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.
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.
MM32.8adopted
Toronto Community Housing Corporation owns the property at 285-291 Jarvis Street, which has been operated by Homes First Society (Homes First) for over 30 years as supportive housing for adult men experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. In 2018, City Council approved the transfer of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's agency house portfolio, including this site, to non-profit housing providers as part of the Tenants First initiative. The transfer to Homes First is scheduled for September 2025. As part of due diligence for this transfer, it was identified that a 1992 Social Housing Agreement between the City and Toronto Community Housing Corporation remains on title. This agreement, established under the City of Toronto Act, 1988 (No. 2), is now outdated and inconsistent with Council's direction in Item 2020.EX17.2 , which called for the development of modernized operating agreements for the Toronto Community Housing Corporation agency house transfers through Tenants First that preserve long-term affordability and align with the current legislative framework under the Housing Services Act, 2011. The 1992 agreement needs to be formally terminated and discharged and replaced by an agreement that satisfies the directions of City Council. This motion is urgent as it enables the Housing Secretariat to remove the outdated agreement and register a new, modernized Social Housing Agreement with Homes First at the time the transfer closes between Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Homes First. The updated agreement will align with current legal and housing program frameworks, and advance the objectives of the Tenants First initiatives by ensuring the property remains affordable housing in perpetuity.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to terminate the Social Housing Agreement dated April 15, 1992, and registered on title on May 5, 1992, as Instrument Number CA18782, effective the date that 285-291 Jarvis Street is transferred to Homes First Society; 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to execute and register a new Social Housing Agreement with Homes First Society in accordance with Council's direction in Part 18 of Item 2020.EX17.2 effective the date that 285-291 Jarvis Street is transferred to Homes First Society.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to terminate the Social Housing Agreement dated April 15, 1992, and registered on title on May 5, 1992, as Instrument Number CA18782, effective the date that 285-291 Jarvis Street is transferred to Homes First Society; 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to execute and register a new Social Housing Agreement with Homes First Society in accordance with Council's direction in Part 18 of Item 2020.EX17.2 effective the date that 285-291 Jarvis Street is transferred to Homes First Society.
CC32.9amended
123 Bellamy Road North - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On March 15, 2024, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 123 Bellamy Road North to permit three residential buildings on the eastern portion of the Site having 44, 35 and 9 storeys in height, while retaining the existing 12 storey apartment building on the western portion of the Site. On October 9, 2024, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming nine day Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on November 18, 2025. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
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 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Michael Thompson. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Michael Thompson, and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1 by Councillor Michael Thompson, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated June 27, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor (excluding the elimination of the additional setback along the eastern frontage of the subject site as outlined in option 2) and the revised plans dated June 20, 2025, in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor (together the "Settlement Offer"), and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment application until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, in consultation with other appropriate divisions; and b. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, traffic signal warrant analysis and Transportation Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services; ii. addressed any comments from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry on the updated arborist report dated June 19, 2025; iii. provided a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Municipal Servicing and Grading Plan, and any other reports or documents deemed necessary in support of the development to the City for review and acceptance by and to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; these reports shall determine whether the municipal water, stormwater runoff, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; and iv. entered into a financially secured agreement, with financial security to be provided prior to final site plan approval, for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, at the Owner's sole expense, should it be determined that upgrades and or new sewer installations are required to support the development as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports or any other reports accepted by the Director, Engineering Review. 3. City Council request the Owner, at its sole cost and expense, to make reasonable efforts to consider, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, improvements to the facade of the existing building located on the subject site. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to continue to work with the owner of the subject site to explore the owner's provision of in-kind community benefit(s) pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act and report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the owner. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.9adopted
The Rosedale Valley Multi-Use Trail is a much-loved commuter and recreational path for pedestrians and cyclists between the Yonge Street area and the Don Valley. However, the current trail is uneven, narrow and poorly lit, and contains a hazardous blind corner. It also comes to an end at Park Road with no safe exit for cyclists. Transportation Services has been directed to create a safe exit. Transportation Services has designed, and is ready to implement, a reconstruction of the Trail from Bayview to Park Road to current safety, width and lighting standards. However, tender costs have come in so unexpectedly high that the project cannot be delivered without supplementary funding. To ensure this project can proceed to construction in 2025, the Bloor East Neighbourhood Association has requested that the approved budget for these essential public improvements be supplemented by Section 37 contributions from their area, which includes 590 Jarvis Street. These funds have been dormant since 2005.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services (CTP825-04) on a one-time basis by $2,483,625.13 gross and $0 debt, for streetscape and safety improvements on the Rosedale Valley Multi-Use Trail, fully funded by Section 37 and 45 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. $142,858.14 from 590 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700258); b. $571,432.53 from 590 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700259); c. $169,334.46 from 815 Church Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500087); and d. $1,600,000.00 from 387-403 Bloor Street East and 28 Selby Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700898).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services (CTP825-04) on a one-time basis by $2,483,625.13 gross and $0 debt, for streetscape and safety improvements on the Rosedale Valley Multi-Use Trail, fully funded by Section 37 and 45 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. $142,858.14 from 590 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700258); b. $571,432.53 from 590 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700259); c. $169,334.46 from 815 Church Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500087); and d. $1,600,000.00 from 387-403 Bloor Street East and 28 Selby Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700898).
CC32.10adopted
670, 680 and 690 Progress Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On December 19, 2017, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application and a Draft Plan of Subdivision application for the lands municipally known as 670, 680 and 690 Progress Avenue to permit the construction of seven residential buildings ranging from 14 to 48 storeys in height along with twelve four-storey back-to-back townhouse blocks for a total of 2,245 residential units. The two applications proposed two public streets and one private street within the Site. On December 6, 2019, the City received an Official Plan Amendment application for the Site to bring the parkland dedication rate for the Site in accordance with the parent Official Plan policies regarding parkland that are in force at the time of issuance of the first above-grade building permit. On May 26, 2022, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application and the Official Plan Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision. The applicant has not appealed the Draft Plan of Subdivision application to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming fourteen-day hearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal beginning on September 15, 2025. The City Council meeting commencing on July 23, 2025 is the last opportunity for the City Solicitor to receive instructions prior to the commencement of the hearing. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
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 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer of the appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal filed by the applicant, Fieldgate Urban, in respect of its request to amend the City of Toronto Official Plan and application to amend the zoning by-law(s) (the "Appeals") for the lands municipally known as 670, 680, and 690 Progress Avenue (the "Site"), as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor, dated June 26, 2025, and as set out in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor, dated June 17, 2025, (collectively, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B being the "Settlement Offer"), and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the Settlement Offer. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to continue to work with the owner of the Site to explore the owner's provision of in-kind community benefit(s) for the Site pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act and report back to City Council for further instruction in the event the owner makes the City an offer of in-kind community benefit(s). 3. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal grant the Appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of its final Order on the Appeals pursuant to the conditions described in Schedule A of Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, to modify the final form of the planning instruments as in the opinion of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, may be necessary to reflect the intent of the Settlement Offer and to finalize the planning instruments accordingly. 5. City Council approve, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, the Owner's conveyance to the City, of an on-site parkland dedication as follows and subject to Part 7 below: a. the first parkland conveyance, within Area B as shown on the Phasing Strategy attached as Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor would be no less than 2,190 square metres in area and conveyed to the City prior to the first above-grade building permit for Area B and secured pursuant to the subdivision process for the Property; the first parkland conveyance will be in base park condition and free and clear of encumbrances and encroachments (other than destressed tiebacks) upon its conveyance to the City and the owner will comply with the City's policies regarding the acceptable environmental condition of lands conveyed as a condition of development approval prior to the conveyance, to Parks and Recreation's satisfaction; b. the second parkland conveyance, within Area A as shown on the Phasing Strategy attached as Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor would be the remaining 450.6 square metres of parkland to be conveyed to the City prior to the first above-grade building permit for Area A and secured pursuant to the subdivision process for the Property; the second parkland conveyance would be subject to a license in favor of the owner to enable use of the second parkland conveyance lands for construction staging without any additional fees or charges; upon its conveyance, the second parkland conveyance will be free and clear of encumbrances and encroachments (other than destressed tiebacks) and the owner will have complied with the City's policies regarding the acceptable environmental condition of lands conveyed as a condition of development approval the owner would remediate the lands following construction staging in compliance with the standards of the aforementioned policies to Parks and Recreation's satisfaction; the owner will construct base park improvements to the second parkland conveyance lands following the completion of the license agreement referred to above at its sole cost and expense, and will financially secure same pursuant to the subdivision process for the Property, to Parks and Recreation's satisfaction. 6. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 7. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with the owner to permit construction staging within the part of the on-site parkland dedication shown as Area A as shown on the Phasing Strategy included within Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor in the event that the owner requires said lands for construction staging purposes following conveyance of the lands to the City, and the agreement shall address matters in respect of the owner's provision of insurance, release and indemnity, extent of area and uses permitted, tree removal and replacement, duration of use, restoration plan, with all costs being at the owner's sole expense, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, save and except for the payment of any occupancy fees to the City (nominal consideration for occupancy). 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and the contents of Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if Part 1 is adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.10adopted
First approved by City Council in 2004, the Policy for Community Tennis Club Operations establishes Community Tennis Clubs as partners in the delivery of tennis programming across the City. The policy guides the operation of Community Tennis Clubs and includes specific requirements for permits, public hours, and the mutual responsibilities of the Community Tennis Clubs and Parks and Recreation in maintaining the courts at Community Tennis Club locations. Under the policy, Community Tennis Clubs establish and maintain capital reserve funds to make capital repairs and improvements to the Community Tennis Club assets. East York Tennis Club is a Community Tennis Club operating at 115 Roosevelt Road within Cosburn Park in Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth, consisting of five hard courts. The Club is proposing to refurbish the five tennis courts, beginning in Fall 2025 and using its capital reserve fund. This project would be delivered through a construction and donation agreement with Parks and Recreation. The total in-kind donation amount for the project is valued up to $0.400 million. Under City Council's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Council authority is required to accept donations over $0.050 million. The proposed scope of work for East York Tennis Club has been reviewed and approved by staff. No costs will be incurred by Parks and Recreation for the court refurbishment, and ongoing maintenance will be covered as per the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations.
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 $0.400 million from East York Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Cosburn Park in 2025, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with East York Tennis Club to facilitate refurbishment of the tennis courts at Cosburn 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.400 million from East York Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Cosburn Park in 2025, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with East York Tennis Club to facilitate refurbishment of the tennis courts at Cosburn 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.
CC32.11adopted
As part of the City's 2022-2026 Housing Action Plan, which seeks to increase the supply of housing within complete, inclusive, and sustainable communities with critical infrastructure to support growth, City Council decided in May 2024 to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit townhouses and small-scale apartment buildings along major streets in Neighbourhoods areas across the City. The Zoning By-law Amendment implemented these permissions as-of-right in all residential zones across Toronto, and also implemented appropriate performance standards. Following City Council's adoption of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, both were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The Ontario Land Tribunal has conducted two Case Management Conferences, and has scheduled a hearing of the appeal for five days, commencing on November 3, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. City Council's consideration of this matter should not be deferred beyond the conclusion of the July 23 to 25, 2025 meeting of City Council, because there are significant procedural deadlines, including the exchange of witness statements, that will occur in August and September, 2025, prior to the next meeting of City Council.
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 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment 727 and Zoning By-law Amendment 608-2024 set out in Public Attachment 3 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated July 7, 2025, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to allow the appeal of Official Plan Amendment 727 in part, and that it modify and approve Official Plan Amendment 727, as shown in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to dismiss the appeal of Zoning By-law 608-2024, without costs to any party. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.11amended
Business Improvement Areas are visionary leaders in planning how the public realm can best support healthy and complete streets. A number of Toronto's Business Improvement Areas have worked hard on Streetscape Master plans-some funded through City grants-but as they are not created through a City-led process Business Improvement Areas have sometimes struggled to ensure they become applied guidance that shapes streetscape improvements in their neighbourhoods. There is significant opportunity to rethink how we allocate the limited public space on streets to complement growth and change in Toronto's main commercial areas, be it for wider sidewalks, room for patios, traffic safety improvements or new green infrastructure. There is a real opportunity to not just futureproof City streets, but to reduce long-term capital costs, if Business Improvement Area Streetscape Master Plans are advanced through new development that replaces adjacent sidewalks, or through planned capital work. Without adopting a shared vision and action plan with Business Improvement Areas, City staff may miss opportunities that arise. Three Business Improvement Areas in Toronto Centre-the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area, the Church Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area and the Old Town Toronto Business Improvement Area-all have created documents that envision how their streets could be better utilized for the benefit of both residents and businesses. Other Business Improvement Areas may have similar documents or future plans as well. By formally adopting these documents, the City could work with developers to build out portions of these plans, and ensure future capital work uses these documents as a starting point for building a resilient city.
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, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, to review existing and future Business Improvement Area Streetscape Masterplans for consideration and incorporate relevant details into the Streetscape Manual and to use the details when reviewing development applications thereby ensuring a cohesive urban design vision, consistent guiding principles and recommendations for high-quality streetscape improvements and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2026 with an update on implementation of streetscape master plans into the Streetscape Manual. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review Business Improvement Area Streetscape Masterplans for consideration when designing current and future capital work, thereby ensuring a cohesive urban design vision, consistent guiding principles and recommendations for high-quality streetscape improvements. 3. City Council request Metrolinx to review Business Improvement Area Streetscape Masterplans for consideration when designing current and future capital work, thereby ensuring a cohesive urban design vision.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review existing and future Streetscape Masterplans for consideration and incorporate relevant details into the Streetscape Manual and to use the details when reviewing development applications thereby ensuring a cohesive urban design vision, consistent guiding principles and recommendations for high-quality streetscape improvements and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2026 with an update on implementation of streetscape master plans into the Streetscape Manual. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review Business Improvement Area Streetscape Masterplans for consideration when designing current and future capital work, thereby ensuring a cohesive urban design vision, consistent guiding principles and recommendations for high-quality streetscape improvements.
