget implications.

 

 

 

 

Background Information (Committee)
Update: Affordable Housing Program ý Economic Stimulus Funding
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29129.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(April 29, 2010) memorandum from Deputy City Manager Sue Corke providing an update on the Affordable Housing Program Extension - Economic Stimulus Funding (EX43.25a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29945.pdf)

(April 19, 2010) letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on funding for affordable housing
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-29946.pdf)


EX43.26

 

Amended 

 

 

Standardizing City Support for New Assisted Ownership Housing Opportunities
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt a policy of supporting assisted home ownership with grants funded by the Development Charges Reserve Account (2009) for Subsidized Housing (account number XR 2116), provided the housing is developed by not-for-profit corporations and eligible purchaser households have incomes meeting the definition of ownership affordability in the Provincial Policy Statement (under the Planning Act).

 

2.         City Council direct that all assistance to non-profit development proponents under this policy be provided pursuant to a selection process as set out in the report (March 24, 2010) from Deputy City Manager Sue Corke and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and be subject to specific Council approval for each project.

 

3.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager responsible for the Affordable Housing Office to establish an approach to oversee monitoring and implementation, and report annually to the Affordable Housing Committee on the performance and requirements of not-for-profit corporations receiving grants under the policy.

 

4.         City Council direct that upon the resale or voluntary repayment of the individual grants within twenty (20) years, that these funds be re-deployed by the City to support further grants to support non-profit assisted ownership developments under the approved home ownership policy.

 

5.         City Council direct City officials to expedite the delivery of new home ownership grants under the new policy by undertaking the pre-qualification and project selection process for home ownership grants to be recommended in 2010 and submit recommendations to the August 16, 2010 Executive Committee.

 

6.         City Council direct that, in implementing the new assisted home ownership policy, City officials consult with non-profit home ownership stakeholders on the development of "implementation guidelines" to respond to detailed issues raised by deputants.

 

7.         City Council express its appreciation to Deputy City Manager Sue Corke and City staff involved with the Affordable Housing Office for all of their hard work and their contributions to the success of the Affordable Housing program during this term of Council.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council adopt a policy of supporting assisted home ownership with grants funded by the Development Charges Reserve Account (2009) for Subsidized Housing (account number XR 2116), provided the housing is developed by not-for-profit corporations and eligible purchaser households have incomes meeting the definition of ownership affordability in the Provincial Policy Statement (under the Planning Act).

 

2.         City Council direct that all assistance to non-profit development proponents under this policy be provided pursuant to a selection process as set out in the report (March 24, 2010) from Deputy City Manager Sue Corke and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and be subject to specific Council approval for each project.

 

3.         City Council request the Deputy City Manager responsible for the Affordable Housing Office to establish an approach to oversee monitoring and implementation, and report annually to the Affordable Housing Committee on the performance and requirements of not-for-profit corporations receiving grants under the policy.

 

4.         City Council direct that upon the resale or voluntary repayment of the individual grants within twenty (20) years, that these funds be re-deployed by the City to support further grants to support non-profit assisted ownership developments under the approved home ownership policy.

 

5.         City Council direct City officials to expedite the delivery of new home ownership grants under the new policy by undertaking the pre-qualification and project selection process for home ownership grants to be recommended in 2010 and submit recommendations to the August 16, 2010 Executive Committee.

 

6.         City Council direct that, in implementing the new assisted home ownership policy, City officials consult with non-profit home ownership stakeholders on the development of "implementation guidelines" to respond to detailed issues raised by deputants.

Origin
(April 8, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee on April 8, 2010, considered a report (March 24, 2010) from Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager and Cam Weldon, Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, which proposes standardizing the City’s approach to supporting assisted home ownership by establishing a policy governing grants funded from the City’s Development Charges Reserve Account (2009) for Subsidized Housing (account number XR 2116).

Background Information (Committee)
Standardizing City Support for New Assisted Ownership Housing Opportunities
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29144.pdf)


EX43.27

 

Amended 

 

 

Increasing Homeowners' Access to the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

  

1.         City Council, in order to increase access for low-income homeowners, urge Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to adopt a mechanism to annually update House Value Thresholds in Toronto to better reflect market conditions in Toronto.

 

2.         City Council request Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to work with the Director, Affordable Housing Office, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and the Toronto Real Estate Board to develop updated House Value Thresholds.

 

3.         City Council request Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to update the Toronto House Value Thresholds with an effective date of January 1, 2010 and that existing applications be considered eligible under the revised threshold.

 

 4.        City Council support Recommendation 42 in the Report of the Subcommittee on Cities submitted by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, as set out below:

 

             "Extend the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program as a permanent program, increase the budget allocations for this program, and amend eligibility requirements to take into account differential costs for repairs in different communities across Canada, and projects converting housing units for affordable rental accommodation." 

 

5.         City Council request the Federal Government to review its Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) and increase funding for the renovation and rehabilitation of private sector rental properties.

 

6.         City Council express its appreciation to Deputy City Manager Sue Corke and City staff involved with the Affordable Housing Office for all of their hard work and their contributions to the success of the Affordable Housing program during this term of Council.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

  

1.         City Council, in order to increase access for low-income homeowners, urge Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to adopt a mechanism to annually update House Value Thresholds in Toronto to better reflect market conditions in Toronto.

