Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
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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MM32.39adopted
Metrolinx, as an approving authority, can expropriate land for public transit projects by obtaining a Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of Transportation. This certificate authorizes the taking of land for a public purpose. Metrolinx has registered a Certificate of Approval against title to 429 Pape Avenue. Metrolinx has made an offer to Wigwamen to purchase 429 Pape which is required for construction of the Ontario Line. To facilitate this transfer, maximize sale proceeds and avoid the formal expropriation process the City must delete the registration of a Section 118 notice with respect to this address which states: There is to be no transfer of any of the herein lands for a period of 25 years from the date of the transfer to Wigwamen Incorporated and thereafter, only with written consent of the City of Toronto The sale is slated to be completed by the end of July 2025. 429 Pape Avenue was approved for transfer to Wigwamen along with 19 other houses on May 11 and 12, 2010 through the adoption of Sale of 20 Toronto Community Housing Corporation Houses to Wigwamen Incorporated. It has been occupied as an affordable single-family home. Wigwamen has agreed to use the proceeds of this sale towards affordable housing development. Reason for urgency: Metrolinx and Wigwamen wish to complete this sale prior to the end of July.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct City staff to discharge the registration of a Notice made under Section 118 of the Land Titles Act registered as Instrument AT2564551.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. The City discharge the registration of a Notice made under Section 118 of the Land Titles Act registered as Instrument AT2564551.
MM32.40adopted
Keeping our Sidewalks Clear - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
Both residents and BIAs have expressed increasing concern over the volume and impact of micromobility traffic generated by food delivery apps like Uber, DoorDash, and Skip on the ability of pedestrians to easily navigate Toronto's sidewalks. These apps, used by many residents for food delivery, often negatively impact the ability of local residents and businesses to utilize our sidewalks, as micromobility vehicles tend to congregate there while waiting for food orders and pickups. This has resulted in pedestrians, especially those with strollers and wheelchairs, not being able to freely use our sidewalks. It has also resulted in difficulties for shoppers accessing local businesses due to the large groups of delivery agents parked together on the sidewalk. In order to satisfy the demands of these apps, some delivery agents have become increasingly reliant on larger micromobility vehicles which take up even more sidewalk space. Reason for Urgency: The number of reported conflicts between various sidewalk users has increased dramatically this summer. Larger micromobility vehicles have also become increasingly common. In the interest of public safety, Council should move urgently to address these issues.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the use and impact of micromobility vehicles, associated with delivery apps, on sidewalks and report to the appropriate Committee on both the immediate and long-term measures which can be undertaken to address these issues; and in this review to consult with local business districts through Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, the City's Accessibility Committee, Walk Toronto and the all of the App companies who rely on micromobility vehicles for deliveries.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and General Manager, Transportation Services to review the use and impact of micromobility vehicles, associated with delivery apps, on sidewalks and report to the appropriate Committee on both the immediate and long-term measures which can be undertaken to address these issues; and in this review to consult with local business districts through TABIA, the City's Accessibility Committee, Walk Toronto and the all of the App companies who rely on micromobility vehicles for deliveries.
