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Considered by City Council on
February 22, 2010
February 23, 2010



Government Management Committee


Meeting No. 28   Contact Patsy Morris, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Friday, February 5, 2010
  Phone 416-392-9151
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail gmc@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 1, City Hall
  Chair   Councillor Bill Saundercook  

Item  

GM28.1 Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property Taxes - February 5, 2010 Hearing (Ward: All)  

GM28.2 Apportionment of Property Taxes - February 5, 2010 Hearing (Ward: All)  

GM28.3 Acquisition of 330 Progress Avenue (Ward: 37)  

GM28.4 Election of Condominium Units as Payment of Outstanding Balance for Sale of Closed Lane at the Rear of 585 Queen Street West (Ward: 20)  

GM28.5 Agreement Renewal between the City of Toronto and Toronto Star Newspapers Limited (Ward: All)  

GM28.7 Jolly Miller Lands - Recovery of Acquisition Costs and Disposition of the Existing Parking Lot (Ward: 25)  

GM28.8 Professional Services Contract for Five City-run Golf Courses (Ward: 2, 10, 11, 16, 23, 35, 39)  

GM28.10 Acquisition of 3495 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Supplementary Report (Ward: 6)  



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Considered by City Council on
February 22, 2010
February 23, 2010



Government Management Committee



GM28.1

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property Taxes - February 5, 2010 Hearing
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the individual tax appeals pursuant to section 323 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as provided in the Detailed Hearing Report, identified in Appendix A attached to the report (January 21, 2010) from the Treasurer, excluding the following applications:

 

          Section 323 -Appendix A

 

Ward

Number

Appeal 

Number

Tax Year

Assessment Roll 

Number

Property Location

Reason for Adjournment

Tax Adjustment

14

200900339

2008

1904 01 4 030 03400

25 Hook Ave.

Under staff review

0.00

27

20090059

2008

1904 06 6 410 01600

280 Church St

Under staff review

0.00

27

2009001

2008

1904 06 6 410 01700

274 Church St

Under staff review

0.00

27

20090073

2008

1904 06 6 410 01800

272 Church St

Under staff review

0.00

27

20090047

2008

1904 06 6 410 01900

270 Church St

Under staff review

0.00

27

200900164

2008

1904 10 1 190 00800

42 Cluny Dr

Under staff review

0.00

25

200600101

2006

1908 08 2 720 05300

176 Upper Canada Dr

Under staff review

44.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

44.05

 

2.         City Council approve the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping adjustments) totalling $368,062.57 including reductions in Business Improvement Area charges, as identified in Appendix B of the report (January 21, 2010) from the Treasurer.

 

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

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Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the individual tax appeals pursuant to section 323 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as provided in the Detailed Hearing Report, identified in Appendix A attached to the report (January 21, 2010) from the Treasurer, excluding the following applications:

 

          Section 323 -Appendix A

 

Ward

Number

Appeal 

Number

Tax Year

Assessment Roll 

Number

Property Location

Reason for Adjournment

Tax Adjustment

14

200900339

2008

1904 01 4 030 03400

25 Hook Ave.

Under staff review

0.00

27

20090059

2008

1904 06 6 410 01600

280 Church St

Under staff review

0.00

27

2009001

2008

1904 06 6 410 01700

274 Church St

Under staff review

0.00

27

20090073

2008

1904 06 6 410 01800

272 Church St

Under staff review

0.00

27

20090047

2008

1904 06 6 410 01900

270 Church St

Under staff review

0.00

27

200900164

2008

1904 10 1 190 00800

42 Cluny Dr

Under staff review

0.00

25

200600101

2006

1908 08 2 720 05300

176 Upper Canada Dr

Under staff review

44.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

44.05

 

2.         City Council approve the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in/capping adjustments) totalling $368,062.57 including reductions in Business Improvement Area charges, as identified in Appendix B of the report (January 21, 2010) from the Treasurer.

 

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

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Government Management Committee held a statutory public meeting on February 5, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  No one addressed the Committee.

