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Considered by City Council on
March 31, 2010
April 1, 2010



Government Management Committee


Meeting No. 29   Contact Patsy Morris, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Thursday, March 11, 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  

GM29.1 Property Tax Credits – Increased Dollar Threshold for Transferring Credit Balances to Interim and Final Tax Bills (Ward: All)  

GM29.2 Write-off of Property Taxes on City-owned Parks Properties (Ward: 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 31, 34, 37, 39, 40, 42, 44)  

GM29.3 Canadian Air and Space Museum – 65 Carl Hall Road – Request for Property Tax Exemption (Ward: 9)  

GM29.5 Response to Applicant’s Request for Funds, Proposed Remediation of the former Treatment Plant Lands adjacent to Mystic Pointe Developments: Manitoba Street, Grand Avenue and Legion Road (Ward: 6)  

GM29.7 Contract Award - An Unsolicited Proposal – The Wired Canada Program (Ward: All)  

GM29.8 Contract Award – RFP 9155-10-7028, Professional Services for the Operation of Beach Volleyball in Ashbridge’s Bay Park and Woodbine Beach Park (Ward: 32)  

GM29.9 St. Lawrence Market (South) – New Lease Agreements (Ward: 28)  

GM29.10 Lease Renewal at 220 Attwell Drive for Toronto Employment & Social Services (Ward: 2)  

GM29.11 Lease Extension Agreement for Vacant Land East of Leslie Street and South of Stubbs Drive (Ward: 34)  

GM29.12 Lease agreement with The Theatre Centre at 1115 Queen Street West (Ward: 18)  

GM29.14 Sale of the Public Lane Extending Southerly from Adelaide Street West Abutting the Westerly Limit of 299 Adelaide Street West (Ward: 20)  

GM29.15 Sale of 11 Spadina Road (Ward: 20)  

GM29.16 Real Estate Acquisitions – TTC Sheppard East LRT Project – West of Birchmount Road to East of McCowan Road (Ward: 40, 41, 42)  

GM29.17 Real Estate Acquisition – Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles) (Ward: 8)  

GM29.18 Real Estate Expropriations – Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles) (Ward: 8)  

GM29.19 Expropriation of 4080 Sheppard Avenue East – TTC Sheppard East LRT Project – Grade Separation at Agincourt GO Station (Ward: 39)  

GM29.20 Acquisition and Partial Disposition of 250 Manning Avenue (Ward: 19)  

GM29.21 Acquisition of 457 Spadina Road (Ward: 22)  

GM29.22 Property Rental Requirements to Meet Toronto Police Service Operational / Security Obligations for the 2010 G8/G20 Summits (Ward: All)  



City of Toronto Logo Committee Report

Considered by City Council on
March 31, 2010
April 1, 2010



Government Management Committee


Meeting No. 29   Contact Patsy Morris, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Thursday, March 11, 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  

GM29.1

 

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Property Tax Credits – Increased Dollar Threshold for Transferring Credit Balances to Interim and Final Tax Bills
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that credit balances on all property tax accounts, equal to or less than five hundred dollars ($500), be applied as a credit to the tax account of the current assessed owner of the property, and where requested in writing or required in order to meet legislated refund timelines, credit amounts between fifteen ($15) and $500 be refunded directly to the current assessed owner by way of a cheque, therein updating and amending the previously approved dollar threshold of one hundred ($100) dollars for automated refunds of credit balances.

 

2.         City Council request the Treasurer to submit a communications plan to the Government Management Committee for approval, such plan to include the specific wording to be used in communicating this information.

 

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 Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council direct that credit balances on all property tax accounts, equal to or less than five hundred dollars ($500), be applied as a credit to the tax account of the current assessed owner of the property, and where requested in writing or required in order to meet legislated refund timelines, credit amounts between fifteen ($15) and $500 be refunded directly to the current assessed owner by way of a cheque, therein updating and amending the previously approved dollar threshold of one hundred ($100) dollars for automated refunds of credit balances.

 

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 requested the City Treasurer to examine a cost recovery fee for property tax accounts owed over one year and report further to the Government Management Committee.

 

Origin
(February 25, 2010) Report from the Treasurer
Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek the necessary authority to amend the existing one hundred dollar ($100) threshold for automated transfers of credit balances to property tax bills to five hundred dollars ($500).

 

Background Information (Committee)
Property Tax Credits - Increased Dollar Threshold for Transferring Credit Balances to Interim and Final Tax Bills
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28108.pdf)


GM29.2

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 31, 34, 37, 39, 40, 42, 44 

Write-off of Property Taxes on City-owned Parks Properties
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council direct that Property taxes, fees and interest as set out in Table 1 of the report  (February 23, 2010) from the Treasurer, representing a total estimated amount of $1.65 million as at February 28, 2010, be deemed uncollectible and written off.

 

2.         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 direct that Property taxes, fees and interest as set out in Table 1 of the report  (February 23, 2010) from the Treasurer, representing a total estimated amount of $1.65 million as at February 28, 2010, be deemed uncollectible and written off.

 

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

Origin
(February 23, 2010) Report from the Treasurer
Summary

This report recommends the write-off of property taxes for 45 properties that are owned by the City of Toronto and used for parks purposes.  Despite the fact that these properties were owned by the City and used for parks purposes for various periods of time between 1995 and 2009, the properties continued to be returned on the assessment roll as subject to taxation, while they should have correctly been classified as exempt from taxation.  It is recommended that the property taxes, interest and fees that accrued during these periods be deemed uncollectible and written off.

Background Information (Committee)
Write-off of Property Taxes on City-owned Parks Properties
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28110.pdf)


GM29.3

 

Amended 

 

Ward: 9 

Canadian Air and Space Museum – 65 Carl Hall Road – Request for Property Tax Exemption
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council consent to provide an exemption from property taxes under paragraph 16 of subsection 3(1) of the Assessment Act for the premises occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum.

