City Council · 2024-03-21 15:51 PM
Adopt Item as Amended
Majority required - PH10.2 - Adopt the item as amended
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Multi-tenant houses (also known as rooming houses) are a critical component of the housing continuum and provide accommodation to diverse communities, including students, seniors, new immigrants, low-income residents, and people exiting homelessness. In recognition of the urgent need to protect this type of rental housing stock, in December, 2022, through Item 2023.CC2.1, City Council adopted the New Regulatory Framework for Multi-Tenant Houses (“Multi-Tenant Houses Framework”). The Multi-Tenant Houses Framework will come into effect on March 31, 2024, and includes: an updated city-wide zoning approach to permit multi-tenant houses in all areas of the city, subject to zone-specific requirements; a new licensing by-law; and a phased and collaborative approach to licensing and enforcement. The framework is rooted in a human rights-based approach to housing and its implementation will help the City adhere to its commitments under the Toronto Housing Charter – Opportunity for All. Specifically, implementation of the new framework will extend consistent regulation of multi-tenant houses across the City, with the aim that more homes are being maintained in a state of g…
City Council · 2024-03-21 15:51 PM
Majority required - PH10.2 - Adopt the item as amended
As we mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the City of Toronto can provide additional support to the Ukrainian government and our Friendship City, Kyiv, for humanitarian purposes. During a recent meeting with Mr. Oleksandr Shevchenko, Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto, a request for assistance from the City of Toronto was made to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Kyiv. Since 1991, Toronto and Kyiv have been friendship cities, remaining in close contact, and celebrating our 30th anniversary of friendship in 2021. This motion provides authority for Fleet Services and Paramedic Services to donate up to five vehicles at end-of-life to Ukraine in 2024. These vehicles would add to the seven vehicles already provided to the Ukrainian government over the course of 2022 and 2023. The vehicles would be used to respond to emergency humanitarian situations in Ukraine.
City Council · 2024-03-21 14:34 PM
Majority required - MM16.19 - Adopt the item
Article IV Posters on Public Property in Chapter 693 of Toronto Municipal Code defines the regulations that are required for placing community posters on public property. Sections 693-29 to 693-33 describes various restrictions and guidelines that are outlined in this policy. Posters from persons, charities, religious organizations, community organizations and schools may attach community posters on utility poles. However, even if a community poster complies with all these criteria, Section 693-34 implies that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards is permitted to remove community posters at any time and without notice. There is a lack of clarity for how long a poster can remain on one site, who can remove it, and the policy reach on which matters of concern (such as missing persons, property, pets, or community event) are eligible content. It seems that if the flyers posted on utility poles are not community flyers, residents are encouraged to contact 311. Municipal Licensing and Standards will investigate and take appropriate enforcement action and undertake to have illegally placed poster(s) removed. Municipal Licensing and Standards will initiate removal of…
City Council · 2024-03-21 14:32 PM
Two-Thirds required - MM16.15 - Waive referral
In 2023 City Council approved a number of changes to the Traffic Calming Policy under item 2023.IE7.4 headed Updates on Vision Zero Road Safety Initiatives - New Traffic Calming Policy, Community Safety Zone Criteria, Zebra Marking Policy, Approach to Area-Based Speed Limit Reductions and Related Council Requests. This policy is the basis of determining where speed humps will be installed on a city street following a request. Among the changes were a reduction to the warranted speed threshold which would now qualify more streets, using the posted speed as a basis, the deletion of the requirement of a petition to gauge support at the outset of the process, and the deletion of the mandatory requirement of a formal Clerk's Poll of households to formalize support at the final stage of approval. Members of the public who contact 311 to request a traffic calming investigation are no longer able to do so, and are now directed to their local Councillor to place their request. The new policy places a significant onus with the local Councillor to select and advance traffic calming projects. It now requires that Transportation Services staff liaise with a Councillor to understand community s…
City Council · 2024-03-21 14:30 PM
Two-Thirds required - MM16.14 - Re-open the item 2023.IE7.4
As the Night Economy Champion, I am working with Economic Development and Culture to ensure the City of Toronto fulfills its mandate to modernize and clarify the rules to provide flexibility and support for businesses at night, while ensuring an appropriate level of regulatory oversight to mitigate any potential community nuisance and public safety issues. As we move the directive forward, it is important that the City of Toronto join other cities worldwide in signing the Nighttime Manifesto, symbolizing a global commitment to raising the awareness around the importance of nightlife. The Nighttime Manifesto is an expression of intent to support a nighttime that is safe, resilient, sustainable, responsible, inclusive, and creative. It is aligned with existing Council direction for the City’s support of the Night Economy, including: EC8.14 headed “Supporting the Growth of the Night Economy”; EC8.13 headed “Recommended Amendments to Chapter 545, Licensing for Bars, Restaurants, and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review”; and PH8.2 headed “Recommended Amendments to Zoning By-laws for Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues as p…
City Council · 2024-03-21 14:23 PM
Two-Thirds required - MM16.4 - Waive referral
With the magnitude of the City’s unfunded capital program and the cost of generational programs such as the housing plan and climate action initiatives, the Long-Term Financial Plan identified the City’s real estate assets as a source for greater value potential. Specifically, evaluating underutilized real estate and deploying strategies to maximize the long-term value of assets for City benefits and fiscal sustainability. This includes fully leveraging the value from surplus lands no longer required for municipal services and from underutilized City properties with higher and better use and public benefit potential (i.e., for housing or mixed-uses). This report responds to recommendation 5.d. from item 2023.EX7.1 - Updated Long-Term Financial Plan that was adopted by City Council in September 2023: "…to report back in advance of City Council’s consideration of the Mayor’s proposed 2024 budget on a review of all City-wide surplus and underutilized real estate assets with a recommended strategy for disposition or change in use as required, with priority consideration given to opportunities which may: - Be leveraged to support affordable housing initia…
City Council · 2024-03-21 12:05 PM
Majority required - EX12.4 - Adopt the item as amended
City Council · 2024-03-21 12:04 PM
Majority required - EX12.4 - Fletcher - motion 2