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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MM28.25adopted
The City and its counterparts continue to advance the strategic goal of removing barriers and making new connections along major transportation infrastructure through various public realm improvements. The Bentway Conservancy's Under Gardiner Public Realm Plan, endorsed by City Council in the 2024.IE12.5 Report for Action, has generated a number of public realm improvement strategies. One of the strategies looks to improve the 'north-south' experience of crossing through the underpass intersections using pedestrian lighting and placemaking approach. The Waterfront Business Improvement Area's 2017 Strategic Framework and 2019 'Waterfront Reconnect' Vision document, as well as the recently completed CityPlace and Fort York Business Improvement Area Streetscape Master Plan, highlight the common goal of improving 'north-south' connectivity through public realm improvements and ultimately achieving success in boosting business growth in the area. To achieve this goal, the City's Business Improvement Area Office, through it's Capital Cost Share Streetscape Improvement Program, will collaborate with The Waterfront Business Improvement Area and CityPlace and Fort York Business Improvement Area, to engage The Bentway to pursue the Dan Leckie Way lighting project. The Bentway, having the experience and knowledge, through the completion of other similar projects, would oversee design and construction of pedestrian lighting, on behalf of the City and the Business Improvement Areas, to be funded by the City's Capital Cost Share Program. Based on past project precedents including 2019 Rees Street, 2023 Simcoe Street and 2023 York Street, the City's Business Improvement Area Office supports this initiative and views The Bentway's involvement as integral towards facilitating and managing the Dan Leckie Way lighting project from design through to construction.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate and sign, on behalf of the City, an Agreement with The Bentway Conservancy, CityPlace and Fort York Business Improvement Area and The Waterfront Business Improvement Area, for The Bentway to lead the design and construction of a lighting pilot project on a portion of Dan Leckie Way, under the Gardiner, at the intersection of Dan Leckie Way and Lake Shore Boulevard, for a period of approximately five years, to be funded by and in compliance with the City's Capital Cost Share Streetscape Improvement Program and the City's policies relating to capital projects, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate and sign, on behalf of the City, an Agreement with The Bentway Conservancy, CityPlace and Fort York Business Improvement Area and The Waterfront Business Improvement Area, for The Bentway to lead the design and construction of a lighting pilot project on a portion of Dan Leckie Way, under the Gardiner, at the intersection of Dan Leckie Way and Lake Shore Boulevard, for a period of approximately five years, to be funded by and in compliance with the City's Capital Cost Share Streetscape Improvement Program and the City's policies relating to capital projects, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM28.26adopted
Since the approval for 450 Dufferin St was adopted by Council on February 5, 2025 (Item 2025.TE19.2), the applicant has proposed revisions to the proposal, which staff are supporting through a Supplementary Report to advance the change. The revisions involve enclosing the rear access aisle and loading area, and adding a provision in the Zoning By-law to permit the projection of cooling towers beyond the maximum permitted height of the building. A half enclosure to the access aisle and loading area was originally proposed, but to help further mitigate neighbourhood concerns, the applicant is providing the full enclosure to further screen these service areas. REQUIRES RE-OPENING: Requires a re-opening of Item 2025.TE19.2 (February 5, 2025, Council Meeting), only as it pertains to Part 2 of the decision.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE19.2 by: a. amending Part 2 by deleting the words "Attachment 6 to the report (December 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District" and replacing them with the words "Attachment 1 to the report (March 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review" so that Part 2 now reads as follows: 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 450 Dufferin Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report (March 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review. 2. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (March 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE19.2 by: a. Amending Part 2 by deleting the words "Attachment 6 to the report (December 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District" and replacing them with the words "Attachment 1 to the report (March 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review" so that Part 2 now reads as follows: 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 450 Dufferin Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report (March 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review. 2. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review.
MM28.27adopted
According to Statistics Canada, 38 percent of adults aged 20-79 have some hearing loss, and that number rises with age. This condition can impact the quality of life of Torontonians, and can negatively affect social participation, learning, and mental health. While assistive technologies exist, there can be barriers such as cost and perceived stigma. Not everyone that can benefit from a hearing aid uses one, and in some cases may not even have access to one. Many residents are familiar with active noise cancelling earbuds which utilize onboard microphones to process environmental noise and adapt the amplification to improve the sound quality for the listener. Apple, the manufacturer of AirPod Pro 2's, released a software update to their equipment and mobile operating system in 2024 which allows for three technologies that leverage the noise cancellation hardware of their devices; a hearing aid feature, a hearing test feature, and a hearing protection feature. Owners of these kind of earbuds have the potential to utilize them in these new ways beyond their original intended use to simply listen to music or take phone calls. According to their website "Due to regulatory restrictions, Apple is unable to release the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features in Canada at this time." The free hearing aid feature and the hearing test feature is not available within the Canadian version of the software, unlike how it is to users geographically located in other countries such as the United States. In December 2024, Health Canada provided approvals for the Apple hearing aid software and firmware. However, the availability of hearing aids over the counter - i.e. without a prescription - is restricted in Ontario and in other provinces. The earbud manufacturer would need regulatory permission in all of the jurisdictions within Canada to activate the restricted hearing aid and other related features of its software. Recent media articles have brought attention to this issue, and illustrate public support for changes. More generally, over-the-counter hearing aids are also not available to Canadians for similar regulatory reasons. While this is an important public health debate, there is an arguable difference between a purpose-built hearing aid device being accessible with or without a prescription, and using a secondary auxiliary feature of earbud electronic devices. Due to physical and performance characteristics, earbud devices may be used in shorter duration or more limited application and may not need to be considered in the same way. Most people appreciate the difference between amplifying earbuds and a fitted hearing aid prescribed from an Audiologist. This is the same difference between prescription eyeglasses, and simple magnifying "drug-store readers" available over the counter. One does not fully replace the other, and is meant for convenience, accessibility, and as a stepping stone possibly leading to a more custom solution when the time is right. For very practical reasons they are regulated differently. The availability and accessibility of hearing assistive devices and hearing aids is a very important public health consideration because it affects the quality of life of many Torontonians, especially seniors and those facing financial barriers. Regardless of who the manufacturer is, the availability of onboard hearing assistance or hearing aid functions of earbuds and consumer electronic devices has vast potential to help many people in different ways. The proposed motion below enables Council to take a position and bring attention to this important issue.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Health to consider regulatory changes which would allow for the use of earbuds to operate as hearing assistive devices or hearing aids as a secondary auxiliary feature. 2. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Health to consider regulatory changes which would increase the availability and accessibility of over-the-counter hearing aids to citizens. 3. City Council forward this Item to all Provincial and Territorial Health Ministers.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Health to consider regulatory changes which would allow for the use of earbuds to operate as hearing assistive devices or hearing aids as a secondary auxiliary feature. 2. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Health to consider regulatory changes which would increase the availability and accessibility of over-the-counter hearing aids to citizens. 3. City Council forward this Item to all Provincial and Territorial Health Ministers.