 

2.         City Council, in consideration of the fact that as a tenant of the Federal Government the Canadian Air and Space Museum is separately assessed and directly liable to taxation as if it were an owner, waive the requirement for a 99 year (or longer) lease or ownership identified in Attachment 1 of the report (February 24, 2010) from the Treasurer, as a condition for providing a property tax exemption, as long as the space is occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum.

 

3.         City Council write off the property taxes and interest that have accrued against the premises occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum for the period from March 1, 1997, to December 31, 2009.

 

4.         City Council request the City Clerk to inform the Canadian Air and Space Museum and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation of Council’s decision with respect to Part 1 above.

 

5.          City Council request the City Manager to make provisions for Members of Council to inspect the Canadian Air and Space Museum at 65 Carl Hall Road, if they so wish.

 

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 consent to provide an exemption from property taxes under paragraph 16 of subsection 3(1) of the Assessment Act for the premises occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum.

 

2.         City Council, in consideration of the fact that as a tenant of the Federal Government the Canadian Air and Space Museum is separately assessed and directly liable to taxation as if it were an owner, waive the requirement for a 99 year (or longer) lease or ownership identified in Attachment 1 of the report (February 24, 2010) from the Treasurer, as a condition for providing a property tax exemption, as long as the space is occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum.

 

3.        City Council write off the property taxes and interest that have accrued against the premises occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum for the period from March 1, 1997, to December 31, 2009.

 

4.         City Council request the City Clerk to inform the Canadian Air and Space Museum and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation of Council’s decision with respect to Recommendation 1 above.

 

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

Origin
(February 24, 2010) Report from the Treasurer
Summary

This report seeks Council’s consent to exempt the premises occupied by the Canadian Air and Space Museum (previously known as Toronto Aerospace Museum) located at 65 Carl Hall Road from property taxation effective January 1, 2010 in accordance with paragraph 16 of subsection 3(1) of the Assessment Act (re: Exhibition Buildings).  In addition, this report recommends the cancellation of property taxes and accrued interest for the period from March 1, 1997 to December 31, 2009.

Background Information (Committee)
Canadian Air & Space Museum - 65 Carl Hall Road - Request for Property Tax Exemption
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28111.pdf)

Speakers (Committee)

Councillor Maria Augimeri


GM29.5

 

Referred 

 

Ward: 6 

Response to Applicant’s Request for Funds, Proposed Remediation of the former Treatment Plant Lands adjacent to Mystic Pointe Developments: Manitoba Street, Grand Avenue and Legion Road
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, referred this Item back to the Government Management Committee for further consideration at the April 28, 2010 meeting.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 25, 2010) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety, in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

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Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board
Committee Recommendations

 The Government Management Committee forwards this Item to Council, without recommendation.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Government Management Committee considered the following recommendations contained in the report (February 25, 2010) from the City Solicitor:

 

1.         That Council decline the request of Sunrise West Building Group Inc., arising under the 2003 Development Agreement, for the City to provide additional funds for the applicant to remediate the City’s adjacent Treatment Plant Lands.

 

2.         That the confidential information in Attachment 1 of the report (February 25, 2010) from the City Solicitor, not be made public.

Origin
(February 25, 2010) Report from the City Solicitor
Summary

This report recommends that the City decline the applicant’s request, pursuant to a 2003 Development Agreement, that the City provide additional funds for the applicant to remediate the City’s Treatment Plant Lands, which lands are adjacent to the development site.

Background Information (Committee)
Response to Applicant's Request for Funds, Proposed Remediation of the former Treatment Plant Lands adjacent to Mystic Pointe Developments: Manitoba Street, Grand Avenue and Legion Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28114.pdf)

Communications (Committee)
(March 8, 2010) E-mail from Ms. Rebecca Hudson, Chief Financial Officer, Lithium One Inc. (GM.New.GM29.5.1)
(March 8, 2010) E-mail from Mr. Kent Mitchell (GM.New.GM29.5.2.)
(March 8, 2010) E-mail from Ms. Jenna Cohen (GM.New.GM29.5.3)
(March 8, 2010) E-mail from Kim and Guy Charron (GM.New.GM29.5.4)
(March 8, 2010) E-mail from Ms. Eliesha Renwick (GM.New.GM29.5.5)
(March 8, 2010) E-mail from Ms. Nancy L. Folk (GM.New.GM29.5.6)
(March 8, 2010) E-mail from Dr. Sam Lee (GM.New.GM29.5.7)
(March 8, 2010) E-mail from Ms. Lara Beauvais (GM.New.GM29.5.8)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Ms. Adriana Paes (GM.New.GM29.5.9)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Mr. Richard Keimel (GM.New.GM29.5.10)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Mr. Denham Patterson, President, MTCC 1260 and President, Mystic Point Shared Facilities (GM.New.GM29.5.11)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Mr. James Phillips, President, MTCC 1216 and Vice President, Shared Facilities (GM.New.GM29.5.12)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Ms. Jenna Cohen (GM.New.GM29.5.13)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Mr. Daniel Moskowitz (GM.New.GM29.5.14)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Ms. Linda Kulesha (GM.New.GM29.5.15)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from John Boyd (GM.Main.GM29.5.16)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Paula Prosavich (GM.Main.GM29.5.17)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Michael Brown (GM.Main.GM29.5.18)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Joanne Hurley, Ron Aishford, Lorne Duncan, Frank van der Ploeg & Kent Mitchell (GM.Main.GM29.5.19)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Ana & David Teixeira (GM.Main.GM29.5.20)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Joanne Hurley (GM.Main.GM29.5.21)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Cassandra Silvestro (GM.Main.GM29.5.22)
(March 9, 2010) E-mail from Stephanie Knox (GM.Main.GM29.5.23)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Thomas Fabry and Family (GM.Main.GM29.5.24)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Shelley Jepson (GM.Main.GM29.5.25)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Jason Franklin (GM.Main.GM29.5.26)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Miquela Raiche (GM.Main.GM29.5.27)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Corby Rolin (GM.Main.GM29.5.28)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Angelo Romano (GM.Main.GM29.5.29)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Indika Kottegoda (GM.Main.GM29.5.30)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Laurie Mace (GM.Main.GM29.5.31)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Stuart Wilson (GM.Main.GM29.5.32)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Frank Dhaliwal (GM.Main.GM29.5.33)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Didi and Dominick Philippe (GM.Main.GM29.5.34)
(March 10, 2010) E-mail from Stephen D'Agostino (GM.Main.GM29.5.35)
(March 11, 2010) E-mail from Suzanne Corey (GM.Main.GM29.5.36)
Communications (City Council)
(March 11, 2010) E-mail from Danelle Martin  (CC.Main.GM29.5.37)
(March 12, 2010) E-mail from Trish Gibbons, President, Board of Directors, TSCC1437  (CC.Main.GM29.5.38)
Speakers (Committee)