MM32.41adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment to request a variance from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 in order to legalize and maintain an existing Entertainment Place of Assembly at 131 McCormack Street (Application No. A0189/25EYK) (the "Application"). On July 10, 2025, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application, subject to the condition that the Entertainment Place of Assembly use be permitted for no more than 2 years, expiring on July 31, 2027 (the "Decision"). A copy of the Decision is attached. In a report from the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District dated July 2, 2025, Community Planning Staff were of the opinion that the application for the requested change in use is not minor in nature and a Zoning By-law Amendment application would be the required process to introduce a use that is currently not permitted in the Employment Industrial zone. In the event that the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application, staff recommended that the use be permitted for no more than 2 years from the date that the Committee of Adjustment decision is final and binding. A copy of the Planning Report is attached. In a letter dated July 9, 2025 from Councillor Frances Nunziata, negative impacts on the local community from the illegal use were cited including: loud music into the morning hours; illegally parked vehicles; loitering and overnight occupancy in Harwood Park; and public intoxication and littering. A copy of this letter is attached. This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to appeal the Decision respecting 131 McCormack Street, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the Application, and to retain outside consultants as necessary. This Motion will also give the City Solicitor authority to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the deadline to appeal the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to preserve the City's statutory right is July 30, 2025 and the City Solicitor requires instructions to appeal and attend the hearing for this matter.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 131 McCormack Street (Application A0189/25EYK) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the variance requested in Application A0189/25EYK respecting 131 McCormack Street. 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 regarding 131 McCormack Street (Application A0189/25EYK), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 131 McCormack Street (Application A0189/25EYK) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the variance requested in Application A0189/25EYK respecting 131 McCormack Street. 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 regarding 131 McCormack Street (Application A0189/25EYK), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
MM32.42not adopted
This motion will give the City Solicitor the authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the minor variance application at 42 Donalda Crescent (Application No. A0109/25SC) (the "Application"); to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the development of the Application; to retain outside consultants as necessary; and to negotiate a settlement of the appeal. The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment, Scarborough District (the "Committee") requesting variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 relating to the height and lot coverage of an ancillary building containing a garden suite in order to construct a new one-storey rear yard garden suite. In a report from the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District dated July 2, 2025, Community Planning staff recommended approval of the Application subject to conditions (the Staff Report is attached as Attachment 1). Urban Forestry provided a report dated July 2, 2025 with one condition (the Urban Forestry Memorandum is attached as Attachment 2). On July 15, 2025, the Committee approved the Application (the "Decision") subject to conditions. A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Attachment 3. The City will be imminently appealing the Committee's decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City Staff, in order appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to approve the minor variance application at 42 Donalda Crescent 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, Scarborough District. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor requires instructions to appeal and to subsequently attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing which can be scheduled at any time.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, did not adopt Motion MM32.42.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decisions regarding 42 Donalda Crescent (Application No. A0109/25SC) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body with appropriate City Staff, in order to oppose the development proposed in application A0109/25SC. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 42 Donalda Crescent (Application No. A0109/25SC) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at their discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District.
MM32.43adopted
Bluffer’s Park Action Plan - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas
For 50 years, Bluffer's Park has served as one of Toronto's signature parks and has been a green escape for Torontonians and visitors alike. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bluffer's Park, this motion seeks to commence a holistic planning and action plan to identify priority improvements to the park with the aim of enhancing overall user experience of all areas of the parkland. At the same time, the motion seeks to address impacts from increased pressure on Bluffers Park as a result heightened usage, ageing facilities, and repeated storms and floods. The motion will facilitate a coordinated effort resulting in overall renewal for this waterfront park as an asset for Scarborough and the wider city. Reason for Urgency: Initiation of the action plan facilitates a coordinated effort by Parks and Recreation and other stakeholders and is timely, given capital projects scheduled for commencement this autumn (e.g. Brimley Road multi-use trail) and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bluffers Park.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and other City divisions, as well as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the local Ward Councillor, to develop an action plan informed by community engagement focused on environmental and physical improvements for Bluffer's Park that identifies priority actions to improve the park user experience and better integrate existing waterfront facilities including the four boat clubs and the Bluffer's Park Marina to bring forward recommendations through future budget processes as appropriate and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2026. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to ensure the report-back in the second quarter of 2026 requested in Part 1 above considers the designed and funded Scarborough Waterfront Project West Segment Shoreline construction, aligns with the recommendations of the approved Scarborough Waterfront Project Environmental Assessment, and coordinates with the ongoing Scarborough Bluffs West Project Environmental Assessment.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and other City divisions, as well as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the local Ward Councillor to develop an action plan informed by community engagement focused on environmental and physical improvements for Bluffer's Park that identifies priority actions to improve the park user experience and better integrate existing waterfront facilities including the four boat clubs and the Bluffer's Park Marina to bring forward recommendations through future budget processes as appropriate and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2026. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to ensure the report-back in the second quarter of 2026 requested in Recommendation 1 above considers the designed and funded Scarborough Waterfront Project West Segment Shoreline construction, aligns with the recommendations of the approved Scarborough Waterfront Project Environmental Assessment, and coordinates with the ongoing Scarborough Bluffs West Project Environmental Assessment.