MM28.28deferred
On February 6, 2025, a heavy construction vehicle operated by a Metrolinx sub-contractor struck a pedestrian while making a right turn from Pape Avenue onto Mortimer Avenue. This route was not a Metrolinx approved haul route. On February 27, 2025, another heavy truck, operated by a different Metrolinx sub-contractor, made an identical turn, which was captured on video. These two incidents have caused the surrounding community and residents all across the Ontario Line to call for increased steps to be taken to keep people safe during Ontario Line construction. At a recent online community meeting nearly 150 residents expressed their concerns about heavy truck safety around the Ontario Line construction sites. With hundreds of additional trucks expected once Metrolinx begins soil removal from tunnelling operations at the Gerrard and Carlaw site, a publicly shared Heavy Truck Safety Plan is critical to ensuring community confidence and safety throughout the project construction.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, deferred Item MM28.28 to the April 23, 24 and 25, 2025, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to request Metrolinx to develop a comprehensive Heavy Truck Safety Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, that is shared publicly by Metrolinx, and includes enforcement measures, monitoring protocols, and a mechanism for residents to report concerns, and to share the finalized plan with the local Councillors and interested community members along the Ontario Line alignment by April 11, 2025. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to include the requirement for a Heavy Truck Safety Plan as a permit condition in Transportation Permits issued to Metrolinx Ontario Line contractors in Ward 14 subsequent to April 11, 2025.
MM28.29adopted
Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process that empowers residents to shape their neighbourhoods. Following a process to brainstorm potential neighbourhood improvements, projects were evaluated by City staff for cost and feasibilty. These proposals were presented to the local community for a vote to determine which projects received funding. In 2023, the Wellesley Station Mural Project emerged as the second most popular choice in Participatory Budgeting for the Bay Cloverhill, Church-Wellesley and Upper Jarvis neighbourhoods, garnering 40 percent of the votes. However, further discussion with the private property owner and a shift in the direction of the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, the project's leadership will now transition to STEPS Public Art and the Toronto Transit Commission. This motion is necessary to redirect the previously approved funds to STEPS Public Art.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.MM16.30 by: a. amending Part 3 by: 1. deleting the words "the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area" and replacing them with the words "STEPS Public Art"; and b. amending Part 4 by: 1. deleting the words "the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area" after the words "be forwarded to" and replacing them with "STEPS Public Art"; and 2. deleting the words "the Business Improvement Area" after the words "subject to" and replacing them with "STEPS Public Art"; so that Parts 3 and 4 now read as follows: 3. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $80,000.00, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits at 55-61 Charles Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701045) for the purpose of forwarding funds to STEPS Public Art for a new mural above Wellesley Station (16 Wellesley Street East) as outlined in Appendix A (Cost Centre: NP2161). 4. City Council direct that the $80,000.00 be forwarded to STEPS Public Art, subject to STEPS Public Art signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 2. 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 STEPS.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.MM16.30 by: a. amending Part 3 by: 1. deleting the words "the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area" and replacing them with the words "STEPS Public Art"; and b. amending Part 4 by: 1. deleting the words "the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area" after the words "be forwarded to" and replacing them with "STEPS Public Art"; and 2. deleting the words "the Business Improvement Area" after the words "subject to" and replacing them with "STEPS Public Art"; so that Parts 3 and 4 now read as follows: 3. City Council increase the 2024 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $80,000.00, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits at 55-61 Charles Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701045) for the purpose of forwarding funds to STEPS Public Art for a new mural above Wellesley Station (16 Wellesley Street East) as outlined in Appendix A (Cost Centre: NP2161). 4. City Council direct that the $80,000.00 be forwarded to STEPS Public Art, subject to STEPS Public Art signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 2. 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 STEPS.
MM28.30amended
Spadina and Bloor is a key nexus for a significant number of Toronto's Indigenous people and organizations, including the Native Canadian Centre, and Wigwamen Terrace, operated by Ontario's oldest and largest urban Indigenous housing provider. Half a block away is Paul Martel Park, named for a renowned architect and pillar of the Toronto Annex neighbourhood. Paul was known for his advocacy for community green space and for his design and concept for Ecology Park, which was renamed after him in 2014. Unfortunately, the park was then neglected. After Paul Martel's death in 2020, Paul Richard, an Indigenous retired City of Toronto gardener, launched a revitalization. His goal was to bring together the Aboriginal community and the Annex neighbourhood to restore the ecological plantings and clean up the neglected park. In doing so, he has had the strong support of the Annex Residents Association. Since that time, Toronto Parks staff have not maintained the plants in this park. In a unique partnership arrangement, Indigenous volunteers have devoted enormous time and effort to create an Indigenous Botanical Garden in Paul Martel Park. This has included curating, planting, and tending a wide variety of native and medicinal plants. Parks, Forestry and Recreation agreed to recognize this Indigenous Botanical Garden in appropriate signage in 2024, see 2024.IE14.13. Recognizing the importance of Indigenous place-keeping and cultural programming, the City has repeatedly claimed that it is committed to building an ongoing partnership with Indigenous groups to enhance this park as a site for Indigenous-led training, gardening, and cultural education. See, for example, the motion at this Council to Enter a Nominal Agreement with The Indigenous People Garden Incorporated at Paul Martel Park, which states that it aligns with the City's ongoing commitments to equity, cultural recognition, and environmental sustainability. Unfortunately, the Indigenous Botanical Garden is being destroyed by reckless abuse, especially during nighttime hours. Although Parks, Forestry and Recreation installed a low fence with an unlocked gate, patrons exiting the adjacent bar habitually trample and urinate on the native plants, which cannot withstand such treatment. For this reason, Paul Richard and the Annex Residents Association have repeatedly requested permission to lock the garden at night. This permission has consistently been denied, and the consequences for the garden have been devastating. It is time to recognize that this special garden requires additional protection, including being locked at night.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Indigenous People Garden Incorporated to lock the gates to the Indigenous Botanical Garden at Paul Martel Park between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to install lockable gates on the two openings in the fence.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Indigenous People Garden Incorporated to lock the gate to the Indigenous Botanical Garden at Paul Martel Park between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
MM28.31adopted
On March 29, 2023, City Council unanimously passed Member Motion 2023.MM5.29, supporting the exploration of designating a northern portion of Yonge Street as a Cultural District in recognition of the area's vibrant Iranian community. However, no budget allocation was made in the Economic Development and Culture annual budget to advance this initiative. Given the cultural and historical significance of this corridor and in the absence of immediate budgetary support for the Cultural Districts Program, City Council directs Transportation Services to design and install street signage recognizing the Iranian community along this section of Yonge Street. The proposed stretch of Yonge Street is home to Toronto's oldest Iranian settlement and serves as a thriving cultural and economic hub. This area hosts a wide range of Iranian businesses, including grocery stores, cafés, bakeries, print shops, media outlets, clinics, pharmacies, and art galleries, all of which contribute to the city's rich multicultural fabric. Beyond its present-day significance, this corridor stands as a living testament to decades of Iranian migration to Toronto. The resilience and contributions of the Iranian community have fostered a strong sense of belonging, making this district an integral part of the city's diverse landscape. Officially recognizing this area through street signage would honor the Iranian community's enduring contributions and celebrate the vibrancy of Iranian culture in Toronto.