Origin
(January 21, 2010) Report from the Treasurer
Summary

This report deals with tax appeal applications made to the Treasurer pursuant to sections 323 and 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA).  Section 323 permits Council to cancel, reduce or refund taxes in cases when, during the year, a property undergoes changes such as when it is destroyed by fire or demolished, becomes exempt from taxation, or is reclassified due to a change in its use.  Under section 325 of the COTA, taxpayers can request a cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes when an error in the assessment roll is identified which results in an overcharge.

 

The legislation requires Council to hold a public meeting where applicants may make a submission in defence of their position.  Council has delegated authority to hold such public meetings to the Government Management Committee.

 

Staff have mailed Notices of Hearing to affected taxpayers advising of the upcoming hearing before Government Management Committee.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Property Taxes - February 5, 2010 Hearing
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-26995.pdf)

Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-26996.pdf)

Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-26997.pdf)

Declared Interests (Committee)

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Councillor Mike Del Grande - Declared an interest in this item, only as it pertains to 1 King Street West, in that he still has some outstanding legal matters with respect to that property.


GM28.2

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Apportionment of Property Taxes - February 5, 2010 Hearing
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.          City Council approve the apportionment of property taxes in the amounts identified in Appendix A and Appendix B of the report (January 21, 2010) from the Treasurer under the columns entitled “Apportioned Tax” and “Apportioned Phase In/Capping”.

 

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

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Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the apportionment of property taxes in the amounts identified in Appendix A and Appendix B of the report (January 21, 2010) from the Treasurer under the columns entitled “Apportioned Tax” and “Apportioned Phase In/Capping”.

 

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

 

 

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Government Management Committee held a statutory public meeting on February 5, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  No one addressed the Committee.

Origin
(January 21, 2010) Report from the Treasurer
Summary

This report deals with 29 tax apportionment applications made by the Treasurer or to the Treasurer by an owner of land pursuant to section 322 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the properties listed in Appendices A and B (attached).

 

The legislation requires Council to hold a public meeting at which the applicants and / or property owners may make representations.  Council has delegated authority to hold such public meetings to the Government Management Committee. 

 

Staff have mailed Notices of Hearing to affected taxpayers advising of the upcoming hearing before the Government Management Committee.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Apportionment of Property Taxes - February 5, 2010 Hearing
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-26998.pdf)

Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-26999.pdf)

Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27000.pdf)


GM28.3

 

Amended 

 

Ward: 37 

Acquisition of 330 Progress Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City to accept the Offer to Sell from the owner of 330 Progress Avenue, Sanmina-Sci Systems (Canada) Inc. (the “Owners”), on the terms outlined in Appendix “A” and confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 20, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Attachment 1 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, once this transaction has closed.

 

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

 

5.         City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to communicate to the Toronto Police Service Board that in order for the TPS to be given operation and management control of 330 Progress Avenue, it is required for the Board to declare operationally surplus 799 Islington Avenue.

 

6.         Upon completion of Part 5 above, the Chief Corporate Officer shall provide operation and management control of 330 Progress Avenue to the TPS, at the same time, operation and management control of 799 Islington Avenue is provided to the Real Estate Services Division.

 

7.         City Council request the City Manager and the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the Councillors from Wards 5 and 6, to review with the Toronto Police Service, the potential to exchange the property at 799 Islington Avenue with the property at 3699 Bloor Street West for the future use of the Toronto Police Service 22 Division Station, prior to declaring surplus or allocating 799 Islington Avenue for any other uses.

 

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

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 20, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer remains confidential in its entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes.  The confidential information will be made public once the transaction has closed.

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Confidential Attachment - 1 - A proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land for municipal or local board purposes
Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City to accept the Offer to Sell from the owner of 330 Progress Avenue, Sanmina-Sci Systems (Canada) Inc. (the “Owners”), on the terms outlined in Appendix “A” and confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 20, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Attachment 1 of the report (January 20, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, once this transaction has closed.

 

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

 

5.         City Couuncil direct the Chief Corporate Officer to communicate to the Toronto Police Service Board that in order for the TPS to be given operation and management control of 330 Progress Avenue, it is required for the Board to declare operationally surplus 799 Islington Avenue.

 

6.          Upon completion of Recommendation 5., the Chief Corporate Officer shall provide operation and management control of 330 Progress Avenue to the TPS, at the same time, operation and management control of 799 Islington Avenue is provided to the Real Estate Services Division.