MM32.44not adopted
This motion concerns a minor variance and consent application in relation to a large multi-building development at 250 Wincott Drive. The owner has filed a number of applications seeking revisions to the Council-approved development, including reduction of parking and increased building heights. The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (File A0078/25EYK) (the "Minor Variance Application"). The Minor Variance Application seeks four variances to alter the minimum parking and loading standards that apply to a new proposed building on the east side of the site. For context, in July 2021, City Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment for the Site (18 150932 WET 04 OZ, By-laws 834-2021 and 835-2021), which permitted a multi-building, mixed-use development. In January 2023, a new Zoning By-law Amendment application (23 101352 WET 02 OZ) was submitted with proposed increased heights for the two approved buildings on the west side of the site. This file is currently under review by City Staff. Etobicoke-York Community Council has requested the Executive Director, Development Review to consider the inclusion of a public road within the revised development (Item 2025.EY23.27). On April 14, 2022, the applicant filed an application for Site Plan Approval (22 136287 WET 02 SA) to advance a first phase of the redevelopment on the east side of the Site. Several resubmissions of the Site Plan Approval Application were subsequently made to address various comments received from City staff and outside commenting agencies. The Notice of Approval Conditions issuance was pending the Minor Variance application. In September 2023, while the Site Plan Approval Application was under review, an application was made to the Committee of Adjustment (B0033/23EYK) to sever the Site into four lots and to create various easements/rights-of-way (the "Consent Application"). The matter has not been heard by the Committee of Adjustment. On June 19, 2025, Transportation Review provided a report to the Committee of Adjustment concluding that they have no objections to the Minor Variance Application. I have written two letters to the Committee of Adjustment setting out some of the concerns of the community and proposed conditions to be imposed on any approval granted by the Committee. Those letters are attached as Attachment 1. On June 26, 2025, the Committee refused the Minor Variance Application. The Committee's Decision is attached as Attachment 2. The applicant has appealed the refusal of the Minor Variance Application (A0078/25EYK) to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The applicant has also appealed the City of Toronto's failure to make a decision within the prescribed timeframe in respect of the applicant's associated Consent Application, and City of Toronto's failure to approve the plans and drawings related to the Site Plan Approval Application (22 136287 WET 02 SA). Pursuant to Section 115 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the appeal of combined site plan and minor variance matters is to be heard by the Ontario Land Tribunal. Site plan matters are delegated to the Chief Planner, who will instruct the City Solicitor on the conduct of the site plan appeal. This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal and retain outside consultants, if necessary, to oppose the Appeal. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. The scheduling of this hearing is imminent and as such this motion is urgent.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, did not adopt Motion MM32.44.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Ontario Land Tribunal and to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing, and retain outside consultants as necessary, to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the variances requested in Application A0078/25EYK respecting 250 Wincott Drive. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Ontario Land Tribunal and to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing, and retain outside consultants as necessary, to oppose the Consent Application in Application B0033/23EYK respecting 250 Wincott Drive in its current form. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeals and 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.
MM32.45adopted
The total in-kind donation amount for the project is valued up to $0.150 million. Under City Council's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Council authority is required to accept donations over $0.050 million. No costs will be incurred by Parks and Recreation for the court refurbishment, and ongoing maintenance will be covered through annual Parks and Recreation operating budget. Reason for urgency: This matter is time sensitive and urgent given ongoing consultations, future design and planning work needed to open such a facility in 2026. Delays in Council approval will jeopardize timelines, donor commitments and other work items supporting the project.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Capital Budget for Parks and Recreation by $0.150 million, funded by an in-kind donation from the Scarborough Cricket Association, for the purpose of constructing a cricket pitch and/or batting cages at Milliken Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the Interim General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and execute an in-kind donation agreement with Scarborough Cricket Association to facilitate construction of a cricket pitch and/or batting cages at Milliken Park in 2025-2026, pending consideration of the results of a summer community consultation led by Parks and Recreation, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Capital Budget for Parks and Recreation by $0.150 million, funded by an in-kind donation from the Scarborough Cricket Association, for the purpose of constructing a cricket pitch and/or batting cages at Milliken Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the Interim General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and execute an in-kind donation agreement with Scarborough Cricket Association to facilitate construction of a cricket pitch and/or batting cages at Milliken Park in 2025-2026, pending consideration of the results of a summer community consultation led by Parks and Recreation, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form 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.