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 by $5000.00 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 5840, 5868 and 5870 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701294), to be utilized to fabricate and install street signage as "Little Iran" recognizing the Iranian cultural district for Yonge Street from Cummer Avenue/Drewry Avenue to Moore Park Avenue / Madawaska Avenue (Signs and Markings Asset Management, CTP725-01). 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the local Councillor, to engage with local community organizations in Willowdale, including North York Arts, to create arts installations to recognize the Iranian cultural heritage of the area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $5000.00 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 5840, 5868 and 5870 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701294), to be utilized to fabricate and install street signage as "Little Iran" recognizing the Iranian cultural district for Yonge Street from Cummer Avenue/Drewry Avenue to Moore Park Avenue / Madawaska Avenue (Signs and Markings Asset Management, CTP725-01). 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the local Councillor, to engage with local community organizations in Willowdale, including North York Arts, to create arts installations to recognize the Iranian cultural heritage of the area.
MM28.32adopted
I am writing to request support to release section 37 funds to assist Casey House with their location at 119 Isabella Street. Casey House has been undergoing improvements to their reception area, and my office has connected with them on how we can support their efforts. Casey House has been making upgrades to their entranceway as it was no longer meeting the needs of their clients. The transformation of the entranceway will ensure their space is inclusive and welcoming to the increasing numbers of clients with a wide range of needs, while also strengthening safety and security for everyone accessing the hospital. The project entails: adjusting the height of the window and desk at reception to be at eye level for people using wheelchairs and mobility scooters; adding security access from the back hallway in adjacent clinical spaces; making safety improvements to the washrooms in the first floor; refinishing the floors; and other essential improvements. The cost of this project is approximately $300,000. Funds were secured from the development at 159 Wellesley Street East specifically for renovations at Casey House, and cannot be used for other purposes. The monies will help cover a portion of the costs for the noted upgrades.
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 $50,993.81 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 159 Wellesley Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3700822) for the renovation of Casey House (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $50,993.81 be forwarded to Casey House upon the signing of an Undertaking by Casey House to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be 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 Casey House.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $50,993.81 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Funds) community benefits from 159 Wellesley Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3700822) for the renovation of Casey House (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $50,993.81 be forwarded to Casey House upon the signing of an Undertaking by Casey House to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be 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 Casey House.
MM28.33adopted
The City has a history of providing community space to not-for-profit community and cultural organizations at below-market rent. The City's current Community Space Tenancy Policy, adopted by City Council on November 7, 8 and 9, 2017, as amended by Item GL12.7 adopted by City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020 is intended to support ongoing collaboration and investment in not-for-profit community and cultural organizations through a transparent, accountable, and fair framework for the provision of these leased community spaces. The City's Community Space Tenancy Policy does not apply to the allocation of Community Space to organizations that operate under short-term or occasional permits or licences issued by the City for the use of community space. While the complete application of the Community Space Tenancy policy may not apply to all community space collaborations with not-for-profit community and cultural organizations, it is imperative that the City stay consistent with the principles and key leasing terms as set out in such policy. Across the City, there are various forms of shorter-term licence agreements allowing not-for profit community and cultural organizations use of City-owned space. Corporate Real Estate Management, in partnership with Social Development, Finance and Administration, Economic Development and Culture, and Parks and Recreation, are working at reviewing such shorter term or historic agreements and updating to align with the key terms and principles of the Community Space Tenancy policy. Two initial agreements and organizations have been identified, including the Artists' Network, operating out Parks and Recreation's Leslie Grove Fieldhouse facility (1158 Queen Street East), and East End Arts Toronto, operating out of Parks and Recreation's St. Mathews Lawn Bowling Clubhouse (550 Broadview Avenue). Both organizations have been providing cultural and arts programming out of City-owned space for the past five years. It is recommended that the terms of future agreements with these organizations align with the key terms of the City's Community Space Tenancy policy.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, on behalf of the City as landlord, to enter into nominal five (5) year leases with (i) the Artists' Network, to facilitate continued programming at Leslie Grove Fieldhouse, and (ii) East End Arts Toronto, to facilitate continued programming at St. Matthew's Lawn Bowling Clubhouse on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to extend existing agreements with each of the Artists' Network, with respect to Leslie Grove Fieldhouse, and the East End Arts Toronto, with respect to St. Matthew's Lawn Bowling Clubhouse during the interim period, as required, until the agreements referenced in Part 1 above are executed. 3. City Council severally authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to administer and manage the agreements referenced in Part 1 and Part 2 above, including the provision of any consents, approvals, and notices. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to determine whether the leased premises at Leslie Grove Fieldhouse, with respect to the Artists' Network, and the leased premises at St. Matthew's Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, with respect to the East End Arts Toronto are eligible to be designated as a municipal capital facility and report back through the General Government Committee in the second quarter of 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, on behalf of the City as landlord, to enter into nominal five (5) year leases with (i) the Artists' Network, to facilitate continued programming at Leslie Grove Fieldhouse, and (ii) East End Arts Toronto, to facilitate continued programming at St. Matthew's Lawn Bowling Clubhouse on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to extend existing agreements with each of the Artists' Network, with respect to Leslie Grove Fieldhouse, and the East End Arts Toronto, with respect to St. Matthew's Lawn Bowling Clubhouse during the interim period, as required, until the agreements referenced in Part 1 above are executed. 3. City Council severally authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to administer and manage the agreements referenced in Part 1 and Part 2 above, including the provision of any consents, approvals, and notices. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to determine whether the leased premises at Leslie Grove Fieldhouse, with respect to the Artists' Network, and the leased premises at St. Matthew's Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, with respect to the East End Arts Toronto are eligible to be designated as a municipal capital facility and report back through the General Government Committee in the second quarter of 2025.
MM28.34adopted
This Motion seeks approval to reimburse Magellan Community Charities for necessary environmental work completed in connection with the development of an affordable housing and long-term care development on a City-owned property. 640 Lansdowne Avenue (the "Property") is a 3.98 acre property that has been, following a competitive process led by CreateTO, leased to Magellan Community Charities (the "Tenant") for affordable housing and long-term care uses on the designated mixed use portion of the Property. The development will contain 256 long-term care beds and 57 affordable rental dwelling units. Through this project, the Tenant will also offer culturally sensitive care to aging members of Portuguese-Canadian communities. CreateTO, in consultation with the City, led the Risk Assessment process and obtained the related Certificate of Property Use for the Property. The Tenant has completed certain environmental work in connection with the implementation of the Certificate of Property Use requirements pursuant to the Risk Assessment completed for the Property, including well decommissioning, dewatering treatments and installation of impermeable liner barriers and other activities, in coordination with CreateTO. This environmental work is critical to advance the Property to the next phase of redevelopment. Funding for the reimbursement has been allocated in the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for the Corporate Real Estate Management division.