CC32.12amended
On March 5, 2012 and December 30, 2016, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the north block and south block respectively of the lands then known as 309 Cherry Street, now known as 65 Ookwemin Street (the "Site"). The Site is centrally located within Ookwemin Minising in the Port Lands. The applications collectively proposed mixed use development, with a 26- storey residential tower atop an 8-storey podium and the partial retention of existing heritage buildings on the north block, and an 11-storey building and 52-storey building atop a 4-12 storey 'u-shaped' podium. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Zoning By-law Amendment to the predecessor Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") on October 31, 2014 for the north block and June 1, 2017 for the south block (the "Appeals"). In March 2023, the applicant submitted revised plans for the Site, proposing a tower on each of the north and south block with heights of 47 and 39 storeys respectively. On April 23, 2024, the applicant circulated further updated development plans to the Tribunal and other parties consisting of three residential towers of 27, 49 and 39 storeys, on podiums of various configurations ranging from 3 to 10 storeys. They also advised of their intention to provide 5 percent of the proposed residential units as affordable housing for a period of 25 years. At its meeting on June 26 and 27, 2024, City Council accepted a settlement proposal on this matter and directed the City Solicitor attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. The City Solicitor requires further directions to respond to an issue that arose since City Council provided staff instructions.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.CC19.9 in accordance with the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to engage with WaterfronToronto to develop a common planning approach for privately owned development sites and parcels in the Ookwemin Minising precinct that will deliver complete communities, including opportunities to increase the number of affordable housing units in line with City Council-approved targets which would include the use of available City incentives, subject to eligibility, intergovernmental funding programs, and federal financing tools and report on the progress to the October 30, 2025, meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council amend Part 1 of the confidential instructions to staff in Council's decision on Item 2024.CC19.9 by adding to the end of Part 1 "as amended in the revised without prejudice settlement offer dated July 4, 2025 attached as Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council amend Part 2 of the confidential instructions to staff in Council's decision on Item 2024.CC19.9 by deleting "(June 11, 2024)" and replacing it with "(July 10, 2025)". 3. City Council adopt amendments to the Ookwemin Minising Precinct Plan, in accordance with Confidential Appendix C to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor in order to incorporate the 65 Ookwemin Street lands and the proposal as reflected in Confidential Appendix B to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor into the precinct plan. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024 CC19.9 in accordance with the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B, and Confidential Appendix C to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.12adopted
On June 29, 2022, the Toronto and East York Community Council approved installation of geothermal pipes in the public right of way and laneway to connect the geothermal system beneath the Robert Street Field from 60 Sussex Avenue to the University of Toronto's new Oak House student residence at 700 Spadina Avenue and 54 Sussex Avenue, subject to entering into a license agreement with the City that included payment of an annual Real Estate appraisal licensing fee ( Item 2022.TE34.128 ). Oak House has almost completed construction and is scheduled to open in September 2025. By provincial law, fossil fuel piping systems use the City's public right of way without payment, despite the climate damage that fossil fuels cause to our city. Nevertheless, the appraisal proposes an annual licensing fee of $50,000, indexed every five years to the Consumer Price Index. The University of Toronto objects to this fee, as it exceeds the total cost of constructing and installing the underground pipes, which provides low carbon heating and cooling to its new development and will be maintained entirely by the University of Toronto. As part of the University of Toronto's Climate Positive strategy, which has garnered the University of Toronto recognition as the world's most sustainable university, the University of Toronto is committed to modernizing and expanding its district energy system to support campus growth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the financial implications of the Oak House encroachment agreement were not anticipated by the University of Toronto. The University of Toronto advises that if the current fee structure remains, the expansion of district energy infrastructure will be financially unsustainable. Charging standard market-value rates for the use of the City's public highway may limit the uptake of net-zero, resilient energy sources in both new and existing developments. It is harmful to Toronto's TransformTO climate goals to charge low-carbon energy solutions more to use the public right of way than the City charges for comparable fossil fuel infrastructure. There could be benefits to allowing a reduction of fees if more projects can be realized.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the encroachment agreement authorized by Item 2022.TE34.128 adopted on June 29 and 30, 2022, by waiving the annual license fee for the use of the public right of way. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the second quarter of 2026 on the feasibility of enabling low carbon energy infrastructure located in the public right-of-way or other public lands, including but not limited to, reductions in proposed licensing fees.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the encroachment agreement authorized by Item 2022.TE34.128 adopted on June 29 and 30, 2022, by waiving the annual license fee for the use of the public right of way. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the second quarter of 2026 on the feasibility of enabling low carbon energy infrastructure located in the public right-of-way or other public lands, including but not limited to, reductions in proposed licensing fees.
CC32.13adopted
645-655 Northcliffe Boulevard - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On November 9, 2021, the applicant submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City to permit the development of a fifteen-storey mixed-use building containing 159 dwelling units at 645-655 Northcliffe Boulevard. At the December 14 and 15, 2022 meeting of City Council, City Council adopted staff's recommendations without amendments and without debate. On July 4, 2022, the applicant appealed the City's failure to make a decision on the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Solicitor requires further directions prior to an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing being scheduled. This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
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 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the Settlement Offer attached as Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to support the Settlement, conditional on the matters being addressed as set out in Part 2 below. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold issuance of its Order with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment are satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the owner, at its sole cost and expense, has provided a Pedestrian Level Wind Tunnel Study with the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the Zoning By-law Amendment and through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; c. the owner, at its sole cost and expense, has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report (the "Engineering Report") to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewer system and watermain, and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; d. if the accepted Engineering Report requires any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either: i. the owner, at its sole cost and expense, has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Report, to support the development, in a financially secured agreement, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; or ii. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted Engineering Report, have been constructed and are operational, to the satisfaction of the Director, Development Review; e. all necessary approvals or permits arising from Part 2.d. above are obtained, where required all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; f. the owner has made reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfillment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and: i. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; ii. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu; and iii. the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this Report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.13adopted
The Ford government's flawed rent control system provides landlords with a powerful incentive to evict long-standing tenants, so as to substantially increase the rent. The "own use" exemption provides individual landlords with an easy tool for this purpose. The claimed "own use" eviction of 91-year-old Isidoro Ventullo, after two decades in the same apartment, attracted widespread attention this month. We then learned that the Landlord and Tenant Board gives tenants no information about City housing resources when it issues an eviction order. Mr. Ventullo, like many other tenants, did not know where to turn when he received the order. Weeks later, when the sheriff arrived, my office became involved and contacted Shelter and Support on his behalf. This kind of last-minute scramble is unnecessarily difficult and stressful, both for the evicted tenant and for city staff. It could have been avoided if the Landlord and Tenant Board had encouraged Mr. Ventullo to promptly contact Central Intake if he needed their assistance. This motion therefore asks that the Landlord and Tenant Board: - provide tenants with details of applicable City resources, including the phone number for Central Intake, when it issues an eviction order in Toronto; and - encourage tenants who need City assistance to request it promptly.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario and the Landlord and Tenant Board that, when the Landlord and Tenant Board issues an eviction order in Toronto, the Board should provide the evicted tenant with contact information for City of Toronto housing resources, including the phone number for Central Intake, and advice to contact Central Intake as soon as possible if the tenant requires City of Toronto assistance.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario and the Landlord and Tenant Board that, when the Landlord and Tenant Board issues an eviction order in Toronto, the Board should provide the evicted tenant with contact information for City of Toronto housing resources, including the phone number for Central Intake, and advice to contact Central Intake as soon as possible if the tenant requires City of Toronto assistance.
CC32.14adopted
464 Royal York Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On February 9, 2024, the City received an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 464 Royal York Road to permit the construction of a 12-storey purpose-built rental residential building with 112 dwelling units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 28, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearings scheduled for February 2 to 13, 2026. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1 this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
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 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated July 8, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the owner, at its sole expense has: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development, and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; and ii. submitted revised civil drawings and bridge retaining wall design reports to determine bridge connection specifications and whether upgrades to the municipal infrastructure are necessary to accommodate the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the owner has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, should it be determined that upgrades are required to infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report; d. the owner has ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") Bylaw symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required; e. the owner has submitted a revised Hydrological Investigation Report, and Hydrological Review Summary Form, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form, and Foundation Drainage Summary Form to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; f. the owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study to ensure that it reflects the concept set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor; g. the owner has submitted a revised Compatibility Mitigation Study to reflect the updated plans, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; a third-party peer review of the air quality analysis will be completed as part of the site plan process; and h. the owner has submitted a revised Noise Study to reflect the updated plans, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.14adopted
The public realm is an essential part of creating vibrant, welcoming, and sustainable communities. Planters, landscaping, and other streetscape features in the public right-of-way help enhance the pedestrian experience, promote environmental sustainability, and add beauty to our neighbourhoods. Currently, there is a lack of clarity around who is responsible for maintaining these features when they are located on public property but adjacent to private developments. Without clear policies, some of these elements fall into neglect, undermining both their appearance and their environmental value. With better design standards, clear maintenance responsibilities, and stronger by-laws, we can ensure that these public realm elements contribute positively to our streetscapes for the long term.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review to include, as part of the fourth quarter 2025 report back to the Executive Committee requested in Item 2025.EX22.3, the following: a. recommendations on changes to the development approvals process to ensure there is clear understanding on the part of developers, future property owners, and condominium boards about any applicable responsibility for the maintenance of public realm elements located in the public right-of-way. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to include, as part of the fourth quarter 2025 report back to the Executive Committee requested in Item 2025.EX22.3, the following: a. an overview of existing design requirements for public realm elements, such as planters, that enhance sustainability, including irrigation or other features that ensure long-term viability of plantings. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and all relevant City Divisions to report back in second quarter of 2026 on the following: a. an exploration of what tools, funding, by-laws, aesthetic standards and enforcement mechanisms exist or are needed to ensure the long-term maintenance and beauty of planters in the public right-of-way and bring greater clarity to the different roles and responsibilities of the City, Business Improvement Areas, condominium corporations, commercial tenants and property owners.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review to include, as part of the fourth quarter 2025 report back to the Executive Committee requested in Item 2025.EX22.3, the following: a. recommendations on changes to the development approvals process to ensure there is clear understanding on the part of developers, future property owners, and condominium boards about any applicable responsibility for the maintenance of public realm elements located in the public right-of-way. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to include, as part of the fourth quarter 2025 report back to the Executive Committee requested in Item 2025.EX22.3, the following: a. an overview of existing design requirements for public realm elements, such as planters, that enhance sustainability, including irrigation or other features that ensure long-term viability of plantings. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and all relevant City Divisions to report back in second quarter of 2026 on the following: a. an exploration of what tools, funding, by-laws, aesthetic standards and enforcement mechanisms exist or are needed to ensure the long-term maintenance and beauty of planters in the public right-of-way and bring greater clarity to the different roles and responsibilities of the City, Business Improvement Areas, condominium corporations, commercial tenants and property owners.
CC32.15adopted
2485 Eglinton Avenue West - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Direction
The purpose of this report is to request further instructions regarding a matter that has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("Tribunal"). No hearing has been scheduled. On June 11, 2024, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a forty-five-storey mixed-use building containing 500 dwelling units at 2485 Eglinton Avenue West. The owner appealed due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. On February 5, 2025 City Council directed the City Solicitor, along with appropriate staff, to oppose the Tribunal appeal but continue discussions with the applicant to resolve issues.