Mr. Adam Brown, Sherman Brown Dryer Karol
Mr. Kent Mitchell
Ms. Suzanne Corey
Mr. Michael Pluta
Mr. Steven Kalatzis


GM29.7

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: All 

Contract Award - An Unsolicited Proposal – The Wired Canada Program
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement with The Oxford Group for the provision and maintenance of internet-enabled computers in Toronto Community Housing and in Parks, Forestry and Recreation venues at no cost to the City.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement with The Oxford Group for the provision and maintenance of internet-enabled computers in Toronto Community Housing and in Parks, Forestry and Recreation venues at no cost to the City.

Origin
(February 25, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Office of Partnerships, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Director, Purchasing & Materials Management Division.
Summary

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of Request for Proposal No. 9155-10-7008, issued to invite counter proposals to the unsolicited proposal received from The Oxford Group for the provision and maintenance of internet-ready computers in City facilities, and to request authority to enter into an agreement with The Oxford Group.

Background Information (Committee)
Contract Award - An Unsolicited Proposal - The Wired Canada Program
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28116.pdf)


GM29.8

 

Amended 

 

Ward: 32 

Contract Award – RFP 9155-10-7028, Professional Services for the Operation of Beach Volleyball in Ashbridge’s Bay Park and Woodbine Beach Park
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into a Licence Agreement with the Ontario Volleyball Association in relation to professional services for the operation of beach volleyball in Ashbridge’s Bay Park and Woodbine Beach Park for a term of five years, during the period from May 1st to September 30th in each year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, with an option to renew at the sole discretion of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation (the "General Manager") for an additional five-year term. Should the option be exercised, the General Manager will request the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management Division to provide the necessary contract renewal for the May 1, 2015 to September 30, 2019 term under the terms and conditions outlined in the report (February 22, 2010) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Director, Purchasing and Materials Management Division, and satisfactory in form and content to the General Manager and the City Solicitor.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee forwards this Item to Council, without recommendation, as all motions lost on a tie vote.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Government Management Committee considered the following recommendation contained in the report (February 22, 2010) from the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into a Licence Agreement with the Ontario Volleyball Association in relation to professional services for the operation of beach volleyball in Ashbridge’s Bay Park and Woodbine Beach Park for a term of five years, during the period from May 1st to September 30th in each years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, with an option to renew at the sole discretion of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation (the "General Manager") for an additional five-year term.  Should the option be exercised, the General Manager will request the Director of Purchasing and Materials Management Division to provide the necessary contract renewal for the May 1, 2015 to September 30, 2019 term under the terms and conditions outlined in this report, and satisfactory in form and content to the General Manager and the City Solicitor.

Origin
(February 22, 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 advise on the results of the Request for Proposal (RFP) 9155-10-7028, for professional services for the operation of beach volleyball in Ashbridge’s Bay Park and Woodbine Beach Park, and to request authority to enter into a Licence Agreement with the Ontario Volleyball Association (the “OVA”), the recommended proponent.

Background Information (Committee)
Contract Award - RFP 9155-10-7028, Professional Services for the Operation of Beach Volleyball in Ashbridge's Bay Park and Woodbine Beach Park
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28117.pdf)

Communications (City Council)
(March 24, 2010) E-mail from Orest Stanko, Executive Director, Ontario Volleyball  (CC.Main.GM29.8.1)
(March 28, 2010) E-mail from Dorota Batko  (CC.Supp.GM29.8.2)
(March 29, 2010) E-mail from Ken Rosenberg, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP  (CC.Supp.GM29.8.3)
(March 29, 2010) E-mail from Phillip Christensen  (CC.Supp.GM29.8.4)
(March 29, 2010) E-mail from Justin Morawetz  (CC.Supp.GM29.8.5)
(March 29, 2010) E-mail from Brian Cornwall  (CC.Supp.GM29.8.6)
(March 29, 2010) E-mail from Katie Tingley  (CC.Supp.GM29.8.7)
(March 29, 2010) E-mail from Robert Sharples  (CC.Supp.GM29.8.8)
(March 30, 2010) E-mail from Derryl Kuz  (CC.Supp.GM29.8.9)
(March 29, 2010) E-mail from Ali Mehedi  (CC.Supp.GM29.8.10)
(March 29, 2010) E-mail from Anna Lundkvist  (CC.Supp.GM29.8.11)
(March 31, 2010) E-mail from Jesse Boone (CC.New.GM29.8.12)
(March 31, 2010) Submission from John Morrison, TESSC Inc. (CC.New.GM29.8.13)
Speakers (Committee)

Mr. John Morrison, President, TESSC Inc. (Submission Filed)
Mr. Orest Stanko, Executive Director, Ontario Volleyball Association
Mr. Josh Gluskin, Partner, Beach Blast
Ms. Kristine Drakich, President, Ontario Volleyball Association
Ms. Kristi Herold, Director, Toronto Sports and Social Club (Submission Filed)
Mr. Tim Loewen
Mr. Randy Copuland, CTI
Mr. George  Sherner, Owner, Beach Blast