MM32.46adopted
Willowdale is honoured to be the future home of Toronto's first City-led Indigenous Women and Children's shelter. This vital initiative reflects a commitment to reconciliation and culturally appropriate care. The accompanying recommendations were developed in close partnership with the shelter provider, Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto, ensuring a collaborative approach that centres Indigenous voices and works toward the best possible outcome for the women, children, and communities this shelter will serve. Statement of Urgency: The implementation for this new shelter is currently underway.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to consider the acquisition of additional sites adjacent to 68 Sheppard Avenue West in connection with the development of the new shelter site, taking into consideration key program criteria as set out in the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy: Real Estate Strategy as set out in 2024.EC9.4. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to continue working collaboratively with the shelter operator to assess the optimal capacity of the new shelter, taking into consideration the operational model, staffing, long-term sustainability, and potential capacity adjustments if recommended by the operator.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to consider the acquisition of additional sites adjacent to 68 Sheppard Avenue West in connection with the development of the new shelter site, taking into consideration key program criteria as set out in the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy: Real Estate Strategy as set out in 2024.EC9.4. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to continue working collaboratively with the shelter operator to assess the optimal capacity of the new shelter, taking into consideration the operational model, staffing, long-term sustainability, and potential capacity adjustments if recommended by the operator.
MM32.47adopted
125 The Esplanade is designated as a future park. Since 2016, it has been the site of the temporary North St. Lawrence Market building, hosting the farmers' market and other uses. In May 2025, the new North Market building was opened, and the temporary structure is planned to be decommissioned. While planning for the future of this site continues, the site should continue to serve as a public space for the benefit of the St. Lawrence community. An interim park, as part of the St. Lawrence Market precinct, should be implemented and timed with the removal of the temporary structure, in advance of the FIFA World Cup 2026. These plans can come alongside the start of David Crombie Park revitalization beginning in 2025. This motion is urgent because the temporary structure will be removed later this year so planning for interim use must begin immediately.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to implement interim park use and beautification at 125 The Esplanade, to be timed for implementation immediately following the removal of the temporary north market structure to ensure continuity of use. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consult with current users, Old Town Business Improvement Area, St Lawrence Neighbourhood Association and relevant community stakeholders to ensure consideration of current uses.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to implement interim park use and beautification at 125 The Esplanade, to be timed for implementation immediately following the removal of the temporary north market structure to ensure continuity of use. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consult with current users, Old Town Business Improvement Area, St Lawrence Neighbourhood Association and relevant community stakeholders to ensure consideration of current uses.
MM32.48adopted
Humber Bay Park East (HBPE) is currently undergoing construction to implement the Humber Bay Park Master Plan which includes shoreline restoration work conducted in collaboration with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). Community Consultation for the Master Plan project took place through 2016 to 2019 and through that process many residents were left with the impression that existing beach area in Humber Bay Park East would remain an accessible public beach when the construction was completed. However, that section of Humber Bay Park East has been resurfaced with large cobble stones, the shoreline is no longer beach-like, and access to the water has been restricted. It is important to ensure that our shorelines are resilient to erosion, extreme weather events, and the effects of climate change. It is also important to ensure that we are providing beautiful spaces for recreation and amenities in our parks that serve the residents who frequent them. Community members have raised concerns that something has been lost in Humber Bay Park East with the replacement of the former beach by the large cobblestone shoreline. This motion recommends undertaking an additional design exercise to enhance water accessibility along Humber Bay Park East, while preserving the resiliency benefits achieved through previous work. This design work will be carried out in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and is anticipated to be completed by the first quarter of 2026. As part of this design exercise, a Coastal Engineering firm will be engaged to develop multiple shoreline design concepts. The preferred concept will be selected through a process that considers stakeholder engagement, public feedback, technical feasibility, and cost evaluations. Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent because the timeline provided by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and Parks and Recreation for this work starts in August 2025.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2025 to 2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project called "Humber Bay Park East" and increasing the budget by $155,000.00, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits from the development at 2151-2155 Lake Shore Boulevard West (Source Account: XR3026-3700647), collected for park improvements in the area. 2. City Council direct that the $155,000.00 be used to undertake design improvements at Humber Bay Park East. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter 2026 with the preferred design concept, the estimated cost of implementing the change, and capital funding options. 4. City Council direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2025 to 2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project called "Humber Bay Park East" and increasing the budget by $155,000.00, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits from the development at 2151-2155 Lake Shore Boulevard West (Source Account: XR3026-3700647), collected for park improvements in the area. 2. City Council direct that the $155,000.00 be used to undertake design improvements at Humber Bay Park East. 3. The General Manager, Parks and Recreation, report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter 2026 with the preferred design concept, the estimated cost of implementing the change, and capital funding options. 4. City Council direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council's decision.
