Authorization to Deem the Untravelled Portion of Montesson Street as a Right-of-Way for Purposes of a Construction Staging Agreement - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

The Developer requests that the appraisal approach be revised to assume the Licensed Area as a right of way for the purpose of calculating the fee for such licence agreements. The City Lands are planned as a future park but are not currently in use, and the construction staging in the Licensed Area should not interfere with the park's timeline for delivery. If the Developer does not stage on the City Lands, their alternative would be to occupy a portion of Dundas Street West. Facilitating an agreement for staging on the City Lands will mitigate the impact of the Project on Dundas Street West and aligns with the City's goals related to congestion management. Reason for Urgency: This matter is urgent because the developer is ready to proceed with the Project, with construction crews on standby since May 1, 2026, waiting for this matter to be resolved. If this matter is not resolved by City Council, it is possible they will proceed with the more straightforward process of occupying a portion of Dundas Street West, which would impact traffic flow on a Major Arterial.

2. City Council authorize the Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to enter into a construction staging licence agreement with Rimap & Main Developments Inc. for the Licensed Area on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.