Toronto City Council
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All 89 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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BL32.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, passed By-laws 723-2025 to 858-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
CC32.1adopted
The Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 3 ("Accountability Officers"), requires that the City of Toronto's Accountability Officers undergo an annual audit by an external auditor, a practice that began with the Auditor General. As directed by City Council, the City Manager facilitated the procurement process and retained Robert Gore & Associates to undertake this work for annual audits between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024. The external auditors have completed their review. I am transmitting to City Council the external auditor's reports for the Integrity Commissioner, Lobbyist Registrar and Ombudsman for the year ended December 31, 2024, for information.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive for information the external auditor's reports for the Integrity Commissioner, Lobbyist Registrar and Ombudsman for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow recommends that: 1. City Council receive for information the external auditor's reports for the Integrity Commissioner, Lobbyist Registrar and Ombudsman for the year ended December 31, 2024.
DM32.1adopted
579 Glencairn Avenue - Appeal of Toronto Local Appeal Body Decision
On May 23, 2025, the Toronto Local Appeal Body issued a decision approving a consent to sever and several minor variances pursuant to section 53 and section 45 of the Planning Act for the property at 579 Glencairn Avenue. The Toronto Local Appeal Body allows the parties to a hearing to seek a review of a decision of the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The Planning Act and City of Toronto Act allow the parties to a hearing to seek leave to appeal a Toronto Local Appeal Body decision to the Divisional Court. The City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of Part 1 of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and Part 1 is now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, with retroactive authority, to bring an application for judicial review, motion for leave to appeal, and if granted, to appeal to Divisional Court, from the Decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report dated June 8, 2025 from the City Solicitor. 2. If adopted, City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Recommendation Number 1 in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report from the City Solicitor and direct that all other information in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
IA32.1received
Parks and Recreation Funding Allocation
Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, St. Paul's, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code section 27-7.11 to seek information regarding the allocation of $2 million in Parks and Recreation funding. In February 2024, City Council passed the annual budget for 2024, which included an additional $2 million annualized for the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division (now Parks and Recreation) to advance the Mayor's stated goal of providing more opportunities for youth. Question 1: How have these allocated funds been spent to advance the Mayor's stated priorities? The Mayor's specific direction was to invest in more community-driven, locally-developed youth programming for priority neighbourhoods, including allocating funds for more community creation workers to design and run programs, more employment and skill-building programs, and better priority access for local residents to programs. Question 2: What positions have been created and hired for to assist with these programs? Have any front-line unionized community recreation workers been hired? My understanding is that a hiring call was put out and that candidates were screened and offered interviews, at which point the process ceased. Question 3: How have local communities been consulted for the development of any additional programming? Are there any records from those consultations?
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, received Administrative Inquiry IA32.1 from Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's, regarding Parks and Recreation Funding Allocation, and Answer IA32.1a from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, for information.
MM32.1amended
With Ward 11 Section 37 funds and other assistance, Nightwood Theatre and Tapestry Opera have turned the sub-basement of City-owned supportive housing at 877 Yonge Street into an outstanding new theatre, office and rehearsal space known as the Jackman Performance Centre. The City has contracted with St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society to manage supportive housing in the rest of the building. Among other things, the theatre helps to build a stronger, more positive relationship between St. Clare's, its supportive housing tenants, and the surrounding community. The project has earned the strong support of nearby residents' associations, the ABC Residents Association and the Greater Yorkville Residents' Association, and is important to Toronto's performing arts community. Previous Section 37 funds fit out the performance space and made much of it wheelchair accessible. Now that the Performance Centre has been operating for some months, staff have requested additional Section 37 funds to improve the frontage and improve accessibility with additional automatic door openers, along with improvements to a new recording studio space. The space will allow Nightwood Theatre and Tapestry Opera to offer artists free recordings of their workshops, productions, audio projects, and auditions.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $150,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1-11 Bloor Street West, 768-784 Yonge Street, and 760-762 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701060) secured for capital improvements for new or existing cultural and/or community space, to be utilized for streetscape and accessibility improvements and to fit out a recording studio at City-owned 877 Yonge Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $109,586 be forwarded to St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society upon the signing of an Undertaking by St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements, on the same terms as for previous support for the theatre.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $109,586 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1-11 Bloor Street West, 768-784 Yonge Street, and 760-762 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701060) secured for new or existing cultural and community facilities, to be utilized for frontage and accessibility improvements and capital improvements to a new recording studio space at City-owned 877 Yonge Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $150,000 be forwarded to St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society upon the signing of an Undertaking by St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements, on the same terms as for previous support for the theatre.