 

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

Origin
(January 20, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the City to acquire the property municipally known as 330 Progress Avenue from Sanmina-Sci Systems (Canada) Inc. This property is required by the Toronto Police Service to meet its evidence management space requirements for the next 25 years.

 

Negotiations with the owner of this property have been ongoing since September 2009. Prior to this report going to Council, the owner will have signed an irrevocable Offer to Sell their property to the City. Proposed terms of the offer are set out in Appendix “A” and confidential Attachments “1”. The terms are considered to be fair and reasonable.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Acquisition of 330 Progress Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27002.pdf)

Confidential Attachment 1

GM28.4

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Election of Condominium Units as Payment of Outstanding Balance for Sale of Closed Lane at the Rear of 585 Queen Street West
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council elect to receive the outstanding balance of $300,000.00 owed to the City by RioCan PS Inc. (“RioCan”) for the sale of the lane at the rear of 585 Queen Street West (the “Lane”) by the conveyance to the City of two store front condominium units (the “Condo Units”) in the development to be constructed on the site, valued at $300,000.00, rather than by payment to the City of $300,000.00 by certified cheque, and that the Condo Units be placed under the operation and management of  the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to execute and deliver notice to RioCan of the City’s election in Part 1 above.

 

3.         City Council exempt the outstanding balance owing for the sale of the Lane from the policy governing Proceeds from Sale of Surplus City-Owned Real Property, which provides that the net proceeds from the sale of real property is subject to certain exceptions, to be deposited in the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund.

 

4.         City Council appoint the Director of Real Estate Services to represent the City’s interests in the affairs and business of the condominium corporation and delegate to the Director of Real Estate Services, or his or her designate, authority to raise matters of interest or concern to the City, attend owners’ meetings, including the annual general meeting and any additional meetings that may be called, and vote on behalf of the City on any matters which require or permit a vote of the owners.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City to enter into a Below-Market Rent Lease Agreement with the Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation (“TAC”), for a five year term, with an option to renew for one five year term, substantially on the terms set out in Appendix A attached to the report (January 22, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and such other terms as the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, may deem acceptable, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

7.         City Council exempt the leasing of the Condo Units to TAC from the policy governing the Provision of City-Owned Space to Community Organizations at Below-Market Rent, which provides that space made available for community use at below-market rent through the City’s surplus property disposal process is to be allocated through a  Request for Proposal process.

 

8.         City Council authorize the City to enter into an agreement with TAC on terms satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager and Chief  Financial Officer and the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to govern TAC’s mandate to operate the Condo Units for cultural/artistic purposes.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council elect to receive the outstanding balance of $300,000.00 owed to the City by RioCan PS Inc. (“RioCan”) for the sale of the lane at the rear of 585 Queen Street West (the “Lane”) by the conveyance to the City of two store front condominium units (the “Condo Units”) in the development to be constructed on the site, valued at $300,000.00, rather than by payment to the City of $300,000.00 by certified cheque, and that the Condo Units be placed under the operation and management of  the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to execute and deliver notice to RioCan of the City’s election in Recommendation 1 above.

 

3.         City Council exempt the outstanding balance owing for the sale of the Lane from the policy governing Proceeds from Sale of Surplus City-Owned Real Property, which provides that the net proceeds from the sale of real property is subject to certain exceptions, to be deposited in the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund.

 

4.         City Council appoint the Director of Real Estate Services to represent the City’s interests in the affairs and business of the condominium corporation and delegate to the Director of Real Estate Services, or his or her designate, authority to raise matters of interest or concern to the City, attend owners’ meetings, including the annual general meeting and any additional meetings that may be called, and vote on behalf of the City on any matters which require or permit a vote of the owners.

 

5.         City Council authorize the City to enter into a Below-Market Rent Lease Agreement with the Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation (“TAC”), for a five year term, with an option to renew for one five year term, substantially on the terms set out in Appendix A attached to the report (January 22, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and such other terms as the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, may deem acceptable, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

7.         City Council exempt the leasing of the Condo Units to TAC from the policy governing the Provision of City-Owned Space to Community Organizations at Below-Market Rent, which provides that space made available for community use at below-market rent through the City’s surplus property disposal process is to be allocated through a  Request for Proposal process.

