Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 78 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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CC28.7deferred
Appointment of a Public Member to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal
At its meeting on February 26, 2025, the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal considered Item ND6.1 and made a recommendation to City Council. Summary from the report (February 10, 2025) from the City Clerk The Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, deferred Item CC28.7 to the April 23, 24 and 25, 2025, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal. The Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal for a term of office beginning March 28, 2025, and ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed: Sophia Davis The City Clerk further recommends that: 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (February 26, 2025) from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal. Candidate's biography Sophia Davis Sophia Davis has a degree in Professional Communications. She is an experienced dog daycare business owner and is formally trained by Grassroots K9 in dog behaviour, psychology, and effective training methodologies of police, service and military dogs. She has contributed to her community as a Warrant Officer Second Class and Civilian Instructor with the 180 Mosquito Cadet Squadron. She brings many years of leadership and experience working with dogs and assessing their behaviour.
MM28.7adopted
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has designed an Indigenous outdoor gathering space co-developed with the Williams Treaty First Nation communities and with input from the City of Toronto. Known as Station 1 of the Morningside Legacy Project, the gathering space will be located west of Morningside Avenue and south of Ellesmere Road, on lands under the management of Parks and Recreation. Station 1 is an introductory space, welcoming visitors, and providing a seating area centered around a feature granite boulder that highlights treaty history. The Morningside Legacy Project seeks to acknowledge and honour the longtime presence of First Nations Peoples in the Morningside Park area through the creation of an outdoor gathering space that can be used for shared learning experiences and celebration. Aligned with the strategic goals of both the City of Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Station 1 of the Morningside Legacy Project will foster shared learning experiences and celebration of the natural and Indigenous cultural history of the area. Station 1 will be installed through a Construction and Donation Agreement between Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the City of Toronto, covering project installation and outlining the shared maintenance responsibilities of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Parks and Recreation. Both parties will monitor the project throughout a five-year warranty period. If feasible, separate authority would be requested to implement additional stations of the Morningside Legacy Project. The proposed scope of work has been reviewed and approved by staff. No costs will be incurred by Parks and Recreation for installation of the project.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to accept a donation of up to $0.500 million from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the purposes of installing an Indigenous outdoor gathering space at Morningside Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute a Construction and Donation Agreement with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the purposes of installing an Indigenous outdoor gathering space at Morningside Park, in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects, including compliance with the City's fair wage policy and Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to accept a donation of up to $0.500 million from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the purposes of installing an Indigenous outdoor gathering space at Morningside Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute a Construction and Donation Agreement with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the purposes of installing an Indigenous outdoor gathering space at Morningside Park, in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects, including compliance with the City's fair wage policy and Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
RM28.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
March 26, 2025: City Council adopted the March 26, 2025, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent. March 27, 2025: City Council adopted March 27, 2025, Order Paper.
CC28.8adopted
6212-6600 Yonge Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On December 9, 2021, an application to amend the Official Plan was submitted to facilitate the redevelopment of the Centerpoint Mall site with buildings ranging in height from 4-50 storeys, with a total residential gross floor area of 635,766 square metres (the "Centerpoint SASP"). The Centerpoint Site Area Specific Policy envisions the eventual demolition of the mall, incrementally over several years. A network of new public and private streets and development blocks containing a mix of residential, retail, office, a central public park, and privately-owned publicly accessible spaces are proposed. On February 2, 2023, the Applicant appealed the Centerpoint Site Area Specific Policy to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame specified in the Planning Act. On October 11, 2023, City Council adopted an Appeal Report in respect of the Centerpoint Site Area Specific Policy. The Appeal Report recommended that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the application and continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. The Site is located within the Yonge Street North Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 615). Official Plan Amendment 615 was enacted by City Council in July 2022. The Site is located at the south-west corner of the Official Plan Amendment 615 lands, at the intersection of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue West and is approximately 14.6 hectares in size. The Applicant was one of 18 appellants to Official Plan Amendment 615. On January 15, 2024, with the consent of the City, the Applicant was granted a motion to have the Centerpoint Site Area Specific Policy heard together with Official Plan Amendment 615. A settlement hearing on Official Plan Amendment 615 was heard by the Ontario Land Tribunal in October 2024 and the Official Plan Amendment was approved in principle. The second arm of the hearing, focussing directly on the Centerpoint Site Area Specific Policy is scheduled to commence on April 14, 2025 for 10 days. The City Solicitor urgently requires further direction in advance of the upcoming hearing. This matter should not be deferred.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (Marc 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated March 7, 2025, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (Marc 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor. Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM28.8adopted
The purpose of this motion is to allocate $50,000 in available funds from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust for the renovation and operation of an affordable rental housing property acquired in Ward 11, University-Rosedale, under the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program. Item 2022.MM42.39, as amended by 2022.MM45.51 and 2024.MM18.25, allocated $450,000 to Kensington Market Community Land Trust to support the acquisition of an affordable rental housing property in Ward 11, University-Rosedale, under the terms of the City's Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program. Kensington Market Community Land Trust has now entered into an agreement of purchase and sale for a two-apartment affordable rental housing property which is eligible for $400,000 under the terms of Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition. Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition provides a maximum of $200,000 per home. This results in $50,000 in "orphan" funds which Kensington Market Community Land Trust has requested be provided to support the renovation and operation of the property. Kensington Market Community Land Trust has provided the Housing Secretariat with a Building Condition Assessment report evidencing the need for repairs and Housing Secretariat staff support this funding allocation. The previous Council Decisions associated with this matter are: 1. May 22 and 23, 2024, MM18.25, Amending Item 2022.MM45.51 to Support the Kensington Market Community Land Trust to Acquire an Affordable Rental Housing Property - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.MM18.25 2. June 15 and 16, 2022, MM45.51, Necessary Amendments to MM42.39 regarding 556 Bathurst Street due to updated business arrangements - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2022.MM45.51 3. April 6 and 7, 2022, MM42.39, Protecting Existing Housing and Creating Permanently Affordable Homes with Supports for Youth at 556 Bathurst Street - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Mayor John Tory: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2022.MM42.39