RM32.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:41 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. July 23, 2025 Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of: Robert Barnes Sheila Colla Rubene De Sousa Carole Grafstein Bernard Green Amah Harris Kevin Mills Shahnaz Pestonji, and Abra Shiner Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows: I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home. We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council . July 24, 2025 Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of: Masaru Takano
CC32.2adopted
Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2024
Attached is the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2024.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Lobbyist Registrar, in consultation with the City Manager and the City Solicitor, to report back to the Executive Committee in the fourth quarter of 2025, on a potential amendment to the Lobbying By-law to clarify how it applies to participation in City-established roundtables, working groups, and advisory bodies. 2. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2024 for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Lobbyist Registrar recommends that: 1. City Council request the Lobbyist Registrar, in consultation with the City Manager and the City Solicitor, report back to Executive Committee in Q4, 2025, on a potential amendment to the Lobbying By-law to clarify how it applies to participation in City-established roundtables, working groups, and advisory bodies. 2. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2024 for information.
MM32.2adopted
The South Rosedale Residents' Association support having the Dafoe Urn-an ornate 19th-century cast-iron urn of significant historic and cultural value-installed in Craigleigh Gardens Park. Craigleigh Gardens Park is a cherished heritage park located in the South Rosedale neighbourhood, formerly the estate of Sir Edmund Osler. The Dafoe Urn was originally located at St. Lawrence Hall and was preserved by the family of the late Frances Dafoe, a distinguished Olympian and South Rosedale resident. In honour of her legacy, her family offered to donate the urn to the City for public installation. Fundraising for restoration, transportation and installation costs began in 2017, including a contribution by the South Rosedale Residents' Association, but were paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current owners, Blake Melnick and Adrian Dafoe, have now offered to cover all additional costs related to the full restoration, transportation, and installation of the urn, in exchange for a tax receipt. The total in-kind donation value, including related costs, has been allocated between the two donors as follows: Blake Melnick - $33,117.31 and Adrian Dafoe - $25,098.00. This motion seeks City Council authority to accept the in-kind donation, enter into any necessary agreements, and issue a charitable tax receipt in accordance with City policy and the Income Tax Act.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of the Dafoe Urn and associated restoration and installation costs, with a total appraised value of up to $0.065 million from donors Blake Dafoe Melnick and Adrian Dafoe, for placement by the City in Craigleigh Gardens Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy and provided an acceptable agreement can be negotiated. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with the donors Blake Dafoe Melnick and Adrian Dafoe to accept the donation of the Dafoe Urn, to be installed at Craigleigh Gardens Park by the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects. 3. City Council direct that, upon satisfactory receipt of the donation and supporting documentation, including the certified appraisal provided by Claudia G. Miller, ASA, AAA, tax receipts be issued to the donors Blake Dafoe Melnick and Adrian Dafoe for the appraised value, in accordance with the City's Donation Policy and the Income Tax Act (Canada). 4. City Council direct that all recognition associated with the donation comply with the City's Donations to the City for Community Benefits Policy, including review and approval of any recognition materials by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of the Dafoe Urn and associated restoration and installation costs, with a total appraised value of up to $0.065 million from donors Blake Dafoe Melnick and Adrian Dafoe, for placement by the City in Craigleigh Gardens Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy and provided an acceptable agreement can be negotiated. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with the donors Blake Dafoe Melnick and Adrian Dafoe to accept the donation of the Dafoe Urn, to be installed at Craigleigh Gardens Park by the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects. 3. City Council direct that, upon satisfactory receipt of the donation and supporting documentation, including the certified appraisal provided by Claudia G. Miller, ASA, AAA, tax receipts be issued to the donors Blake Dafoe Melnick and Adrian Dafoe for the appraised value, in accordance with the City's Donation Policy and the Income Tax Act (Canada). 4. City Council direct that all recognition associated with the donation comply with the City's Donations to the City for Community Benefits Policy, including review and approval of any recognition materials by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
RM32.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on June 25 and 26, 2025.
City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 25 and 26, 2025.