 

8.         City Council authorize the City to enter into an agreement with TAC on terms satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager and Chief  Financial Officer and the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to govern TAC’s mandate to operate the Condo Units for cultural/artistic purposes.

 

 

Origin
(January 22, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer and General Manager, Economic Development and Culture
Summary

In 2008, RioCan PS Inc. purchased a closed lane at the rear of 585 Queen Street West from the City for $1,000,000.00, of which $700,000.00 has been paid to the City to date.  The purpose of this report is: (a) to obtain approval for the City to elect to receive payment of the outstanding balance of $300,000.00 by the conveyance to the City of two store front condominium units, which are valued at $300,000.00, rather than by certified cheque; (b) to obtain approval for the City to enter into a Below-Market Rent Lease Agreement with the Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation for the use of the condominium units; and (c) to obtain approval for the City to enter into an agreement with the Toronto Cultural Advisory Corporation governing TAC’s mandate to operate the condominium units for artistic purposes.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Election of Condominium Units as Payment of Outstanding Balance for Sale of Closed Lane at the Rear of 585 Queen Street West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27010.pdf)

Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27011.pdf)

Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27012.pdf)

Speakers (Committee)

Councillor Adam Vaughan, Ward 20 - Trinity-Spadina


GM28.5

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Agreement Renewal between the City of Toronto and Toronto Star Newspapers Limited
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

 1.        City Council delegate authority to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into an agreement with Toronto Star Newspapers Limited for a three (3) year and six (6) week term commencing February 26, 2010, and expiring on April 9, 2013, with a possible two (2) year extension at the sole option of the General Manager, to distribute Toronto Star newspapers in Parks, Forestry and Recreation facilities, and to coordinate free promotional space in the Toronto Star, all in a form and content satisfactory to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

 1.        City Council delegate authority to the General Manager of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation to enter into an agreement with Toronto Star Newspapers Limited for a three (3) year and six (6) week term commencing February 26, 2010, and expiring on April 9, 2013, with a possible two (2) year extension at the sole option of the General Manager, to distribute Toronto Star newspapers in Parks, Forestry and Recreation facilities, and to coordinate free promotional space in the Toronto Star, all in a form and content satisfactory to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

 

Origin
(January 15, 2010) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Summary

The purpose of this report is to request Toronto City Council authority to enter into an agreement between the City of Toronto and Toronto Star Newspapers Limited for a term of three (3) years and six (6) weeks with a possible two (2) year extension, commencing February 26, 2010.

 

This agreement, once approved, will provide for the continued distribution of free Toronto Star newspapers at facilities operated by the Parks, Forestry and Recreation division without interruption.  The agreement will provide the additional benefit of promotional space in the Toronto Star daily newspaper in an effort to increase awareness and usage of Parks, Forestry and Recreation services available to the public.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Agreement Renewal between the City of Toronto and Toronto Star Newspapers Limited
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27004.pdf)


GM28.7

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 25 

Jolly Miller Lands - Recovery of Acquisition Costs and Disposition of the Existing Parking Lot
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the incorporation of the portion of the Jolly Miller property shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2009-116 attached to the report (February 1, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, into the abutting parkland/valley open space system to be operated and managed by Parks, Forestry and Recreation (“PF&R”) and the long-term operation of a public parking lot on Part 2 on said Sketch No. PS-2009-116, as a municipal parking facility to be operated and managed by  the Toronto Parking Authority (“TPA”) in accordance with Chapter 179 of the Toronto Municipal Code in exchange for a fair market value (“FMV”) contribution of $525,000.

 

2.         City Council exempt the 3885 Yonge Street property from the City Real Estate policies set out in the Proceeds from Sale of Surplus City-Owned Real Property (the “Proceeds Policy”) and the Principles of a City Real Estate Strategy, so that  $425,000 of the FMV contribution amount by TPA for Part 2 on Sketch No. PS-2009-116 attached to the report (February 1, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, be allocated to PF&R for capital improvements on Part 1 on the said Sketch rather than being deposited in the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (“LARF”), and the remaining $100,000 of the FMV contribution amount by TPA, subject to TPA Board approval be deposited into LARF.