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2022.MM45.51, as amended by Item 2024.MM18.25, by amending Part 4 by: a. deleting the amount $450,000.00 and replacing with $400,000.00; b. deleting the words "together with any remainder from Part 3 above" and "renovate"; and c. adding the words "and additional $50,000 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to renovate the affordable rental housing property after the closing of the acquisition"; so that the lead paragraph of Part 4 now reads as follows: 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide up to $400,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, and/or a related non-profit corporation to acquire and operate for a minimum of 99 years an affordable rental housing property in Ward 11, University-Rosedale, under the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program, and additional $50,000 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to, renovate the affordable rental housing property after the closing of the acquisition, subject to: a. the successful acquisition of the property by Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related non-profit corporation by no later than June 1, 2025, or such other date as is acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; b. approval of a business case in respect of the property to be purchased that outlines a management plan, management qualifications and financial viability of the affordable housing project, property acquisition plan, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and c. Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related non-profit corporation entering into a municipal housing facility agreement for housing purposes (the "Contribution Agreement") with the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council increase the 2025 Capital Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $450,000 gross, to be payable as set out in Part 1 above, fully funded by the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058). 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement") with respect to the funding set out in Part 1 above, to secure the financial assistance for the renovation and operation of the affordable rental housing, above on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, or their delegate, to execute on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the City's Contribution Agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2022.MM45.51, as amended by Item 2024.MM18.25, by amending Part 4 by: a. deleting the amount $450,000.00 and replacing with $400,000.00; b. deleting the words "together with any remainder from Part 3 above" and "renovate"; and c. adding the words "and additional $50,000 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to renovate the affordable rental housing property after the closing of the acquisition"; so that the lead paragraph of Part 4 now reads as follows: 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide up to $400,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, and/or a related non-profit corporation to acquire and operate for a minimum of 99 years an affordable rental housing property in Ward 11, University-Rosedale, under the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program, and additional $50,000 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to, renovate the affordable rental housing property after the closing of the acquisition, subject to: a. the successful acquisition of the property by Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related non-profit corporation by no later than June 1, 2025, or such other date as is acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; b. approval of a business case in respect of the property to be purchased that outlines a management plan, management qualifications and financial viability of the affordable housing project, property acquisition plan, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and c. Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related non-profit corporation entering into a municipal housing facility agreement for housing purposes (the "Contribution Agreement") with the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council increase the 2025 Capital Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $450,000 gross, to be payable as set out in Part 1 above, fully funded by the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058). 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the City's Contribution Agreement") with respect to the funding set out in Part 1 above, to secure the financial assistance for the renovation and operation of the affordable rental housing, above on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, or their delegate, to execute on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the City's Contribution Agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council.
CC28.9adopted
266 and 268 Royal York Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On November 9, 2021, later revised on September 8, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 266 - 268 Royal York Road. The application was for the construction of a mixed-use building with 37-storey and 23-storey residential towers with at-grade retail uses within the eastern portion of the site, and a self-storage warehouse building, as a future phase of development, within the western portion of the Site. The Zoning By-law Amendment application was accompanied by an Official Plan Amendment application to permit some components of the proposal, on the Core Employment Areas portion of the Site to support the mixed-use development within the Mixed -Use Areas of the Site. This Official Plan Amendment was followed by a Conversion Request on August 3, 2021 (Number 099) as part of the City's Municipal Comprehensive Review under Section 26 of the Planning Act, where the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority. City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 653, with Site and Area Specific Policy 836. On January 27, 2025 the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the City's Official Plan Amendment 653, including Site and Area Specific Policy 836, leaving no further need for the Official Plan Amendment filed in respect of this application. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment and the Official Plan Amendment to the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 16, 2022. Given the decision of the Minister approving the Conversion Request, the appeal of the Official Plan Amendment has formally been withdrawn on March 11, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions in advance of proceeding to a contested hearing on the matter.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated March 11, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor and shown on the revised plans in Confidential Appendix B to the report (March 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment is finalized, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted a revised pedestrian wind tunnel study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be implemented and secured through the Zoning By-law and/or Site Plan Control process to resolve wind safety exceedances and to improve pedestrian comfort, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has submitted a revised transportation impact study, including an updated analysis of vehicular circulation on the Lands, including the pick-up/drop-off area at the proposed residential lobby, access to the underground garage ramp and loading space, and access to the self-storage facility, to the satisfaction of General Manager, Transportation Services; d. the owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to determine the stormwater run-off, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the owner has made arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and revised Traffic Impact Study accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services; f. the submitted Rail Safety Report has been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, as party of the Zoning By-law Amendment application; and g. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM28.9amended
Due to recent climate trends, the ski and snowboard season has been shorter each year. This causes several problems for ski hills, such as Earl Bales: season pass holders are paying the same for a shorter season and it becomes more difficult to hire staff. The snowmaking technology used by Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre has not kept up with other ski hills in Southern Ontario. To start snow production, Earl Bales requires 4 days of consistent temperatures below -5 degrees Celsius. Other ski hills, such as Boler Mountain in London, Ontario, are able to open earlier in the season and close later than Earl Bales, primarily due to their positive temperature snowmaking capabilities. By improving Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre's snowmaking technology, the City would give it a longer season, making it easier to hire staff, and allow more Torontonians to enjoy the ski hill.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to assess and explore options to improve the snowmaking capabilities of Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre, to investigate new technology, such as positive temperature snowmaking equipment, and report back to the July 10, 2025, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to explore funding options from the other 2 levels of government, the Parks and Recreation 2026 capital budget, and Section 37 funds in escrow to fund any purchase of new and advanced snow making equipment. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to evaluate the state of good repair of the chairlift and any maintenance or replacement requirements, as part of the July 10, 2025 report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to assess and explore options to improve the snowmaking capabilities of Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre, to investigate new technology, such as positive temperature snowmaking equipment, and report back to the July 10, 2025, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to explore funding options from the other 2 levels of government, the Parks and Recreation 2026 capital budget, and Section 37 funds in escrow to fund any purchase of new and advanced snow making equipment.