CC32.3adopted
The purpose of this report is to establish the 2026 meeting schedule for City Council and its committees.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the 2026 meeting schedule in Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Clerk and that the published schedule serve as notice for these meetings. 2. City Council request the City Clerk to distribute the approved schedule to the City's agencies and special purpose bodies with a request that they: a. avoid scheduling meetings, whenever possible, that conflict with the approved schedule; and b. avoid scheduling public meetings, forums, public consultations and large scale meetings on days of cultural or religious observance as noted in the approved schedule and listed in Attachment 2 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Clerk. 3. City Council shorten the 30-day period in which City Council may pass a resolution making an amendment to the Mayor's proposed budget to coincide with the completion of the special City Council meeting scheduled on February 10, 2026. 4. City Council add the following to the days of cultural or religious observance when Council does not schedule Council or committee meetings: a. ending meetings before sundown on the day before Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha; and b. ending meetings before sundown during the month of Ramadan.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council approve the 2026 meeting schedule in Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Clerk and that the published schedule serve as notice for these meetings. 2. City Council request the City Clerk to distribute the approved schedule to the City's agencies and special purpose bodies with a request that they: a. avoid scheduling meetings, whenever possible, that conflict with the approved schedule; and b. avoid scheduling public meetings, forums, public consultations and large scale meetings on days of cultural or religious observance as noted in the approved schedule and listed in Attachment 2 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Clerk. 3. City Council shorten the 30-day period in which City Council may pass a resolution making an amendment to the Mayor's proposed budget to coincide with the completion of the special City Council meeting scheduled on February 10, 2026. 4. City Council add the following to the days of cultural or religious observance when Council does not schedule Council or committee meetings: a. ending meetings before sundown on the day before Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha; and b. ending meetings before sundown during the month of Ramadan.
MM32.3adopted
Toronto Playgrounds Baseball League is a long-standing seasonal permit group that provides children's baseball programming in the Christie Pits neighbourhood. As the primary user group of Baseball Diamond 2 at Christie Pits Park, Toronto Playgrounds Baseball League has coordinated a combination of funding contributions to address longstanding field improvement needs. The funding sources include: a $100,000 bequest facilitated by the Toronto Playgrounds Baseball League through a private donation from the Dominico family; and a $90,000 grant from Jays Care Foundation. The total available budget of $190,000 will support upgrades to Baseball Diamond 2, which services children and youth baseball programming. City staff in Parks and Recreation will lead the design and implementation of the project, with completion targeted for October 2025. Preliminary improvements may include: conversion of the infield from limestone to Mar-Co Clay; installation of water spigots for dust management; improved accessibility and walkability behind the backstop; realignment of bleachers and dugouts for better circulation and safety; and drainage enhancements along the north bank. This motion seeks the authority to accept the donations, enter into the necessary agreements, and proceed with project planning in collaboration with community stakeholders. All material and installation costs will be covered through the contribution for an in-kind value of up to $190,000. The Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy requires City Council approval for donations being received by the City of Toronto with a value over $50,000.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.190 million from Toronto Playgrounds Baseball League, to support capital improvements to baseball diamond infrastructure at Christie Pits Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy and provided an acceptable agreement can be negotiated. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with Toronto Playgrounds Baseball League to facilitate capital improvements at Christie Pits Park in 2025, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects, including compliance with the City's fair wage policy and other procurement policies, as well as the City's Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, if applicable. 3. City Council direct that all recognition associated with the donation comply with the City's Donations to the City for Community Benefits Policy, including review and approval of any recognition materials by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.190 million from Toronto Playgrounds Baseball League, to support capital improvements to baseball diamond infrastructure at Christie Pits Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy and provided an acceptable agreement can be negotiated. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with Toronto Playgrounds Baseball League to facilitate capital improvements at Christie Pits Park in 2025, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects, including compliance with the City's fair wage policy and other procurement policies, as well as the City's Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, if applicable. 3. City Council direct that all recognition associated with the donation comply with the City's Donations to the City for Community Benefits Policy, including review and approval of any recognition materials by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
RM32.3adopted