 

3.         City Council authorize the TPA to design and manage the construction of the park located on Part 1 shown on Sketch No. PS-2009-116 attached to the report (February 1, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of PF&R at a total cost of $425,000 funded from the TPA 2010 approved Capital Budget CPK144-01 Jolly Miller.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in City Council of any bills necessary to give effect thereto.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the incorporation of the portion of the Jolly Miller property shown as Part 1 on Sketch No. PS-2009-116 attached to the report (February 1, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, into the abutting parkland/valley open space system to be operated and managed by Parks, Forestry and Recreation (“PF&R”) and the long-term operation of a public parking lot on Part 2 on said Sketch No. PS-2009-116, as a municipal parking facility to be operated and managed by  the Toronto Parking Authority (“TPA”) in accordance with Chapter 179 of the Toronto Municipal Code in exchange for a fair market value (“FMV”) contribution of $525,000.

 

2.         City Council exempt the 3885 Yonge Street property from the City Real Estate policies set out in the Proceeds from Sale of Surplus City-Owned Real Property (the “Proceeds Policy”) and the Principles of a City Real Estate Strategy, so that  $425,000 of the FMV contribution amount by TPA for Part 2 on Sketch No. PS-2009-116 attached to the report (February 1, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, be allocated to PF&R for capital improvements on Part 1 on the said Sketch rather than being deposited in the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (“LARF”), and the remaining $100,000 of the FMV contribution amount by TPA, subject to TPA Board approval be deposited into LARF.

 

3.         City Council authorize the TPA to design and manage the construction of the park located on Part 1 shown on Sketch No. PS-2009-116 attached to the report (February 1, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of PF&R at a total cost of $425,000 funded from the TPA 2010 approved Capital Budget CPK144-01 Jolly Miller.

 

4.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in City Council of any bills necessary to give effect thereto.

 

 

Origin
(February 1, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

In 1997, the former City of North York Council approved the acquisition of the Jolly Miller property located at 3885 Yonge Street and the development of the northern portion of this property as a municipal parking lot in order to generate revenue to aid in recovering the acquisition costs.  Once such costs were recouped, City Council was to reconsider the appropriateness of the parking use.

 

The purpose of this report is to provide the final statement of recovery of the original acquisition of the Jolly Miller property and to seek Council authority on the disposition of the existing parking lot.

 

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Jolly Miller Lands - Recovery of Acquisition Costs and Disposition of the Existing Parking Lot
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27189.pdf)

Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27190.pdf)

Report - Jolly Miller Lands - Recovery of Acquisition Costs and Disposition of the Existing Parking Lot - Notice of Pending Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27193.pdf)


GM28.8

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 2, 10, 11, 16, 23, 35, 39 

Professional Services Contract for Five City-run Golf Courses
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve an extension of the existing Professional Services Agreement with Golf Plus Marketing Inc.(GPMI) in relation to the operation and management of the Dentonia Park Golf Course, Don Valley Golf Course, Humber Valley Golf Course, Scarlett Wood’s Golf Course and the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, including clubhouse facilities for a one year term from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010, on the same terms and conditions as the existing agreement, in the amount of $315,000.00 net of GST and HST recoveries with an option, exercisable at the sole discretion of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to extend the agreement for a further one year from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, in the amount of $315,000.00 net of HST recoveries all in a form and content that is satisfactory to the General Manager and the City Solicitor.  The extension of the agreement (including the optional term) with Golf Plus Marketing Inc. will increase the total value of the agreement from $2,920,000.00 net of GST to $3,550,000.00 net of GST and HST recoveries.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve an extension of the existing Professional Services Agreement with Golf Plus Marketing Inc.(GPMI) in relation to the operation and management of the Dentonia Park Golf Course, Don Valley Golf Course, Humber Valley Golf Course, Scarlett Wood’s Golf Course and the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, including clubhouse facilities for a one year term from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010, on the same terms and conditions as the existing agreement, in the amount of $315,000.00 net of GST and HST recoveries with an option, exercisable at the sole discretion of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to extend the agreement for a further one year from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, in the amount of $315,000.00 net of HST recoveries all in a form and content that is satisfactory to the General Manager and the City Solicitor.  The extension of the agreement (including the optional term) with Golf Plus Marketing Inc. will increase the total value of the agreement from $2,920,000.00 net of GST to $3,550,000.00 net of GST and HST recoveries.