CC28.10adopted
137-141 Isabella Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On February 27, 2024, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 137-141 Isabella Street (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 69-storey residential building containing 823 dwelling units, including 61 replacement rental units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on June 19, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for June 2, 2025. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 12, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 12, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 12, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 12, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated March 11, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 12, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 24 119156 STE 13 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental housing, and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision including: 1. replacement of the existing 61 rental dwelling units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size (including overall GFA) and with similar rents; and 2. an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance (or acceptable alternative unit), and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has submitted a Functional Servicing Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; the report will determine whether the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; and d. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the transportation report accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 12, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 12, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 12, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM28.10adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment to request a variance to City of Toronto By-law 514-2003 related to parking requirements to accommodate an additional dwelling unit within the existing building at 621 The Queensway (Unit 621C) (Application A0414/24EYK), 623 the Queensway (Unit 623A) (Application A0415/24EYK), and 623 B The Queensway (Unit 623C) (Application A0416/24EYK). Community Planning did not submit a Staff Report on the Applications. On January 16, 2025, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved the Applications (the "Decisions"). A copy of the Notices of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Attachment 1. Based on the information provided to the City, the Applications do not conform to Policy 3.2.1.12 of the City of Toronto's Official Plan, with respect to tenant assistance. In order to preserve the City's right of appeal, the City Solicitor appealed the Decisions to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on February 4, 2025. This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's Decisions respecting 621-623 The Queensway and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City Staff, in order to oppose the Applications. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. This Motion is urgent as the City Solicitor has appealed the Decisions to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to preserve the City's statutory right and requires instructions to appeal and attend the hearing for this matter. The Toronto Local Appeal Body has issued a Notice of Hearing for this matter with the hearing scheduled to proceed on June 2, 2025 and the deadline for expert witness statements on April 28, 2025. The Notice of Hearing is attached as Attachment 2.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding 621-623 The Queensway (Applications A0414/24EYK, A0415/24EYK, and A0416/24EYK) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the variances requested in Applications A0414/24EYK, A0415/24EYK, and A0416/24EYK respecting 621-623 The Queensway. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding Applications A0414/24EYK, A0415/24EYK, and A0416/24EYK respecting 621-623 The Queensway and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding 621-623 The Queensway (Applications A0414/24EYK, A0415/24EYK, and A0416/24EYK) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the variances requested in Applications A0414/24EYK, A0415/24EYK, and A0416/24EYK respecting 621-623 The Queensway. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding Applications A0414/24EYK, A0415/24EYK, and A0416/24EYK respecting 621-623 The Queensway and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
CC28.11amended
On December 22, 2022, the City received Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for 2636-2654 Eglinton Avenue West and 1856 and 1856A Keele Street (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 33-storey mixed-use building. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal on January 24, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to being on May 26, 2025. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2025) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2025) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata, and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 13, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (Marc 13, 2025) from the City Solicitor, as amended by Motion 1 by Councillor Frances Nunziata, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated March 12, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (Marc 13, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services memorandum, dated February 12, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, Foundation Drainage Summary Form, Foundation Drainage Technical Brief and Hydrological Review Summary to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the owner has submitted an Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment, such report to be peer reviewed by a third-party consultant on behalf of the City and at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; f. the owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study including a revised Wind Tunnel test with the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the Zoning By-law amendment and through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; g. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Metrolinx noted in correspondence, dated March 28, 2023, including the need for a technical review and makes required revisions, to the satisfaction of the Metrolinx; h. the owner has addressed and accommodated the required road widening, noted in correspondence, dated February 12, 2024, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Review; i. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, including all requested revisions, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Review; j. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry noted in correspondence, dated March 29, 2023, including the need for an updated Arborist Report, Landscape Plan, Planting Plan and Soil Volume Plan, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; k. the owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; l. the owner has provided an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.12, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and the City Solicitor; and m. the Owner has entered into a Limiting Distance Agreement with the City and Metrolinx, which would secure the tower setbacks and separation distances shown on the Block Plan attached to this letter to the satisfaction of Executive Director, Development Review, the City Solicitor and Metrolinx. 3. City Council request the Mayor to consider allocating any Community Benefit Charge funds collected from this development to affordable housing within Ward 5 - York South-Weston, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City. 4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, in order to exclude residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at 2636-2654 Eglinton Avenue West and 1856 and 1856A Keele Street from obtaining a parking permit. 5. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to consider adding the following post-approval condition during the site plan process review: a. the Owner shall insert an advisory clause that residents of the development will be ineligible for on-street parking permits, into all purchases, agreements of purchase and sale or agreements to lease and condominium declaration document(s) for each affected residential unit within the development: Purchasers acknowledge and agree that purchasers or residents of the Development will not be eligible for on street-parking permits under the City of Toronto Municipal Code. Purchasers agree that, despite the status or availability of on-street parking permits for residents in the development area as of the date of this document, the availability of on-street parking permits in the development area for the purchasers or residents of the Development may, at the discretion of City of Toronto Council, be modified, amended or removed at any time in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as amended from time to time and its successors, and the City of Toronto Municipal Code. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 13, 2025) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM28.11adopted