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 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the settlement offer attached in Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to support the settlement, conditional on the matters being addressed as set out in Part 2 below. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold issuance of its order with respect to the official plan and rezoning appeal until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Development Engineering as contained in the Development Engineering Memorandum, dated June 25, 2024, and any outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering, arising from the ongoing technical review (including the provision of acceptable reports and studies), to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; c. the owner has submitted an updated Hydrogeological Review Report, Hydrological Review Summary, Foundation Drainage Summary Form, Subsurface Utility Engineering Investigation, Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form and any other reports or documents deemed necessary in support of the development to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; d. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services matters in the Development Engineering Memorandum, dated June 25, 2024, and any outstanding issues raised by Transportation Services, arising from the ongoing technical review (including the provision of acceptable reports and studies), to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. in the event that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, the owner has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new or upgraded municipal infrastructure in a financially secured agreement to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services; f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry Memorandum, dated April 12, 2024, and any outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, arising from the ongoing technical review (including the provision of acceptable reports and studies), to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate, and Forestry; g. the owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study, including a Wind Tunnel Study, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and h. the submitted Noise Impact Study and Land Use Compatibility/Mitigation Study, both dated February 2, 2024 and prepared by RWDI, have been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense, and the owner agrees to implement any necessary control measures and recommendations identified by the peer review, with the control measures to be secured through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this City Solicitor report. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, and C of the report, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.15adopted
The Vale of Avoca is a much loved ravine that straddles Wards 11 and 12, in a rapidly intensifying part of Toronto close to Toronto Transit Commission subway Line 1. Yellow Creek runs through this steep-sided ravine, which is managed cooperatively by Toronto Water, Toronto Parks and Recreation and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A century ago, the Vale of Avoca was a major destination park close to newly constructed homes in the St. Clair area. The creek bed was protected with beautifully built ashlar walls, and flanked with lawns, gardens and trees. Walking trails were built, as well as staircases for convenient access up and down its steep sides. Since that time, the Vale of Avoca has been allowed to substantially deteriorate. The creek walls, trees and walking trails have been undermined by erosion and neglect. Few working staircases remain. Invasive species have displaced native trees, shrubs and flowers. The increasing intensity of climate breakdown storms, combined with the spread of hard surfaces, are causing ever-more rapid erosion. The valley walls are being eaten away at perhaps a foot a year, toppling trees. The remaining trails are rough, bare and often muddy. Some homes at the top of the slope are threatened. The one remaining pedestrian bridge across Yellow Creek is now at imminent risk of destruction. Patchwork repairs in 2019 were washed away in the first big storm of 2020. Since then, several major storms have done further damage, and the city continues to spend millions on short-term fixes. Toronto Water's Geomorphic Study identified the high risk of failure of a large stormwater outfall in the Vale, which they hope to repair in five years. It also confirmed that erosion is likely to accelerate. The Ravine Strategy recognizes the enormous importance of Toronto's precious ravines, and identifies many threats and opportunities, but it remains largely unfunded. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority cannot fill the gap, since the province has cut its funding and authority. There is already substantial public demand for access to the Vale of Avoca, and this demand will soon increase sharply. Despite limited wayfinding, poor quality trails, toppled trees and missing staircases, many residents and visitors walk in the Vale seeking respite from the heat and from heavy traffic. Meanwhile, the city and the Ontario Land Tribunal have approved many thousands of new residential units close to the Vale. These units are expected to accommodate an additional 15,000 people in the next few years. If restored, the Vale would create a major increase in useable greenspace for a very dense midtown neighborhood. It could also provide an important missing trail link. The City and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority have invested in long-distance trails that allow walkers and cyclists to safely enjoy our ravines, and Evergreen has been working for years on a nearby Loop trail. A safe trail through the Vale of Avoca would provide a transit-accessible connection to the Loop, the Beltline and other well-used trails. It would make our ravines accessible to many more people, and would knit together local landmarks such as the Mount Pleasant Cemetary, David Balfour Park and Evergreen Brickworks. Given the city's very difficult financial situation, there is no reasonable prospect of this ravine being restored without an innovative approach to financing. The Midtown Ravines Group is an incorporated group of residents associations that surround the Vale of Avoca. They have volunteered to fundraise the $35-$40 million that they estimate would be required to restore the Vale to a safe, stable and beautiful condition. This could include erosion protection, slope stabilization, reestablishing safe access points, planting native vegetation, and creating a accessible trail from one end to the other. For this purpose, they require a detailed design of what is needed, what can be achieved and what it would cost. Parks and Recreation staff estimate that this detailed design will cost approximately $1.5 million and take 18 months to prepare. The successful completion of this project could take a major step towards realization of the Ravine Strategy, and provide a template for restoring some other badly damaged and heavily used ravines across the city. For all these reasons, the Ward 11 and 12 councillors have agreed to each contribute $250,000 in section 37 funds for the redesign. The remaining $1 million in capital funding required will be allocated through in-year budget adjustments/reallocations by Toronto Water and Parks and Recreation.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by $250,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by: a. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 5 Scrivener Square, 4-10 & 10R Price Street, and 1095-1107 Yonge Street, secured for community benefits (Source Account: XR3026-3701326), in the amount of $250,000; for the purpose of funding the detailed design of a comprehensive restoration of the Vale of Avoca Ravine, including erosion control, slope stabilization, trail access, native planting, and the creation of a continuous and accessible ravine trail. 2. City Council direct that the Vale of Avoca design work be coordinated as an interdivisional project between Parks and Recreation and Toronto Water, and consider integration with the City's Ravine Strategy and long-distance trail network, including connections to the Beltline, Loop Trail, and other adjacent natural assets, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Midtown Ravines Group. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and enter into any agreements, including with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Midtown Ravines Group, as required to undertake the project, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, subject to available funding. 4. City Council direct that prior to any capital funds from the Midtown Ravines Group being accepted by the City for this project, staff report back to City Council to seek authority to accept the funds, and that such authority be obtained before any associated project costs are added to the 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by $250,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by: a. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 5 Scrivener Square, 4-10 & 10R Price Street, and 1095-1107 Yonge Street, secured for community benefits (Source Account: XR3026-3701326), in the amount of $250,000; for the purpose of funding the detailed design of a comprehensive restoration of the Vale of Avoca Ravine, including erosion control, slope stabilization, trail access, native planting, and the creation of a continuous and accessible ravine trail. 2. City Council direct that the Vale of Avoca design work be coordinated as an interdivisional project between Parks and Recreation and Toronto Water, and consider integration with the City's Ravine Strategy and long-distance trail network, including connections to the Beltline, Loop Trail, and other adjacent natural assets, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Midtown Ravines Group. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and enter into any agreements, including with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Midtown Ravines Group, as required to undertake the project, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, subject to available funding. 4. City Council direct that prior to any capital funds from the Midtown Ravines Group being accepted by the City for this project, staff report back to City Council to seek authority to accept the funds, and that such authority be obtained before any associated project costs are added to the 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation.
CC32.16adopted
Update Downsview: Downsview Secondary Plan - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
The City-led Update Downsview Study commenced in Fall 2021, and established a comprehensive planning framework for the Downsview area to help guide the development of resilient, sustainable and equitable complete communities over the next 30 years, including the Downsview Secondary Plan, Urban Design Guidelines, Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Community Development Plan. Initiated by the closure of the Downsview Airport and combined with other redevelopment opportunities, it is estimated that the Secondary Plan Area will accommodate 115,000 new residents and 52,000 workers over the next 30 years. This represents one of the largest and most transformative city-building efforts in the history of Toronto. It is an opportunity to reconnect the Plan Area with its surroundings, leverage existing transit infrastructure and cultural heritage resources, create compact, mixed use communities, and deliver new community service facilities. These opportunities will support diverse and inclusive employment and deliver a significant amount of new housing, enabling the development of resilient, sustainable and equitable complete communities. The Downsview Secondary Plan (OPA 716) was adopted by City Council on May 23, 2024, and enacted as By-law 708-2024. The City received four appeals to the Downsview Secondary Plan to the Ontario Land Tribunal: - Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.(100 Billy Bishop Way); - Home Depot Holdings Inc. (90 Billy Bishop Way); - First Long Weekend Developments Inc. (675, 685, 693 and 695 Wilson Avenue/30 Billy Bishop Way); and - 3625 Dufferin Street Portfolio Inc. (3625 Dufferin Street) Each of the four appellants have scoped their appeals to the lands known as the Wilson South area of the Downsview Secondary Plan. The Downsview Secondary Plan is in force and effect as of August 9, 2024, except for those lands south of Wilson Avenue. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal case management conference scheduled for September 18, 2025.
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 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated June 24, 2025, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.16amended
The rise in illegal and dangerous activity by unlicensed personal watercraft (Jet Ski) rental operators along Toronto's waterfront this summer is deeply concerning and completely unacceptable. Operating high-powered machines near swimmers and crowded beaches, these reckless actors are endangering lives, disrupting families, and undermining the safety of our cherished waterfront and public beaches. The City has intermittently faced and responded to this issue for years. In 2019, when similar safety concerns arose, my office took immediate action by bringing together City divisions including the Toronto Police Marine Unit, Aquatics, and Waterfront Parks to clarify swimming zones and improve safety signage. This collaborative approach helped improve awareness and enforcement at the time. When unlicensed Jet Ski rental operators returned to Woodbine Beach in June of this year, my office again moved quickly to coordinate with the Toronto Police Service, including the Marine Unit, as well as Municipal Licensing & Standards and Parks staff to crack down on these bad actors. Despite jurisdictional complexities, the Toronto Police Service carried out targeted enforcement blitzes, towed unlawfully-operated watercraft, and laid fines to curb these unsafe and unlawful activities. The renewed illegal activity at Woodbine Beach signals the need for a holistic approach to protect the safety of our waterfront and everyone who enjoys it. This motion therefore recommends stronger safety regulations, enhanced enforcement action, and improved signage and public education. Toronto's waterfront belongs to everyone. A small number of irresponsible actors must not be allowed to jeopardize public safety. By taking these steps, we can better protect residents, swimmers, and families, and preserve the waterfront as a welcoming and safe destination for all.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request Ports Toronto to implement a Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone by-law by June 2026 of at least 150 metres from the shoreline of Woodbine Beach, within the area beginning at the westernmost edge of Woodbine Beach and extending east to the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant to address public safety concerns, and to develop an ongoing seasonal implementation plan in coordination with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to work together with any other applicable staff and Ports Toronto or the counterpart with jurisdiction at Bluffer's Park, in consultation with the local Councillor, to initiate a process to advance implementation of a Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone by-law at the earliest opportunity of at least 100 metres from the shoreline of the recreational beaches at Bluffer's Park, and to develop an ongoing seasonal implementation plan. 3. City Council denounce illegal watercraft usage and storage and the operation of illegal watercraft rental companies in the Ashbridges Bay and Woodbine Beach and Bluffer's Park areas. 4. City Council request the Toronto Police Service Board to request the Chief of Police to consider opportunities for continued and enhanced enforcement action on unsafe use of personal watercraft and illegal leasing and storage of personal watercraft on public property, in collaboration with applicable City divisions. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to install additional public education and signage about renting from licensed watercraft operators. 6. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to convene a Stakeholder Advisory Committee in order to consult and advise on the details of the MWEZ at Woodbine Beach, including Ports Toronto, Toronto Police Service Marine Unit, the local Councillor's office, and key members of the local swimming, paddling, and Ashbridges Bay boating community. 7. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in consultation with other relevant City divisions and agencies, including Ports Toronto and the Toronto Police Marine Unit to collaboratively implement a public education and safety campaign to address unsafe use of personal watercraft and other safety concerns in appropriate locations. 8. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in consultation with other relevant City divisions and agencies including Ports Toronto and the Toronto Police Marine Unit to assess the implementation of the Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone (MWEZ) by-law at Hanlan's Point Beach, and to explore opportunities for expanding the MWEZ in other appropriate locations, including Marie Curtis Park, Humber Bay Shores Park, Humber Bay Park West and Humber Bay Park East in consultation with the communities, local boat clubs and relevant ward councillors and to report back on the findings prior to the 2026 beach season.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council request Ports Toronto to implement a Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone by-law at the earliest opportunity of at least 100 metres from the shoreline of Woodbine Beach, within the area beginning at the westernmost edge of Woodbine Beach and extending east to the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant to address public safety concerns, and to develop an ongoing seasonal implementation plan in coordination with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 2. City Council denounce illegal watercraft usage and storage and the operation of illegal watercraft rental companies in the Ashbridges Bay and Woodbine Beach area. 3. City Council request the Toronto Police Service Board to request the Chief of Police to consider opportunities for continued and enhanced enforcement action on unsafe use of personal watercraft and illegal leasing and storage of personal watercraft on public property, in collaboration with applicable City divisions. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to install additional public education and signage about renting from licensed watercraft operators.
CC32.17adopted
On January 13, 2023, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 321-355 Symington Avenue and 350 Campbell Avenue (the "Lands") to permit the construction of two towers of thirty-six storeys (north tower) and thirty-nine storeys (south tower) on a six-storey-shared podium, containing 847 dwelling units. A four-storey above-grade parking garage is proposed at the north end of the property, accessed from Campbell Avenue. The site is generally L-shaped with 120 metres of frontage on Symington Avenue and 20 metres of frontage on Campbell Avenue, and a lot area of 4,230 square metres. The property is located directly south of the Canadian Pacific Railway. On February 27, 2023, an Official Plan Amendment application was received for 350 Campbell Avenue (the "Campbell Lands") to redesignate the Campbell Lands from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications (collectively, the "Applications" or the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on March 25, 2024. The Ontario Land Tribunal held the first Case Management Conference on July 24, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to begin on October 27, 2025. This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
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 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated July 11, 2025, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the City Solicitor advises the Ontario Land Tribunal of the following: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment is finalized, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the applicant has satisfied all requests for further information and revisions identified in the Engineering and Construction Services memo to City Planning dated June 14, 2024, including but not limited to, a revised Functional Servicing Report to demonstrate the site can be adequately serviced to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; c. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road improvements are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Director, Engineering Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services; d. the owner has submitted a revised Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment, peer reviewed by a third-party consultant on behalf of the City and at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of Executive Director, Development Review that shall determine the appropriate Area Class per Section B9 of NPC-300; e. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense, submitted a revised Rail Safety and Risk Mitigation study and it has been peer reviewed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; f. any necessary studies, including those related to pedestrian level wind impacts, sun shadow, noise and vibration, and compatibility have been completed, and their recommendations addressed to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; g. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review and a soil volume plan and tree planting plan has been accepted by the Supervisor, Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review; and h. the Owner has entered into and registered on title to the Lands, an agreement pursuant to the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Part 5 below to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the City Solicitor, in accordance with the terms set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution to the satisfaction of City Council. 3. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, in base park condition, having a minimum size of 534 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council allow the owner to design, construct, and convey to the City, at the Owners expense, a minimum 540 square metres of community space ("Community Agency Space") to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor, as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the terms set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 6. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution, set out in Part 5 above, equal to 100 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 a building permit is issued in respect of the development. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.17referred
Road safety is of vital importance to the City of Toronto. Our Vision Zero strategy includes a number of measures to achieve the goal of reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries. One such tool is Automated Speed Enforcement technology. When Automated Speed Enforcement works well, it encourages drivers to be conscious of their speed. At the same time a driver must have the right to due process when appealing a ticket. The appeal process must be efficient and easy to navigate. However, many barriers can be faced during the process of appealing an Automated Speed Enforcement ticket. Residents have reported numerous issues: the website does not recognize their ticket number; tickets were sent out with outdated email addresses, the unstable phone line repeatedly dropped calls after 2 hours on hold. This is an overall lack of communication on the status of the ticket once the appeal form was submitted. This collection of experienced failures of the appeals process for Automated Speed Enforcement tickets undermines the legitimacy of the entire program. Therefore, I am requesting a full and thorough review of the appeals process for Automated Speed Enforcement tickets.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, referred Motion MM32.17 to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Director, Court Services, in consultation with relevant City agencies, to conduct a thorough review of the appeals process for disputing Automated Speed Enforcement tickets, to ensure the process is straightforward, fair, and simple to navigate. 2. City Council direct the Director, Court Services to report back to the October 29, 2025, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with the findings of the review and recommendations for improvement.