Origin
(January 27, 2010) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management Division
Summary

The purpose of this report is to request authority to extend the Professional Services Agreement with the former operator, Golf Plus Marketing Inc. (GPMI) which expired on December 31, 2009, for the right to operate and manage the five City-run golf courses for a one year term commencing January 1, 2010 and expiring on December 31, 2010 with an option to renew the agreement for an additional one-year term for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.  The decision to exercise the option to renew the agreement will be at the sole discretion of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

This agreement will provide the City and the golfing patrons a continued service at the five City-run golf courses until a further review of golf operations is completed.

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Professional Services Contract for Five City-run Golf Courses
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27016.pdf)


GM28.10

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 6 

Acquisition of 3495 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Supplementary Report
City Council Decision

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City to enter into an Offer to Sell with the Toronto District School Board to acquire the property municipally known as 3495 Lake Shore Boulevard West at a purchase price of $2,062,556.00 plus applicable taxes and registration fees, estimated at $28,764.00 substantially on the terms outlined in Appendix “A” of the report (February 3, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the 2010 Capital Budget for Children’s Services be increased  by $2,094,000.00 gross, $0 net for the “Thomas Berry Child Care Centre Acquisition” Capital Project , with funding of $1,369,000.00 from the Child Care Capital Reserve Fund (XR-1103) and $725,000.00 from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR-1012) (LARF) with any year end surplus replenishing LARF, if available.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City to divide any profits 50/50 with the Toronto Land Corporation should the City decide to sell or redevelop the property for non-municipal purposes within 10 years of this transaction closing, if the sale price of the property exceeds the purchase price recommended in the report (February 3, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

4.         City Council severally authorize the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services, to execute the Offer to Sell on behalf of the City.

 

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

 

6.         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 Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City to enter into an Offer to Sell with the Toronto District School Board to acquire the property municipally known as 3495 Lake Shore Boulevard West at a purchase price of $2,062,556.00 plus applicable taxes and registration fees, estimated at $28,764.00 substantially on the terms outlined in Appendix “A” of the report (February 3, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the 2010 Capital Budget for Children’s Services be increased  by $2,094,000.00 gross, $0 net for the “Thomas Berry Child Care Centre Acquisition” Capital Project , with funding of $1,369,000.00 from the Child Care Capital Reserve Fund (XR-1103) and $725,000.00 from the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund (XR-1012) (LARF) with any year end surplus replenishing LARF, if available.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City to divide any profits 50/50 with the Toronto Land Corporation should the City decide to sell or redevelop the property for non-municipal purposes within 10 years of this transaction closing, if the sale price of the property exceeds the purchase price recommended in the report (February 3, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

4.         City Council sevetrally authorize the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services, to execute the Offer to Sell on behalf of the City.

 

 

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

 

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

 

Origin
(February 3, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek amendments to the conditions of a property acquisition previously approved by Council.  City Council approved the acquisition of 3495 Lake Shore Boulevard West at its meeting held on August 5 and 6, 2009.  This property is currently leased by the City from the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and is operated by Children’s Services as the Thomas Berry child care centre. 

 

Negotiations with the Toronto Land Corporation (TLC), the agent for TDSB and the staff report approved by Council were based on the property having an area of 2,024 m² (0.50 acres).  However, when the draft reference plan for the property was completed it was discovered the property had an area of 2,969 m² (0.73 acres) and that access easements needed to be secured.  The additional land area and access easement have resulted in an increased value of the property which exceeds the original amount approved by Council for this acquisition.  The Toronto District School Board cannot sell its assets at less than fair market value.  As such, in order for this transaction to be completed, additional funding for this transaction must be approved by Council. 

 

Proposed terms of the offer are set out in Appendix “A”.  The terms are considered to be fair and reasonable.

 

Background Information (Committee)
Report - Acquisition of 3495 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Supplementary Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-27200.pdf)


Submitted Friday, February 5, 2010
Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair, Government Management Committee