First approved by City Council in 2004, the Policy for Community Tennis Club Operations establishes Community Tennis Clubs as partners in the delivery of tennis programming across the City. The policy guides the operation of Community Tennis Clubs and includes specific requirements for permits, public hours, and the mutual responsibilities of the Community Tennis Clubs and Parks and Recreation in maintaining the courts at Community Tennis Club locations. Under the policy, Community Tennis Clubs establish and maintain capital reserve funds to make capital repairs and improvements to the Community Tennis Club assets. Pleaseantview Tennis Club is a Community Tennis Club operating at 116 Clydesdale Drive within Clydesdale Park in Ward 17, Don Valley North. Pleasantview Tennis Club is proposing to refurbish four courts to improve court surfacing. The Club will use its capital reserve fund to cover the costs of the project. This project would be delivered through a construction and donation agreement with Parks and Recreation. Henry Farm Tennis Club is a Community Tennis Club operating at 15 Havenbrook Blvd within Havenbrook Park in Ward 17, Don Valley North. Henry Farm Tennis Club is proposing to retrofit the existing outdoor court lighting with light-emitting diode fixtures to improve lighting. The Club will use its capital reserve fund to cover the costs of the project. This project would be delivered through a construction and donation agreement with Parks and Recreation. The total in-kind donation amount for these projects is valued up to $0.150 million and $0.075 million. Under City Council's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Council authority is required to accept donations over $0.050 million. The proposed scopes of work for Pleasantview and Henry Farm Tennis Clubs has been reviewed and approved by staff. No costs will be incurred by Parks and Recreation for the court refurbishment, and ongoing maintenance will be covered through the Division's existing budget.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.150 million from Pleasantview Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Clydesdale Park in 2025, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements to facilitate the capital repairs and improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.075 million from Henry Farm Tennis Club for the purposes of retrofitting the outdoor court lighting at Havenbrook Park in 2025, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements to facilitate the capital repairs and improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.150 million from Pleasantview Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Clydesdale Park in 2025, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements to facilitate the capital repairs and improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.075 million from Henry Farm Tennis Club for the purposes of retrofitting the outdoor court lighting at Havenbrook Park in 2025, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements to facilitate the capital repairs and improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC28.12adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 604 Bay Street (including entrance address at 610 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1. The subject property is located on the west side of Bay Street between Dundas Street West and Edward Street, in the Yonge-Bay Corridor. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2. The property contains the former Gray Coach Terminal, completed in 1931 to the designs of architect Charles Brammall Dolphin in an Art Deco style. His two most celebrated designs during this period include the Consumers' Gas Showroom (1930) at 2532 Yonge Street (Figure 6), and the Postal Delivery Building (1939-40) at 40 Bay Street, both of which feature Canadian-inspired motifs incorporated into the buildings' decorative elements. The property is an early example of a modern motor coach terminal, among the first of its type to be designed and constructed for this purpose in Canada. The property is associated with the Toronto Transportation Commission (forerunner to today's Toronto Transit Commission) and the development of Toronto's transportation services and networks. The property was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on May 19, 1987. Staff have determined that the property at 604 Bay Street (including entrance address at 610 Bay Street) has cultural heritage value and meets six of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. The subject property and the adjacent parcel at 130 Elizabeth Street, collectively known as the Toronto Coach Terminal, were selected for redevelopment through the ModernTO program adopted by Toronto City Council in October 2019, and the property was decommissioned by the City in 2021. On November 13 and 14, 2024, City Council adopted EX18.4 - ModernTO: Selection of Proponent for 610 Bay Street and 130 Elizabeth Street, approving the selection of a development proponent. The proposed redevelopment on the site would include affordable rental housing and a new Toronto Paramedic Services hub, while retaining the terminal building fronting Bay Street. The City has designated the project as a priority project for review through the Priority Development Review stream. The Official Plan requires that when a City-owned property on the Heritage Register is no longer required for its current use, the City will demonstrate excellence in the conservation, maintenance, and compatible adaptive reuse of the property.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 604 Bay Street (including entrance address at 610 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 604 Bay Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 12, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 604 Bay Street (including entrance address at 610 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 604 Bay Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 12, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM28.12adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1522 Queen Street West operating under the name Thamel Toronto. (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections was February 7, 2025.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Thamel Toronto, 1522 Queen Street West, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Thamel Toronto, 1522 Queen Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of Thamel Toronto, 1522 Queen Street West, and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to City Council's decision, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Thamel Toronto, 1522 Queen Street West, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Thamel Toronto, 1522 Queen Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Thamel Toronto, 1522 Queen Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Thamel Toronto, 1522 Queen Street West, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM28.13adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 3042 Dundas Street West. operating under the name Gigli Café Junction. (the "Premises"). The application is for an indoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This Premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections was February 1, 2025.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Gigli Café Junction, 3042 Dundas Street West, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Gigli Café Junction, 3042 Dundas Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in the matter of Gigli Café Junction, 3042 Dundas Street West, and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to City Council's decision, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Gigli Café Junction, 3042 Dundas Street West, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Gigli Café Junction, 3042 Dundas Street West (the "Premises") is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Gigli Café Junction, 3042 Dundas Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Gigli Café Junction, 3042 Dundas Street West, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM28.14adopted
