Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 43 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.
BL34.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, passed By-laws 1309-2025 to 1399-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
CC34.1adopted
The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the results of the collective bargaining negotiations between the City of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2998 which represents unionized staff governed under the Association of Community Centres, and to seek ratification by Council of the negotiated agreements.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council ratify and approve the Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2998, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (October 20, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer. 2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make the necessary adjustments to the 2025 Non-Program Expenditure Budget and Operating Budgets of the Centres to reflect provisions of the Memorandum of Settlement. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make the necessary amendments to rates of pay, benefits and other issues identified as agreed changes in the Memorandum of Settlement. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (October 20, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to labour relations or employee negotiations. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (October 20, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer remain confidential at this time, as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations. 6. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential labour relations information in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (October 20, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer following ratification by Council, and the creation of a final collective agreement, and the completion of all related proceedings, as confirmed by the Chief People Officer. Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (October 20, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to labour relations or employee negotiations. Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (October 20, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations. Confidential Attachment 3 to the report (October 20, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer will be made public following ratification by Council and the creation of a final collective agreement, and the completion of all related proceedings, as confirmed by the Chief People Officer.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Chief People Officer recommend that: 1. City Council ratify and approve the Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2998, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer. 2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make the necessary adjustments to the 2025 Non-Program Expenditure Budget and Operating Budgets of the Centres to reflect provisions of the Memorandum of Settlement. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make the necessary amendments to rates of pay, benefits and other issues identified as agreed changes in the Memorandum of Settlement. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to labour relations or employee negotiations. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 3 remain confidential at this time, as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations. 6. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential labour relations information in the Confidential Attachment 3 following ratification by Council, and the creation of a final collective agreement, and the completion of all related proceedings, as confirmed by the Chief People Officer.
DM34.1adopted
This report responds to City Council's direction ( MM32.50 - Requesting Legal Review of Bid Process Complaint Relating to Toronto Parking Authority RFP-PARCS-202407 ) that the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, review the Toronto Parking Authority's bid process related to the Toronto Parking Authority's RFP-PARCS-20247 procurement for compliance with applicable laws and policies.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (September 30, 2025) from the City Solicitor for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the City Solicitor recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM34.1adopted
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. Hillcrest Tennis Club is a Community Tennis Club operating at 37 Cresthaven Drive, within Cresthaven Park in Ward 17, Don Valley North, consisting of four hard courts. The Club is proposing to refurbish the four tennis courts in spring 2026 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 $150,000.00. 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 Hillcrest 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 November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $150,000.00 from Hillcrest Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Cresthaven Park in 2026, 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 Hillcrest Tennis Club to facilitate refurbishment of the tennis courts at Cresthaven Park in 2026, 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 Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $150,000.00 from Hillcrest Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Cresthaven Park in 2026, 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 Hillcrest Tennis Club to facilitate refurbishment of the tennis courts at Cresthaven Park in 2026, 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.
RM34.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:40 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. November 12, 2025 Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of: Nathan Gilbert Rafia Haniff-Cleofas, and Gregory George Spearn 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 . November 13, 2025 Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of: Olga Crombie Adaline Adina Evelyn, and Fred Luk
CC34.2adopted
In March 2025, City Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to require the owners of 2 Whitney Avenue, formerly 135 Glen Road (2 Whitney) to remove all of the encroachments constructed on City property on the grounds that the encroachments were constructed contrary to the Ontario Heritage Act. The registered owner of 2 Whitney (together with her spouse, the "Owners") recently filed a court application seeking a declaration that they do not require any permits for the encroachments under the Ontario Heritage Act and that the City is bound by its representation to the Owners in October 2024 that they had the required permits to construct their encroachments (the Application). The Owners have also filed a motion for an urgent injunction, preventing the City from requiring the removal of the encroachments pending the outcome of the Application and any appeals thereof.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 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 (November 3, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct that the City agree with the Owners that it will not require the removal of encroachments on the City's right-of-way adjacent to 2 Whitney Avenue (135 Glen Road), pending the outcome of the Application and any appeals thereof. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 3, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential 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, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
MM34.2adopted
At its meeting of May 21 and 22, 2025, City Council adopted Item 2025.TE22.3 , approving a Zoning By-law Amendment, which included a recommendation for City Council to allow the owner of 72 Perth Avenue to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain on the site 13 affordable rental housing units as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act in accordance with specific terms. The terms included a requirement for the in-kind contribution to have a total of three studio units, five one-bedroom units, four two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit (the "affordable rental housing units"). The applicant would like to revise the unit mix requirement for the in-kind contribution to have a total of eight one-bedroom units, four two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit. This motion will enable the provision of more accessible units that require a larger unit type to accommodate more functional and spacious living arrangements. City Planning and Housing Secretariat staff support the proposed amendments to the unit mix terms. The additional height and density contemplated was noted by the applicant as being required to deliver a rental housing development under a rental housing program supported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The proposed unit mix is in alignment with the goals of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation program and affordable housing commitments under the City of Toronto's Rental Housing Supply Program programs - Purpose-built Rental Housing Incentives Stream and Capital Funding Stream. The value to the in-kind contribution with the revised unit mix remains 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). Requires Re-opening: Toronto and East York Community Council Item 2025.TE22.3 (May 21 and 22, 2025, City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Part 3.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE22.3 by deleting Part 3.a. 3. City Council allow the owner of 72 Perth Avenue (the "site") to design, construct, finish, provide, and maintain on the site thirteen (13) affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act; all in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"): Part to be deleted: a. the in-kind contribution shall have a total of three (3) studio units, five (5) one-bedroom units, four (4) two-bedroom units, and one (1) three-bedroom unit (the "affordable rental housing units"); and replacing it with the following new Part 3.a.: a. the in-kind contribution shall have a total of eight (8) one-bedroom units, four (4) two-bedroom units, and one (1) three-bedroom unit (the "affordable rental housing units"), with any changes to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE22.3 by deleting Part 3.a. 3. City Council allow the owner of 72 Perth Avenue (the "site") to design, construct, finish, provide, and maintain on the site thirteen (13) affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act; all in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"): Part to be deleted: a. the in-kind contribution shall have a total of three (3) studio units, five (5) one-bedroom units, four (4) two-bedroom units, and one (1) three-bedroom unit (the "affordable rental housing units"); and replacing it with the following new Part 3.a.: a. the in-kind contribution shall have a total of eight (8) one-bedroom units, four (4) two-bedroom units, and one (1) three-bedroom unit (the "affordable rental housing units"), with any changes to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
RM34.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on October 8 and 9, 2025.