MM32.49adopted
The City Council approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 21-31 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street , includes a seven-storey women's shelter, containing 36 supportive dwelling units, 16 emergency shelter beds, and 72 shelter beds (Building C). Building C will replace the existing Elisa House women's shelter along Newcastle Street, operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. City Council previously approved waiving fees for planning application, building permit, parkland dedication and development charges exemptions, for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul building through 2023.PH8.10 - Open Door Incentives to Support 856 Affordable Rental Homes ; however, due to technicalities with City policies, only the 36 supportive dwelling units are eligible for the waived fees and exemptions. These recommendations extend waived fees for the site plan application and request a report back from City staff on waiving or refunding building permit fees and development charges exemptions, to cover the shelter portion of this development. Additionally, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul intends for Dia Dez Inc., the applicant for the 21-31 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street, to operate on their behalf through the remainder of the development process. These recommendations provide the necessary permissions for Dia Dez Inc. to operate as the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul's agent, while still permitting the waived fees and exemptions. Reason for Urgency: This matter is urgent because of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul's development timelines. They will be filing a Site Plan Application imminently and plan to be at the Building Permit stage for September or October 2025, prior to the next session of City Council.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council waive site plan application fees under section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, that would otherwise be payable to the City in connection with an application by Dia Dez Inc. on behalf of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for development of the portion of 21-31 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street as a purchase of service operated municipal shelter. 2. City Council authorize Dia Dez Inc., as the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Toronto Central Council's agent, to be eligible for waivers of fees for planning application, building permit, parkland dedication and development charges exemptions, unless already paid or exempted by provincial legislation, for the 36 affordable rental homes located at 21-31 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a municipal housing facility agreement (the City's "Contribution Agreement") with Dia Dez Inc. (and/or any related entity/entities) to secure the financial assistance and to set out the terms of the development and operation of the new affordable rental housing, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, on behalf of the City, to execute any security or financing documents, or any other documents required to facilitate the development, including any documents required by Dia Dez Inc. (and/or any related entity/entities), to complete pre-development activities, construction and secure conventional financing, where required, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council. 5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in collaboration with any appropriate City officials, to report back to the September 25, 2025, meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee on waiving or refunding building permit fees and development charges exemptions for the shelter component of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul development located at 21-31 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council waive site plan application fees under section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 that would otherwise be payable to the City in connection with an application by Dia Dez Inc. on behalf of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for development of the portion of 21-31 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street as a purchase of service operated municipal shelter. 2. City Council authorize Dia Dez Inc., as the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Toronto Central Council's agent, to be eligible for waivers of fees for planning application, building permit, parkland dedication and development charges exemptions, unless already paid or exempted by provincial legislation, for the 36 affordable rental homes located at 21-31 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a municipal housing facility agreement (the City's "Contribution Agreement") with Dia Dez Inc. (and/or any related entity/entities) to secure the financial assistance and to set out the terms of the development and operation of the new affordable rental housing, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, on behalf of the City, to execute any security or financing documents, or any other documents required to facilitate the development, including any documents required by Dia Dez Inc. (and/or any related entity/entities), to complete pre-development activities, construction and secure conventional financing, where required, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council. 5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in collaboration with any appropriate City officials, to report back to the September 25th meeting of the Planning & Housing Committee on waiving or refunding building permit fees and development charges exemptions for the shelter component of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul development located at 21-31 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street.
MM32.50adopted
I wish to ask the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to review for compliance with applicable laws and policies the Toronto Parking Authority's bid process related to its Parking Access and Revenue Control System procurement (RFP-PARCS-202407), in light of a bid process complaint recently submitted by a bidder in respect of this procurement. The Request for Proposal concerns the replacement of the Toronto Parking Authority's aging parking access and revenue control system, which is over 25 years old and technologically obsolete. The new system aims to streamline workflows, reduce manual ticket processing, and improve service reliability through automation and remote monitoring. This motion is urgent due to there being no Council meeting scheduled until late September after the current meeting, and the Toronto Parking Authority Parking Access and Revenue Control System procurement currently being underway.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to review the Toronto Parking Authority's bid process related to the Toronto Parking Authority's RFP-PARCS-202407 procurement for compliance with applicable laws and policies, and provide the results of that review to City Council by the fourth quarter of 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to review the Toronto Parking Authority's bid process related to the Toronto Parking Authority's RFP-PARCS-202407 procurement for compliance with applicable laws and policies, and provide the results of that review to City Council by the fourth quarter of 2025.