 

 

2.         City Council request Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to work with the Director, Affordable Housing Office, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and the Toronto Real Estate Board to develop updated House Value Thresholds.

 

 

3.         City Council request Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to update the Toronto House Value Thresholds with an effective date of January 1, 2010 and that existing applications be considered eligible under the revised threshold.

 

 

 4.        City Council support Recommendation 42 in the Report of the Subcommittee on Cities submitted by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, as set out below:

 

 

            "Extend the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program as a permanent program, increase the budget allocations for this program, and amend eligibility requirements to take into account differential costs for repairs in different communities across Canada, and projects converting housing units for affordable rental accommodation."

 

 

 

Origin
(April 8, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee on April 8, 2010, considered a report (March 24, 2010) from Sue Corke, Deputy City Manager, responding to a request from the Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee, Councillor Mammoliti, to summarize the demographics of Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) clients; to outline what the City has done to address RRAP house value limits; and to discuss a protocol for Councillors to assist in RRAP applications.

 

 

 

Background Information (Committee)
Increasing Homeowners' Access to the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29119.pdf)


EX43.29

 

Amended 

 

 

Request for Property Tax Waiver for Artscape's Affordable 20 Units of Rental Housing at 150 Sudbury Street
City Council Decision

City Council on May 11 and 12, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve in principle the following recommendations as set out below:

 

a.         Exempt the 20 affordable rental housing units to be operated by Toronto Artscape Inc. at 150 Sudbury Avenue from taxation for municipal and school purposes for a period of 25 years.

 

b.         Grant authority to the Director, Affordable Housing Office, in consultation with City Finance and City Legal, to amend the definition of "housing project" in By-law No. 282-2002, the City's Municipal Housing Facility By-law, to exempt the affordable rental housing units at 150 Sudbury from the restriction that affordable rental housing projects not be registered condominiums.

 

c.         Grant authority to the Director, Affordable Housing Office to negotiate and enter into a municipal capital facility agreement with Toronto Artscape Inc., or such other corporation controlled by it, to secure the ongoing affordability of the rental housing units being exempted from taxation, on such terms and conditions, including the taking of security, as the Director considers appropriate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

d.         Grant authority to, and direct the Director, Affordable Housing Office to execute, on behalf of the City, the municipal housing facility agreement, and any security or financial documents required thereby.

 

            Parts 1a to d above are conditional on staff immediately bringing forward a site specific official plan amendment to allow condominium registered units owned by Artscape at 150 Sudbury Street as affordable rental housing to the Toronto East York Community Council.

 

2.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with Deputy City Manager Sue Corke and Director, Affordable Housing Office, to bring forward to Planning and Growth Management Committee any needed changes to the Official Plan to facilitate affordable rental housing owned by a non-profit housing provider within a registered plan of condominium on a City-wide basis.

 

3.         City Council thank Toronto Artscape Inc. for its work in making new affordable housing opportunities available for artists in Toronto and request Toronto Artscape Inc. to work with the Affordable Housing Office to expand its efforts to all parts of Toronto to meet the housing needs of low and moderate income artists.

 

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

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve in principle the following recommendations as set out below:

 

a.         Exempt the 20 affordable rental housing units to be operated by Toronto Artscape Inc. at 150 Sudbury Avenue from taxation for municipal and school purposes for a period of twenty years.

 

b.         Grant authority to the Director, Affordable Housing Office, in consultation with City Finance and City Legal, to amend the definition of "housing project" in By-law No. 282-2002, the City's Municipal Housing Facility By-law, to exempt the affordable rental housing units at 150 Sudbury from the restriction that affordable rental housing projects not be registered condominiums.

 

c.         Grant authority to the Director, Affordable Housing Office to negotiate and enter into a municipal capital facility agreement with Toronto Artscape Inc., or such other corporation controlled by it, to secure the ongoing affordability of the rental housing units being exempted from taxation, on such terms and conditions, including the taking of security, as the Director considers appropriate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

d.         Grant authority to, and direct the Director, Affordable Housing Office to execute, on behalf of the City, the municipal housing facility agreement, and any security or financial documents required thereby.

 

            conditional to staff immediately bringing forward a site specific official plan amendment to allow condominium registered units owned by Artscape at 150 Sudbury Street as affordable rental housing to the Toronto East York Community Council.

 

2.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with Deputy City Manager Sue Corke and Director, Affordable Housing Office, to bring forward to Planning and Growth Management Committee any needed changes to the Official Plan to facilitate affordable rental housing owned by a non-profit housing provider within a registered plan of condominium on a City-wide basis.

 

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

Origin
(April 8, 2010) Letter from the Affordable Housing Committee
Summary

The Affordable Housing Committee on April 8, 2010, considered a letter (March 22, 2010) from Councillor Adam Vaughan, Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina, requesting support for recommendations to implement the intent of the Council approved settlement offer for 150 Sudbury Street concerning a waiver of property taxes for affordable housing developed at this location.

 

 

Background Information (Committee)
Request for Property Tax Waiver for Artscape's Affordable 20 Units of Rental Housing at 150 Sudbury Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-29373.pdf)


Submitted Monday, April 19, 2010
Mayor David Miller, Chair, Executive Committee