GM29.9

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 28 

St. Lawrence Market (South) – New Lease Agreements
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into lease agreements (the "Agreements") between the City of Toronto, as landlord, and sixty-five (65) tenants, as outlined in “Appendix A” of the report (February 25, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, in the building known municipally as 91, 93 and 95 Front Street East (St. Lawrence Market South) substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in “Appendix B” attached to the report (February 25, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, in  and on such other terms and conditions as approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to enter into lease agreements (the "Agreements") between the City of Toronto, as landlord, and sixty-five (65) tenants, as outlined in “Appendix A” of the report (February 25, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, in the building known municipally as 91, 93 and 95 Front Street East (St. Lawrence Market South) substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in “Appendix B” attached to the report (February 25, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, in  and on such other terms and conditions as approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

Origin
(February 25, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to enter into new lease agreements with sixty-five (65) commercial tenants (see “Appendix A”) in the St. Lawrence Market South building.

 

 

 

 

Background Information (Committee)
St. Lawrence Market (South) - New Lease Agreements
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28118.pdf)

Appendix "A" - Tenant Information
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28119.pdf)

Appendix "B" - Major Terms and Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28120.pdf)

Appendix "C" - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28121.pdf)


GM29.10

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 2 

Lease Renewal at 220 Attwell Drive for Toronto Employment & Social Services
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize entering into a Lease Renewal Agreement with 3052690 Nova Scotia Limited for a five (5) year term commencing May 01, 2010, and expiring on May 31, 2015, including an option to renew for another five (5) year term and an option to acquire additional space, based substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix “A”,  to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and other terms and conditions approved by the Chief Corporate Office, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize entering into a Lease Renewal Agreement with 3052690 Nova Scotia Limited for a five (5) year term commencing May 01, 2010, and expiring on May 31, 2015, including an option to renew for another five (5) year term and an option to acquire additional space, based substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix “A”,  to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and other terms and conditions approved by the Chief Corporate Office, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

Origin
(February 24, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to enter into a lease renewal agreement with 3052690 Nova Scotia Limited for space at 220 Attwell Drive in the amount of 20,397 square feet for continued use by Toronto Employment and Social Services. The renewal is for five (5) years.

 

Background Information (Committee)
Lease Renewal at 220 Attwell Drive for Toronto Employment & Social Services
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28122.pdf)

Appendix "A" - Major Terms and Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28123.pdf)

Appendix "B" - Map Location
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28124.pdf)


GM29.11

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 34 

Lease Extension Agreement for Vacant Land East of Leslie Street and South of Stubbs Drive
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize entering into a Lease Extension Agreement with Polaris Realty (Canada) Limited (the “Tenant”), to use and occupy approximately 6,157 square feet of vacant land at Highway 401 and Leslie Street, (the “Rentable Area”), substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix “A” of the report (February 26, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Office, and on such other terms and conditions as approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Lease Extension 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.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize entering into a Lease Extension Agreement with Polaris Realty (Canada) Limited (the “Tenant”), to use and occupy approximately 6,157 square feet of vacant land at Highway 401 and Leslie Street, (the “Rentable Area”), substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix “A” of the report (February 26, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Office, and on such other terms and conditions as approved by the Chief Corporate Officer, or his or her designate, and in a form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Lease Extension 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.

 

Origin
(February 26, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority to enter into a Lease Extension Agreement with Polaris Realty (Canada) Limited for use of City-owned vacant land situated south of Highway 401 on the east side of Leslie Street and north of Stubbs Drive. The proposed Lease Extension Agreement is for a ten (10) year term, commencing on December 1, 2009 and ending on November 30, 2019.

 

Background Information (Committee)
Lease Extension Agreement for Vacant Land East of Leslie Street and South of Stubbs Drive
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28125.pdf)

Appendix "A" - Major Terms and Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28126.pdf)

Appendix "B" - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28127.pdf)


GM29.12

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 18 

Lease agreement with The Theatre Centre at 1115 Queen Street West
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize a new Below Market Rent lease agreement with The Theatre Centre, for a ten (10) year term plus two (2) renewal options of 5-years each, based on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix “A” to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and on such other terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

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

 

4.         City Council grant an exemption to the Below Market Rent Policy to allow The Theatre Centre to become a tenant at 1115 Queen Street West without the need to solicit a request for proposals as required by the Below Market Rent Policy.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize a new Below Market Rent lease agreement with The Theatre Centre, for a ten (10) year term plus two (2) renewal options of 5-years each, based on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix “A” to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and on such other terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

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

 

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

 

4.         City Council grant an exemption to the Below Market Rent Policy to allow The Theatre Centre to become a tenant at 1115 Queen Street West without the need to solicit a request for proposals as required by the Below Market Rent Policy.

Origin
(February 24, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture
Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council authority to enter into a new Below Market Rent lease agreement with The Theatre Centre for approximately 9,300 square feet of space located at 1115 Queen Street West.

 

Background Information (Committee)
Lease agreement with The Theatre Centre at 1115 Queen Street West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28128.pdf)

Schedule "A" - Major Terms & Conditions
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28129.pdf)

Schedule "B" - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28130.pdf)


GM29.14

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Sale of the Public Lane Extending Southerly from Adelaide Street West Abutting the Westerly Limit of 299 Adelaide Street West
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, subject to authorizing the permanent closure of the public lane shown as Parts 1 to 3 on Sketch No. PS-2010-024 (the “Lane”), attached to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, authorize the City to make a Counter Offer to the Offer to Purchase from Daniels HR Corporation (“Daniels”), dated March 10, 2010, substantially on such terms and conditions outlined in the revised Appendix “A”, 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 City to accept, in lieu of a cash purchase price of $2,170,000.00, on the closing of the Lane, the deposit of $217,000.00 together with an irrevocable letter of credit, in a form acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer,  in the amount of $1,953,000.00 to secure the conveyance to the City, or to such entity as the City may direct, on or before September 30, 2013, of a stratified fee simple ground floor parcel, having a gross floor area of no less than 420 square metres, for use as community performance space in the development to be constructed by Daniels on the site.

