City Manager, City Manager's Office

Advocating for the revitalization and rejuvenation of the visitor economy in the Toronto Region by measures that bring would accelerate the return of business travel, including larger scale events, conventions and major conferences.

Economic Blueprint - Development of a data-driven evidence base for understanding current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and pain points in the regional economic structure.

Intergovernmental Finance Municipal Fiscal Health

Building A Regional Transportation Network Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan

Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction.

Billy Bishop Airport

Measures to ensure adequate and economically accessible housing supply for all segment of the growing workforce in the Toronto Region.

Measures to improve transit and transportation in Toronto and the region, including transit governance reform, regional transportation network, fare integration, funding sources and methods, planning and operations issues.

Measures to enhance economic development for Toronto and region through growth of international trade, trade and growth promotion, market diversification and activation, and capacity development for Toronto businesses.

Committee of Adjustment - BILD Renovator members will be advocating for changes to the CofA - specifically requesting a separate stream to address their minor variance applications.

Review of Development Application Review Process.

INCLUSIONARY ZONING - Staff are proposing a policy on Inclusionary Zoning as a way to build more affordable units which will be addressed by PHC throughout the year and Council by the end of the year.

review of current development charges by-law

Service Delivery as related to application processing, approvals and permit issuance during COVID-19 disruption

Seeking Purpose Built Rental and Condo Development Incentives

Review of Development Application Review Process.

Seeking Purpose Built Rental and Condo Development Incentives

Committee of Adjustment - BILD Renovator members will be advocating for changes to the CofA - specifically requesting a separate stream to address their minor variance applications.

Service Delivery as related to application processing, approvals and permit issuance during COVID-19 disruption

review of current development charges by-law

INCLUSIONARY ZONING - Staff are proposing a policy on Inclusionary Zoning as a way to build more affordable units which will be addressed by PHC throughout the year and Council by the end of the year.

Woodbine Redevelopment.

Expanded gaming at Woodbine Development of Woodbine property

Woodbine Racetrack Gaming and Development

Woodbine Redevelopment

Woodbine redevelopment.

To make Toronto a more competitive jurisdiction in North America for re-investment and investment in manufacturing and job creation. Issues lobbied include land use, water, transportation, energy, etc.

City policies and issues relating to employment lands, financial incentives, competitiveness and other economic development matters

The procurement process related to the evaluation of the RFP on the End to End Review of the Development Review Process (No. 9101-17-7335). The RFP has now been closed and awarded to KPMG.

Discussing research conducted by the University of Toronto Building Tall Research Group examining the City's Planning and Development approvals system. We will be discussing opportunities to improve the current approvals system.

RESCON has been involved in the commissioning of a report to evaluate Toronto's parking requirements by the RCCAO. The report was released on June 13th and RESCON will be joining RCCAO at some meetings with City officials on the report's recommendations.

Discussions with City staff (MLS) regarding possible changes to the Noise Bylaw.

Speaking with City officials about opportunities to improve and streamline the current development approvals system.

Working with City officials to ensure the ongoing health & safety of construction workers on site during COVID-19, including through vaccinations, mitigation practices.

Discussions with City staff regarding mid-rise buildings, including wood-frame construction, safety provisions and performance standards.

Implementation of wireless communications/WIFI/cellular services in TTC stations, platforms, tunnels, and trains.

Proposed development at 2280 - 2290 Dundas Street West.

Proposed development of 1880-1890 Eglinton Avenue East and 1523, 1525 - 1545 Victoria Park Avenue.

Helping the City of Toronto meet its Climate and Energy objectives through asset optimization. There will be no lobbying in regard to the active procurement process 9172-16-7178.

Helping the City meet its climate, energy and long-term financial objectives through monetization of Toronto Hydro. Lobbying on this matter does not involve discussion of RFP 9172-16-7178

Discussion on Enbridge Gas Distribution, its Toronto Footprint and Key Initiatives

Communicating about proposed planning strategies for the Port Lands and for Quayside on Toronto's Eastern Waterfront.

Communicating about proposed services and strategies for the Port Lands and for Quayside on Toronto's Eastern Waterfront, specifically those related to: (1) transportation, (2) mobility, (3) waste management, (4) planning and (5) community/ health services