CC32.18adopted
Ookwemin Minising - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
The City of Toronto, together with CreateTO and Waterfront Toronto, are advancing a significant revitalization project for the Port Lands, including Ookwemin Minising (formerly known as Villiers Island). At its meeting on June 26, 2024, City Council adopted amendments to the Official Plan (OPA 409), Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (By-law 702-2024) and the Precinct Plan for the Ookwemin Minising in order to advance the redevelopment and update the planning framework for the Island in response to Toronto's Housing Action Plan, to permit a dense, inclusive, sustainable and walkable urban community. On July 29, 2024, appeal letters were received from the Toronto Port Authority (operating as "PortsToronto") in respect of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. Atura Power, operator of the Portlands Energy Centre, was granted party status to the appeals. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on October 2nd. Accordingly, this matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
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 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B and Confidential Appendix C to this report from the City Solicitor 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 contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.18adopted
The Avenue Road Safety Coalition has long sought pedestrian safety improvements on Avenue Road. The stretch from Davenport Road to Dupont Street currently has extremely narrow sidewalks, and no convenient access from the rapidly intensifying west side of Avenue Road to the new opening into Ramsden Park scheduled to be constructed next year. By Item 2024.TE14.38, City Council authorized a number of pedestrian safety improvements, including an intersection pedestrian signal at a mid-block location near 215 Avenue Road, between Pears Avenue and Roxborough Street West. This signalized crossing is now ready for construction. This motion recommends a $200,000 increase in the 2025-2034 Transportation Services Capital Budget and Plan, fully funded by Section 37 (Source Account: XR3026-3700460), to construct the signalized pedestrian crossing.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $200,000 gross, inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax, $0 net for installation of a signalized pedestrian crossing on Avenue Road between Davenport Road and Dupont Street (CTP724-06), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700460).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $200,000 gross, inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax, $0 net for installation of a signalized pedestrian crossing on Avenue Road between Davenport Road and Dupont Street (CTP724-06), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700460).
CC32.19adopted
On December 16, 2016, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 3019 Dufferin Street (the "Site") to permit the construction of an eight-storey, mixed use building. The then applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment to the then Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (now the Ontario Land Tribunal) on November 28, 2017. The applicant revised the proposal on March 2, 2018, with the building remaining an eight-storey mixed-use building. City Council adopted a Request for Directions Report at its meeting of January 30 and 31, 2019, authorizing the City Solicitor to attend at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the revised proposal. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued an Order on September 6, 2019 allowing the development in principle, subject to a number of conditions. A Final Order was never issued on the appeal. A new applicant has purchased the Site, and submitted a revised proposal for a twenty-nine-storey mixed use building prior to an Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference on March 20, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference on July 21, 2025.
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 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the Revised Proposal set out in Public Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to continue discussions with the applicant to obtain additional required documentation, and to address outstanding issues, including but not limited to, appropriate built form, height, setbacks and stepbacks, floor plates, separation distances, transition, and unit mix. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.19adopted
Road resurfacing projects on Redpath Avenue and Erskine Avenue are scheduled for implementation in the late summer or early fall of 2025, and it is recommended that geometric safety improvements to the intersections at Redpath Avenue and Erskine Avenue, and Erskine Avenue and Yonge Street are bundled as part of this work. These geometric safety improvements are identified in the Midtown Infrastructure Implementation Strategy and Midtown in Focus study. The funding for these improvements will be provided through a one-time increase to the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services of $239,311.40, fully funded through Section 37 benefits obtained through developments in the vicinity at 73-79 Keewatin Avenue and 88 Erskine Avenue, and 101 Erskine Avenue and 66 Broadway Avenue.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services (CTP725-05) on a one-time basis by $239,311.40 gross and $0 debt, to provide various streetscape improvements at the following intersections: a. Redpath Avenue and Erskine Avenue; and b. Erskine Avenue and Yonge Street. fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. $27,691.58 from 73-79 Keewatin Avenue and 88 Erskine Avenue (Source Account:XR3026-3700689); and b. $211,619.82 from 101 Erskine Avenue and 66 Broadway Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700682).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services (CTP725-05) on a one-time basis by $239,311.40 gross and $0 debt, to provide various streetscape improvements at the following intersections: a. Redpath Avenue and Erskine Avenue; and b. Erskine Avenue and Yonge Street. fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. $27,691.58 from 73-79 Keewatin Avenue and 88 Erskine Avenue (Source Account:XR3026-3700689); and b. $211,619.82 from 101 Erskine Avenue and 66 Broadway Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700682).
CC32.20amended
On April 17, 2023, the City received a request to amend the City of Toronto Official Plan, an application to amend the Zoning By-law and an application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (the "Applications"), for the lands municipally known as 220, 230 and 240 Lake Promenade and 21 and 31 Park Boulevard (the "Site") to permit the phased demolition of five existing seven-storey rental apartment buildings and the construction of five new residential apartment buildings. The new buildings would consist of two rental apartment buildings and three condominium apartment buildings containing 2,021 residential units, comprising 577 rental and 1,444 condominium units, with heights ranging from twelve to thirty storeys. A Rental Housing Demolition Application was also submitted on April 17, 2023. On August 9, 2024, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the Applications (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The Ontario Land Tribunal held the first Case Management Conference on October 18, 2024 in respect of the Appeal. The Lake Promenade Tenants Association, the Long Branch Neighborhood Association and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority were granted party status in the Appeal. Hearing dates for the Appeal were set at the first Case Management Conference. The Ontario Land Tribunal set down a hearing for this matter from September 9 to October 6, 2025. On December 17 and 18, 2024, City Council adopted the recommendations in the Appeal Report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, dated November 14, 2024, wherein Community Planning recommended, among things, that the City Solicitor attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the Appeal, and that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff continue discussions with the Applicant to address outstanding issues. On March 13, 2025, the Applicant filed revised plans with the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "March 2025 Revised Plans"), which are summarized below. On June 12, 13 and 27, 2025 City and the Applicant, together with other parties to the Appeal, participated in mediation in respect of the Appeal. On July 4, 2025, the Applicant filed further revised plans with the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Revised Plans"). The Revised Plans feature, among other things: a mixed-use development with five new residential buildings including retail at grade, three parks (A, B, and C), and POPS/landscaped open spaces. On July 8, 2025, the City received a with prejudice, not confidential, settlement offer from the applicant's lawyers, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, which is attached to this report as Public Attachment 1 (the "Settlement Offer"). The Settlement Offer contains the Revised Plans. The Settlement Offer will remain open until the end of the City Council meeting commencing on July 23, 2025. The Settlement Offer proposes, as part of any settlement reached with the City, a commitment to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its final order in this matter until a series of conditions are fulfilled. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming hearing scheduled to commence for a period of five weeks on September 9, 2025. Given the deadline for the Settlement Offer and the upcoming hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor and Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 1 by Councillor Amber Morley remain confidential in their entirety as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor and Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 1 by Councillor Morley remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.20adopted
In March 2023, City Council adopted Item 2023.IE2.1, authorizing the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and sign a non-exclusive nominal fee licence agreement with Toronto Artscape Inc. ("Artscape"), for community programming at Spectrum Park. At the time of adoption, Toronto Artscape Inc. managed the nearby Daniels Spectrum and outdoor Daniels Spectrum Courtyard for community benefit. In late 2023, ArtHubs Toronto Inc. ("ArtHubs") was established as a successor non-profit organization to assume operations of the community cultural hubs previously managed by Artscape, including Daniels Spectrum. As the agreement for Spectrum Park was not fully executed prior to the transition in management, Parks and Recreation, is requesting authority to enter into an agreement with ArtHubs. Spectrum Park (Regent Park Boulevard Park) is located at 81 Regent Park Boulevard and is a 1,289 square meter plaza, also referred to as a linear park, built as part of Phase 2 construction for the Regent Park development and features paver hardscaping, pedestrian lighting, outdoor furniture, seating areas as well as street trees. Spectrum Park was built to facilitate public programming and events. This vision has yet to be fully realized, in part due to challenges created from overlapping jurisdictions. The proposed agreement would establish a collaboration with ArtHubs and would also provide authority to ArtHubs to facilitate enhanced community programming, including the ability to hold community events in the space, under terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, with adequate notice to staff and area residents and businesses, and in alignment with the Non-Profit/Charitable Special Event Guidelines for City of Toronto Parks and Trails. The proposed licenced area would include the road allowance immediately adjacent to the linear park, which shares the same paver surface treatment. The community has also expressed a desire to occasionally expand the programming space by closing Regent Park Boulevard (one-way southbound). The roadway was designed with this purpose of creating a contiguous event space with the Daniels Spectrum Courtyard on the west side. The proposed agreement cannot include the road in the licenced area due to City requirements for road closures, however, the agreement would outline a clear path for submitting road closures applications through the standard Transportation Services process, to facilitate community programming.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and sign, on behalf of the City of Toronto, a non-exclusive nominal fee licence agreement with ArtHubs Toronto Inc., for a term of three years with a renewal term of up to three years at the General Manager, Parks and Recreation's discretion, for the purposes of providing community programming at Spectrum Park (Regent Park Boulevard Park) and the adjacent road allowance, in collaboration with the local Ward Councillor, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and sign, on behalf of the City of Toronto, a non-exclusive nominal fee licence agreement with ArtHubs Toronto Inc., for a term of three years with a renewal term of up to three years at the General Manager, Parks and Recreation's discretion, for the purposes of providing community programming at Spectrum Park (Regent Park Boulevard Park) and the adjacent road allowance, in collaboration with the local Ward Councillor, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC32.21adopted
On March 31, 2023, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications were received to permit an eleven-storey (40.5 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 156 residential dwelling units and 388.82 square metres of at-grade commercial uses. On June 4, 2024, the applicant revised the proposal to increase the height, number of units, commercial space and gross floor area. It also included a privately-owned, publicly accessible space. On August 23, 2024, the applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. The City Solicitor requires further direction as there is a case management conference scheduled for September 2, 2025.
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 15, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 15, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 15, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 15, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated June 19, 2025 ("Settlement Offer") set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 15, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the conditions set out below: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, which amongst other matters, may include a holding (H) provision; b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Engineering Review as contained in the Engineering Review Memorandum dated October 24, 2023, or any outstanding issues raised by Engineering Review, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; c. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters contained in the Engineering Review Memorandum dated October 24, 2023, or any outstanding issues, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such review be secured as required; d. the owner has submitted to the Director, Engineering Review for review and acceptance, prior to approval of the rezoning application, a Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; e. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering Review and shall enter into appropriate agreements with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Director, Engineering Review; f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters contained in the Parks and Recreation Memorandum dated July 3, 2024, or any outstanding issues raised by Parks and Recreation arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; g. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry Memorandum dated September 4, 2024, or any outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager Parks and Recreation; h. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study be secured if required through the implementing zoning by-law amendment and/or Site Plan approval; i. the owner has submitted architectural plans reflecting the proposal as approved in whole or in part, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and j. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 15, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 15, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 15, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.21amended
On June 25, 2025, a by-law-protected, mature honey locust tree was removed without permits on a residential infill development site in Leaside. After the initial minor variance application was submitted, City Planning worked collaboratively with the developer on revised plans requiring additional variances to ensure the protection of the tree while facilitating the construction of new housing on the site. The application was approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Following the removal of the tree, the applicant resubmitted their application to include a new parking pad. This incident highlights a significant challenge the City faces in our efforts to protect and expand our tree canopy - a key part of Toronto's broader environmental initiatives, in support of our TransformTO emissions reduction targets. The most recent Tree Canopy Study (2018) identified that the greatest amount of potential space for canopy growth is found on private property throughout the City, highlighting the importance of strong tree protections. The recourse available to the City to respond to tree by-law contraventions does not reflect the importance our tree canopy holds for the health and wellbeing of our communities. While investigations into contraventions may result in significant fines, they are often not enough of a deterrent to prevent illegal tree removals. Establishing the City's tree by-law as "applicable law" under the Ontario Building Code would enable a wider range of responses to illegal tree removals, including potential building permit-related penalties, providing a stronger incentive for developers to respect the legal protections granted to Toronto's trees. Additionally, new Urban Forestry conditions at the Committee of Adjustment have the potential to strengthen the City's case if and when tree by-law violations result in prosecution. By strengthening our response to these incidents, the City can ensure that its good faith negotiations with applicants are respected and result in better outcomes for our neighbourhoods and City as a whole.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to provide additional tools to ensure the protection of by-law protected trees in their update on Urban Forestry Committee of Adjustment conditions through the City's Growing Space for Trees initiative in their report to the Planning and Housing Committee scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to include information about the City's tree by-laws and their relationship to the Ontario Building Code in the by-law review report anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report back on the feasibility of making information about the outcomes of contraventions of the City's tree by-laws publicly available as part of its report back on the City's tree by-laws in the fourth quarter of 2025. 4. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to include the City of Toronto's private tree by-law as an applicable law for the purposes of issuing a building permit under the Ontario Building Code.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to provide additional tools to ensure the protection of by-law protected trees in their update on Urban Forestry Committee of Adjustment conditions through the City's Growing Space for Trees initiative in their report to the Planning and Housing Committee scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025. 2. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to include the City of Toronto's private tree by-law as an applicable law for the purposes of issuing a building permit under the Ontario Building Code. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to include information about the City's tree by-laws and their relationship to the Ontario Building Code in the by-law review report anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025.
