Resolving City Council Direction on GM5.26 Acquisition of 242 Danforth Avenue - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford

As of June 29, 2020, that condition has not been met. The Working Group was established and in late 2019 came up with a two part plan. The first part involved the treatment to the east and south side of the property and the Toronto Parking Authority advised it would be implemented in 2020. Subsequently, the Toronto Parking Authority advise the Working Group in June 2020 that though detailed design plans are ready due to the financial outfall of the Covid-19 pandemic, this project must be delayed a year. Currently, the City is making changes to Danforth Avenue as part of the CafeTO and ActiveTO programs approved by Council. There is a unique opportunity to include the first phase of changes to 242 Danforth Avenue as a part of that work. This would have the benefit of enhancing both of those programs and preventing further delay to a previous Council direction. Both the local business improvement association and resident's association have advised they believe this will help the area's economic recovery.