Urgent Action to Address Safety and Public Realm Conditions at 464-470 Queen Street West - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

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2026-04-22 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the developer to implement immediate safety improvements and ongoing maintenance of the fencing surrounding the vacant site of the future park at 464-470 Queen Street West, prior to the land being conveyed to the City. 2. City Council

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direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to undertake scoped and targeted engagement with local stakeholders, including the Queen Street West Business Improvement Area, on opportunities to improve and beautify the site and its fencing, and to report back on progress to the May 28, 2026, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

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The future park at 464-470 Queen Street West is progressing well on the design and demolition front; however, the City of Toronto is still awaiting conveyance of the remaining parcel of land. There has been no clear movement on this matter. In the interim, the condition of the temporary fencing on-site has become an urgent issue for residents and businesses in the area. The fencing is now being blown or pushed over on a regular basis impacting sidewalk accessibility and perceived deterioration of a key intersection.

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The Queen Street West Business Improvement Area has been requesting improvements for several years - particularly with FIFA activities approaching this summer. The prolonged lack of resolution is no longer reasonable. This motion seeks to direct City staff to explore all options to resolve this issue with the dedication that it deserves. To ensure City staff have sufficient time to implement necessary measures before FIFA-related restrictions take effect and before the anticipated increase in visitors to the area.

Staff recommended

Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the developer to implement immediate safety improvements and ongoing maintenance of the fencing surrounding the vacant site of the future park at 464-470 Queen Street West, prior to the land being conveyed to the City.

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2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to undertake scoped and targeted engagement with local stakeholders, including the Queen Street West Business Improvement Area, on opportunities to improve and beautify the site and its fencing, and to report back on progress to the May 28, 2026, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

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