CC32.22adopted
849 Eglinton Avenue East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On June 9, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application and Draft Plan of Subdivision application for 849 Eglinton Avenue East (the "Site") to permit the construction of a forty-storey residential building, a twenty-one-storey mixed use building and a six-storey office building. On September 1, 2022 an Official Plan Amendment application was also submitted to facilitate the development. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on July 18, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for January 19, 2026.
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 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor only at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor only 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 contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.22amended
The Vale of Avoca is a much loved ravine that straddles Wards 11 and 12, in a rapidly intensifying part of Toronto close to Toronto Transit Commission subway Line 1. Yellow Creek runs through this steep-sided ravine, which is managed cooperatively by Toronto Water, Toronto Parks and Recreation and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A century ago, the Vale of Avoca was a major destination park close to newly constructed homes in the St. Clair area. The creek bed was protected with beautifully built ashlar walls, and flanked with lawns, gardens and trees. Walking trails were built, as well as staircases for convenient access up and down its steep sides. Since that time, the Vale of Avoca has been allowed to substantially deteriorate. The creek walls, trees and walking trails have been undermined by erosion and neglect. Few working staircases remain. Invasive species have displaced native trees, shrubs and flowers. The increasing intensity of climate breakdown storms, combined with the spread of hard surfaces, are causing ever-more rapid erosion. The valley walls are being eaten away at perhaps a foot a year, toppling trees. The remaining trails are rough, bare and often muddy. Some homes at the top of the slope are threatened. The one remaining pedestrian bridge across Yellow Creek is now at imminent risk of destruction. Patchwork repairs in 2019 were washed away in the first big storm of 2020. Since then, several major storms have done further damage, and the city continues to spend millions on short-term fixes. Toronto Water's Geomorphic Study identified the high risk of failure of a large stormwater outfall in the Vale, which they hope to repair in five years. It also confirmed that erosion is likely to accelerate. The Ravine Strategy recognizes the enormous importance of Toronto's precious ravines, and identifies many threats and opportunities, but it remains largely unfunded. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority cannot fill the gap, since the province has cut its funding and authority. There is already substantial public demand for access to the Vale of Avoca, and this demand will soon increase sharply. Despite limited wayfinding, poor quality trails, toppled trees and missing staircases, many residents and visitors walk in the Vale seeking respite from the heat and from heavy traffic. Meanwhile, the city and the Ontario Land Tribunal have approved many thousands of new residential units close to the Vale. These units are expected to accommodate an additional 15,000 people in the next few years. If restored, the Vale would create a major increase in useable greenspace for a very dense midtown neighborhood. It could also provide an important missing trail link. The City and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority have invested in long-distance trails that allow walkers and cyclists to safely enjoy our ravines, and Evergreen has been working for years on a nearby Loop trail. A safe trail through the Vale of Avoca would provide a transit-accessible connection to the Loop, the Beltline and other well-used trails. It would make our ravines accessible to many more people, and would knit together local landmarks such as the Mount Pleasant Cemetary, David Balfour Park and Evergreen Brickworks. Given the city's very difficult financial situation, there is no reasonable prospect of this ravine being restored without an innovative approach to financing. The Midtown Ravines Group is an incorporated group of residents associations that surround the Vale of Avoca. They have volunteered to fundraise the $35-$40 million that they estimate would be required to restore the Vale to a safe, stable and beautiful condition. This could include erosion protection, slope stabilization, reestablishing safe access points, planting native vegetation, and creating a accessible trail from one end to the other. For this purpose, they require a detailed design of what is needed, what can be achieved and what it would cost. Parks and Recreation staff estimate that this detailed design will cost approximately $1.5 million and take 18 months to prepare. The successful completion of this project could take a major step towards realization of the Ravine Strategy, and provide a template for restoring some other badly damaged and heavily used ravines across the city. For all these reasons, the Ward 11 and 12 councillors have agreed to each contribute $250,000 in section 37 funds for the redesign. The remaining $1 million in capital funding required will be allocated through in-year budget adjustments by Toronto Water and Parks and Recreation.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by $250,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by: a. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1331 Yonge Street in Ward 12, secured for improvements to the Vale of Avoca Ravine (Source Account: XR3026-3700853), in the amount of $250,000.00; and for the purpose of funding the detailed design of a comprehensive restoration of the Vale of Avoca Ravine, including erosion control, slope stabilization, trail access, native planting, and the creation of a continuous and accessible ravine trail. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to establish a Vale of Avoca Ravine Working Group composed of relevant community stakeholders, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and City staff to seek feedback from the community for the restoration of the Vale of Avoca and to provide project updates. 3. City Council direct the Director, Capital Projects Design and Delivery to oversee the coordination and delivery of the Vale of Avoca restoration project in consultation with the Vale of Avoca Ravine Working Group.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by $250,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by: a. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1331 Yonge Street in Ward 12, secured for improvements to the Vale of Avoca Ravine (Source Account: XR3026-3700853), in the amount of $250,000.00; and for the purpose of funding the detailed design of a comprehensive restoration of the Vale of Avoca Ravine, including erosion control, slope stabilization, trail access, native planting, and the creation of a continuous and accessible ravine trail.
CC32.23adopted
2350-2352 Yonge Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On July 13, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2350-2352 Yonge Street to permit the construction of a fifty-storey residential building containing a total of 323 residential dwelling units, with 20,562 square metres of gross floor area, consisting entirely of residential space. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on July 10, 2023. The matter was scheduled for a hearing in the summer of 2024, however, the hearing dates were adjourned to permit the continuation of without prejudice discussions. The hearing was re-scheduled to commence on October 6, 2025. On July 3, 2025, the City Solicitor received a with prejudice settlement offer from the applicant's solicitors. The City Solicitor requires further directions. The with prejudice settlement offer expires at the end of the City Council meeting scheduled to commence on July 23, 2025, as such this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
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 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council not accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated July 3, 2025 set out in Public Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to continue to oppose the appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.23amended
Taking Action to Protect Tenants - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Too many Torontonians live in homes that have pests, mold, appliances that don't work, and inadequate heat. That's why it's time to move forward with colour-coded RentSafe signs that will compel landlords to keep apartments clean, safe, and healthy. This apartment rating system, based on the City's successful DineSafe program, will require landlords to post a colour-coded RentSafeTO sign displaying the City's rating in a prominent, public location on the building, along with posting the same information to the City's website. Apartments would have a red sign for serious health and safety violations, yellow for more minor infractions, and green for buildings that are in good repair. Landlords and others have claimed that a red sign would "stigmatize" people in apartment buildings, but tenants have repeatedly told Council that mold and cockroaches are stigmatizing, not a sign. In fact, a 2020 survey conducted by the City found that 81 percent of respondents agreed with implementing the sign program. Importantly, ACORN, the Federation of Metro Tenant Associations, York South Weston Tenants Union, NoDemovictions and tenant associations across the city are in support of colour-coded signs. Colour-coded signs are just one part of the changes being made to ensure the RentSafe program better supports tenants. In May, Council approved motions from Mayor Chow and Councillor Matlow to strengthen the City's ability to make fix issues like mold, pests and inadequate heat if a landlord is unwilling and stick the apartment owner with the bill. Other motions endorsed by Council that month improved the property standards complaints process and provided additional accountability for RentSafe staff. While these are significant improvements, there is more work to be done to protect tenants. The current system provides little incentive for landlords to make timely repairs. There are buildings receiving scores of 70-80 percent despite having cockroaches, mold, or appliances that don't work. This is confusing and even infuriating for many tenants. It says that either the City doesn't know what's happening in their building or, worse, doesn't care. The rating system gives points for keeping the lobby clean, functioning elevators, and working laundry machines. The City doesn't need to congratulate landlords for the basics. That's what the rent is for. To ensure greater enforcement and accountability, this motion seeks to align the rating with the lived experience of tenants by giving greater weight to property standards issues involving health and safety and dropping the importance of cosmetic categories. This motion also requests staff to prioritize the adoption of Administrative Monetary Penalties for property standards violations which allow the City to increase the amount landlords can be fined.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to establish a colour-coded rating system based on the dynamic building evaluation score of the building and that the colour-coded rating system be integrated into the RentSafeTO online Interactive Building Score Map. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include the following requirements as part of the colour-coded rating system: a. require apartment building owners and operators to post a colour-coded rating sign in a form satisfactory to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards near the entrance of each apartment building that is in a prominent location visible on the apartment building; b. require apartment building owners and operators to ensure the colour-coded rating sign referred to in Part 2.a. above is well-maintained, secured, and posted at all times; c. require apartment building owners and operators to ensure that, if the dynamic building evaluation score changes to a different colour-coded rating (e.g., from Green to Yellow) that the apartment building owner or operator is required to update the sign within 15 business days of receiving notice of the change of the confirmed apartment building's score; and d. begin phasing in the program changes no later than July 31, 2026. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report directly to the October 8, 9 and 10, 2025, meeting of City Council with the necessary amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 354, Apartment Buildings, and other chapters as required, to implement the colour-coded rating system referred to in Parts 1 and 2 above. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to review potential budget impacts resulting from the implementation and enforcement of the colour-coded rating system, and report through the 2026 budget process on the resources required to implement the colour-coded rating system, including any potential fee increases to offset increased costs. 5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to City Council in 2026 on the program implementation plan for the coded-coded rating system referred to in Parts 1 and 2 above. 6. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to consider, as part of their 2026 planned review of the updated evaluation tool and enforcement measures, the following elements to ensure building scores are more accurately reflecting the lived experience of tenants in RentSafeTO buildings, and a more robust enforcement mechanism is implemented: a. more appropriate weighting for high risk, moderate risk and cosmetic categories that places higher emphasis on higher risk items; b. a larger deduction applied to the reactive score as a result of enforcement actions (Orders, Notices of Violation and Emergency Orders); c. how to ensure officers are trained to rate building elements consistently; and d. how to adopt Administrative Monetary Penalties for property standards violations in apartment buildings. 7. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to consult with frontline municipal licensing and standards staff regarding impacts to job expectations and duties. 8. City Council express its support for higher set fine penalties for offences associated with Chapter 354, Apartment Buildings.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to establish a colour-coded rating system based on the dynamic building evaluation score of the building and that the colour-coded rating system be integrated into the RentSafeTO online Interactive Building Score Map. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include the following requirements as part of the colour-coded rating system: a. require apartment building owners and operators to post a colour-coded rating sign in a form satisfactory to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards near the entrance of each apartment building that is in a prominent location visible on the apartment building; b. require apartment building owners and operators to ensure the colour-coded rating sign referred to in Recommendation 2.a. is well-maintained, secured, and posted at all times; c. require apartment building owners and operators to ensure that, if the dynamic building evaluation score changes to a different colour-coded rating (e.g., from Green to Yellow) that the apartment building owner or operator is required to update the sign within 15 business days of receiving notice of the change of the confirmed apartment building's score; and d. begin phasing in the program changes no later than July 31, 2026. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report directly to the October 8, 9 and 10, 2025, meeting of City Council with the necessary amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 354, Apartment Buildings, and other chapters as required, to implement the colour-coded rating system referred to in Recommendations 1 and 2 above. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to review potential budget impacts resulting from the implementation and enforcement of the colour-coded rating system, and report through the 2026 budget process on the resources required to implement the colour-coded rating system, including any potential fee increases to offset increased costs. 5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to City Council in 2026 on the program implementation plan for the coded-coded rating system referred to in Recommendations 1 and 2 above. 6. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to consider, as part of their 2026 planned review of the updated evaluation tool and enforcement measures, the following elements to ensure building scores are more accurately reflecting the lived experience of tenants in RentSafeTO buildings, and a more robust enforcement mechanism is implemented: a. more appropriate weighting for high risk, moderate risk and cosmetic categories that places higher emphasis on higher risk items; b. a larger deduction applied to the reactive score as a result of enforcement actions (Orders, Notices of Violation and Emergency Orders); c. how to ensure officers are trained to rate building elements consistently; and d. how to adopt Administrative Monetary Penalties for property standards violations in apartment buildings.