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 Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the ground lease between the City of Toronto and the Magellan Community Charities dated September 19, 2019 to provide, either directly or through CreateTO, a reimbursement to Magellan Community Charities for demonstrated environmental remediation and implementation costs incurred, up to a maximum of $1,500,000 associated with the implementation and compliance of the risk management measures required under Section 13.1 of the ground lease and such other terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the ground lease between the City of Toronto and the Magellan Community Charities dated September 19, 2019 to provide, either directly or through CreateTO, a reimbursement to Magellan Community Charities for demonstrated environmental remediation and implementation costs incurred, up to a maximum of $1,500,000 associated with the implementation and compliance of the risk management measures required under Section 13.1 of the ground lease and such other terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM28.35adopted
I am writing to request support to release section 37 funds to The 519 for capital improvements to their locations at 519 Church Street. As part of a review of existing section 37 accounts, it was discovered there was money available to be provided to The 519, and in conversation with them they identified projects that this money could support. The 519 is working on three projects to complete in 2025 as part of their capital work. The first is security system upgrades, including upgraded cameras, panic buttons and other security improvements. The second is a building resiliency facility audit which would examine facility systems to identify priority plans for enhanced resilience related to climate impacts. Third, The 519 has a project to redesign, upgrade and retrofit the lobby front desk area to improve community accessibility, safety and achieve community well-being objectives. Funds were secured from the development at 600 Jarvis Street, specifically secured towards capital improvements to the 519 Church Street Community Centre. The release of these funds would help pay for these noted improvements and allow the 519 to potentially review additional projects for future years.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's Approved 2025 Operating Budget for The 519 Community Centre by $133,564.14, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained from 600 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500100), secured towards capital improvements to the 519 Church Street Community Centre (NP0235). 2. 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 519 Community Centre.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's Approved 2025 Operating Budget for The 519 Community Centre by $133,564.14, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained from 600 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500100), secured towards capital improvements to the 519 Church Street Community Centre (NP0235). 2. 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 519 Community Centre.
MM28.36adopted
Addressing Vacant Storefronts - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
Thriving main streets are the hearts of our communities and neighborhoods. Strong retail strips promote small businesses and local economic growth, and provide spaces for essential services that residents rely on. With the looming specter of US tariffs, it is more critical than ever to protect Toronto's main streets. Unfortunately, due to Toronto's challenging real estate market and rising cost of development, storefronts are remaining vacant for longer periods as developers are sitting on approvals. These vacant storefronts create several issues - an uglier, less vibrant streetscape, more crime and public safety issues, and reduced economic activity in our city. Staff have previously been directed through 2020.MM16.9 to explore the feasibility of implementing a vacant storefront tax. Building on this previous direction, this motion includes a wider request for staff to explore policy levers to address vacant commercial spaces in Toronto, and to beautify and improving existing vacant main street storefronts.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and any other applicable City Divisions, to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the fourth quarter of 2025 on policy options to compel landowners to tenant vacant storefronts. 2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report on existing property standards applicable to vacant properties, and steps taken by staff to enforce them, and the efficacy of implementing tougher standards. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review opportunities to animate and beautify vacant storefronts in collaboration with local Business Improvement Areas and Resident Associations, and to report on the feasibility of a tax reduction program for property owners that host pop-ups and art installations.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and any other applicable City Divisions, to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the fourth quarter of 2025 on policy options to compel landowners to tenant vacant storefronts. 2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report on existing property standards applicable to vacant properties, and steps taken by staff to enforce them, and the efficacy of implementing tougher standards. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review opportunities to animate and beautify vacant storefronts in collaboration with local Business Improvement Areas and Resident Associations, and to report on the feasibility of a tax reduction program for property owners that host pop-ups and art installations.
MM28.37adopted
The City's climate change mitigation plan TransformTO is notable for its efforts to achieve a net-zero Toronto by 2040. However, this strategy is missing an essential component of the City's contribution to global climate change: Toronto's financial industry. A study done by the School of the Environment at the University of Toronto found that Bay Street is the 5th largest climate polluter in the world behind China, the United States, Russia, and Japan owing to extensive financing of the fossil fuel industry. The financed emissions of these financial institutions result in almost one-hundred times the City's total reported emissions annually. Earlier this year, five banks included in this report (Bank of Montreal, National Bank, Toronto-Dominion Bank Group, Scotiabank and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) left the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, an international coalition of banks committed to aligning their lending, investment, and capital markets activities with net-zero carbon emissions. Spokespeople of these banks stated that the institutions would continue pursuing internal climate strategies. However, as this report has shown, there exists significant discrepancies between Canadian banks' self-reported and researched financed emissions. In order to ensure Canada's financial institutions continue working towards net-zero, it is necessary for governing bodies like the City of Toronto to hold them accountable. The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board and the Ontario Securities Commission released climate-related disclosure standards in December. However, these standards remain voluntary. Creating a "Sustainable Finance Hub" would work on understanding climate risks, the importance of credible climate transition plans and other disclosure, and increasing investment in climate mitigation and solutions including renewables. These currently exist in the United Kingdom and Australia, known as The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to convene relevant experts to discuss developing a "Sustainable Finance Hub" in Toronto; relevant expertise should include climate mitigation and adaptation from academia and civil society, and all participating experts should be without conflicts of interest to the fossil fuel sector. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to commission a study on best practices from peer cities, including the C40 network and other major financial centres regarding partnering with the finance sector on climate mitigation and climate solutions investments. 3. City Council encourage the Ontario Securities Commission, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to develop requirements for credible climate transition plans, including climate-related disclosure. 4. City Council express support for comprehensive climate-aligned financial regulation focused on improved transparency and accountability, as laid out in the text of Bill S-243, in order to future-proof our economy against climate-related risks. 5. City Council urge Toronto-based and headquartered financial institutions to take all actions possible to reduce their financed emissions, including by reducing their financing of fossil fuels, and accelerating financial support for clean energy solutions including renewables.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to convene relevant experts to discuss developing a "Sustainable Finance Hub" in Toronto; relevant expertise should include climate mitigation and adaptation from academia and civil society, and all participating experts should be without conflicts of interest to the fossil fuel sector. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to commission a study on best practices from peer cities, including the C40 network and other major financial centres regarding partnering with the finance sector on climate mitigation and climate solutions investments. 3. City Council encourage the Ontario Securities Commission, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to develop requirements for credible climate transition plans, including climate-related disclosure. 4. City Council express support for comprehensive climate-aligned financial regulation focused on improved transparency and accountability, as laid out in the text of Bill S-243, in order to future-proof our economy against climate-related risks. 5. City Council urge Toronto-based and headquartered financial institutions to take all actions possible to reduce their financed emissions, including by reducing their financing of fossil fuels, and accelerating financial support for clean energy solutions including renewables.