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 25 on July 16, 2025 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 9 on July 11, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 26 on July 7, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 27 on June 30, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair Report of the Corporations Nominating Panel from Meeting 20 on July 7, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 22 on July 9, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 23 on July 14, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 23 on July 10, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 23 on July 15, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 24 on July 3, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 25 on July 3, 2025 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 24 on July 8, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 24 on July 8, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested from the Mayor and City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC32.4adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Property Standards Committee
At its meeting on July 7, 2025, the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee considered Item NP8.1 and made a recommendation to City Council. Summary from the report (June 25, 2025) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee will conduct interviews and recommend eight candidates to City Council for appointment to the Property Standards Committee.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending July 25, 2029, and until successors are appointed: Etobicoke York Panel: Christopher Chu James Douglas North York Panel: Paul Manna Ahmed Zayed Scarborough Panel: Kelly Hou Jan Seaborn Toronto and East York Panel: Lawrence Lewis Anne Miller 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (July 7, 2025) from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee remain confidential in its entirely as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standard Committee. Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (July 7, 2025) from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee remains confidential in its entirely in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standard Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee. The Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Property Standards Committee for a term of office ending July 25, 2029, and until successors are appointed: Etobicoke York Panel: Christopher Chu James Douglas North York Panel: Paul Manna Ahmed Zayed Scarborough Panel: Kelly Hou Jan Seaborn Toronto and East York Panel: Lawrence Lewis Anne Miller The City Clerk further recommends that: 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (July 7, 2025) from the Nominating Panel - Property Standards Committee remain confidential in its entirely as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Property Standard Committee. Candidates' biographies: Christopher Chu Christopher Chu is a Partner at Chu & Huang Law Professional Corporation. His legal practice is primarily focussed on real property law. Christopher advises clients in both residential and commercial acquisitions, sales, and leasing matters. He is a former board member of the Ontario Bar Association and has been a speaker at conferences related to real estate transactions and legal professional development. He holds a B.A. from McGill University and an LL.B. from the University of Leeds. James Douglas James Douglas was employed by the Ontario Government from 1989 until retiring at the beginning of 2020. He spent most of his career with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, focusing on non-profit housing development, housing policy and building regulation, including administering provincial legislation governing municipal property standards enforcement. He currently provides consulting services on building codes to the National Research Council. Kelly Hou Kelly Hou is a licensed lawyer representing clients in matters involving property compliance and mortgage enforcement, gaining a deep understanding of both legal frameworks and practical issues related to property maintenance. Kelly was recently appointed to the Property Standards Committee, where she brings her legal expertise, strong analytical skills, and commitment to fair and balanced decision-making. Lawrence Lewis As a former Partner/Project Manager in a construction company, Lawrence has 25+ years hands-on experience working in partnership with the City's Buildings Department. Lawrence learned how to facilitate mediated discussions on a wide variety of topics during her volunteer terms on the Executive of the Board of Directors of her community centre/condo and Parent Council committees. Her 20+ years' experience as an Operations Manager has also given Lawrence a strong understanding of risk assessment. Paul Manna Toronto's Property Standards Committee welcomes Paul Manna as its newest member. With over 45 years of experience in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sector and residential construction, including 20 years as a general contractor, Paul brings extensive knowledge of building practices. A Certified Engineering Technologist and long-time Ontario Association of Technicians and Technologists member, he also serves on Toronto Transit Commission's Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit committee and is committed to supporting well-maintained communities. Anne Miller Anne Miller is a lifelong Torontonian who has engaged with municipal government throughout her career - from a summer job with the City of Toronto, through her work as a Professional Engineer, and her time as an Intern Architect. Anne was the Co-Author of the Toronto Green Development Standard Cost-Benefit Study, has an in-depth understanding of the Ontario Building Code, and brings a wealth of experience to the Committee. Jan Seaborn Jan de Pencier Seaborn is a lawyer by training (called to the Ontario Bar, 1983) and life-long resident of the city. Jan Seaborn's legal practice focused on administrative law and she appeared before both provincial and federal tribunals and boards as well as various levels of courts. She served as a vice-chair of the Ontario Municipal Board where she spent close to 20 years as an adjudicator of all kinds of land use planning disputes. Ahmed Zayed Ahmed Zayed, a seasoned expert in real estate development, has spent over 17 years shaping the field. His career spans roles at Trinity Development Group and the Investment Corporation of Dubai, where he led diverse mixed-use developments. Specializing in sustainable design, Ahmed's work reflects his deep understanding of site feasibility and building codes. His commitment to creating functional, aesthetically pleasing urban spaces is evident in his comprehensive grasp of design and Construction.
MM32.4adopted
The purpose of this Motion is to amend item 2025.PH21.9 - Providing Housing Opening Today Toronto Inc., with Section 37 Funds for Purchase of Affordable Rental Housing Building, adopted by City Council on May 21 and 22, 2025, to provide greater clarity and transparency regarding the proposed property acquisition. Item 2025.PH21.9 provided Section 37 funds to support the non-profit housing agency Housing Opening Today Toronto in purchasing an existing rental housing building in Ward 4 - Parkdale-High Park. The text of the Council decision specified that the building be affordable rental housing. The property Housing Opening Today Toronto has proposed to purchase includes a number of apartments currently rented at rates above the City's definition of affordable rental housing. These apartments will transition to lower, affordable rents to meet the City's definition as existing tenants move out over time and eligible new tenants move in at affordable rents. The existing tenants will also be income-tested and, should their incomes meet City requirements, their rents will be adjusted to affordable levels. In this way the property will become entirely affordable over time. This motion is intended to clarify these circumstances to City Council as the original decision indicated the property would simply be affordable, which can be understood to mean entirely affordable at the time of purchase by Housing Opening Today Toronto. The original Council Decision is available here: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2025.PH21.9 Requires Re-opening: Item 2025.PH21.9 (May 21 and 22, 2025 Council meeting) only as it pertains to Parts 1 and 3 of City Council's decision.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.PH21.9 by: a. amending the lead-in paragraph of Part 1 by adding the words "or a building that will transition to affordable rental housing" after the words "affordable rental housing building", so that Part 1 now reads as follows: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for the Housing Secretariat by $1,500,000.00, for the purpose of funding the purchase of an affordable rental housing building, or a building that will transition to affordable rental housing , in Ward 4 - Parkdale-High Park, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits from the following developments in Ward 4 - Parkdale-High Park: a. $205,966.27 from 403 Keele Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701131); b. $478,208.82 from 2706, 2708, 2710, 2720, and 2730 Dundas Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701159); and c. $815,824.91 from 1182-1221 King Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701180). b. amending Part 3 by adding the words "or a building that will transition to affordable rental housing" after the words "affordable rental housing building", so that Part 3 now reads as follows: 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide the funding, inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, to Housing Opening Today Toronto Inc. to support the purchase of an affordable rental housing building, or a building that will transition to affordable rental housing , in Ward 4 - Parkdale-High Park, subject to the funds being secured through an agreement as set out in Part 2 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.PH21.9 by: a. amending the lead-in paragraph of Part 1 by adding the words "or a building that will transition to affordable rental housing" after the words "affordable rental housing building", so that Part 1 now reads as follows: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for the Housing Secretariat by $1,500,000.00, for the purpose of funding the purchase of an affordable rental housing building, or a building that will transition to affordable rental housing , in Ward 4 - Parkdale-High Park, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits from the following developments in Ward 4 - Parkdale-High Park: a. $205,966.27 from 403 Keele Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701131); b. $478,208.82 from 2706, 2708, 2710, 2720, and 2730 Dundas Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701159); and c. $815,824.91 from 1182-1221 King Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701180). b. amending Part 3 by adding the words "or a building that will transition to affordable rental housing" after the words "affordable rental housing building", so that Part 3 now reads as follows: 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide the funding, inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, to Housing Opening Today Toronto Inc. to support the purchase of an affordable rental housing building, or a building that will transition to affordable rental housing , in Ward 4 - Parkdale-High Park, subject to the funds being secured through an agreement as set out in Part 2 above.
RM32.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and the Code of Conduct for Members of Council.
CC32.5adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment
At its meeting on June 13, 2025, the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment considered Item NA9.1 and made a recommendation to City Council. Summary from the report (June 4, 2025) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment will conduct interviews and recommend 2 candidates to City Council for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment. At its meeting on July 10, 2025, the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment considered Item NA10.1 and made a recommendation to City Council. Summary from the report (June 26, 2025) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment will recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment from the list of candidates interviewed at the June 13, 2025, Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment meeting, to replace a previously recommended candidate who withdrew their candidacy on June 23, 2025.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto and East York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office ending November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Katie Plaizier Dino Lombardi 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to this Item remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment. Confidential Attachment 1 to Item CC32.5 remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letters from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment. The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto and East York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office ending November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Katie Plaizier Dino Lombardi The City Clerk further recommends that: 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to this Item remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment. Candidates' biographies: Katie Plaizier Katie holds a master's degree in urban planning, and until 2021 worked primarily in housing justice with a human rights focus. She also has experience working as a coordinator and serving on boards and committees for various affordable housing communities. She is deeply interested in the built environment and in the future of housing in cities like Toronto. Katie grew up in and until recently lived in cooperative housing, so housing fairness and affordability have impacted her life directly. Dino Lombardi Dino Lombardi is a passionate urbanist and a Registered Professional Planner with over 35 years of progressively more responsible municipal and private sector experience in land use planning and economic development. He has been an Examiner for the Professional Standards Board for the Planning Profession in Canada, and most recently was the Chair of the Toronto Local Appeal Body. He is a member of Lambda Alpha International and holds an Advanced Certificate in Adjudication from the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators.
MM32.5amended
Scarborough has long offered families from across the world affordable homes and housing options that met their needs, regardless of income or size. Today, those opportunities are increasingly out of reach-in Scarborough and across Toronto - due to rising costs that disincentivize the development of the types of comfortable and multigenerational homes we can build. Currently, all multiplex developments in Toronto that are four units and under are exempt from parkland fees and development charges. This motion seeks to provide the same incentive for the first four units contained in larger developments of up to six units. This motion also directs the Chief Planner to consider permitting permeable paving options that suit suburban wards that receive windrow-clearing services as a component of the soft landscaping requirements to further make building these homes more affordable for our families.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Article I, by reducing development charges applicable to the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth residential dwelling unit contained in developments of up to six units on a single parcel of land to $0 (Zero Dollars). 2. City Council further amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, to clarify that any Garden or Laneway Suite that is the subject of a Development Charge Deferral Agreement for Ancillary Dwelling Units shall not be included in calculating the total number of units on the parcel of land and that the Garden or Laneway Suite shall continue to benefit from the Development Charge Deferral provided for in the agreement. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Article III, to provide an exemption from parkland dedication cash in lieu requirements for the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth residential dwelling unit contained in developments of up to six residential units (or up to seven where there is a Garden or Laneway Suite) on a single parcel of land. 4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider, as part of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments being considered through the Growing Space for Trees: Protecting and Enhancing the Tree Canopy While Supporting Infill Housing initiative, opportunities for permitting permeable paving solutions, especially those integrated with low-growing plants, to be counted as part of the soft landscaping requirement for multiplexes located within Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 within the former municipalities of Scarborough, Etobicoke and North York, where the permeable paving solution is intended for the provision of on-site parking.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Article I, by reducing development charges applicable to the second, third or fourth residential dwelling unit contained in developments of up to six units on a single parcel of land to $0 (Zero Dollars) for developments for which Building Permits are issued between the date that the proposed amendment comes into force and April 30, 2027; where the above noted reduction applies and there are more than four residential dwelling units being developed, the reduction shall apply to the units with the greatest number of bedrooms. 2. City Council further amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, to clarify that any Garden or Laneway Suite that is the subject of a Development Charge Deferral Agreement for Ancillary Dwelling Units shall not be included in calculating the total number of units on the parcel of land and that the Garden or Laneway Suite shall continue to benefit from the Development Charge Deferral provided for in the agreement. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Article III, to provide an exemption from parkland dedication cash in lieu requirements for the second, third and fourth residential dwelling unit contained in developments of up to six residential units (or up to seven where there is a Garden or Laneway Suite) on a a single parcel of land for developments for which Building Permits are issued between the date that the proposed amendment comes into force and April 30, 2027. 4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consider, as part of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments being considered through the Growing Space for Trees: Protecting and Enhancing the Tree Canopy While Supporting Infill Housing initiative, opportunities for permitting permeable paving solutions, especially those integrated with low-growing plants, to be counted as part of the soft landscaping requirement for multiplexes located within Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 within the former municipalities of Scarborough, Etobicoke and North York, where the permeable paving solution is intended for the provision of on-site parking.
RM32.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, received the following petitions for information: 1. Petition headed "She would be a good mother" submitted by Councillor Amber Morley, Ward 3 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, containing the signatures of approximately 250 persons. 2. Petition headed "Bus Lanes Now" submitted by Councillor Jamaal Myers, Ward 23 - Scarborough North, containing the signatures of approximately 4,200 persons. 3. Petition headed "Expand 119 TorBarrie Bus Service" submitted by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Ward 7 - Humber River-Black Creek, containing the signatures of approximately 123 persons. 3. Petition headed "No Homeless Shelter at Keele and Wilson" submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 - York Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 4,000 persons.
CC32.6deferred
On February 26, 2024, the owner of 1117 Queen Street West appealed Council's refusal of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 1117 Queen Street West to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") (the "Original Development Applications"). On June 17, 2024, the owner appealed Council's refusal of the applications to alter and demolish heritage attributes of the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Sections 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to the Tribunal (the "Original Permit Requests"). The heritage permit applications reflected the proposal in the above noted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. On October 4, 2024, the Tribunal issued the Procedural Order regarding the appealed Original Development Applications and Original Permit Requests, and set down a 10 day hearing commencing on July 7, 2025, which has since been adjourned until December 1, 2025. On February 4, 2025, the owner filed revisions to the Original Development Applications and Original Permit Requests (the "February Development Applications and February Permit Requests"), which City Council considered at its meeting on April 23 and 24, 2025. On May 25, 2025, the owner filed revisions to the February Development Applications and February Permit Requests (the "May Development Applications and May Permit Requests"). The May Development Applications and May Permit Requests now propose the construction of a 27-storey, mixed use building, and partial retention of the designated heritage Postal Station C building at the base. The development proposes a total gross floor area of 17,353 square metres, consisting of 16,421 square metres of residential floor space and 932 square metres of community space. A total of 272 residential units are proposed and one level of underground parking for 309 bicycles. Loading for the site is proposed to be accessed from Lisgar Street. The owner now seeks City Council's consent to alterations to the designated property at 1117 Queen Street West and to the demolition of specified heritage attributes of the building on the designated heritage property. Council requires the advice of the Toronto Preservation Board in respect of matters which may impact a designated heritage property.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, deferred consideration of Item CC32.6 to the October 8, 9 and 10, 2025, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.6adopted
Speeding up Transit in Ward 11 - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
Rapid, frequent, reliable transit is essential to a livable, affordable, prosperous city. 60 percent of all transit trips in Toronto include surface transit (buses and streetcars). The Toronto Transit Commission Strategic Plan identifies traffic congestion as one of the key obstacles to improving the speed and reliability of surface transit. This includes parked cars. The Toronto Board of Trade has recommended that the price of parking be used to redirect parking away from arterial roads as a key measure to reduce congestion that hampers the movement of people and goods, including transit vehicles (See Breaking Gridlock). Recent consultations on parking and transit on Bathurst have highlighted how parked cars slow surface transit. This impact is exacerbated when on-street parking fees do not fairly represent the value of the public right of way or promote short term parking. Parking fees on arterial roads in Ward 11 with busy surface transit, such as Bathurst Street, should be reviewed. Local traffic rules, such as parking times and turn permissions, should also be reviewed on Bathurst between Bloor and Dupont, to identify local opportunities to make the afternoon northbound Bathurst bus more rapid and reliable.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors, Toronto Parking Authority, to request the President, Toronto Parking Authority to report back to the Board of Directors, Toronto Parking Authority, at its meeting of October 16, 2025, with recommendations to set on-street parking rates on busy surface transit routes in Ward 11 that fairly represent the value of the public right of way, promote short-term parking and facilitate efficient and reliable transit. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the September 18, 2025, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations for local traffic changes in Ward 11, such as times and locations for parking, loading and left turns, that would make the afternoon northbound Bathurst bus more rapid and reliable.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors, Toronto Parking Authority, to request the President, Toronto Parking Authority to report back to the Board of Directors, Toronto Parking Authority, at its meeting of October 16, 2025, with recommendations to set on-street parking rates on busy surface transit routes in Ward 11 that fairly represent the value of the public right of way, promote short-term parking and facilitate efficient and reliable transit. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the September 18, 2025, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations for local traffic changes in Ward 11, such as times and locations for parking, loading and left turns, that would make the afternoon northbound Bathurst bus more rapid and reliable.
RM32.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025. July 23, 2025 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council to recognize Vickery Bowles, City Librarian at the Toronto Public Library, on her retirement. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Vickery Bowles, City Librarian, who has served the Toronto Public Library for over 25 years. Mayor Chow acknowledged Vickery Bowles's sister, Alison Cook, and her brother-in-law, Corey Tkachuk, who were present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow thanked Vickery Bowles for her service and presented her with a commemorative scroll. Vickery Bowles addressed City Council. Councillor Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Scarborough Community Council, at its last meeting, adopted his motion to rename Rosebank Park in Scarborough North to Cynthia Lai Park, and that the park will be officially reopened, with the late Councillor Cynthia Lai's family staff, and supporters this fall. Councillor Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged Black July, a time of remembrance for Toronto's Tamil community of July 1983, when thousands of Tamils in Sri Lanka were killed in anti-Tamil violence, following which many Tamil families built new lives in Canada. Councillor Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed summer interns from the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee, and their leader Mitchell Gould, who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Perruzza, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed guests visiting from Italy, Daniele, Anna, and Sara Mignardi, who were present in the Council Chamber. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to recognize the service award recipients in celebration of the one-year City-wide anniversary of the Toronto Community Crisis Service. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to recognize that the Toronto Community Crisis Service-the City's fourth emergency service-marked one year since it expanded City-wide, and to celebrate the frontline workers who received service awards as part of this milestone. Mayor Chow recognized the award recipients and all Toronto Community Crisis Staff who were present in the Council Chamber, and thanked them for their dedication and service. Councillor Crisanti, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed participants of the Trust 15 youth community support organization's summer camp program and founder Marcia Brown, who were present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, announced the appointment of Dr. Michelle Murti as the City's new Medical Officer of Health, subject to the approval of the Minister of Health. Mayor Chow thanked Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey for her leadership as the Acting Medical Officer of Health over the past several months. Councillor Moise, as Chair of the Board of Health, welcomed Dr. Michelle Murti as the City's new Medical Officer of Health and advised Members of Council about Toronto Public Health's priorities and strategic plan, and that he looked forward to working with Dr. Murti to implement this plan. Councillor Thompson, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Oliver Adolphus Samuels, a comedian and actor known as Jamaica's "King of Comedy," who was present in the Council Chamber. July 24, 2025 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council to recognize Carleton Grant, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, on his retirement. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Carleton Grant during his 32-year career with the City. Mayor Chow acknowledged Carleton's wife Kary Grant, who was present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow thanked Carleton Grant for his service and presented him with a commemorative scroll. Carleton Grant addressed City Council. Councillor Holyday, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed participants of the Hollycrest Parks and Recreation Summer Camp and their counselors and coordinator, Isabelle deVries, who were present in the Council Chamber. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council to recognize John D. Elvidge, City Clerk, for receiving the 2025 AMCTO Prestige Award from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to recognize and celebrate John D. Elvidge for receiving the highest honour presented by the Association, awarded to a member whose contribution has made a lasting positive impact on the municipal profession. John D. Elvidge addressed City Council. Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the first cohort of the new Youth Climate Ambassadors program who will begin training at City Hall to support key climate and energy initiatives and who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Saxe, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Midtown Ravine Group, who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Mantas, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the family of the late coach Darryl Harding, and the Wexford Twins baseball team, who were present in the Council Chamber.
CC32.7deferred
The purpose of this report is to request instructions in respect of the proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal. The applicant appealed the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 1117 Queen Street West to the Ontario Land Tribunal as a result of City Council's refusal of the applications within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. The property municipally known as 1117 Queen Street West is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, deferred consideration of Item CC32.7 to the October 8, 9 and 10, 2025, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.7adopted
On October 11 and 12, 2023, City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment for 56, 58 and 60 Fieldway Road to permit a mixed-use development with four towers and a public park. Following discussions with City Staff, the applicants agreed to provide on-site public art as a Community Benefits Charge in-kind, at a total cost to the owner of up to 33 percent of four percent of the value of the land. On March 26 and 27, 2025, City Council subsequently directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act on this basis. Following further discussions, City Staff have determined that up to 55 percent of the Community Benefits Charge contribution (4 percent of the land value) will be required to realize the public art plan for the site. The remainder of the Community Benefits Charge, net of the in-kind contribution, will need to be paid at the time of the building permit issuance. Requires Re-opening: Etobicoke York Community Council Item 2025.EY20.2 (March 26 and 27, 2025, City Council meeting), as it relates to the percentage Community Benefits Charge contribution set out in Part 1.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.EY20.2 by: a. amending Part 1.b. by deleting the words "33 percent" and replacing them with "55 percent" so that Part 1.b. now reads as follows: 1.b. the commissioning and installation of public art on the Site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, generally in accordance with recommendations from the Toronto Public Art Commission and in consultation with City Planning, at a total cost to the owner of up to 55 percent of four percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development, with the projected costs of the in-kind contributions to be evidenced through cost estimates provided by the owner and approved by the City; and b. amending Part 1.c. by deleting the words "33 percent" and replacing them with "55 percent" so that Part 1.c. now reads as follows: 1.c. to the extent that the estimated cost of the in-kind contribution is less than 55 percent of four percent of the value of the land, the difference in value between the final estimated cost of the in-kind contribution and four percent of the value of the land, as determined the day before the building permit is issued in respect of the development, will be provided in cash.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.EY20.2 by: a. amending Part 1.b. by deleting the words "33 percent" and replacing them with "55 percent" so that Part 1.b. now reads as follows: 1.b. the commissioning and installation of public art on the Site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, generally in accordance with recommendations from the Toronto Public Art Commission and in consultation with City Planning, at a total cost to the owner of up to 55 percent of four percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development, with the projected costs of the in-kind contributions to be evidenced through cost estimates provided by the owner and approved by the City; and b. amending Part 1.c. by deleting the words "33 percent" and replacing them with "55 percent" so that Part 1.c. now reads as follows: 1.c. to the extent that the estimated cost of the in-kind contribution is less than 55 percent of four percent of the value of the land, the difference in value between the final estimated cost of the in-kind contribution and four percent of the value of the land, as determined the day before the building permit is issued in respect of the development, will be provided in cash.
RM32.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
July 23, 2025: City Council adopted the July 23, 2025, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent. July 24, 2025: City Council adopted the July 24, 2025, Order Paper.
CC32.8adopted
11 Polson Street - Appeal of Licence Appeal Tribunal Decision
On June 13, 2025, the Licence Appeal Tribunal issued a decision on the appeals of a Notice of Proposal to add conditions and a Notice of Proposal to remove conditions (heard together) for the liquor licence of Maya Corp for the establishment operating as Rebel Nightclub and Cabana Pool Bar at 11 Polson Street (the "Premises"). The Licence Appeal Tribunal Act allows the parties to a hearing to appeal a Licence Appeal Tribunal decision to the Divisional Court. The City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of Part 1 of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and Part 1 is now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, with retroactive authority, to appeal the Licence Appeal Tribunal Decision to the Divisional Court. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report from the City Solicitor. 2. If adopted, City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Recommendation Number 1 in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Report from the City Solicitor and direct that all other information in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.