CC32.24adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 81 Isabella Street (including entrance address 83 Isabella Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance, which includes a description of heritage attributes, found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 81 Isabella Street is located on the south side of Isabella Street between Church Street and Jarvis Street in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2. The property at 81 Isabella Street contains a two-storey apartment building with raised basement constructed in 1927, known as the Merlan Apartments. It was designed by the architect Norman Alexander Armstrong in the Period Revival style with Edwardian influences. The Merlan Apartments represents one of Armstrong's first designs in the multi-residential walk-up apartment typology. He subsequently designed the Mayfair Apartments (1928), the Haddon Hall Apartments (1928), and the St. Edmunds Apartments (1929-1930) and several notable single-family residences and commercial properties that are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act or are included on the heritage registers in municipalities located in southern Ontario such as Oakville, Oshawa, Brampton, Brantford and London. 81 Isabella Street was listed on the City's Heritage Register on December 17, 2024. Staff have determined that the property at 81 Isabella Street has cultural heritage value. 81 Isabella Street meets 4 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets 2 or more of the 9 criteria. The City received a Zoning By-law Amendment Application on June 6, 2025 related to the proposed redevelopment of the subject property which also includes the property at 81 Isabella Street. The proposed development would retain a portion of the main façades on the existing listed building at 81 Isabella Street and add the new construction of a sixty-nine-storey tower building with a three-storey base with lobby, amenity and rental offices at-grade, and residential rental units above. A Heritage Impact Assessment is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties to determine how a heritage property is proposed to be conserved. A Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects dated June 2, 2025, has been submitted. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 81 Isabella Street (including entrance address 83 Isabella Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 81 Isabella Street (Reasons for Designation) included as Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 81 Isabella Street (including entrance address 83 Isabella Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 81 Isabella Street (Reasons for Designation) included as Attachment 1, to the report, July 7, 2025, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM32.24adopted
First approved by City Council in 2004, the Policy for Community Tennis Club Operations establishes Community Tennis Clubs as partners in the delivery of tennis programming across the City. The policy guides the operation of Community Tennis Clubs and includes specific requirements for permits, public hours, and the mutual responsibilities of the Community Tennis Clubs and Parks and Recreation in maintaining the courts at Community Tennis Club locations. Under the policy, Community Tennis Clubs establish and maintain capital reserve funds to make capital repairs and improvements to the Community Tennis Club assets. Valley Tennis Club has offered to fund and coordinate resurfacing and repair of five City-owned tennis courts located at York Mills Valley Park. The total value of the proposed work is $74,450.00 plus HST. The Club has secured a quote to complete the work in Fall 2025, with a projected start date of September 1. This motion seeks authority for the City to formally accept this donation in-kind and proceed with the necessary agreement and coordination to enable the project to move forward in time to meet the Club's preferred September construction window. The total in-kind donation amount for this project is valued up to $0.090 million. Under City Council's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Council authority is required to accept donations over $0.050 million. The proposed scope of work at Valley Tennis Club has been reviewed and approved by staff. No costs will be incurred by Parks and Recreation for the court refurbishment, and ongoing maintenance will be covered through the Division's existing budget.
City Council on 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 $0.090 million from Valley Tennis Club for the purposes of resurfacing outdoor tennis courts at York Mills Valley Park in 2025, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements to facilitate the capital repairs and improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.090 million from Valley Tennis Club for the purposes of resurfacing outdoor tennis courts at York Mills Valley Park in 2025, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, and to negotiate and execute any required agreements to facilitate the capital repairs and improvements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC32.25adopted
This report recommends that City Council affirm its decision of May 21-22, 2025 (Item PH21.8) stating its intention to designate the property at 450 Rustic Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate on behalf of the property owner within the statutory timeline. The subject property at 450 Rustic Road is located on the north side of Rustic Road, south of Highway 401, and west of Keele Street, in the Maple Leaf neighbourhood. Constructed in phases, 450 Rustic Road contains a rare Pre-Confederation house-form building composed of two sections, the original circa 1843 modest-sized rural dwelling with Georgian styling and a circa 1855 expansion that evolved the dwelling into a grand farmhouse in the more ornate Italianate architectural style. Named Downs View House by the original owner, John Perkins Bull, the property at 450 Rustic Road is valued for its central role in the 19th-century history of the Downsview community that takes it name from this landmark property. The cultural heritage value of Downs View House has been recognized on the former municipality of North York's list of heritage properties in 1977. City Council has until September 24, 2025, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of the owner and remain of the opinion that despite these objections, the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Act under five of the nine criteria for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff are of the opinion that this property should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 450 Rustic Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision on Item 2025.PH21.8 on May 21, 2025. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 450 Rustic Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 450 Rustic Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item PH21.8 on May 21, 2025. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 450 Rustic Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM32.25adopted
Summers in Toronto are short enough already, and on a hot day there's nothing better than spending time on a patio enjoying a great meal or cold drink. But unnecessary red tape from City Hall is getting in between Torontonians and their patio season. A small business in my ward has had their summer season cut in half because of this red tape. In 1980, this location was home to the first patio to open in The Beach, and has consistently had a well-loved and highly used patio since then, even as the business changed hands. But when Tiarré's Brunch & Bistro applied to renew their sidewalk café permit on April 9th of this year, their patio was shut down for nearly two months because of merely two objections filed during the 21-day public notice period. While we were able to approve their patio at the July 8th meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council, this incident highlighted the systematic challenges and negative impacts of this notification and refusal process which was eliminated in November 2021 and brought back in November 2023. In the CaféTO 2023 and Beyond report, city staff noted that requirements to report to City Council for patio approvals "would significantly extend the timeline between applications and permit issuance for businesses." Unfortunately, the outcome staff predicted has become a reality. Instead of battling City Hall for licenses to serve residents in the community, small businesses that comply with the relevant bylaw criteria must be given the opportunity to flourish during a time of deep economic uncertainty. The City must find a way to get to yes faster by cutting the red tape, eliminating roadblocks, and making it easier for small businesses to survive in today's economy. With this motion, I am recommending that Council amend the process to increase the number of objections required to be received before a patio is refused. Instead of the current rule where just two objections lead to a patio being refused, it would require objections from 25 percent of people who received notice letters. This would significantly increase the number of patios automatically approved while still providing a pathway for Community Council to review the most contentious locations. Requires Re-opening: Item 2024.EX18.7 (November 13 and 14, 2024), only as it pertains to the amendment to Section 742-3.2 of the Toronto Municipal Code in Part 6 of the decision.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.EX18.7 by amending Part 6 by: a. deleting the words "multiple" and "to the application from members of the public" from A.2. of Section 742-3.3. Refusal; and b. adding the words "from a number of members of the public totalling more than 25% of the number of notices sent out under Subsection A(5)". so that Part 6 now reads as follows: 6. City Council amend section 742-3.2A(2) of Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays so that it reads as follows: Section 742-3.2. Refusal. A. The Executive Director or General Manager shall refuse an application for a sidewalk café, public parklet, and/or marketing display if: (2) in the case of an application for a permit area on a residential flankage, the City receives multiple objections to the application from members of the public from a number of members of the public totalling more than 25% of the number of notices sent out under Subsection A(5) during the 21-day period of public notice.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.EX18.7 by amending Part 6 by: a. deleting the words "multiple" and "to the application from members of the public" from A.2. of Section 742-3.3. Refusal; and b. adding the words "from a number of members of the public totalling more than 25% of the number of notices sent out under Subsection A(5)". so that Part 6 now reads as follows: 6. City Council amend section 742-3.2A(2) of Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays so that it reads as follows: Section 742-3.2. Refusal. A. The Executive Director or General Manager shall refuse an application for a sidewalk café, public parklet, and/or marketing display if: (2) in the case of an application for a permit area on a residential flankage, the City receives multiple objections to the application from members of the public from a number of members of the public totalling more than 25% of the number of notices sent out under Subsection A(5) during the 21-day period of public notice.
CC32.26amended
This report recommends that City Council approve demolition of the heritage properties at 2726 and 2734 Danforth Avenue (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) in connection with the development of the subject site, subject to the implementation of an approved Commemoration Plan. The property at 2726 Danforth Avenue contains the Little York Hotel, which dates to the mid-19th century and is a rare surviving example of a pre-Confederation era building in the city and a unique remnant of the hotel/inn typology located near the historic intersection of Danforth and Dawes Road. The design, style and materiality exhibited at the upper-storey level of the original building typifies Georgian architecture while remnant structural members associated with construction methods that pre-date the mass production of machined lumber are still present in the basement. The adjacent two-storey main street commercial row building at 2734 Danforth Avenue dates to circa 1886 and is representative of the mid- to late-19th century local streetscape, with brick-clad wood-frame construction and Victorian-era decorative wooden detailing. The related Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes eight-storey and four-storey modular mass timber buildings organized around a central courtyard. The development includes the demolition of the two Part IV designated heritage properties within the development site and proposes a contemporary reconstruction of the Little York Hotel at 2726 Danforth Avenue as a form of commemoration. The Little York Hotel is in poor to defective condition and is not a candidate for any of the three conservation treatments in the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. The main street commercial row building at 2734 Danforth Avenue is likewise in poor condition and there is severe structural failure of the front foundation wall that has been temporarily shored, but which poses a life safety risk. Due to these extenuating circumstances, demolition of both properties and a contemporary reconstruction of the Little York Hotel, a rare historic resource that embodies an early period of area settlement and transportation, have been proposed. Through the application process all alternatives to demolition were thoroughly explored and Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that neither building could be successfully integrated into the development due to their condition. Therefore, staff are of the opinion that the proposed demolitions are supportable as a last resort within the context of the related planning application. As part of the conditions of approval, staff recommend that City Council secure a contemporary reconstruction plan for the Little York Hotel within a Commemoration Plan, submit full documentation of each property prior to demolition and implement a publicly accessible interpretive display that conveys the rich history of Danforth Avenue in this area, and the history of the Little York Hotel and its construction.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the application to demolish heritage buildings at the designated properties at 2726 Danforth Avenue (with entrance address at 2732 Danforth Avenue) and 2736 Danforth Avenue, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of eight-storey and four-storey buildings and a contemporary reconstruction of 2726 Danforth Avenue being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 16, 2025, prepared by Batay-Csorba Architects Inc. on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated June 6, 2025, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Commemoration Plan, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to demolish the designated properties at 2726 Danforth Avenue (with entrance address at 2732 Danforth Avenue) and 2736 Danforth Avenue under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed demolition of the heritage properties has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect; b. prior to the introduction of the Zoning By-law Amendment Bills to City Council, the owner shall: 1. provide a Commemoration Strategy, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated June 6, 2025, for the property at 2726 Danforth Avenue (with entrance address at 2732 Danforth Avenue), including but not limited to preliminary plans for a contemporary reconstruction of the Little York Hotel and a publicly accessible interpretive display that conveys the rich history of Danforth Avenue in this area, and the history of the Little York Hotel and its construction, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 2726 and 2734 Danforth Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit (including a demolition permit), but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject properties, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 2. provide a Commemoration Plan that includes detailed drawings, including notes, specifications, and descriptions of materials and finishes and estimated costs associated with a contemporary reconstruction of the Little York Hotel and a comprehensive interpretive program, substantially in accordance with the approved Commemoration Strategy required in Part 2.b.1 above, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide full documentation of the properties at 2726 and 2734 Danforth Avenue, including two printed sets of archival quality 8-inch x 10-inch colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide a Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the reconstructed heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 5. provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Commemoration Plan; d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.c.6. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required commemorative and interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Commemoration Plan and that an appropriate standard of completion has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council request the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to continue to work with the applicant's heritage consultant on the development of a commemoration plan that explores the opportunity to reintroduce lost elements such as early chimneys, verandahs and storefronts within the contemporary reconstruction of the Little York Hotel.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the application to demolish heritage buildings at the designated properties at 2726 Danforth Avenue (with entrance address at 2732 Danforth Avenue) and 2736 Danforth Avenue, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of eight-storey and four-storey buildings and a contemporary reconstruction of 2726 Danforth Avenue being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 16, 2025 prepared by Batay-Csorba Architects Inc. on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated June 6, 2025 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Commemoration Plan, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to demolish the designated properties at 2726 Danforth Avenue (with entrance address at 2732 Danforth Avenue) and 2736 Danforth Avenue under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed demolition of the heritage properties has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect; b. prior to the introduction of the Zoning By-law Amendment Bills to City Council, the owner shall: 1. provide a Commemoration Strategy, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated June 6, 2025 for the property at 2726 Danforth Avenue (with entrance address at 2732 Danforth Avenue), including but not limited to preliminary plans for a contemporary reconstruction of the Little York Hotel and a publicly accessible interpretive display that conveys the rich history of Danforth Avenue in this area, and the history of the Little York Hotel and its construction, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 2726 and 2734 Danforth Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit (including a demolition permit), but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject properties, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect, 2. Provide a Commemoration Plan that includes detailed drawings, including notes, specifications, and descriptions of materials and finishes and estimated costs associated with a contemporary reconstruction of the Little York Hotel and a comprehensive interpretive program, substantially in accordance with the approved Commemoration Strategy required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, 3. Provide full documentation of the properties at 2726 and 2734 Danforth Avenue, including two printed sets of archival quality 8-inch x 10-inch colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, 4. Provide a Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the reconstructed heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning, 5. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and 6. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Commemoration Plan; d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.6 the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required commemorative and interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Commemoration Plan and that an appropriate standard of completion has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
MM32.26adopted
CHIN Radio has long been a cornerstone of multicultural broadcasting in the Greater Toronto Area. For decades, and as it approaches its 60th anniversary in 2026, it has provided essential programming in over 17 languages, serving communities that are often underrepresented in mainstream media. The recent loss of CHIN Radio's long-standing transmitter site on the Toronto Islands and subsequent relocation to a site in Halton Hills has severely affected their signal quality and reach. Approving CHIN Radio's application to move to the AM900 frequency will help restore this vital service and ensure that CHIN can continue delivering high-quality, inclusive programming to the many diverse audiences in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area who depend on it. Toronto City Council wishes to communicate this urgent priority to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission and urge them to approve this application and help sustain Canada's rich tradition of multicultural broadcasting.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council convey to the Secretary General of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission its strong and enthusiastic support for CHIN Radio/TV International's application (Application 2024-0644-6) to relocate its AM broadcast service to the AM900 frequency.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council convey to the Secretary General of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission its strong and enthusiastic support for CHIN Radio/TV International's application (Application 2024-0644-6) to relocate its AM broadcast service to the AM900 frequency.
