City Council — 2024-05-22

Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills

Appointment of Public Members to the Lakeshore Arena Corporation Board

Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Board

Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Preservation Board

Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Investment Board

294-298 Sherbourne Street - Request for Directions

2-4, 6, 8, 10-12 Oakburn Crescent - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction

Official Plan Amendment 573 - Danforth Avenue - Planning Study (Segment 2 - Don Valley to Coxwell Avenue)

8 Dawes Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

1200 Eglinton Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment 231 - Request for Directions

Authority to Make Submissions on the Construction Act

1117 Queen Street West - Alterations to and Demolition of Heritage Attributes of a Designated Property

639, 641, 645, 649 and 651 Yonge Street - Alterations to and Demolition of Attributes on Designated Heritage Properties Under Part IV, Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement

123 Wynford Drive - Refusal of Application for Alterations to the Attributes and Demolition of a Building and Heritage Attributes on a Designated Heritage Property Under Part IV, Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act

505 University Avenue - Proposed Designation By-law Under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - Consideration of Objection

2939 - 2941 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning By-law Amendment - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

34-70 Montgomery Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

670, 680 and 690 Progress Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

Economic Development and Culture (EDC) Grants - 2022 and 2023 Allocations

Intention to Designate the Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Village Business Improvement Area

Report Back Regarding Item GG8.20 and Revisions to the Fair Wage Policy and Updating the Fair Wage Schedule to Include 2022-2024 Wage Rates

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Report to City Council

130th Edition of the Good Roads Conference April 21 - 24, 2024

Extending the Mandate of the City’s Chief Information Security Officer

3-5 Marina Avenue - Development Charges Complaint

Adjustments to Capital Budget, Carry Forward Funding and Future Year Commitments

City of Toronto’s 2024 Corporate Asset Management Plan

Toronto Water 2023 Year End Capital Budget and 2024-2033 Capital Plan Adjustments

Review of Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee

135 Plunkett Road - Zoning Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

U-turn Prohibition - Aukland Road and St. Albans Road

2636-2654 Eglinton Avenue West and 1856 and 1856A Keele Street - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - Appeal Report

417-419 Burnhamthorpe Road - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - Appeal Report

Permanent Closure of portions of Bloor Street West, Dundas Street West and Kipling Avenue

Amendment to Non-Competitive Blanket Contract 47022515 with Joe Johnson Equipment for Supply and Delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer Parts and Specialized Services for Warranty and Non-Warranty Repair and Maintenance

Amendment to Blanket Contracts and Non-Competitive Procurement for the Supply of Paging and Mobile Devices, Accessories and Services

Award of Doc4328129808 to ASCO Construction (Toronto) Ltd., for the Scarborough Pump Station Rehabilitation and New Atmospheric Surge Tank Project

Application for Approval to Expropriate 320-326 Bloor Street West for the Spadina Station Streetcar Platform Extension - Stage 1

Expropriation of Property Interests Near Old Mill Station for the Easier Access Phase III Project - Stage 2

2900 Warden Avenue - Designation of a Portion of the Property Used by Toronto Employment and Social Services as a Municipal Capital Facility

Amendment to Various Purchase Orders and Blanket Contracts with Various Vendors for Corporate Learning Services Providers for People and Equity

Partnership for Healthy Cities - Seeking Authority to Receive External Funds for the 2024 Budget Year

Donation from High Park Initiatives for Outdoor Classroom

Update on Stage 2 of the Single-Use and Takeaway Items Reduction Strategy

Prohibiting Distribution of Plastic Manufactured Items

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Essential Structural Work to the Community Non-Profit Affordable Rental Housing Building at 1501 Queen Street West - by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Publicly Providing Receipts Before City Council Consideration of Expenses under the Members of Council Operations Policy - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from Various Developments for Streetscape Improvements to Draper Street - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks

Tie-Back Encumbrances - 245-285 Queen Street East, 348-412 Richmond Street East, 78-106 Ontario Street and 8-12 Brigden Place - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds and Section 45 Funds to Enhance Access to Recreation at the Regent Park Athletic Grounds - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 1-25 Defries Street to Amend the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation for Improvements to the Labatt Avenue Right-of-Way - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Granting a Nominal Licence to the East York Historical Society for Space in the Basement of East York Civic Centre - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

Equitable Funding and Distribution for Canada Day Events in All Community Council Areas for 2025 - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Strengthening Our Cultural Event Investment Throughout the City - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust to Upgrade a Mural - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

Request for Review of Governance and Operations for Moss Park Arena - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Partnering with Tennis Canada for Future Facilities - by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside

Authority to Accept the Conveyance of Land at 57-77 Wade Avenue for the Protection of the Toronto Transit Commission Tunnel - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Requesting the Province to Protect Small Businesses and Support Vibrant, Affordable, and Successful Mainstreets - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

Amending Item 2022.MM45.51 to Support the Kensington Market Community Land Trust to Acquire an Affordable Rental Housing Property - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

Maximizing Housing on the New Island - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Re-opening and Amending Item 2023.IE9.5 to Extend the 2024 Reporting, Exemption, and Extension Deadline for Municipal Code Chapter 367, Building Emissions Performance - by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe

Tie-Back Encumbrances - 11-25 Yorkville Avenue and 16-18 Cumberland Street - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Accepting an In-Kind Donation from Kew Gardens Tennis Club to Refurbish Tennis Courts at Beaches Park - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel

Amending Items 2023.CC5.6 and 2023.MM6.28 - Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee for 2022-2026 City Council Term - by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

Desotos Eatery/Atomic 10 (1079 St. Clair Avenue West and 145 Lauder Avenue) - Exemption of Certain Requirements under Chapter 742 - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

29 Lake Promenade - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

1438-1440 Queen Street West - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Jameson On-Ramp Gate to Westbound F.G. Gardiner Expressway - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Support for the Relocation of the It’s Ok* Community Arts Studio - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford

Saulter Street Short Term Rental - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

Safe Access to Leslie Lookout Park - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Artscape Receivership - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from Various Developments to Support the Construction of Blackhurst Cultural Centre - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Developments at 59 Richmond Street East and 114 and 120 Church Street for the Dixon Hall Community Hub - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

Request to Enter into a Construction Funding Agreement with 712953 Ontario Limited, 591 Sherbourne Street Limited And 2370165 Ontario Incorporated for Improvements to St. James Town West Park - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

Yonge Street and Kempford Boulevard - U-Turn Prohibition

824 Sheppard Avenue West, 177, 179 and 181 Cocksfield Avenue - Zoning Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Application - Decision Report - Approval

272, 284, 286, 288, 290, and 296 Lawrence Avenue West and 1507, 1525, 1537, 1539, 1545, and 1549 Avenue Road Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report

47 Ranleigh Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

501 and 503 Eglinton Avenue East and 383, 385, 387 and 389 Cleveland Street - Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

939 Lawrence Avenue East, 966 Don Mills Road, and 169 The Donway West - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Decision Report - Approval

56 Finch Avenue West - Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

298 Newton Drive - Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

Recommended Official Plan Amendment respecting Schedule 3 Complete Application Requirements, Chapter 3 Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report and Municipal Code Amendments respecting Delegated Authority for Minor Zoning By-laws

26 Millwood Road - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act

City Comments on Proposed Bill 185 - Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, Provincial Planning Statement 2024, and New Minister Zoning Order Framework

Request a Review of Zoning Regulations to Restrict Outdoor Parking of Commercially Licensed Vehicles on Private Property in Residential Areas

Call to Order

Confirmation of Minutes

Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials

1891 Eglinton Avenue East - Class 4 Noise Area Classification (NPC-300) - Decision Report - Approval

180 and 260 Brimley Road - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - Appeal Report

1880-1890 Eglinton Avenue East and 1523 and 1525-1545 Victoria Park Avenue (Golden Mile) - Public Art Plan

Eglinton GO Area Urban Design Guidelines - Final Report

Council Member Appointments to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors

1304-1318 King Street West and 143-145 Cowan Avenue - Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Refusal

137-141 Isabella Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Refusal

2991 and 2993 Dundas Street West - Inclusion on the Heritage Register

Curb Lane Café - 88 Ossington Avenue, Humbert Street flankage - Appeal

244-260 Church Street - Construction Staging Area Time Extension

City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendments - Re allocating Section 37 funds from certain developments within Ward 11 - Decision Report Approval

Accessible Parking Spaces - May 2024 (Non-Delegated)

Parking Amendment - River Street

Amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times, on the south side of Annette Street, between a point 49 metres west of Evelyn Avenue and a point 43 metres east of High Park Avenue

1910, 1920 and 1944 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval

Transit Lane - Lake Shore Boulevard West, west of Yonge Street (Bus Terminal)

Expanding Permit Parking Area 13K

Creating a Community Safety Zone on Lake Shore Boulevard East

Permit Parking at Danforth Avenue and Dawes Road

639-653 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

1117 Danforth Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval

1930-1938 Bloor Street West and 3, 5 and 21 Quebec Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Refusal

295 Jarvis Street - Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment Applications - Request for Direction Report

5-15 Denarda Street and 2-16 Denarda Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

1420 Yonge Street - Demolition of Heritage Property - Refusal

10-18 Abitibi Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

5318 Yonge Street, 5320-5324 Yonge Street, 5330-5334 Yonge Street and 11 Churchill Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

410 Sherbourne Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

673 Warden Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

Downsview Community Development Plan

2024 Local Arts Service Organization (LASO) Grant Allocation

Consolidated Reporting on the East Harbour Transit Oriented Community Negotiations

Ontario Line Pape Segment Advanced Works - Temporary Road Closures and Transportation Impacts

New Non-Competitive Contracts and Amendments to Various Competitive and Non-Competitive Blanket Contracts to Maintain Shelter Services

Procurement Policy Updates Resulting from Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement

A Micromobility Strategy for Toronto

eglintonTOday Phase 1 Complete Street Project: Bicknell Avenue to Mount Pleasant Road

King Street Transit Priority Corridor Update

1000 Mural Graffiti Removal Blitz

Requesting the Province to Create Safety Zones Around Places of Worship, Faith-Based Schools and Vulnerable Community Social Infrastructure - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

Advancement of Professional Women’s Soccer in Toronto, and Seeking Proposals for Lamport Stadium - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Jaye Robinson

Taking Congestion Seriously - A Plan to Accelerate Construction of the Gardiner Expressway - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Support The Elizabeth Fry Society at 215 Wellesley Street East - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks

Progress Update on Toronto Community Housing Corporation's (TCHC) Tenant Advisory Committee

Update Downsview: Secondary Plan, Zoning By-law, Urban Design Guidelines and Master Environmental Servicing Plan - Final Report

Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods: Major Streets Study - Final Report

Transit-Oriented Communities Status Update

Review of the Order Paper

Council Member Appointments to the City of Toronto Long-Term Care Committee of Management

399 Bathurst Street (Nassau Street) - Construction Staging Area

1404-1428 Yonge Street - Construction Staging Area

Keeping Dundas Street Streetcar Moving Through Chinatown: Temporary Adjustments to Parking Regulations on Dundas Street West

Supporting Small Business Around Ontario Line Construction: Frontage and Flankage Patio Exemptions

1095 and 1111 Danforth Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

1400 Gerrard Street East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

98-100 Bond Street and 54-74 Dundas Street East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

5051-5061 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Applications - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

Revised Free-Floating Car-Share Program

City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendments to Implement Ontario Line - Final Report - Further Consideration of Various Properties

191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street - Alterations to Designated Heritage Properties under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement

191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Declarations of Interest

Petitions

Presentations, Introductions and Announcements

Council Member Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Service Excellence Committee

Yonge-Dundas Square Renaming Initiative

The Future of Visitor Parking - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Amending the 2024-2033 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation for the Lower Don Trail Improvements - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher