City Council · 2023-12-13 10:22 AM
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Majority required - IA13.1 - Refer the item
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Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 for the December 13, 2023 meeting of City Council. I am requesting answers to the following questions: - What is the most recent assessment by staff of the total cost of renaming Dundas Street? Specifically, (a) what are the total costs that staff estimate will have to be paid by the city, the province, businesses and residents, if the city proceeds with changing the name of the street; and (b) what is the total cost, to date, for past spending on the renaming project, including but not limited to payments for consultants, community consultations, Community Advisory Committee meetings, honoraria, speakers, etc.? - How have staff incorporated information published in three peer-reviewed articles about Henry Dundas in the last two years into the information provided to the Mayor and Councillors? Specifically, what steps have staff taken to inform the Mayor and Councillors about the analysis of Professor Angela McCarthy in three articles published in the peer-reviewed journal Scottish Affairs in 2022 and 20…
City Council · 2023-12-13 10:22 AM
Majority required - IA13.1 - Refer the item
As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Wilson Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Maniza Road. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.
City Council · 2023-12-13
Majority required - NY9.2 - Pasternak - Motion 1
The purpose of this report is to outline the requirements applicable to the removal of trees within Ontario Place, in particular as they relate to Heritage Impact Assessments and Environmental Assessments for Ontario Place, in advance of City Council making a decision in respect of development applications filed by Infrastructure Ontario for the Ontario Place redevelopment. Infrastructure Ontario, a crown agency of the Province of Ontario, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure, has submitted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the redevelopment of the predominantly Provincially-owned lands at Ontario Place at 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West. The Official Plan Amendment is for the entirety of Ontario Place. The Zoning By-law Amendment is for the whole site but proposes specific permissions for the Therme tourism, entertainment and waterpark facilities on the mainland and West Island, as well as the mainland parking structure serving multiple tenants and uses, including LiveNation, science programming at the Cinesphere and Pods and visitors to the public realm across the Island. These applications were initially submitted on November 25, 2…
City Council · 2023-11-09 18:22 PM
Majority required - CC12.14 - Malik - motion 1a
On October 4, 2023, the Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") refused an application brought by the owner of 169 Parkmount Road for a variance to the provisions of the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to construct a two-story garden suite with integral garage in the rear yard (the "Application"). A copy of the Committee's decision is attached. On October 23, 2023, the owner appealed the Committee's decision to refuse the Application to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. In a report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated October 3, 2023, Community Planning Staff did not oppose the Application. A copy of the Planning report is attached. The Application presents outstanding concerns relating, but not limited to location, size, consideration as a garden suite, safety, and functionality. This motion authorizes the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body and oppose the appeal. The scheduling of this hearing is imminent and as such this Motion is urgent. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary. Reason for Urgency: The Toronto Local…
City Council · 2023-11-09 14:31 PM
Majority required - MM12.17 - Adopt the item
World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February, after United Nations General Assembly designation in 2010. The General Assembly pointed out that "mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace and established World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith." All around the world, organizations and individuals host events during the first week of February to help neighbours of different faiths get to know each other and build a foundation for more peaceful and friendly communities. Recognizing the imperative need for dialogue among different faiths and religions to enhance mutual understanding, harmony and cooperation among people, the General Assembly encourages all member States to spread the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the world’s churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other places of worship during that week, on a voluntary basis and according to their own religious traditions or convictions. According to the Parliament of World Religions, "all around the world, organizations and individuals host…
City Council · 2023-11-09 14:29 PM
Majority required - MM12.14 - Adopt the Item
The New York City Mayoral Declaration on Addressing Hate, Extremism and Polarisation was signed at Strong Cities Network Fourth Global Summit on September 23, 2023. Over 100 mayors from around the world endorsed this commitment to fight hate. The list of mayors supporting the declaration include Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. Mayors from Kitchener, Montreal and Victoria were among the signatories. The declaration enumerates a series of practical steps that mayors commit to take at home to address threats while promoting human rights. Consistent with the Strong Cities mission, the declaration includes a commitment to continue to share with and learn from each other in addressing these challenges. With Toronto perhaps the most diverse city in the world it has a grave responsibility to promote social cohesion and fight hate in all its forms. Signatories to the declaration recognize "that unlocking the potential of city-led action in addressing hate, extremism and polarisation can make an immediate and sustainable diference to the peace and security of local communities and contribute to global efforts to strengthen social cohesion, promote stability and prevent conflict."
City Council · 2023-11-09 14:27 PM
Majority required - MM12.12 - Adopt the Item