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Sale of the Vincent Massey Site Community Meeting Monday, October 21, 2013

Agenda Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Moderator: Manon Gardner Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Welcome, Introductions and Purpose of the Meeting Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Why is the TDSB selling sites? • Since 1998, school boards can no longer raise taxes to generate funding – today funding is received from the Ministry of Education through an enrolment-based funding formula and through special project specific grants. • The TDSB does not receive sufficient funds to address all its construction needs (to build additions and new schools, and improve specialized spaces such as science labs). • The TDSB does not receive sufficient funds to keep all its facilities in good condition – every year maintenance is deferred. Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Why is the TDSB selling sites? continued • In June 2013, the TDSB approved a capital plan that prioritizes capital projects throughout the city – including much-needed renovations and new schools. • As requested by the Ministry of Education, the capital plan also shows how we will fund these projects by reducing surplus capacity within the system to generate revenue. • The TDSB is generating revenue by selling previously closed schools and portions of properties. Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Why is the TDSB selling sites? continued • The revenue generated will be used to pay for the capital plan that focusses on: • renewing components of aging buildings (boilers, windows and roofs); • building additions and new schools that are serving growing neighborhoods; and, • improving schools that are receiving more students as a result of a boundary change or a school closure. Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

The Vincent Massey site is 2.7 acres in size and is located north of Lake Shore Boulevard West and west of Kipling Avenue. The TDSB schools designated to serve the students who live in the vicinity of the Vincent Massey site are: Twentieth Street JS, James S Bell JM SWA, and Lakeshore CI. The Vincent Massey school was constructed in 1929 and was closed in 1983 due to declining enrolment. The Vincent Massey site is currently leased to the Vincent Massey Child Care and the Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society. Vincent Massey Site is Surplus to the Needs of the TDSB Source: TDSB Strategy and Planning; City of Toronto Geospatial Competency Centre Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

On June 20, 2013, the TDSB decided that it no longer requires the Vincent Massey site because: there are existing operating schools within acceptable walking distances to serve the residents of the area; there are existing operating schools in the area that can be expanded should the local enrolment increase significantly in the future; Vincent Massey Site is Surplus to the Needs of the TDSB Source: TDSB Strategy and Planning; City of Toronto Geospatial Competency Centre Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

the Vincent Massey building is small (147 pupil places) and will be inefficient to re-open and operate for TDSB uses (the TDSB’s preferred elementary school size is at least 450 students); and the Vincent Massey building is aging (84 years old) and will require costly renovations to re-open for TDSB uses (the estimated renewal needs of the building over the next 5 years is $2.1 Million). Vincent Massey Site is Surplus to the Needs of the TDSB continued Source: TDSB Strategy and Planning; City of Toronto Geospatial Competency Centre Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Role of the Toronto Lands Corporation • The Toronto Lands Corporation (TLC) was created in September 2007, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the TDSB to professionally manage, lease and sell properties declared surplus by the TDSB. • In selling or leasing a property, the TLC follows rules contained in Regulation 444/98, Disposition of Real Surplus Property. • As per Regulation 444/98, the TLC follows a two-step process to lease or sell a property: • Step 1: Offer Property to Other Public Sector Organizations; and • Step 2: Offer Property to the Open Market. Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Step 1: Offer Property to other Public Sector Organizations • Once the TDSB declares a property surplus, the TLC must offer the property to the following public sector organizations listed in order of priority: • the French-language public district school board; • the English-language separate district school board; • the French-language separate district school board; • the English/French language college; • the university whose head office is nearest to the property; • the Province of Ontario; • the City of Toronto; and, • the Federal Government of Canada. Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Step 1: Offer Property to other Public Sector Organizations continued • The public sector organizations have 90 days to submit an offer. • If an offer is received, the TLC is required to negotiate the sale of the property at fair market value. • If no offer is received, the TLC is authorized to list the property on the open market, at fair market value; at that time, any interested purchaser can submit an offer. Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Step 2: Offer Property to the Open Market • In moving a property for sale to the open market, the TLC may engage a prequalified real estate broker to assist in the sale of the property. • Offers received will be evaluated and a recommended purchaser will be approved by the TLC Board. Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Questions, Answers and Feedback from the Community Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

AdjournmentThank you! Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Supporting Documents Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Area Map Source: TDSB Strategy and Planning; City of Toronto Geospatial Competency Centre Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Aerial Photo Vincent Massey Source: Google Maps Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Bird’s Eye Photo Vincent Massey Source: Bing Maps Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Designation in the Official Plan Source: Toronto Official Plan, August 2007, City of Toronto Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Designation in the Official Plan “Neighbourhoods are considered physically stable areas made up of residential uses in lower scale buildings such as detached houses, semi-detached houses, duplexes, triplexes and townhouses, as well as interspersed walk-up apartments that are no higher than four storeys. Parks, low scale local institutions, home occupations, cultural and recreational facilities and small-scale retail, service and office uses are also provided for in Neighbourhoods. Low scale local institutions play an important role in the rhythm of daily life in Neighbourhoods and include such uses as: schools, places of worship, community centres, libraries, day nurseries and private home daycare, seniors and nursing homes and long-term care facilities, public transit facilities, utility and telecommunications installations, and public services and facilities provided by the local, provincial and federal governments.” Source: Toronto Official Plan, August 2007, City of Toronto Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Existing Zoning Source: Etobicoke Zoning By-Law Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

Existing Zoning • RM1 - Summary of Permitted Uses: • Those permitted within RS Districts: • Single family dwelling • Office of a physician • Park • Public library • Public separate or religious school • Church • Parking lot • Private home day care • Day nursery and nursery school, provided that it is situated within a school, church or community centre. • Group homes • Duplex, threeplex, fourplex, and semi-detached dwellings. • The keeping of roomers or boarders not exceeding one in any dwelling unit. • Accessory uses and structures: garages; carports; antennae; swimming pools; lawn and garden furnishings; tool sheds; patios; playhouses. Source: Etobicoke Zoning By-Law Sale of the Vincent Massey Site

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