 

3.         City Council exempt the purchase price due on the sale of the Lane from the Policy Governing the Proceeds from the Sale of Surplus City-owned Properties, 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 direct staff to ascertain by independent valuation, at the expense of Daniels, the 2010 “as built” construction cost of the community performance space; such cost estimate value to be deemed the purchase price of the community performance space regardless of the actual conveyance date. Regardless of the “as built cost”, the purchase price shall, in no event, be greater than the amount secured by the letter of credit.

 

5.         City Council direct that on the closing of the conveyance of the community performance space, the surplus funds, if any, shall be directed to an account to be established as an operating reserve for the maintenance and operation of the community performance space.

 

6.         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 the terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council, subject to authorizing the permanent closure of the public lane shown as Parts 1 to 3 on Sketch No. PS-2010-024 (the “Lane”), attached to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, authorize the City to make a Counter Offer to the Offer to Purchase from Daniels HR Corporation (“Daniels”), dated March 10, 2010, substantially on such terms and conditions outlined in the revised Appendix “A”, 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 City to accept, in lieu of a cash purchase price of $2,170,000.00, on the closing of the Lane, the deposit of $217,000.00 together with an irrevocable letter of credit, in a form acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer,  in the amount of $1,953,000.00 to secure the conveyance to the City, or to such entity as the City may direct, on or before September 30, 2013, of a stratified fee simple ground floor parcel, having a gross floor area of no less than 420 square metres, for use as community performance space in the development to be constructed by Daniels on the site.

 

3.         City Council exempt the purchase price due on the sale of the Lane from the Policy Governing the Proceeds from the Sale of Surplus City-owned Properties, 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 direct staff to ascertain by independent valuation, at the expense of Daniels, the 2010 “as built” construction cost of the community performance space; such cost estimate value to be deemed the purchase price of the community performance space regardless of the actual conveyance date. Regardless of the “as built cost”, the purchase price shall, in no event, be greater than the amount secured by the letter of credit.

 

5.         City Council direct that on the closing of the conveyance of the community performance space, the surplus funds, if any, shall be directed to an account to be established as an operating reserve for the maintenance and operation of the community performance space.

 

6.         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 the terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

Committee Decision Advice and Other Information

The Government Management Committee requested the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture, and the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to bring forward a supplementary report directly to City Council examining this project from both a real estate and cultural perspective.

Origin
(February 24, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

The purpose of this report is to recommend and authorize the sale of a stratified portion of the public lane extending southerly from Adelaide Street West and abutting the westerly limit of 299 Adelaide Street West to the adjacent owner, Daniels HR Corporation, for incorporation into their proposed development of a 43 storey mixed use building. The recommended sale price is $2,170,000.00 and the proceeds of sale would be held in the Land Acquisition Reserve Fund in accordance with the Policy Governing Land Transactions Among City Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Departments and Proceeds from Sale of Surplus City-Owned Property (“Proceeds Policy”).

 

The terms for completing the transaction as set out in Appendix “A” to this report are considered to be fair, reasonable and reflective of market value.

 

This report also reviews, but does not recommend, a proposal from Daniels HR Corporation, which provides that in exchange for the value of the public lane, Daniels HR Corporation would construct community/performance space in the proposed development, at cost, for freehold conveyance to the City. The community/performance space would be conveyed to the City when construction is completed, and residual monies, if any, from the sale of the lane once the construction costs are deducted would be used to fund the operation and maintenance of the community/performance space

Background Information (Committee)
Sale of the Public Lane Extending Southerly from Adelaide Street West Abutting the Westerly Limit of 299 Adelaide Street West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28132.pdf)

Revised Appendix A - Terms and Conditions as recommended by the Government Management Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28967.pdf)

Appendix "A" - Terms and Conditions of Offer to Purchase
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28133.pdf)

Appendix "B" - Site Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28134.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
(March 30, 2010) supplementary report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (GM29.14a)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-28804.pdf)

Speakers (Committee)

Councillor Adam Vaughan
Mr. Neil Pattison, Daniels Corporation


GM29.15

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 20 

Sale of 11 Spadina Road
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City to accept the Offer to Purchase from Akram Bousaleh to purchase 11 Spadina Road, being part of PCL 9-1, Section M2, designated as Parts 3 and 4 on Plan 66R-23383, subject to the retention of an easement in Part 3 for transit purposes (the “Property”), in the amount of $761,100.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize a portion of the proceeds of closing be directed to fund the outstanding expenses related to the Property and the completion of the sale transaction.

 

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

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City to accept the Offer to Purchase from Akram Bousaleh to purchase 11 Spadina Road, being part of PCL 9-1, Section M2, designated as Parts 3 and 4 on Plan 66R-23383, subject to the retention of an easement in Part 3 for transit purposes (the “Property”), in the amount of $761,100.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize a portion of the proceeds of closing be directed to fund the outstanding expenses related to the Property and the completion of the sale transaction.

 

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

Origin
(February 24, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the sale of 11 Spadina Road.

 

The property was listed for sale on the open market, and the Offer to Purchase from Akram Bousaleh is being recommended for acceptance by the City.

 

The terms for completing the transaction, as set out herein, are considered to be fair, reasonable and reflective of market value.