I am writing to request support to release section 37 funds to Transportation Services for streetscape improvements to support the network of parks near Yonge Street between Charles Street East and McGill Street, known as Clocktower Trail. City staff have identified opportunities for streetscape improvements at three locations on Alexander Street, Grosvenor Street and Maitland Street and have requested the use of section 37 funds to support these improvements. In 2021, City Council directed staff to identify available section 37 funds to support Clocktower Trail, then known as the "Bay Cloverhill Green Loop." With the completion of Lillian McGregor Park in 2022, and the recent revitalization of Alexander Street Parkette, George Hislop Park and Norman Jewison Park, staff explored streetscape improvements that would help visually connect the Clocktower Trail parks. Improvements will include new tree pits, plantings and pedestrian safety improvements, delivered in conjunction with Parks and Recreation park improvements. Funding for Alexander Street, south of Alexander Street Parkette, will provide an opportunity to add a curb extension with a bio-retention planter and seat wall. In preparation for a future public park opportunity at 11 Wellesley Street East, staff are proposing boulevard enhancements on Maitland Street, including an opportunity to add street trees. Finally for Grosvenor Street, staff will be working with a nearby developer to extend the curb on both sides, with the City extending the curb on the north side to provide a safer connection to Opera Place Park. Feasibility of all these proposed improvements would be determined during the design development and project detailing stages. Funds were secured from the development at 501-521 Yonge Street, collected for local streetscape improvements and laneway improvements not abutting the lot, in the local area including along Yonge Street and Maitland Terrace, for these projects.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services on a one-time basis by $200,000.00 gross and $0 debt, to provide streetscape and pedestrian safety improvements, including but not limited to mid-block curb extensions, seating, and other measures at Maitland Street near Yonge Street, Alexander Street near Yonge Street and Grosvenor Street near Bay Street (Cost Centre: CTP425-01), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 501-521 Yonge Street, 6-8 Alexander Street and 23 Maitland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700798).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services on a one-time basis by $200,000.00 gross and $0 debt, to provide streetscape and pedestrian safety improvements, including but not limited to mid-block curb extensions, seating, and other measures at Maitland Street near Yonge Street, Alexander Street near Yonge Street and Grosvenor Street near Bay Street (Cost Centre: CTP425-01), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 501-521 Yonge Street, 6-8 Alexander Street and 23 Maitland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700798).
MM28.15adopted
I am writing to request support to release section 37 funds to the Laneway Project to proceed with the revitalization of Verner Lane and Drovers Lane in Cabbagetown South. The Laneway Project has been working to identify laneways within Ward 13 that can improve these vital public spaces, and following a neighbourhood canvas, have chosen these two laneways for revitalization. Drovers Lane and Verner Lane are adjacent to key community assets such as the Toronto Public Library - Parliament Street Branch, as well as Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School. Additionally, there is an opportunity to integrate this laneway with the upcoming revitalization of Anniversary Park at 410 Parliament Street, enhancing pedestrian access and further solidifying its role as a vital community asset. As part of this initiative, The Laneway Project is exploring a potential research partnership with George Brown College and the Brookfield Sustainability Institute. This collaboration would position Drovers and Verner Lane as a prototyping project, assessing innovative approaches to laneway revitalization with a focus on sustainability, community engagement, and long-term stewardship. Funds were secured from the development at 219 and 231 Dundas Street East, collected for streetscape improvements.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $330,000.00 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 219 and 231 Dundas Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701027), collected for streetscape improvements, for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Laneway Project for laneway revitalizations in Drovers Lane and Verner Lane (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council authorize "The Laneway Project" not-for-profit organization, or its contractor and/or consultant, to design and implement laneway improvements to Drovers Lane and Verner Lane in consultation with the community and councillor's office, subject to the following conditions: a. design standards will be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. all relevant City policies as applicable, including the City's Fair Wage Policy, the Labour Trades Construction Obligations in the Construction Industry Policy, and the Declaration of Compliance with Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation Policy, if applicable, shall be complied with in constructing the laneway improvements; and c. the costs to consult, design and construct the laneway improvements by "The Laneway Project" shall be fair and reasonable in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services, based on the work involved to implement the improvements and costs for similar work completed in the past. The total cost to design and construct all of the work, shall not exceed $330,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax. 3. City Council direct that the $330,000 be forwarded to The Laneway Project upon the signing of an Undertaking by The Laneway Project to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 4. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and The Laneway Project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $330,000.00 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 219 and 231 Dundas Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701027), collected for streetscape improvements, for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Laneway Project for laneway revitalizations in Drovers Lane and Verner Lane (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council authorize "The Laneway Project" not-for-profit organization, or its contractor and/or consultant, to design and implement laneway improvements to Drovers Lane and Verner Lane in consultation with the community and councillor's office, subject to the following conditions: a. design standards will be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. all relevant City policies as applicable, including the City's Fair Wage Policy, the Labour Trades Construction Obligations in the Construction Industry Policy, and the Declaration of Compliance with Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation Policy, if applicable, shall be complied with in constructing the laneway improvements; and c. the costs to consult, design and construct the laneway improvements by "The Laneway Project" shall be fair and reasonable in the opinion of the General Manager, Transportation Services, based on the work involved to implement the improvements and costs for similar work completed in the past. The total cost to design and construct all of the work, shall not exceed $330,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax. 3. City Council direct that the $330,000 be forwarded to The Laneway Project upon the signing of an Undertaking by The Laneway Project to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 4. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and The Laneway Project.
