Authorization to Release Section 45 Funds from the Developments at 4726-4728 Yonge Street, 9-31 Bogert Avenue and 2-28 Poyntz Avenue for the Capital Improvements to the Schoolyard at Avondale Public School - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

The school's overcrowding mirrors a wider challenge in the neighbourhood, where thousands of new residents are moving in, but public spaces and services haven't kept up. Over 14,400 people live within a 5-10 minute walk of the school, many in nearby high-rises. For them, the Avondale schoolyard is a key accessible outdoor space that local residents can use on evenings and weekends. The Avondale PS Parent Council and the school administration are requesting that the city provide partial funds in support of upgrading the Toronto District School Board-owned yard. Investing in this multi-use space will help foster social connectivity and more play opportunities. This presents a valuable opportunity to provide amenities not yet available in the community, including: • A pollinator Garden to support ECO initiatives and invite community member engagement to water, weed, etc.; • A turfed soccer field; and • An upgrade to the playscape area to appeal to the older students, with seating and shade.

the Toronto District School Board will enter into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City; and b. the design of the improvements will be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at Avondale Public School, for a term of 25 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community benefits in the local community.