MM32.51adopted
The Liberty for All Planning Study, led by City of Toronto Development Review with Parks and Recreation Division's support, was initiated in 2024 to establish a comprehensive planning framework for Liberty Village and set out a long-term vision for the achievement of a complete community centred around transit investment. Liberty For All builds on completed City initiatives such as the Liberty Village Public Realm Strategy , the Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan , and ongoing community engagement. The Liberty for All Planning Study will result in policy updates to the existing Garrison Common North Secondary Plan, anticipated to be brought to City Council for approval in the first quarter of 2026. Parks and Recreation Division is supporting the community services and facilities strategy being delivered by the city through the Study, which will assess the impact on utility and provision of Canada Research Chairs for the Study Area. At the same time. Parks and Recreation staff are currently developing a new city-wide Parks & Recreation Facilities Plan, building on the strategic direction of the 2017 Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The new Facilities Plan is based on a data-driven methodology and robust community engagement that ensures the needs and priorities of residents are reflected. The Facilities Plan will identify growth-related priorities for new or improved facilities, including community recreation centres, and will assess whether current recreation facilities meet the needs of residents. The Facilities Plan update is anticipated to be brought to City Council for approval in Spring 2026. The reason for urgency is because both the Liberty for All Planning Study and Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan are actively underway.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with other relevant City divisions, to continue to evaluate the opportunities for new community space through the Liberty for All Planning Study, and report to City Council with recommendations in the first quarter of 2026. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to continue to review the need for a new community recreation centre in Liberty Village through the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan and Financial Strategy, and report to City Council with recommendations in the first half of 2026, including consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Development Review on potential funding sources. 3. City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and other relevant agencies and divisions, to assess available City-owned real estate in Liberty Village, including parking lots, for the purposes of accommodating future community infrastructure, including a community recreation centre.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with other relevant City divisions, to continue to evaluate the opportunities for new community space through the Liberty for All Planning Study, and report to City Council with recommendations in the first quarter of 2026. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to continue to review the need for a new community recreation centre in Liberty Village through the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan and Financial Strategy, and report to City Council with recommendations in the first half of 2026, including consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and Executive Director, Development Review on potential funding sources. 3. City Council direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and other relevant agencies and divisions to assess available City-owned real estate in Liberty Village, including parking lots, for the purposes of accommodating future community infrastructure, including a community recreation centre.
MM32.52adopted
Since 2017, the federal government has spent $1.1 billion housing asylum claimants in hotels and provided an additional $1.5 billion to provinces and cities through the Interim Housing Assistance Program. While these supports have helped relieve pressures in the City's shelter system, there is an ongoing, pressing need for the federal leadership to develop a coordinated national response to refugee claimant arrivals. A recent briefing paper from the Federal Government said: "While the provision of housing and supports to asylum claimants falls under provincial/territorial (PT)/municipal responsibility, as an emergency response, the federal government began to backstop overwhelmed shelters by directly running hotels in 2017." This is a concerning perspective in light of the planned scale-back of federal support for municipalities to provide services and shelters for asylum claimants. This is a national issue and needs both a national plan and ongoing funding to support asylum claimants in Canada. Given the Federal government's delay in responding to the City's Interim Housing Assistance Program funding application, alongside recent comments in the media, this motion urgently requests commitment from the Federal government to continue supporting Toronto's refugee response.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council reiterate its previous requests to the Federal Government to: a. reverse the decision to wind-down the Interim Housing Assistance Program and continue providing support for municipalities for 100 percent of the cost of providing shelter for refugee claimants; and b. establish a coordinated national system for responding to arrivals of refugee claimants.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council reiterate its previous requests for the Federal Government to: a. reverse the decision to wind-down the Interim Housing Assistance Program and continue providing support for municipalities for 100 percent of the cost of providing shelter for refugee claimants, and b. establish a coordinated national system for responding to arrivals of refugee claimants.