MM28.38adopted
This Motion is to direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to require the owners of 135 Glen Road to remove their large wall and other encroachments on city property, on the grounds that the encroachments were constructed contrary to the Ontario Heritage Act, that they are inconsistent with the Rosedale Heritage Conservation Area and that they reduce visibility at the corner of Glen Road and Whitney Avenue. The owners have constructed a large wall and other items that encroach on city property. The encroachment permit requires the owners to remove the encroachments on the city's request. The owners were advised in writing in January 2025 that they require a Heritage Act Permit, but they have not applied for one. This flagrant breach of the Ontario Heritage Act has created widespread anger in the community.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to require the owners of 135 Glen Road to remove all of the encroachments they have constructed on City property.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to require the owners of 135 Glen Road to remove all of the encroachments they have constructed on City property.
MM28.39adopted
2451 St. Clair Avenue West - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
On January 16, 2025, the Etobicoke York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved an application for a minor variance, subject to the conditions, to permit a new six-storey mixed-use building with ten residential units and retail on the ground floor on the lands municipally known as 2451 St. Clair Avenue West ( Application No: A0323/24EYK ). As per the Community Planning staff's recommendation, the Committee of Adjustment Decision included a condition that, due to the site's proximity to the rail yard and rail facilities, a Rail Noise and Vibration Impact Study and Air Quality Study shall be completed by a certified professional engineer and peer-reviewed by a third-party to identify any adverse effects from noise, vibration, and emissions, and required mitigation to prevent or mitigate same. A Rail Noise and Vibration Impact Study and Air Quality Addendum Letter were prepared in support of the development. The Rail Noise Study recommended several mitigation measures in addition to designating the site as a Class 4 Noise Area due to the predicted impacts of the rail yard noise on the proposed development. A Class 4 Area designation allows for higher noise level levels than would otherwise be permitted in relation to a noise sensitive land use such as residential buildings. While the recommended mitigation measures would be secured through an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 45(9), the Class 4 Area designation can only be done through a City Council resolution. The City's peer reviewer agreed that designating the site as a Class 4 Noise Area is necessary and appropriate for this development. For the purposes of its recommendation, City Planning is relying on the Noise Impact Feasibility Study by SLR Consulting Ltd., and the peer review completed by Thornton Tomasetti Canada Inc. respecting the Site.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council classify 2451 St. Clair Avenue West as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning). 2. City Council forward a copy of the City Council Decision to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council classify 2451 St. Clair Avenue West as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning). 2. City Council forward a copy of the City Council Decision to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.
MM28.40adopted
This Motion seeks approval to amend an existing affordable housing long-term ground lease and negotiate and execute a new below-market community space lease at 877 Yonge Street. The property located at 877 Yonge Street (the " Property") was acquired by the City using funding under the federal Rapid Housing Initiative program. The Property underwent interior renovations and alterations to create 252 permanent, self-contained units which provide affordable rental housing with wraparound support services for people experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness, women, Indigenous and racialized people, and seniors. Pursuant to 2021.PH23.7, the City entered into a nominal lease agreement dated September 22, 2021 (the "Housing Lease") for a term of 50 years less a day for the residential portion of 877 Yonge Street with St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society ("St. Clare's"),together with some non-residential space intended for uses ancillary to the housing. Through the innovative leadership and partnership of St. Clare's, Nightwood Theatre, Tapestry Opera, Councillor Saxe, local residents and many donors, a portion of the subbasement, a non-housing area of the leased premises, has been converted into the Nancy and Ed Jackman Performance Centre. This newly opened collaborative community theatre space features two new state-of-the-art venues, a 2,600 square foot performance hall and a 775 square foot rehearsal and recording space, complemented by a greenroom and offices to support Tapestry Opera, Nightwood Theatre, and a wide variety of other artists and independent producers who were accommodated in the Distillery District until 2022. It is close to the Rosedale subway station in a rapidly developing area, and will dramatically increase cultural opportunities in the midtown area. With construction complete on the theatre space, it is time to amend the Housing Lease to remove the theatre space from the Housing Lease leased premises and to negotiate and execute a new below market community space lease agreement for the theatre space. To ensure sufficient space for housing related services, and to animate the building frontage, the Housing Lease will be amended to add back the equivalent area of approximately 9,700 square feet of vacant City-owned space at the same address. This ground level space was acquired by the City for future community or housing purposes. The lease amendment will be subject to CMHC's consent in accordance with existing funding arrangements. Given the existing Housing Lease and the proposed new below market community space lease are both nominal lease arrangements, there is no financial impact from the proposed lease amendments or new lease agreements.
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 Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the ground lease between the City of Toronto and St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society dated September 22, 2021, to amend the "Leased Premises" by removing the area occupied by the Nancy and Ed Jackman Performance Centre and to add back approximately 9,700 square feet of commercial ground floor space for the provision of housing related services, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate and executive a 10 year nominal lease agreement with St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society, or the operating entity of the theatre, for the space occupied by the Nancy and Ed Jackman Performance Centre on terms and conditions generally in keeping with the Community Space Tenancy Policy and on such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the ground lease between the City of Toronto and St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society dated September 22, 2021, to amend the "Leased Premises" by removing the area occupied by the Nancy and Ed Jackman Performance Centre and to add back approximately 9,700 square feet of commercial ground floor space for the provision of housing related services, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate and executive a 10 year nominal lease agreement with St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society, or the operating entity of the theatre, for the space occupied by the Nancy and Ed Jackman Performance Centre on terms and conditions generally in keeping with the Community Space Tenancy Policy and on such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM28.41adopted
In the heart of Toronto's rapidly growing and increasingly diverse Willowdale neighbourhood lies an urgent need for spaces that bring people together, celebrate our differences, and create opportunities for all. The area covered by the North York at the Centre Secondary Plan is home to 80 percent racialized community members, and 76 percent of the population are newcomers to Canada. The proposed Willowdale Intercultural Hub will support this remarkable diversity by offering an inclusive, accessible, and dynamic community space where people from all cultures can come together, share experiences, access essential services, and create lasting connections. The demand for services, support, and cultural programming is growing at an unprecedented rate, but the infrastructure simply isn't keeping up. The population density covered by the North York at the Centre Secondary Plan is intense, with 27,299 people per square kilometre (roughly 272 people per hectare) - six times higher than the city-wide average or 4,297 people per square kilometre. This reflects a population that has been growing rapidly, with an increase of 145 percent in the last 20 years, or just over 7 percent annually. There is a development application in process for 45-47 Sheppard Avenue East where Federal Courts are currently located. The developer is planning to build four towers including the addition of a fairly large park. This is the last project in the area with such a large floor plate. The developer has expressed a willingness to include community space in their design. Currently, the dense Avondale neighbourhood in which the Intercultural Hub would be built lacks any walkable community space. This is a significant gap in an area where density is high and families, seniors, and newcomers are in desperate need of accessible, community-centred spaces for socializing, gathering, and learning. The Willowdale Intercultural Hub will fill this void by creating a vibrant community space that can be easily accessed by foot or public transit. The greatest challenge at this stage is the time gap between the development application and when the building will be built, which is likely beyond 10 years due to the current Federal Court lease, outside of the 10-year Facilities Master Plan. This requires some creativity and dedication to identify the potential funding resources or build a pathway towards their identification that would allow the development application, slated to come to North York Community Council in July 2025, to move forward with the inclusion of the Intercultural Hub Association of Community Centre. A report on the expansion of Association of Community Centres is expected in October, however, this too would be too late for the development application. Willowdale is home to numerous beautiful cultural groups that actively serve thousands of residents. These groups often struggle to find adequate, affordable and reliably available space to offer programs, services, activities, and host events. Some of these groups include: Ukrainians in North York - Serving the growing Ukrainian diaspora. Orkid Gallery (Persian artist collective) Azerbaijan House - Offering programs for Azerbaijani youth. I2CRC Persian Community Non Profit Seniors Groups, including: Hanka Korean Seniors Group, Ariana Persian Group, "May You Live to Be 100" Persian Seniors Group, Korean Seniors Ping Pong Group, Chinese Seniors Ping Pong Group Loving Heart Chinese Tai Chi Association The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association Tirgan Persian Arts Organisation Trinidad and Tobago Impulse Steel Orchestra Korean Women's Community Services by KCWA Family and Social Services Seed Foundation - Supporting children's education. A Better Future For All - Volunteer-based community service organization. By supporting the Willowdale Intercultural Hub, the City of Toronto will be making a statement: that our city is stronger when we invest in spaces that bring diverse communities together.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management Services in collaboration with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to examine and report on the feasibility of creating an Intercultural Hub or Association of Community Centres at 45-47 Sheppard Avenue East, including identifying funding opportunities beyond the 10-year capital plan, including Community Benefit Charges from the 45-47 Sheppard Avenue East application and future development applications in the area, and available Section 37 funds, and report prior to the consideration of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application report for 45-47 Sheppard Avenue East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lilly Cheng, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management Services in collaboration with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to examine and report on the feasibility of creating an Intercultural Hub or Association of Community Centres at 45-47 Sheppard Avenue East, including identifying funding opportunities beyond the 10-year capital plan, including Community Benefit Charges from the 45-47 Sheppard Avenue East application and future development applications in the area, and available Section 37 funds, and report prior to the consideration of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application report for 45-47 Sheppard Avenue East.
MM28.42adopted
As Toronto's Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Service System Manager, Toronto Children's Services provides a key leadership role in the delivery of child care in our city. Through our Licensed Child Care Growth Strategy, the City of Toronto is responding to the demand for more high-quality, affordable, licensed child care spaces in all parts of our city. Toronto is doing our part to improve access to the care that families are looking for, including through the implementation of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system, Toronto's child care fee subsidy, and the forthcoming 2025-2029 Service Plan. Continued investment in child care and early learning from the provincial and federal governments is essential to meeting the City's goals. Without an agreement to extend funding beyond 2026, families will see child care fees rise, creation of new spaces will slow, and our city will lose the important social and economic benefits that access to child care provides. The affordable child care delivered through the Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Agreement is important for families. It was encouraging to see the recent agreement-in-principle between the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario for $16.77 billion for 2026-2027 until 2030-2031. However, a final deal has not been signed. Now, we need the federal and provincial governments to sign the deal and deliver the certainty that Toronto families are looking for in these economically uncertain times.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Education and the Federal Minister of Jobs and Families to finalize and sign the extension of the Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Agreement for 2026-2031 to ensure that Toronto's children and families will continue to have access to high-quality, affordable, licensed child care.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Education and the Federal Minister of Jobs and Families to finalize and sign the extension of the Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Agreement for 2026-2031 to ensure that Toronto's children and families will continue to have access to high-quality, affordable, licensed child care.
MM28.43adopted