Background Information (Committee)
Sale of 11 Spadina Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28135.pdf)

Appendix "A" - Terms and Conditions of Offer to Purchase
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28136.pdf)

Appendix "B" - Site Map and Reference Plan 66R-23383
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28137.pdf)


GM29.16

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 40, 41, 42 

Real Estate Acquisitions – TTC Sheppard East LRT Project – West of Birchmount Road to East of McCowan Road
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to the Director of Real Estate to negotiate to acquire, and if unsuccessful, to initiate expropriation proceedings, if necessary, for the Required Property for the purposes of constructing the Line from west of Birchmount Road to east of McCowan Road.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize the amendment to the property requirement, as set out in Appendix “B1” of the report (March 1, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, for which authority to initiate expropriation proceedings was previously approved by Council.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council grant authority to the Director of Real Estate to negotiate to acquire, and if unsuccessful, to initiate expropriation proceedings, if necessary, for the Required Property for the purposes of constructing the Line from west of Birchmount Road to east of McCowan Road.

 

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

 

3.         City Council authorize the amendment to the property requirement, as set out in Appendix “B1” of the report (March 1, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, for which authority to initiate expropriation proceedings was previously approved by Council.

 

 

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

In July 2008, City Council approved the recommendations contained in the Sheppard East LRT Class Environmental Study to allow staff to begin the detailed design, as soon as possible, and be in a position to begin construction of the Sheppard East Light Rail Transit (the “Line”) in 2009.  In October 2008, City Council authorized staff to acquire thirty-one property requirements between West Highland Creek and Midland Avenue to facilitate construction of the Agincourt grade separation, a prerequisite to constructing the Line.

 

This report addresses and seeks authority to acquire sixty-nine (69) properties from west of Birchmount Road to east of McCowan Road as identified in Appendix “A1” (the “Required Property”) and illustrated in Appendix “A2”, to facilitate construction of the Line.  This report also seeks approval to amend a previously approved property requirement as identified in Appendix “B1” and illustrated in Appendix “B2”.

Background Information (Committee)
Real Estate Acquisitions - TTC Sheppard East LRT Project - West of Birchmount Road to East of McCowan Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28138.pdf)

Appendix "A1" - Table of Private Property Requirements
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28139.pdf)

Appendix "A2" - Property Sketches
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28142.pdf)

Appendix "B1" - Amendment to a Private Property Requirement
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28140.pdf)

Appendix "B2" - Property Sketch
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28141.pdf)


GM29.17

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 8 

Real Estate Acquisition – Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles)
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate to negotiate to acquire the identified property interest from 1270 Finch Avenue West for the purpose of widening Tangiers Road where it intersects with Finch Avenue West, in connection with the construction of a portion of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, and to initiate expropriation proceedings, if necessary.

  

2.         City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the identified property interest from 1270 Finch Avenue West, to forward any requests for hearing that are received to the Chief Inquiry Officer, to attend the hearing in order to present the City’s position, and to report the Chief Inquiry Officer’s recommendations back to City Council for its consideration.

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate to negotiate to acquire the identified property interest from 1270 Finch Avenue West for the purpose of widening Tangiers Road where it intersects with Finch Avenue West, in connection with the construction of a portion of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, and to initiate expropriation proceedings, if necessary.

  

2.         City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate to serve and publish Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate the identified property interest from 1270 Finch Avenue West, to forward any requests for hearing that are received to the Chief Inquiry Officer, to attend the hearing in order to present the City’s position, and to report the Chief Inquiry Officer’s recommendations back to City Council for its consideration.

 

Origin
(February 24, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

 The  City of Toronto is responsible for undertaking property acquisition for its geographical portion of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (the “Project”).  As a result of ongoing design work, TTC have identified a further property requirement for the Project. This report seeks authority to acquire a property interest required from 1270 Finch Avenue West, and to initiate expropriation proceedings if necessary

Background Information (Committee)
Real Estate Acquisition - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28144.pdf)

Appendix A - Property Requirements Table
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28145.pdf)

Appendix B - Property Acquisition Plan for 1270 Finch Avenue West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28146.pdf)

Appendix C - Location Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28147.pdf)


GM29.18

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 8 

Real Estate Expropriations – Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles)
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, as the Approving Authority, approve the expropriation of 3933 Keele Street, 3941 Keele Street and 3955 Keele Street for the purpose of constructing the Finch West subway station and all works ancillary thereto, in connection with the construction of a portion of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension.

 

2.         City Council grant leave for introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto.

 

3.         City Council authorize City staff to take all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including but not limited to, the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan and the service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election as to a Date for Compensation and Notices of Possession, for these  three properties.

  

4.         City Council further authorize City staff to obtain appraisal reports to value these three properties, updated to the date of expropriation; and to prepare and serve offers of compensation on all registered owners, at the appraised values, all in accordance with the requirements in the Expropriations Act.

 

5.         City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate or his designate to sign the Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Possession and the Offers of Compensation on behalf of the City for these three properties.

  

6.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Attachment 1 to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, once there has been a final determination of the compensation payable to the Owners by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 24, 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 there has been a final determination of the compensation payable to the Owners by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

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Confidential Attachment - 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, as the Approving Authority, approve the expropriation of 3933 Keele Street, 3941 Keele Street and 3955 Keele Street for the purpose of constructing the Finch West subway station and all works ancillary thereto, in connection with the construction of a portion of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension.

 

2.         City Council grant leave for introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto.

 

3.         City Council authorize City staff to take all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including but not limited to, the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan and the service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election as to a Date for Compensation and Notices of Possession, for these  three properties.

  

4.         City Council further authorize City staff to obtain appraisal reports to value these three properties, updated to the date of expropriation; and to prepare and serve offers of compensation on all registered owners, at the appraised values, all in accordance with the requirements in the Expropriations Act.

 

5.          City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate or his designate to sign the Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Possession and the Offers of Compensation on behalf of the City for these three properties.

  

6.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Attachment 1 to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, once there has been a final determination of the compensation payable to the Owners by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

Origin
(February 24, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

 In January 2009, City Council authorized City staff to initiate expropriation proceedings, if necessary, for thirty two properties required for the construction of a portion of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (the “Project”) within the geographical boundaries of the City of Toronto (“City”).  For three of those properties, all the necessary steps required under the Expropriations Act have been taken and this report recommends that City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the expropriation of 3933 Keele Street, 3941 Keele Street and 3955 Keele Street.