CC32.27referred
The purpose of this report is to assess the feasibility of limiting the number of Automated Speed Enforcement infractions an individual vehicle owner can receive from a single camera location prior to receiving their first Automated Speed Enforcement infraction in the mail.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, referred Item CC32.27 to the October 29, 2025, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor and the General Manager, Transportation Services recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM32.27adopted
Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a system of direct democracy where residents imagine how their neighbourhood could be improved, suggest potential ideas and then vote on how funds are spent to improve their community through capital projects. Between April 12 and November 1, 2024, my office hosted online and in-person engagements with local residents and business improvement areas to crowdsource ideas. These ideas were then vetted for cost and feasibility with City staff and presented to the local community to vote on which projects they would like to see funded. In the Cabbagetown, St. James Town, and Winchester Park neighbourhoods, nine projects supported by the local community that were feasible and fit within the allocated budget of $750,000. One of the projects, the installation of 25 New Benches along the Parliament, Carlton, and Gerrard Main Streets, required additional review. The release of funds for these projects will allow for locally supported capital projects to move forward in a timely manner.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Programs on a one-time basis by $46,800 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the developments at 187-193 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701246), collected for streetscape improvements, for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area for the installation of 25 benches within their catchment, with specific locations outlined in Appendix A, (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $46,800 be forwarded to the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized on the benches and in promotional materials, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Programs on a one-time basis by $46,800 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the developments at 187-193 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701246), collected for streetscape improvements, for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area for the installation of 25 benches within their catchment, with specific locations outlined in Appendix A, (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $46,800 be forwarded to the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized on the benches and in promotional materials, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM32.28adopted
At the conclusion of the City Council meeting scheduled for July 23, 24 and 25, 2025, City Council will be recessing until its meeting of October 8, 9 and 10, 2025. During that period, it is possible that there will be decisions arising from applications to the Committee of Adjustment which will be matters of concern to the City and would warrant the City's attendance at the Toronto Local Appeal Body (or the Ontario Land Tribunal where there is a related appeal) either on an appeal by the City itself or on the applicant's appeal to the tribunal. The purpose of this Motion is to delegate temporary authority to the Executive Director, Development Review or her designate, during this period to instruct the City Solicitor, and appropriate City staff, to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body on the application. This would include the authority to direct the City Solicitor to file an appeal of a decision and retain outside experts as necessary. It also authorizes the City Solicitor to resolve matters in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Executive Director, Development Review. This motion is urgent and should not be deferred because there could be significant legal deadlines and hearing appearances that are missed before the October 8, 9 and 10, 2025 City Council meeting.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend hearings on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions or to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on behalf of the City of Toronto at the request of the Executive Director, Development Review, or designate, during the period from the completion of City Council's July 23 and 24, 2025, meeting to the start of City Council's October 8, 9 and 10, 2025, meeting; the delegation shall: a. include authority to direct appropriate City staff to attend at the hearing and for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary; and b. authorize the City Solicitor to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Executive Director, Development Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend hearings on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions or to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on behalf of the City of Toronto at the request of the Executive Director, Development Review, or designate, during the period from the completion of City Council's July 23, 24, and 25, 2025, meeting to the start of City Council's October 8, 9 and 10, 2025, meeting; the delegation shall: a. include authority to direct appropriate City staff to attend at the hearing and for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary; and b. authorize the City Solicitor to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Executive Director, Development Review.
MM32.29adopted
Avondale Public School re-opened in 2019 with a brand new three-storey building. But just a few years later, it's already over capacity. The school now serves approximately 1,000 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, well beyond the 861 it was built for, and 7 portables have been added on a nearby property to keep up. This is a clear sign that growth in the Avondale community is outpacing the infrastructure meant to support it. The school's overcrowding mirrors a wider challenge in the neighbourhood, where thousands of new residents are moving in, but public spaces and services haven't kept up. Over 14,400 people live within a 5-10 minute walk of the school, many in nearby high-rises. For them, the Avondale schoolyard is a key accessible outdoor space that local residents can use on evenings and weekends. The Avondale PS Parent Council and the school administration are requesting that the city provide partial funds in support of upgrading the Toronto District School Board-owned yard. Investing in this multi-use space will help foster social connectivity and more play opportunities. This presents a valuable opportunity to provide amenities not yet available in the community, including: • A pollinator Garden to support ECO initiatives and invite community member engagement to water, weed, etc.; • A turfed soccer field; and • An upgrade to the playscape area to appeal to the older students, with seating and shade.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 4726-4728 Yonge Street, 9-31 Bogert Avenue and 2-28 Poyntz Avenue (Source Account: XR3028-4500139), secured for community benefits, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Avondale Public School, subject to the following conditions: a. the Toronto District School Board will enter into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City; and b. the design of the improvements will be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at Avondale Public School, for a term of 25 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community benefits in the local community.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 4726-4728 Yonge Street, 9-31 Bogert Avenue and 2-28 Poyntz Avenue (Source Account: XR3028-4500139), secured for community benefits, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Avondale Public School, subject to the following conditions: a. the Toronto District School Board will enter into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City; and b. the design of the improvements will be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at Avondale Public School, for a term of 25 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community benefits in the local community.
MM32.30adopted
At its meeting of June 25 and 26, 2025, City Council adopted decision Item 2025.CC31.10 which relates to the City Solicitor's request for directions regarding an appeal of an application to amend the zoning by-law at 2346 Yonge Street (the "Appeal"). The matter is currently before the Ontario Land Tribunal. Legal Services has advised that the confidential disposition on the item needs to be amended, for one of the confidential attachments to remain confidential. Requires Re-opening: Item 2025.CC31.10 (June 25 and 26, 2025 Council meeting) only as it pertains to Parts 2 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.CC31.10 by: a. amending Part 2 by deleting the words "Confidential Appendices A and B" and replacing them with the words "Confidential Appendix A", so that it now reads as follows: 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor. b. amending Part 3 by adding the words "and Confidential Appendix B" after the words "Confidential Attachment 1", so that it now reads as follows: 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.CC31.10 by: a. amending Part 2 by deleting the words "Confidential Appendices A and B" and replacing them with the words "Confidential Appendix A", so that it now reads as follows: 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor. b. amending Part 3 by adding the words "and Confidential Appendix B" after the words "Confidential Attachment 1", so that it now reads as follows: 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM32.31adopted
Darryl Harding (Coach D) was a dedicated community mentor and leader who devoted countless hours to supporting youth baseball in Scarborough. As President and coach of the Wexford Agincourt Baseball League, he made a lasting impact on local sports culture, equity-deserving communities, and generations of young athletes. His sudden passing in August 2024 prompted an outpouring of love and support from players, coaches, parents, and community members whose lives he touched. Wishing Well Park became a second home for many under his leadership, making the naming of Baseball Diamond 1 in his honour a meaningful and appropriate tribute. Community organizations, residents, and local leaders were actively consulted as part of this naming proposal and emphasized Mr. Harding's exceptional commitment to equity and inclusion in youth sport. He volunteered over 1,200 hours each year, championed the creation of a girls-only baseball division in partnership with the Jays Care Foundation Rookie League, and personally covered registration fees for children from low-income families to ensure every child had a chance to play baseball. He also pushed for much-needed facility improvements to make youth baseball safer. In recognition of his dedication, Darryl Harding was awarded the Toronto Blue Jays "Seat 21" honour in 2016. A formal property naming application was submitted to the City's Strategic Partnerships Office, and staff confirmed that the proposal aligns with the City of Toronto's Guiding Principles for Commemoration. Residents were actively engaged in the consultation process, and the proposal received overwhelming support from the Wexford-Agincourt and broader Scarborough communities. Naming Wishing Well Park Diamond 1 as "Darryl Harding Memorial Diamond" would serve as a lasting recognition of his service, passion, and enduring legacy that continues through the youth and families he inspired.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. Despite the provisions of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, City Council approve the renaming of Diamond 1 at Wishing Well Park to "Darryl Harding Memorial Diamond".
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. Despite the provisions of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, City Council approve the renaming of Diamond 1 at Wishing Well Park to "Darryl Harding Memorial Diamond".
MM32.32adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence for the premises at 850 Carlaw Avenue to operate under the name Dopapen Coffee (the "Premises"). The Application is for an indoor area only. The Premises currently operates as a coffee shop and is located in the middle of a low-density residential neighbourhood. If the Premises is licenced there are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, lighting and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. This application for a new liquor licence is not in the public interest, unless the concerns of the residents are addressed. The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario should be requested to issue a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. This application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This matter is urgent as the placard deadline for objections is August 5, 2025.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for 850 Carlaw Avenue, operating under the name Dopapen Coffee, is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to 850 Carlaw Avenue, operating under the name Dopapen Coffee. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to City Council decision's, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions added to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for 850 Carlaw Avenue, operating under the name Dopapen Coffee (the "Premises"), is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents, and that the Registrar should issue either a Proposal to Review or a Proposal to Refuse the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary action so as to give effect to this Motion, including determining whether the application ought to be refused outright or whether the application can be supported with conditions added to the liquor licence, all in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
MM32.33adopted
On January 22, 2025, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued its Final Order regarding an application to amend City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for a 31-storey mixed use development on lands located at 289 to 299 Balliol Street and 305 Balliol Street. City Council had previously accepted a settlement offer, and instructed the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement ( Item 2023.CC11.13 ). The Owner of the Lands has indicated a desire to pursue off-site parkland dedication instead of cash-in-lieu. Staff are working with the Owner and the Ward Councillor to identify potential sites that would meet Parks and Recreation requirements. This motion will authorize and direct City staff to work with the Owner to seek an off-site parkland dedication and accept an off-site parkland dedication, or in the alternative, cash-in-lieu, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act. The reason for urgency is that the approval is required for Parks staff to direct the acquisition of off-site parkland, with specific deadlines for the agreement and purchase sale.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication that: a. is accessible to the area where the subject site is located; b. is a good physical substitute for any on-site parkland dedication; c. is free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments; d. is in an acceptable environmental condition; and e. the value of the off-site parkland dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the cash-in-lieu parkland dedication that would otherwise be required, which value may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 2. Should the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Owner agree to a property as a substitution for cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following: a. in the event that the value of the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the cash-in-lieu parkland dedication, the Owner shall pay cash-in-lieu of parkland for the shortfall in the value of the off-site parkland dedication in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; and b. in the event that the Owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code. 3. Should a substituted off-site parkland dedication be accepted by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication that: a. is accessible to the area where the subject site is located; b. is a good physical substitute for any on-site parkland dedication; c. is free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments; d. is in an acceptable environmental condition; and e. the value of the off-site parkland dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the cash-in-lieu parkland dedication that would otherwise be required, which value may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 2. Should the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Owner agree to a property as a substitution for cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following: a. in the event that the value of the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the cash-in-lieu parkland dedication, the Owner shall pay cash-in-lieu of parkland for the shortfall in the value of the off-site parkland dedication in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; and b. in the event that the Owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code. 3. Should a substituted off-site parkland dedication be accepted by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
MM32.34adopted
The Bathurst-St. Clair area is a rapidly growing neighbourhood, with many development applications proposed and approved. As the area grows, it is imperative that our services and infrastructure keep pace, and that we make investments that directly promote the quality of life of our residents. On July 22, 2022, Council approved Zoning By-law 1049-2022 for the development application at 91-101 Raglan. This approval secured $250,000 for a public art contribution, which was not allocated or spent. In the event his contribution has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose. While public art is an important asset to make our neighbourhoods vibrant, this money would be better spent on more urgently-needed streetscape and public realm improvements along Raglan Avenue, an apartment neighbourhood that is experiencing the greatest volume of development. City staff in Transportation Services and City Planning are finalizing streetscape and public realm master plan for Raglan Avenue, to allocate the cash that has been secured through various developments in the area. This motion is urgent in order to support the implementation of this plan.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward at the earliest opportunity a City-initiated amendment to the Zoning By-law 1049-2022 to: a. re-allocate the unspent section 37 funds secured through Zoning By-law 1049-2022 and 1050-2022, Schedule C Section A(b)(i) for the purpose of streetscape improvements in accordance with Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 that will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and b. amend section Schedule C Section A(d) of Zoning By-laws 1049-2022 and 1050-2022 to read as: 2. In the event that the cash contribution referred to in subsection (a) above have not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward at the earliest opportunity a City-initiated amendment to the Zoning By-law 1049-2022 to: a. re-allocate the unspent section 37 funds secured through Zoning By-law 1049-2022 and 1050-2022, Schedule C Section A(b)(i) for the purpose of streetscape improvements in accordance with Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 that will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; and b. amend section Schedule C Section A(d) of Zoning By-laws 1049-2022 and 1050-2022 to read as: 2. In the event that the cash contribution referred to in subsection (a) above have not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.
