City Council · 2024-12-18 14:47 PM
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Majority required - MM24.29 - Adopt the item
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Most economists consider Tariffs as bad for the economy. But the tactic gets everyone’s attention. Toronto and other border communities need to raise attention regarding the proliferation of firearms that have become the weapon of choice in a deadly increase in violent crime, and a trend that threatens our citizens’ sense of security. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that on his first day in office January 20 he will sign into law punitive tariffs of 25 per cent on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, America’s largest trading partners. The stated reason for this is that Canada’s and Mexico’s lax border security contribute to a flood of Fentanyl and illegal aliens into the U.S. The data does not support the claim against Canada. For example, in 2022 the number of illegals apprehended at the Canadian border was 110,000 compared to 2.38 million at the Mexican border. In 2023, border security seized 21,000 pounds of Fentanyl at the Mexican border; and just 43 pounds at the border with Canada. Meanwhile, Canadian border communities are inundated with illegal American-manufactured guns – ea…
City Council · 2024-12-18 14:47 PM
Majority required - MM24.29 - Adopt the item
On October 1, 2024, the Committee of Adjustment refused a variance application No. A0529/24TEY (the “Application”) brought by the owners of 30 Charles Street East which sought to permit the construction of an additional rental unit. The owner has appealed this decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "TLAB"). The owner has a history of failing to provide its tenants with vital services, including heat and working plumbing, failing to comply with city orders, and attempting to force existing tenants to leave the building. The tenants have requested the City’s support to oppose the appeal. This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the TLAB with appropriate City Staff or outside consultants, in order to oppose the minor variances requested in the Application. This motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor requires instructions to seek party status in the appeal and subsequently attend the hearing in opposition to the proposal.
City Council · 2024-12-18 14:46 PM
Majority required - MM24.28 - Adopt the item
The trade relationship of the United States with Canada is the largest in the world. In 2023, the goods and services trade between the two countries totalled $923 billion. United States exports were $441 billion, while imports were $482 billion. This trade cements a long standing historical bond between our two countries. There are current musings of United States President-elect Donald Trump that he will place tariffs of 25 percent of Canadian exports. Toronto, as the economic engine of Canada, would be severely harmed should arbitrary tariffs be placed on Canadian exports to the United States. As this is likely to trigger retaliation by Canada, a stealth trade war could ensue. Said one expert: “The wasteful effects of protectionism eventually lead to a substantial reduction in the efficiency with which labor is used, leading to a decline of about 0.9 percent of labor productivity after five years. Tariffs also lead to a small and marginally-significant increase in unemployment.” This motion is deemed urgent because the US Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2025, will be before the next Council meeting.
City Council · 2024-12-18 14:44 PM
Two-Thirds required - MM24.27 - Waive notice
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving demolishing the existing dwelling and constructing a new two-storey dwelling at 187 Oakridge Drive (Application A0215/24SC) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City Staff, to oppose the Application. The Application seeks to demolish an existing dwelling and construct a new two storey dwelling. The Application proposes a floor space index of 457.25m2 where By-law 569-2013 only permits a maximum floor space index of 0.4 times the lot area if the lot area is more than 697 m² (341.44 m²). On November 13, 2024, the Committee of Adjustment issued a decision approving the Application, subject to conditions. A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached. In order to preserve the City's right of appeal, the City Solicitor appealed the Committee of Adjustment’s Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on December 2, 2024. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor has already appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body to preserve the City’s statutory right and require…
City Council · 2024-12-18 14:39 PM
Majority required - MM24.21 - Adopt the item
The City-owned building at 641 Eglinton Avenue West is a former Fire Hall most recently used by Metrolinx in the construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit. Toronto Fire Fighters Charities Inc., the charitable arm of the Toronto Fire Fighters Union, has expressed interest in utilizing the space at 641 Eglinton Avenue West to provide a ‘Home Away Program’ for burn victims receiving treatment at Sunnybrook or The Hospital for Sick Children. The Toronto Fire Fighters Charities Inc. will investigate utilizing available funding to support this program and the costs associated with the space. This program would be a first of its kind in Ontario and will provide a necessary treatment and education centre in Toronto. This motion requests the City Manager to report to General Government Committee in the second quarter of 2025 on the feasibility of entering into an agreement with Toronto Fire Fighters Charities Inc. to lease 641 Eglinton Avenue West at a nominal cost for the “Home away Program” for burn victims receiving treatment at Sunnybrook or the Hospital for Sick Children and to ask for support from the Government of Ontario.
City Council · 2024-12-18 14:36 PM
Majority required - MM24.16 - Adopt the item
Doug Ford’s latest overreach into municipal jurisdiction is another reminder that Canada's constitution was written when our country was largely an agrarian society. Large cities like Toronto are now responsible for delivering, and funding a large share of, transit, roads, social housing, recreation, and other services residents rely on every day. Yet the province can overturn any of our considered and debated decisions on a whim. Constant provincial meddling in municipal affairs undercuts local democracy and threatens civic engagement. We risk Torontonians tuning out our public meetings and consultations if the sentiment that the province will just overturn Council decisions takes root. Whether Torontonians agree with a Council decision regarding a development plan, how elections are conducted, or a bike lane, the level of government making the decision should be accountable. Toronto needs a new arrangement with senior levels of government that ensures we have the independence necessary for 21st century cities to thrive and achieve results for residents. Common in the United States and elsewhere, Charter Cities have supreme authority over “municipal affairs.” Al…
City Council · 2024-12-18 14:35 PM
Two-Thirds required - MM24.15 - Waive referral