Background Information (Committee)
Real Estate Expropriations - Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (South of Steeles)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28148.pdf)

Appendix A - Property Requirements To Be Expropriated
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28149.pdf)

Appendix B - Location map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28150.pdf)


GM29.19

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 39 

Expropriation of 4080 Sheppard Avenue East – TTC Sheppard East LRT Project – Grade Separation at Agincourt GO Station
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council, as Approving Authority under the Expropriations Act, consider the report of the Inquiry Officer as detailed in Appendix A attached to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and approve the expropriation of 4080 Sheppard Avenue East for the purpose of constructing a grade separation on Sheppard Avenue East at the Agincourt GO Station in connection with the Sheppard East LRT Project for the reasons outlined in the (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and based on the recommendations of David R. Vine Q.C., Inquiry Officer.

 

2.         City Council authorize payment of $200.00 in costs to PACIFIC Inc., the owner of 4080 Sheppard Avenue, in accordance with the provisions of the Expropriations Act.

 

3.         City Council, as expropriating authority under the Expropriations Act, authorize all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including but not limited to the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan, service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election as to a  Date for Compensation and Notices of Possession.

 

4.         City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate to sign the Notices of Expropriation and Notices of Possession on behalf of the City.

 

5.         City Council direct that leave be granted to introduce the necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Attachment 1 of the (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, once there has been a final determination of the compensation payable for the subject property by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 24, 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 there has been a final determination of the compensation payable for the subject property by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

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Confidential Attachment - 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, as Approving Authority under the Expropriations Act, consider the report of the Inquiry Officer as detailed in Appendix A attached to the report (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and approve the expropriation of 4080 Sheppard Avenue East for the purpose of constructing a grade separation on Sheppard Avenue East at the Agincourt GO Station in connection with the Sheppard East LRT Project for the reasons outlined in the (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and based on the recommendations of David R. Vine Q.C., Inquiry Officer.

 

2.         City Council authorize payment of $200.00 in costs to PACIFIC Inc., the owner of 4080 Sheppard Avenue, in accordance with the provisions of the Expropriations Act.

 

3.         City Council, as expropriating authority under the Expropriations Act, authorize all necessary steps to comply with the Expropriations Act, including but not limited to the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan, service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election as to a  Date for Compensation and Notices of Possession.

 

4.         City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate to sign the Notices of Expropriation and Notices of Possession on behalf of the City.

 

5.         City Council direct that leave be granted to introduce the necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto.

 

6.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Attachment 1 of the (February 24, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, once there has been a final determination of the compensation payable for the subject property by arbitration, appeal or settlement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

Origin
(February 24, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

This report provides City Council with a copy of the Inquiry Officer's report on the proposed expropriation and seeks approval from City Council as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act to expropriate 4080 Sheppard Avenue East for the purpose of constructing a grade separation on Sheppard Avenue at the Agincourt GO Station in connection with the Sheppard East LRT Project.

Background Information (Committee)
Expropriation of 4080 Sheppard Avenue East - TTC Sheppard East LRT Project ý Grade Separation at Agincourt GO Station
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28151.pdf)

Appendix A - Report of David R. Vine, Q.C., Inquiry Officer, dated February 16, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28152.pdf)

Site Map
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28153.pdf)


GM29.20

 

Adopted on Consent 

 

Ward: 19 

Acquisition and Partial Disposition of 250 Manning Avenue
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the acquisition of  250 Manning Avenue from the Toronto Catholic District School Board for a purchase price of $6.500 million plus the expenditure of an additional $440,000 for the demolition, construction and associated costs such as land transfer tax, survey, environmental studies, and legal fees relating to the development of the municipal parking facility.

 

2.         City Council approve the proposed sale by the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) to Protolog Developments Ltd. relating to the northern portion of the Property, being the Development Lands declared surplus to the City's needs, for $5.368 million.

 

3.         City Council approve the reallocation of funds in the TPA’s 2010 Approved Capital Budget of $2.440 million from account Queen/Soho (CPK167-01) to Bathurst/College (Little Italy CPK169-01).

 

4.         City Council direct that upon acquisition, the Retained Lands be designated for municipal parking purposes, to be managed by the TPA.

 

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

 

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

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Committee Recommendations

 

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council, subject to approval of Recommendation 2. below, authorize the acquisition of  250 Manning Avenue from the Toronto Catholic District School Board for a purchase price of $6.500 million plus the expenditure of an additional $440,000 for the demolition, construction and associated costs such as land transfer tax, survey, environmental studies, and legal fees relating to the development of the municipal parking facility.

 

2.         City Council approve the proposed sale by the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) to Protolog Developments Ltd. relating to the northern portion of the Property, being the Development Lands declared surplus to the City's needs, for $5.368 million.

 

3.         City Council approve the reallocation of funds in the TPA’s 2010 Approved Capital Budget of $2.440 million from account Queen/Soho (CPK167-01) to Bathurst/College (Little Italy CPK169-01).

 

4.         City Council direct that upon acquisition, the Retained Lands be designated for municipal parking purposes, to be managed by the TPA.

 

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

 

6.         City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the actions necessary to give effect thereto.

 

Origin
(February 24, 2010) Report from the President, Toronto Parking Authority
Summary

 

The Toronto Parking Authority (the “TPA”) proposes to purchase 250 Manning Avenue (the “Property”) from the Toronto Catholic District School Board (the “TCDSB”) in order to establish a municipal parking facility with approximately 40 spaces (see attached Site Location Map and Aerial Photo and Assessment Parcel Map for 250 Manning Avenue).  Since the size of the Property exceeds TPA’s requirements, the TPA issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) in order to sell the northern portion of the Property (the “Development Lands”).  Proposals have been submitted, and a successful bidder is expected to be selected shortly. The TPA will enter into a conditional Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) with the successful proponent (the "Purchaser").