MM28.16adopted
I am writing to request support to release section 37 funds to create a series of heritage plaques and other placemaking work that will help recognize the historical shoreline near what is now Front Street East. Heritage Toronto, in partnership with City of Toronto, the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association, and local stakeholders, are working on a plan to install a series of plaques marking the 1841 shoreline of Lake Ontario through the St. Lawrence neighbourhood. The shoreline plaques will be paired with a public launch event, to be held in the Summer 2025. The plaques will also correspond to a Heritage Toronto walking tour, to be written and led by an Emerging Historian, and delivered during the 2025 Heritage Toronto walking tour season. The plaques will also correspond to a digital experience, to be launched by the end of 2025, which will feature additional content and interpretation on the 1841 shoreline. Two double-width Heritage Toronto porcelain-enamel plaques will provide a historical summary of the 1841 shoreline, Lake Ontario's history, and the shoreline marker project and will bookend the shoreline marker plaques.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $113,419.07 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained in the development at 311 Adelaide Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500073), secured for the Heritage Interpretation Program, for the production and installation of two educational plaques and 10 markers along the historic shoreline of Lake Ontario south of Front Street in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $113,419.07 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained in the development at 311 Adelaide Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500073), secured for the Heritage Interpretation Program, for the production and installation of two educational plaques and 10 markers along the historic shoreline of Lake Ontario south of Front Street in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood (Cost Centre: HG0001).
MM28.17adopted
I am writing to request support to release section 37 funds to create a heritage plaque recognizing North Star Way, to be placed in the newly named laneway in Corktown of the same name. Heritage Toronto approached my office seeking funding for several new heritage plaques in Ward 13. The City renames laneways frequently, but rarely provide context for residents as to who the person is and why they are being honored. A heritage plaque is a relatively inexpensive placemaking tool to promote our city's history and educate the general public about notable historical figures. This plaque will honor the North Star's significance to the Underground Railroad. A guiding light for freedom and resilience, the North Star (Polaris) has long served as a vital navigational guide, helping travelers find their way. Revered as the "Going Home Star," it played a crucial role during the Civil War and remains a powerful symbol in numerous stories and publications about the Underground Railroad. Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), a prominent abolitionist, founded The North Star Newspaper named after the star that guided those escaping slavery to Canada. Additionally, metal signs that say "Follow the North Star" were placed along roads and streets to lead people to Underground Railroad sites. Additionally, the North Star carries cultural importance for Indigenous communities across Canada. To the First Nations Cree people, the North Star signifies "The one that never moves," embodying the resilience of Indigenous community spirit. The unveiling of Toronto's North Star Way took place on February 1, 2024, with the unveiling of Henry "Box" Brown Lane, in celebration and recognition of the first day of Black History Month.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701033), secured for local streetscape improvements in the area designated Corktown Area of Special Identity, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing North Star at North Star Lane (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701033), secured for local streetscape improvements in the area designated Corktown Area of Special Identity, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing North Star at North Star Lane (Cost Centre: HG0001).
MM28.18adopted
I am writing to request support to release section 37 funds to create a heritage plaque recognizing Cy McLean at the former site of the Colonial Tavern at 201 Yonge Street. Following a request from a local resident, my office was approached by Heritage Toronto for funding to celebrate Cy McLean's history in our city. One of Toronto's first black bandleaders, Cyril (Cy) McLean was a Canadian pianist whose career spanned several decades from 1940s to the 1970s. He is particularly notable as having led Canada's only full-scale Black orchestra in the 1940s. McLean was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the son of an immigrant West Indian steelworker. He took violin lessons until his brother taught him enough piano that he was able to land a job with a visiting band. When the band left town, Cy went with them. During World War II, McLean and seven other musicians toured southern Ontario supported by Lifebuoy Soap. The band were sometimes barred from performing in segregated restaurants and were denied entry into the musicians' union. In 1947, McLean's quartet opened the new Colonial Tavern at 201 Yonge Street. The landmark show helped end restrictions that prevented many Black musicians performing at bars and clubs in Toronto. An influence on many musicians facing racial barriers, McLean later moved to the Corsair, and later to the El Mocambo. He ended his career at the Warwick Hotel at Dundas and Jarvis Streets. Heritage Toronto will work to install this plaque in 2026, to align with both the 110th anniversary of Cy McLean's birth and 40th anniversary of his death.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 203 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701111), secured for local area streetscape improvements, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing Cy McLean at 201 Yonge Street (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 203 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701111), secured for local area streetscape improvements, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing Cy McLean at 201 Yonge Street (Cost Centre: HG0001).
MM28.19adopted
I am writing to request support to release section 37 funds to create a heritage plaque recognizing Henry Brown at the placed in the newly named laneway in Corktown of the same name. My office was approached by Heritage Toronto about educating residents about their historical significance and to explain the significance of Henry Brown at the laneway. Heritage Toronto approached my office seeking funding for several new heritage plaques in Ward 13. The City renames laneways frequently, but rarely provide context for residents as to who the person is and why they are being honored. A heritage plaque is a relatively inexpensive placemaking tool to promote our city's history and educate the general public about notable historical figures. Henry Brown, born into slavery in Louisa County, Virginia in 1815, earned the nickname "Box" after famously escaping by hiding in a wooden shipping crate marked "Philadelphia, PA: This Side Up With Care." After gaining freedom in Philadelphia, he became an abolitionist speaker, magician, hypnotist, singer, phrenologist, and ventriloquist. Brown would reenact his dramatic escape for audiences in Canada, England, and the United States. Brown listed his occupation in city records as "Lecturer," "Traveller," and "Professor of Animal Magnetism." In 1886, he moved to Toronto with his family, where they participated in community events like a benefit concert at St. Lawrence Hall. In his later years, Brown continued to perform around Canada, spending some of his final years in a Corktown house on Bright Street near the laneway bearing his name now. He died in 1897 and is buried in the Toronto Necropolis. The laneway that backs his former house was renamed as Henry "Box" Brown Lane on February 1, 2024.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701033), secured for local streetscape improvements in the area designated Corktown Area of Special Identity, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing Henry "Box" Brown at Henry "Box" Brown Lane (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701033), secured for local streetscape improvements in the area designated Corktown Area of Special Identity, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing Henry "Box" Brown at Henry "Box" Brown Lane (Cost Centre: HG0001).