In July 2020 City Council approved the Official Plan and Zoning Amendment that paved the way for the revitalization of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Don Summerville project located at 1555-1575 Queen Street East. The revitalization of the Don Summerville project set a new standard for public housing revitalization and the integration of mixed-income, mixed tenure housing in Toronto. The program includes the intensification of the existing 120 rent-geared-to-income homes through a rebuilding program consisting of a total of 766 residential units with 120 replacement rent-geared-to-income units, 100 affordable rental units, 188 market rental units, and 363 market condominium units. In June 2021 City Council approved funding in the amount of $6 million to support the acquisition of the 32 units to be owned by the City and directed the appropriate City Officials to undertake a competitive process for the selection of a non-profit co-operative housing provider to operate affordable rental housing post-construction. The City will retain ownership of the units and enter into a long-term lease agreement with the non-profit co-operative provider who will operate the housing with a focus on housing qualified and eligible members of Toronto's arts and culture industries. City Council has also authorized the negotiation and execution of agreements, including shared facilities and contribution agreements, and the required financing documents to facilitate the development of the project. After five years of construction the Don Summerville project is near completion and the 32 units will be ready in April/May to be transferred to the City. As a result, it is imperative that the City urgently select a capable and experienced non-profit co-operative housing organization to rent-up and operate these new affordable homes. This motion recommends that City Council approve leasing the 32 affordable rental homes to the Naismith Non-Profit Housing Co-operative, which is one of four land trusts operated in Toronto by the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto. And furthermore, the motion recommends up to $150,000 be made available to the Co-operative Housing Federation to support eligible legal, administrative and other costs incurred in finalizing this transaction. This startup money is required due to the pilot nature of the arrangement and the need to ensure that the units are operational, and therefore occupied, as soon as possible following handover. This funding is included in the City's 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan and has been approved by City Council through the City's 2025 budget process.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate, enter into, and execute on behalf of the City, a municipal facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement"), with Naismith Non-Profit Housing Co-operative to set out the terms of the operation of 32 new affordable rental housing units located at 1555-1575 Queen Street East, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a from approved by the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to enter into a funding agreement with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto to provide up to $150,000 in funding to support eligible legal, administrative and other costs incurred by Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto in undertaking this transaction, on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM28.43 in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or designate, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate, approve and execute, on behalf of the City, a long-term lease for the 32 city-owned units at 1555-1575 Queen Street East, and related agreements with the Naismith Non-Profit Housing Co-operative substantially on the major terms and conditions set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Motion and such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Procurement Officer, and such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council consider the lease referenced in Part 3 above to be in the interests of the City. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM28.43 remain confidential as it pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto. 6. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM28.43 following the completion of the transactions contemplated in this motion, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM28.43 remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM28.43 will be made public following the completion of the transactions contemplated in this motion, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate, enter into, and execute on behalf of the City, a municipal facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement"), with Naismith Non-Profit Housing Co-operative to set out the terms of the operation of 32 new affordable rental housing units located at 1555-1575 Queen Street East, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a from approved by the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to enter into a funding agreement with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto to provide up to $150,000 in funding to support eligible legal, administrative and other costs incurred by Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto in undertaking this transaction, on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or designate, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate, approve and execute, on behalf of the City, a long-term lease for the 32 city-owned units at 1555-1575 Queen Street East, and related agreements with the Naismith Non-Profit Housing Co-operative substantially on the major terms and conditions set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Motion and such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Procurement Officer, and such other terms as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council consider the lease referenced in Part 3 above to be in the interests of the City. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to this motion remain confidential as it pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto. 6. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to this motion following the completion of the transactions contemplated in this motion, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
MM28.44adopted
Toronto Community Housing Corporation is the largest social housing provider in Canada. It provides homes to almost 94,0000 tenants who make up approximately 41,000 low and moderate-income households where families, singles, seniors, refugees, recent immigrants to Canada and people with special needs all live. Toronto Community Housing Corporation operates and manages over 1,300 buildings worth over $13.8 billion. Toronto Community Housing Corporation also owns approximately 14,000 units which are operated by the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation and provides Legal, Human Resources, Information Technology, Payroll, and Major Capital Construction Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation. The City of Toronto is the sole shareholder of Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation. The Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors is responsible for the overall management of the business and affairs of Toronto Community Housing Corporation, including: establishing annual and long-range strategies and plans establishing policies consistent with the Shareholder Direction and all relevant legislation establishing and maintaining appropriate reserves consistent with sound financial principles and program regulations selecting bankers and other financial institutions and establishing all banking authorities appointing Toronto Community Housing Corporation's officers, the Boards of Directors of the subsidiaries, and approving Shareholder Directions for the subsidiaries in accordance with City direction directing all labour and employee-relations matters The Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board also continues to work closely and collaboratively with the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board and leadership team on the transition of 83 designated seniors' buildings from Toronto Community Housing Corporation to the management and operation of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation. The Remuneration Policy For City Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Corporations states that: Remuneration for citizen appointees is established by Council rather than the organization to which they are appointed, recognizing that appointees represent Council's interest. Where paid, remuneration for citizen appointees to City Agencies, Boards, and Commissions should reflect the level of responsibility, the necessary qualifications, the frequency of meetings, and amount of preparation required. Council members who serve as directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation do not receive remuneration as directors. Remuneration is only paid to citizen members. The term citizen member, used interchangeably with the term public member, refers to Toronto residents who are not Council Members, City or agency staff, or staff of City corporations or their subsidiaries. The remuneration rates for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board were set in 2005 and have not been updated since then. The remuneration rates should be increased and be commensurate with the expertise and skill level required to oversee the Toronto Community Housing Corporation.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council set the remuneration for public members of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, effective March 28, 2025, as follows: a. for the Chair: an annual retainer of $50,000 plus $500 per meeting attended up to a maximum of $70,000 in total annually; and b. for all other public members: an annual retainer of $10,000 plus $500 per meeting attended up to a maximum of $20,000 in total annually.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council set the remuneration for public members of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, effective March 28, 2025, as follows: a. for the Chair: an annual retainer of $50,000 plus $500 per meeting attended up to a maximum of $70,000 in total annually; and b. for all other public members: an annual retainer of $10,000 plus $500 per meeting attended up to a maximum of $20,000 in total annually.
MM28.45adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the minor variance application for 23 Beechwood Avenue (Application A0426/24NY) (the "Application") and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City Staff, to oppose the Application. The Applicant is the owner of the lands municipally known as 23 Beechwood Avenue in the City of Toronto. On August 19, 2024, the Applicant applied to the Committee for variances to the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (the "Application"), seeking increases to the permitted maximum building length, building depth, building height, main wall height, platform height and projection, and first floor height, as well as a decrease to the TRCA shoreline distance limit. In a report from the Director of Community Planning, North York District dated February 27, 2025, Community Planning Staff raised concerns with respect to the Application and recommended that the Application be refused. A copy of the Planning Report is attached as Attachment 1. Of primary concern to Community Planning Staff were the proposed building length and depth which were almost double what is permitted by the Zoning By-Law. In particular, Community Planning Staff opined that the proposed building length and depth would result in excessive massing of the dwelling that does not fit the character of the neighbourhood. On March 6, 2025, the Committee heard the Application and issued a decision approving the Application, subject to conditions (the "Decision"). The Decision was issued on March 13, 2025. A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Attachment 2. In order to preserve the City's right of appeal, the City Solicitor appealed the Committee of Adjustment's Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on March 21, 2025. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor has already appealed the Decision 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.