 

The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council’s approval to purchase 250 Manning Avenue, for the City to retain the southern portion of the Property (the “Retained Lands”) which will be redeveloped by the TPA to provide a new municipal parking facility, and approval in principle to sell the Development Lands to the Purchaser.  Once the PSA is signed, a supplementary report will be submitted with more information about the Purchaser and proposed deal.

 

This acquisition will help alleviate a shortfall in public parking within the area and continue to service the short term parking needs of the community.

Background Information (Committee)
Acquisition and Partial Disposition of 250 Manning Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28154.pdf)


20a Supplementary Report - Acquisition and Partial Disposition of 250 Manning Avenue
Origin
(March 1, 2010) Report from the President, Toronto Parking Authority
Summary

In a report to Government Management Committee dated February 24th, 2010, the Toronto Parking Authority (the “TPA”) requested City Council to approve in principle the sale of the northern portion of the Property at 250 Manning Avenue, being the Development Lands declared surplus to the City's needs, for fair market value, provided that the TPA submits a supplementary report identifying the Purchaser and key business terms of the proposed sale.

 

Since the size of the Property exceeds TPA’s requirements, the TPA issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) in order to sell the northern portion of the Property (the “Development Lands”).  This supplementary report seeks Council approval of the proposed sale to the successful bidder, Protolog Developments Ltd. (“Protolog”), and is in support of the previous TPA report seeking approval of both the acquisition and partial disposition of 250 Manning Avenue.

Background Information (Committee)
Supplementary Report - Acquisition and Partial Disposition of 250 Manning Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28155.pdf)


GM29.21

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: 22 

Acquisition of 457 Spadina Road
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize the acquisition of 457 Spadina Road (the “Property”) from Sharon Green and Fred Green (the “Vendor”) for a purchase price of $898,000 plus the expenditure of an additional $255,000 for construction and associated costs such as land transfer tax, survey, environmental studies, legal and brokerage fees for a total acquisition cost of $1,153,000.

 

2.         City Council direct that upon acquisition, the purchased lands be designated for municipal parking purposes, to be managed by the TPA. 

 

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

 

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

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Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the acquisition of 457 Spadina Road (the “Property”) from Sharon Green and Fred Green (the “Vendor”) for a purchase price of $898,000 plus the expenditure of an additional $255,000 for construction and associated costs such as land transfer tax, survey, environmental studies, legal and brokerage fees for a total acquisition cost of $1,153,000.

 

2.         City Council direct that upon acquisition, the purchased lands be designated for municipal parking purposes, to be managed by the TPA.

 

 

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

 

4.         City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the actions necessary to give effect thereto.

Origin
(February 24, 2010) Report from the President, Toronto Parking Authority
Summary

The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council’s approval to purchase 457 Spadina Road (the “Property”) (see attached Site Location Map) in order to expand the adjacent Municipal Carpark 164 (453 Spadina Road) located at Thelma Avenue and Spadina Road from 43 spaces to 54 surface spaces.  This acquisition will help alleviate a shortfall in public parking while continuing to service the short term parking needs of the surrounding Forest Hill Village community

Background Information (Committee)
Acquisition of 457 Spadina Road
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28156.pdf)


GM29.22

 

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Property Rental Requirements to Meet Toronto Police Service Operational / Security Obligations for the 2010 G8/G20 Summits
City Council Decision

City Council on March 31 and April 1, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council authorize rental agreements for the property(s) referred to and on terms and conditions outlined in, Confidential Attachment 1 of the report (March 10, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the Director, Real Estate Services and Toronto Police Service, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to approve any other short term rental agreements to be entered into by the City, for other premises required by Toronto Police Service (TPS), such leases not to exceed four (4) months, where such additional premises are deemed necessary by TPS and the G8/G20 Planning Team for security operations of the G8/G20 Summits, upon terms satisfactory to the Director, Real Estate Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and provided such leasing costs are funded in accordance with Council’s Decision CC46.3 adopted on February 22 and 23, 2010.

 

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

 

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

 

5.         City Council request the Chief Corporate Officer to provide a status report on this matter to the April 19, 2010 meeting of the Executive Committee.

             

6.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 of  the report (March 10, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, following the conclusion of the 2010 G8/G20 Summit.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 10, 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 contains information related to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.  The confidential information will be made public following the conclusion of the 2010 G8/G20 Summit.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council recessed its public session and met as Committee of the Whole in closed session on March 31, 2010, and considered confidential information on this Item as it relates to the security of the property of the municipality or local board.

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Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board
Committee Recommendations

The Government Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize rental agreements for the property(s) referred to and on terms and conditions outlined in, Confidential Attachment 1 of the report (March 10, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the Director, Real Estate Services and Toronto Police Service, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer to approve any other short term rental agreements to be entered into by the City, for other premises required by Toronto Police Service (TPS), such leases not to exceed four (4) months, where such additional premises are deemed necessary by TPS and the G8/G20 Planning Team for security operations of the G8/G20 Summits, upon terms satisfactory to the Director, Real Estate Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and provided such leasing costs are funded in accordance with Council’s Decision CC46.3 adopted on February 22 and 23, 2010.

 

 

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

 

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

 

5.         City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 of  the report (March 10, 2010) from the Chief Corporate Officer, following the conclusion of the 2010 G8/G20 Summit.

Origin
(March 10, 2010) Report from the Chief Corporate Officer
Summary

This report seeks Council approval to enter into various rental agreements for land and premises required by Toronto Police Service to prepare for and perform its operational security / policing obligations for the G8/G20 Summit on June 26 and 27, 2010. 

Background Information (Committee)
Property Rental Requirements to Meet Toronto Police Service Operational/Security Obligations for the 2010 G8/G20 Summits
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-28358.pdf)

Background Information (City Council)
Confidential Attachment 1 - made public on July 16, 2010
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31976.pdf)


Submitted Thursday, March 11, 2010
Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair, Government Management Committee