MM28.20adopted
I am writing to request support to release section 37 funds to create a heritage plaque recognizing Sam Ching at 9 Adelaide Street East. Heritage Toronto approached my office seeking funding for several new heritage plaques in Ward 13. The City renames laneways frequently, but rarely provide context for residents as to who the person is and why they are being honored. A heritage plaque is a relatively inexpensive placemaking tool to promote our city's history and educate the general public about notable historical figures. One of the first Chinese residents on record in Toronto was Sam Ching, the owner of Sam Ching & Co. Chinese Laundry at 9 Adelaide Street East in 1878. Ching was recorded in the 1878 Toronto directory with another Chinese man, Wo Kee, at 385 Yonge Street. Unable to join the workforce due to racist hiring practices, many Chinese men chose to open laundries - a line of business that was generally unpopular. It was once thought Ching was the first Toronto resident of Chinese descent, however newspaper reports suggest Chinese migrants were present in Toronto as early as 1873. Ching and Kee were joined by Chinese men who migrated from western Canada after helping to build the transcontinental Canadian Pacific Railway, which was completed in 1885. Immediately following the opening of the CPR, which was primarily built using Chinese labour in British Columbia, Canada passed a law that limited Chinese immigrants and placed a substantial "head tax" on new arrivals. The tax increased until 1903, when it reached $500, the equivalent of several years' wages. In 1923, the Chinese Exclusion Act effectively banned all Chinese immigration until 1947. The nascent Chinese community that emerged over the next decades centred around Queen and Bay Streets in the Ward and eventually grew into Toronto's first Chinatown. Ching Lane, located near the site of Ching's 1878 laundry, was named by the City of Toronto in 2012.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 203 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701111), secured for local area streetscape improvements, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing Sam Ching at 9 Adelaide Street East (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 203 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701111), secured for local area streetscape improvements, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing Sam Ching at 9 Adelaide Street East (Cost Centre: HG0001).
MM28.21adopted
I am writing to request support to release section 37 and section 45 funds to Economic Development to support the installation of heritage lighting at the City-owned building at 165-169 Front Street East, which is currently occupied by and known as the Young People's Theatre. 165-169 Front Street East is a property designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Designation By-law 101-76). The property is designated for its architectural significance as well as its associations with the development of the City's transportation system, and is also adjacent to the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District, which covers the original 10-blocks of "Old Town" Toronto, bounded by Adelaide Street East, Berkeley Street, George Street, and Front Street East. The 2011 Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto study reviewed the potential to enhance heritage architecture in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood. The Young People's Theatre building was identified as an opportunity to use night time lighting design to highlight architectural details. Enhancement of this building is part of a strategy to highlight the heritage of the City, and to support the continued development of St. Lawrence and the Old Town as a tourist destination. Permission may be required for work that involves altering a building or structure on properties that are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. To find out whether the lighting proposal requires a Heritage Permit, Heritage Planning staff must review the proposed lighting scheme. Funds were secured from a variety of development sources in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, secured to support the Heritage Lighting Master Plan for Old Town Toronto.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture, by $1,133,859.76 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow commitments of $500,000 in 2026 and $633,859.76 in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45 benefits obtained from the following developments in the table, for a new project called "Young People's Theatre Heritage Lighting" to be used for the addition of heritage lighting for the Young People's Theatre at 165 Front Street East: Development Location Source Account Amount 25 Ontario Street and 280 King Street East XR3026-3701015 $224,704.20 53, 61 and 65 Ontario Street, and 102 Berkeley Street XR3026-3700873 $107,741.73 65-77 King Street East and 46 Colborne Street XR3026-3701019 $32,617.65 93-95 Berkeley Street and 112 124 Parliament Street XR3026-3700772 $33,651.59 105 George Street and 252 Adelaide Street East XR3028-4500093 $7,696.72 177, 183, and 197 Front Street East and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street and 200 The Esplanade XR3026-3700942 $94,672.34 20 - 26 Lombard Street and 25 Richmond Street East XR3026-3700825 $1,782.27 59 Richmond Street East and 114 and 120 Church Street XR3026-3701222 $496,808.48 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street XR3026-3701033 134,184.78 2. City Council direct that the project details (including installation method) shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning in the event a heritage permit may be required under the provision of Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture, by $1,133,859.76 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow commitments of $500,000 in 2026 and $633,859.76 in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45 benefits obtained from the following developments in the table, for a new project called "Young People's Theatre Heritage Lighting" to be used for the addition of heritage lighting for the Young People's Theatre at 165 Front Street East: Development Location Source Account Amount 25 Ontario Street and 280 King Street East XR3026-3701015 $224,704.20 53, 61 and 65 Ontario Street, and 102 Berkeley Street XR3026-3700873 $107,741.73 65-77 King Street East and 46 Colborne Street XR3026-3701019 $32,617.65 93-95 Berkeley Street and 112 124 Parliament Street XR3026-3700772 $33,651.59 105 George Street and 252 Adelaide Street East XR3028-4500093 $7,696.72 177, 183, and 197 Front Street East and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street and 200 The Esplanade XR3026-3700942 $94,672.34 20 - 26 Lombard Street and 25 Richmond Street East XR3026-3700825 $1,782.27 59 Richmond Street East and 114 and 120 Church Street XR3026-3701222 $496,808.48 46 to 48 Power Street, and 113 to 125 Parliament Street XR3026-3701033 134,184.78 2. City Council direct that the project details (including installation method) shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning in the event a heritage permit may be required under the provision of Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM28.22amended