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 decision pertaining to 23 Beechwood Avenue (Application A0426/24NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application A0426/24NY respecting 23 Beechwood Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision pertaining to 23 Beechwood Avenue (Application A0426/24NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application A0426/24NY respecting 23 Beechwood Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
MM28.46adopted
Ontario's Justice Centres are innovative community courts premised on the co-location and integrated service delivery of justice, city, health, and social services. By moving justice out of the traditional courtroom and into a community setting, justice participants collaborate and coordinate with on-site social, health, mental health, addictions, and housing providers to provide holistic wrap-around services for vulnerable accused persons to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for Toronto's most justice-involved and high-needs communities. The City in partnership with the Provincial Government (Ministry of Attorney General) is piloting two Justice Centres in Toronto the Toronto North West and Toronto Downtown East. The partnership with and investment by the Ministry of Attorney General intentionally applies City-led tools, resources and expertise, leverages City infrastructure and builds the capacity of specialized community service providers to better support Justice involved Torontonians. Applying a cross-government approach to Justice Centres advances actions of SafeTO, Toronto's Ten-Year Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, including: 1.2 Implement Life Stabilization and Service Navigation Supports; and 4.3: Strengthen Access to Community Justice by Prioritizing Culturally-Responsive Reintegration and Restorative Practices, including Justice Centres The 2025 approved Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration is proposed to be increased by $434,850 gross and $0 net, fully funded from revenues received from the Ministry of Attorney General to be allocated as follows: a. $106,000 to further support the City of Toronto and community partners to provide Youth Justice Case Management Services; b. $116,000 to further support the City of Toronto and community partners to provide Specialized Developmental Disability Case Management Services; c. $100,000 to further support the City of Toronto and community partners to provide Mental Health Case Management Services; d. $85,000 to provide policy and program development and communication advice; e. $6,150 to provide Satellite Justice Access in Toronto Northwest; and f. $21,700 to provide Satellite Justice Access in Toronto Downtown East. This motion is time sensitive given the agreement starts April 1, 2025. Finalizing the agreement was delayed due to the Provincial election. Staff are now in a position to proceed with this important Justice Centre work in partnership with the Ministry of Attorney General.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to extend existing agreements with the Ministry of Attorney General and to receive $434,850 to support the ongoing implementation of Justice Centres in Toronto. 2. City Council amend the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by a one-time increase of $434,850 gross and $0 net, fully funded from revenues received from the Ministry of Attorney General. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to negotiate and enter into funding agreement(s), including any necessary amending, renewal and extension agreements, with non-profit, community-based organizations, within the resources approved in Social Development, Finance and Administration's annual operating budget to support the implementation of Justice Centres in Toronto, upon terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to extend existing agreements with the Ministry of Attorney General and to receive $434,850 to support the ongoing implementation of Justice Centres in Toronto. 2. City Council amend the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by a one-time increase of $434,850 gross and $0 net, fully funded from revenues received from the Ministry of Attorney General. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to negotiate and enter into funding agreement(s), including any necessary amending, renewal and extension agreements, with non-profit, community-based organizations, within the resources approved in Social Development, Finance and Administration's annual operating budget to support the implementation of Justice Centres in Toronto, upon terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM28.47adopted
Liberty Village community members and Exhibition Place have raised concerns about the upcoming planned capital works and major events in the area and the associated traffic impacts to the neighborhood. Based on a review of the traffic data, Transportation Services has identified Dufferin Street as a key north/south diversion route for Liberty Village. To address the concerns of delays and excessive queuing in the neighborhood, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and Springhurst Avenue. The amendments will be in place from March 31, 2025 to December 31, 2025, which aligns with the upcoming construction planned in the area, and the RapidTO Dufferin Street surface transit priority project. As part of the accelerated implementation of the RapidTO surface transit priority project on Dufferin Street, considerations will be made for the temporary parking restrictions proposed in this report to be made permanent. Subject to endorsement by City Council, the final configuration of the roadway is expected to be implemented by the end of 2025 or in Q1 of 2026. This report takes into consideration the Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan and was prepared following consultation with Exhibition Place, Liberty Village Business Improvement Area, Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Parking Authority and the local Councillors. Reason for urgency: The amendments are to come into place March 31, 2025.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations in the report (March 19, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and the south end. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Dufferin Street between, Queen Street West and a point 15 metres north of Springhurst Avenue. 3. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Dufferin Street between a point 150.1 metres south of a point opposite the south limit of Springhurst Avenue and a point 15 metres north of Springhurst Avenue. 4. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Springhurst Avenue and a point 150.2 metres south of Springhurst Avenue. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the west side of Dufferin Street between Queen Street West and Springhurst Avenue. 6. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, on the east side of Dufferin Street between Exhibition Park and Queen Street West. 7. City council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri.; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sat.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun. at the rate of $4.25 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Dufferin Street between King Street West and Queen Street West. 8. City council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the rate of $4.25 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the east side of Dufferin Street between Springhurst Avenue and King Street West. 9. City council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun. at the rate of $4.25 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Springhurst Avenue and a point 104 metres south of King Street West. 10. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Dufferin Street between Queen Street West and Springhurst Avenue. 11. City Council direct that Dufferin Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations after December 31, 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations in the report (March 19, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services: 1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and the south end. 2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Dufferin Street between, Queen Street West and a point 15 metres north of Springhurst Avenue. 3. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Dufferin Street between a point 150.1 metres south of a point opposite the south limit of Springhurst Avenue and a point 15 metres north of Springhurst Avenue. 4. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Springhurst Avenue and a point 150.2 metres south of Springhurst Avenue. 5. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the west side of Dufferin Street between Queen Street West and Springhurst Avenue. 6. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, on the east side of Dufferin Street between Exhibition Park and Queen Street West. 7. City council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri.; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sat.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun. at the rate of $4.25 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Dufferin Street between King Street West and Queen Street West. 8. City council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the rate of $4.25 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the east side of Dufferin Street between Springhurst Avenue and King Street West. 9. City council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun. at the rate of $4.25 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Springhurst Avenue and a point 104 metres south of King Street West. 10. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Dufferin Street between Queen Street West and Springhurst Avenue. 11. City Council direct that Dufferin Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations after December 31, 2025.
MM28.48adopted
Established in 1950, Hollywood Public School has been a part of the landscape of Willowdale for a long time. Over the years, as the surrounding area has developed and population density has increased, the school has expanded to accommodate the growing needs of the community. Today, it serves approximately 375 students, ranging from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, with one single childcare room. In response to the evolving needs of the neighborhood, the school has undertaken another expansion to include additional space for essential childcare services, a larger gymnasium to accommodate a growing student body, and seven additional classrooms. The latest expansion set to be completed by the summer of 2025, Hollywood Public School has had to give up their previous play yard in favour of the expansion, but has worked to preserve a small area dedicated to play, which will feature new climbing structures for the children. The parents of Hollywood Public School children are requesting from the city for partial funds in support of upgrading the school play yard that will provide more play value, not only to the children attending the school, but also the children within the neighbourhood. All upgrades will be accessible to the Willowdale neighbourhood, which will be providing a more distinct outdoor play space than available at nearby city parks. This space will be made accessible to over thousands of residents within a 2 kilometre radius. Reason for urgency: This motion is urgent in order to ensure the play structure is installed during the optimal summer months, it is crucial that the school receives funding now. Immediate support will prevent delays and result in cost savings, as the current contractor handling the expansion is able to complete this task as part of the current construction project.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP21261) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 2, 4 and 6 Teagarden Court (Source Account: XR3026-3701172), secured for capital improvements to area parks, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Hollywood Public School, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at Hollywood Public School, for a term of 20 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community facilities in the local community.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP21261) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 2, 4 and 6 Teagarden Court (Source Account: XR3026-3701172), secured for capital improvements to area parks, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Hollywood Public School, subject to the Toronto District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at Hollywood Public School, for a term of 20 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community facilities in the local community.
MM28.49adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 relating to side yard setbacks, platform encroachment, soft landscaping, and angular plane requirements in order to construct a new fourplex dwelling and a garden suite in the rear yard at 55 Lonborough Avenue (Application A0004/25EYK) (the "Application"). Urban Forestry provided a report to the Committee of Adjustment recommending the imposition of a condition in the event the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application. Community Planning did not submit a Staff Report on this matter. On March 6, 2025, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application (the "Decision"). A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Attachment 1. The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "Appeal"). This motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City Staff, in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the minor variance application at 55 Lonborough Avenue and to retain outside consultants as necessary. This motion will also 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 of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor requires instructions to obtain party status in the appeal and subsequently attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing which can be scheduled at any time.
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 55 Lonborough Avenue (Application A0004/25EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal regarding 55 Lonborough Avenue (Application A0004/25EYK), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 55 Lonborough Avenue (Application A0004/25EYK). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal regarding 55 Lonborough Avenue (Application A0004/25EYK), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle 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.