MM32.35adopted
This is a motion for redirection of section 37 funds for a capital project to improve sports facilities at Clairlea Park. Clairlea Park is home to two tennis courts and an underutilized sports pad. Pickleball is a growing sport in Scarborough and the City of Toronto. In discussions with the ward Councillor, Parks Planning, and Parks Operations and Technical Services, the vision is to expand and upgrade the existing sport court program at Clairlea Park overall to include pickleball and other new sport court programs, like basketball. Through community engagement, various court arrangements and programs will be explored to determine optimal layout and community need of site. Clairlea Park is located at 45 Fairfax Crescent, Toronto, ON, in the Clairlea-Birchmount neighbourhood. Clairlea Park is located less than 2 kilometres walking distance from the development at 0 Hymus Road. Reason for Urgency: - Section 37 community benefits funds required in order to proceed with new park development; - Funds will be used in 2025-2026; and - Parks and Recreation have already closed a Request For Quote to obtain a consultant to implement the project, and award documentation is with the purchasing group over the next two weeks.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Parks and Recreation's 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan to create a new capital project known as "Clairlea Park - Sports Courts Development", with a project cost of $67,412.88 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow commitments of $10,000 in 2025, and $57,412.88 in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the developments at 0 Hymus Road., (Former CN Rail Spur North of St. Clair Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road) (Source Account: 3700386) and 80 Bell Estate Road. (Source Account: 3700559) for the purpose of designing and constructing new and expanding existing sports courts at Clairlea Park, in the following amounts: a. $11,349.88 from 0 Hymus Road, (Former CN Rail Spur North of St. Clair Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road); and b. $56,063 from 80 Bell Estate Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Parks and Recreation's 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan to create a new capital project known as "Clairlea Park - Sports Courts Development", with a project cost of $67,412.88 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow commitments of $10,000 in 2025, and $57,412.88 in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the developments at 0 Hymus Road., (Former CN Rail Spur North of St. Clair Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road) (Source Account: 3700386) and 80 Bell Estate Road. (Source Account: 3700559) for the purpose of designing and constructing new and expanding existing sports courts at Clairlea Park, in the following amounts: a. $11,349.88 from 0 Hymus Road, (Former CN Rail Spur North of St. Clair Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road); and b. $56,063 from 80 Bell Estate Road.
MM32.36adopted
Every day in Toronto, there are young people standing at a crossroads. Some have grown up surrounded by instability, systemic barriers, and cycles of harm. Others have been in and out of the justice system or have lost friends to gun violence. Too often, these youth, full of potential, creativity, and strength, have been written off, excluded from the very systems meant to support them. CityServeTO is a response to that reality and a bold investment in something different. Co-developed by the Youth Development Unit (YDU) and local partners as part of the Mayor's Youth Safety Task Force, CityServeTO is a local, year-round youth community service initiative that provides paid, team-based service, mentorship, and job readiness support for youth aged 16-24 who are most impacted by violence, poverty, and exclusion. These aren't just volunteer opportunities. This is about giving young people a real job, a reason to show up, and a community that sees their worth. It will give these youth a real employment pathway, including opportunities for placements in City divisions. In exchange, Toronto's neighbourhoods benefit from their energy, leadership, and service, and most importantly, we disrupt the trajectory that leads youth from isolation into crisis. CityServeTO builds on successful models like City Year and ServCanada, but it's made-in-Toronto, rooted in the wisdom and reach of grassroots partners like the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, Rexdale Community Health Centre, Think2wice, Youth Association for Academics, Athletics, and Character Education (YAAACE), Forgiveness Project, and Impact N' Communities. These organizations are experts in engaging youth who have been hardest to reach and furthest from opportunity. They know the names, the families, the histories, and they know how to support healing and hope. Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent as program planning, partnership development, and staff recruitment must begin immediately to ensure that the Youth Community Service Initiative will launch on schedule in September 2025. Delays in Council approval could jeopardize recruitment timelines, corporate sponsorship commitments, and overall program readiness, impacting vulnerable youth in need of immediate support and meaningful opportunities for skill development and employment.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to allocate up to $700,000 to each of the two lead community agencies, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities and Rexdale Community Health Centre, for the implementation of the first cycle of the Youth Community Service Initiative from September 2025 to June 2026. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to negotiate and enter into new agreements, including any necessary amending, renewal and extension agreements, to support the implementation of the Youth Community Service Initiative, within the resources approved in Social Development's annual operating budget, upon terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development to report back in the first quarter of 2026 on program outcomes, including: a. completion rates; b. community service and mentorship hours delivered; c. employment and education outcomes; and d. partner and participant feedback. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development to work with Parks and Recreation, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Toronto Transit Commission, People and Equity, Solid Waste Management Services, Museums and Toronto Public Library to establish an interdivisional table to support hiring efforts for CityServeTO.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to allocate up to $700,000 to each of the two lead community agencies, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities and Rexdale Community Health Centre, for the implementation of the first cycle of the Youth Community Service Initiative from September 2025 to June 2026. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to negotiate and enter into new agreements, including any necessary amending, renewal and extension agreements, to support the implementation of the Youth Community Service Initiative, within the resources approved in Social Development's annual operating budget, upon terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development to report back in the first quarter of 2026 on program outcomes, including: a. completion rates; b. community service and mentorship hours delivered; c. employment and education outcomes; and d. partner and participant feedback. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development to work with Parks and Recreation, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Toronto Transit Commission, People and Equity, Solid Waste Management Services, Museums and Toronto Public Library to establish an interdivisional table to support hiring efforts for CityServeTO.
MM32.37adopted
In December 2024, the City Clerk's Office in partnership with the Mayor's Office and the City Manager's Office jointly submitted a proposal for the Bloomberg Philanthropies' 2025 Global Mayors Challenge. The Challenge invited mayors from around the world to reimagine an essential city service that impacts residents' lives. The City's submission centered on developing a universal school food program in Toronto. Applications were reviewed by Bloomberg Philanthropies and its advisory council to assess the idea and its potential for impact and ability to deliver. Out of more than 630 applicants, the City of Toronto was selected as one of fifty finalists - and the only Canadian city - to receive a USD $50,000 (CAD $68,500) award. Working with expert coaching, the funds will be used to further refine the idea, with the aim of preparing a new submission for the final round of the Challenge in October 2025. Staff from the City and Mayor's Office will be participating in the prestigious Global Ideas Camp in Bogota, Colombia, in July 2025 to engage in workshops, learn from experts and network to learn what it takes to improve the City's idea. Of the 50 finalists, 25 cities will be chosen to receive an award of USD $1,000,000 to implement the changes and enhancements to the core city service. The work related to this submission is tied to exploring the possible future state of the Vision and Strategy for a Universal School Food Program, which received Council approval in June 2025. Authority is requested for a one-time increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, in the amount of $68,500 (USD $50,000) gross and $0 net, with funding from 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge award for the purpose ideating, developing, and delivering activities tied supporting a universal school food program Under City Council's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Council authority is required to accept donations over $50,000. Reason for Urgency: The Motion is deemed urgent as the refined submission will be due in October 2025 and funding is needed to advance work between now and September.
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to receive an award of USD $50,000 (CAD $68,500) from Bloomberg Philanthropies for the ideation, development, and delivery of methodologies towards supporting a universal school food program. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to negotiate, sign, and execute a letter of agreement for the USD $50,000 (CAD $68,500) award on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize a one-time increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, in the amount of $68,500 (USD $50,000) gross and $0 net, with funding from 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge award for the purpose ideating, developing, and delivering activities supporting a universal school food program (USD $1 = CAD $1.37 exchange rate as of July 2025). 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to enter into any necessary contracts, agreements, or arrangements in relation to the adoption of Parts 1 to 3.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos-Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to receive an award of USD $50,000 (CAD $68,500) from Bloomberg Philanthropies for the ideation, development, and delivery of methodologies towards supporting a universal school food program. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to negotiate, sign, and execute a letter of agreement for the USD $50,000 (CAD $68,500) award on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize a one-time increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, in the amount of $68,500 (USD $50,000) gross and $0 net, with funding from 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge award for the purpose ideating, developing, and delivering activities supporting a universal school food program (USD $1 = CAD $1.37 exchange rate as of July 2025) 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to enter into any necessary contracts, agreements, or arrangements in relation to the adoption of Parts 1 to 3.
MM32.38adopted
The annual Operating Budget for each Business Improvement Area must be approved by City Council. This requirement is set out in the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which stipulates that a Business Improvement Area Board of Management must prepare a proposed annual budget and submit to City Council for approval. This process ensures appropriate oversight and alignment with the City's financial and governance framework as Business Improvement Areas are funded through a special levy and administered by the City. No City funding is required since the financing of individual Business Improvement Area operations is raised by a special levy on the rateable commercial and industrial properties within the respective Business Improvement Area boundaries. Special levy rate reductions for the subclasses have been set out the 2025 Business Improvement Area Special Levy Rate Reductions for Subclasses for properties in the subclasses of the commercial and industrial property classes. Due to the timing of the Annual General Meeting, the Bloordale Village Business Improvement Area was not included in the regular property bills issued earlier this year. Therefore, this special charge, or levy will be included in a separate property tax bill, with a due date of October 1, 2025. The recommendation in this Notice of Motion reflects the board-adopted 2025 Operating Budget for Bloordale Village Business Improvement Area, as approved by both its Board of Management and General Membership. The Board of Management approved at its meeting on May 5 2025, followed by approval from the General Membership at the Annual General Meeting held on June 5, 2025. The 2025 Operating Budget for the Bloordale Village Business Improvement Area is $0.285 million, which requires a special levy in the amount of $0.163 million. City staff have reviewed the complete budget submission and supporting documentation to ensure that the 2025 Operating Budget aligns with Council's approved policies and practices. A detailed breakdown of the Bloordale Village Business Improvement Area's 2025 Operating Budget, as referenced in this notice of motion, is provided in Table 1. This motion has been reviewed by Revenue Services, Legal Services, Financial Planning, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Reason for Urgency: Revenue Services requires this authority before the next meeting of City Council to issue a separate property tax bill with a due date of October 1, 2025 to applicable properties in the Business Improvement Area. Table 1: Bloordale Village Business Improvement Area 2025 Operating Budget Bloordale Village Business Improvement Area 2024 Approved Budget 2024 Projected Actuals 2025 Budget Net Change (%) Net Change ($) Revenue BIA Levy (incl. 10% provision) 154,897 154,897 162,642 5% 7,745 Grants 7,500 34,370 9,500 27% 2,000 Signature Events Revenue - - - 0% 0 Other Festival Revenues - - - 0% 0 Other Revenue - - - 0% 0 Contribution from Accumulated Surplus Reserves - - 101,476 0% 101,476 Appeal Provision Surplus 200,846 200,846 11,441 -94% -189,405 Total Revenue 363,243 390,113 285,059 -22% -78,184 Expenditures Administration 47,631 37,878 45,023 -5% -2,608 Capital 10,500 6,500 11,000 5% 500 Financed Project Loan Payments for Capital Projects (Withheld from levy) - - - 0% 0 Maintenance 138,600 65,000 106,500 -23% -32,100 Promotion and Advertising 33,500 59,320 24,750 -26% -8,750 Festivals and Events 70,000 66,500 83,000 19% 13,000 Provision for Tax Appeal Expenditures & Write Off 14,082 2,734 14,786 5% 704 Appeal Provision Deficit - - - 0% 0 Contribution to Accumulated Surplus Reserves 48,930 152,181 - -100% -48,930 Total Expenditures 363,243 390,113 285,059 -22% -78,184 Net Surplus/Deficit - - - - - Accumulated Surplus Ending Balance 300,361 403,612 290,695 - -
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt and certify the 2025 Operating Budget of $0.285 million and Levy requirement of $0.163 million for the Bloordale Village Business Improvememt Area. 2. City Council elect to apply the subclasses for the commercial and industrial property classes for 2025, and to apply the Bloordale Village Business Improvement Area special levy rate reductions to the subclasses, as set out in item 2025.EC19.7 - Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) - 2025 Operating Budgets - Report 2, adopted by City Council on April 23, and 24, 2025, and attached as Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM32.38; the special charge, or levy will be included in a separate property tax bill, with a due date of October 1, 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt and certify the 2025 Operating Budget of $0.285 million and Levy requirement of $0.163 million for the Bloordale Village Business Improvememt Area. 2. City Council elect to apply the subclasses for the commercial and industrial property classes for 2025, and to apply the Bloordale Village Business Improvement Area special levy rate reductions to the subclasses, as set out in item 2025.EC19.7 - Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) - 2025 Operating Budgets - Report 2, adopted by City Council on April 23, and 24, 2025 and attached as Attachment 1 to this motion; the special charge, or levy will be included in a separate property tax bill, with a due date of October 1, 2025.
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.