The City of Toronto has amazing public spaces - beautiful neighbourhood parks, waterfront walking trails, and a network of ravines. As our city continues to grow, and the use of these spaces increases, it is important that Torontonians are able to access clean and safe public washrooms. Washrooms that are open to all people including seniors, those with accessibility needs, and families. City staff are hard at work improving these facilities, but there is more to be done. That is why I am requesting the City Manager to work with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to develop a city-wide washroom plan. Clean, safe, and accessible washrooms mean Torontonians can enjoy in comfort the beautiful public spaces that make our city great.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, working with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Technology Services, and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to conduct an analysis of where new public washrooms are most needed and: a. install high-quality temporary washrooms at these locations, beginning in the spring of 2025; b. develop a longer-term plan to add more public washrooms, and retrofit existing ones; c. identify and repair City washrooms most in need of restoration; d. identify existing City washrooms that can be retrofitted so they may be open more months of the year; e. work with the Toronto Transit Commission to explore the installation of new washrooms in subway stations and develop a plan to upgrade and improve existing Toronto Transit Commission washrooms; f. ensure all new and upgraded washrooms are gender inclusive and accessible to all members of the public, including pursuing the installation of wall-mounted toddler seats in new city washrooms where change tables are installed and the development of a family-friendly washroom standard. g. work with the Toronto Public Space Committee following the conclusion of their competition "TO the Loo!" design challenge on potential design options; h. develop a digital wayfinding tool citizens may use to find the nearest city washroom; and i. report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee prior to the 2026 Budget cycle on the cost of the initiative.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, working with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to conduct an analysis of where new public washrooms are most needed and: a. install high-quality temporary washrooms at these locations, beginning in the spring of 2025; b. develop a longer-term plan to add more public washrooms, and retrofit existing ones; c. identify and repair City washrooms most in need of restoration; d. identify existing City washrooms that can be retrofitted so they may be open more months of the year; e. work with the Toronto Transit Commission to explore the installation of new washrooms in subway stations and develop a plan to upgrade and improve existing Toronto Transit Commission washrooms; f. ensure all new and upgraded washrooms are accessible to all members of the public; g. work with the Toronto Public Space Committee following the conclusion of their competition "TO the Loo!" design challenge on potential design options; h. develop a digital wayfinding tool citizens may use to find the nearest city washroom; and i. report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee prior to the 2026 Budget cycle on the cost of the initiative.
MM28.23adopted
February 4, 2025, marked the third anniversary of the War in Ukraine. The War in Ukraine is a battle for freedom and democracy. By standing firm, Ukrainians are not just defending their land but also democracy, justice, and dignity. Toronto will always join our federal government in supporting our ally, Ukraine, and our sister city, Kyiv. Once again, as with vehicles previously donated by the City of Toronto to Ukraine in 2022, 2023, and 2024, the City of Toronto will donate surplus vehicles to our sister city, Kyiv, to support the ongoing humanitarian efforts. Toronto will donate up to five vehicles.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the donation of up to five vehicles in 2025 at no cost to the Ukrainian government for humanitarian purposes as follows: a. the General Manager, Fleet Services to donate up to three vehicles; and b. the Chief of Paramedic Services to donate up to two vehicles.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the donation of up to five vehicles in 2025 at no cost to the Ukrainian government for humanitarian purposes as follows: a. the General Manager, Fleet Services to donate up to three vehicles; and b. the Chief of Paramedic Services to donate up to two vehicles.
MM28.24adopted
The Canada Ireland Foundation and Ireland Park represent the ongoing connection between Canada and Ireland, rooted in history, culture, and community. Founded in 1997 as the Ireland Park Foundation, Canada Ireland Foundation began with a singular mission: to create a public space commemorating the Irish Famine migrants who arrived in Toronto during the summer of 1847. A 20-year Licence Agreement established on July 1, 2004, granted Canada Ireland Foundation the ability to construct Ireland Park as a memorial to the approximately 39,000 Irish Famine migrants who arrived in Toronto, the 1,100 famine victims buried in a mass grave at Queen and Power Streets, and the 20,000 residents of Toronto who extended aid. The five bronze sculptures by Irish artist Rowan Gillespie, known as Arrival, depict the Irish migrants' landing in Toronto, complementing his Departure series found in the quayside in Dublin, Ireland. The sculptures are embraced and protected by the limestone 'memory wall', which serves as a powerful tribute to Irish Famine migrants who lost their lives upon arrival into the city during the summer of 1847. Through ongoing archival research funded by Canada Ireland Foundation, new names are uncovered and added to the wall, transforming Ireland Park into a living, evolving memorial. The 2004 Licence Agreement expired July 1, 2024. Parks and Recreation and Canada Ireland Foundation are seeking authority to enter a new Licence Agreement to reflect the completed status of Ireland Park and the ongoing relationship and shared commitment to preserving this cultural landmark, fostering public engagement, and honouring the legacy of Irish migration in Toronto for generations to come. In addition to Ireland Park, the City of Toronto and Canada Ireland Foundation have established a 20-year Licence Agreement for Grasset Park and a long-term lease agreement for The Corleck Building, to be restored and repurposed as a cultural venue by Canada Ireland Foundation. Far more than a traditional park, Ireland Park is a special place of commemoration and remembrance which engages with contemporary public art and landscape. For the Irish diaspora, Ireland Park is a place to reflect, connect, and honour the resilience of their ancestors. For the wider Toronto community, it provides a peaceful space along the water's edge, offering moments of quiet contemplation while immersing visitors in the layered history of Toronto.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter a nominal 20-year Licence Agreement with Canada Ireland Foundation for the continued maintenance and repair of Ireland Park, a memorial park commemorating the arrival of Irish Famine migrants to Toronto in 1847, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter a nominal 20-year Licence Agreement with Canada Ireland Foundation for the continued maintenance and repair of Ireland Park, a memorial park commemorating the arrival of Irish Famine migrants to Toronto in 1847, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.