City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on October 8 and 9, 2025.
CC34.3adopted
155 Saint Dennis Drive - Appeal of Ontario Land Tribunal Decision
On October 10, 2025, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued a decision approving an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to section 22 and 34 of the Planning Act for the property at 155 Saint Dennis Drive. The Tribunal also heard submissions with respect to a site plan control application but deferred consideration of that appeal sine die. The Ontario Land Tribunal Act allows parties to a hearing to seek a review of a decision within the Tribunal system and to seek leave to appeal an Ontario Land Tribunal decision to the Divisional Court. The City Solicitor requires further directions.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 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 (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 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 (October 31, 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 October 10, 2025, decision of the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding the property at 155 St. Dennis Drive. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 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 this 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.
MM34.3adopted
In 2024, City Council approved $200,000 in Section 37 funds towards the revitalization of the Lakeview Avenue Parkette. Following the completion of the design phase, it was determined that the current allocation for the Lakeview Parkette Construction project was insufficient to realize its full potential as a vibrant public space within the Little Portugal Business Improvement Area. The vision for this parkette aims for it to become a welcoming, attractive destination for both locals and tourists, enhancing the character of the area. Given the strategic location and potential impact of the parkette, additional Section 37 funding would enable the full inclusion of the key design elements.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $131,014 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 871 to 899 College Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701124), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area for improvements to the Lakeview Avenue Parkette on Dundas Street West within the Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area (NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $131,014 be forwarded to the Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $131,014 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 871 to 899 College Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701124), for the purpose of forwarding funds to the Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area for improvements to the Lakeview Avenue Parkette on Dundas Street West within the Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area (NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $131,014 be forwarded to the Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Little Portugal Toronto Business Improvement Area to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM34.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 27 on November 4, 2025 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 28 on October 27, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 30 on October 17, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 9 on October 23, 2025 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 24 on October 28, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 25 on October 23, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 25 on October 29, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 25 on October 30, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 26 on October 21, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 27 on October 21, 2025 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 26 on October 22, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 26 on October 22, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business from City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC34.4adopted
2 Tippett Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On August 20, 2024, the City received Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 2 Tippett Road (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 33-storey residential building (103.15 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) with 417 residential dwelling units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on December 30, 2024, and a 5-day hearing has been scheduled commencing on November 24, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for November 24, 2025. This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 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 (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 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 (October 31, 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 October 28, 2025, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Engineering and Construction Services as contained in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated November 6, 2024, and any outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the subject applications, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; c. the owner has submitted updated Phase One and Two Environmental Site Assessment Reports, Transportation Impact Study, Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation, Hydrogeotechnical Investigation, Hydrological Review Summary, Water Tight Letter, External Sanitary Sewer Analysis, Municipal Servicing Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; d. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and entered into the appropriate agreement 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 Stormwater Management Report accepted by the Director, Engineering Review; e. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Urban Design matters in the Urban Design Memorandum dated November 6, 2024, and any outstanding issues raised by Urban Design, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies) as they relate to the subject applications to the satisfaction of the Director, Urban Design; f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed any outstanding issues raised by Transportation Services arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the subject applications to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and g. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry Memorandum dated November 6, 2024, and 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 subject applications to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (October 31, 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 (October 31, 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 (October 31, 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.
MM34.4amended
Toronto's Parks are among the City's most important Public spaces. They are places where families gather, kids play, and neighbours connect. When encampments take over playgrounds, set up next to daycares, and impact other community spaces, they become unsafe for the people they're meant to serve. The City of Toronto needs to ensure safe access to all parks, especially those near schools, daycares and playgrounds. That is why this motion calls for removing encampments in these locations within 48 hours of being reported. In Ward 19, an encampment was established at Stanley G. Grizzle Park, immediately adjacent to a daycare and on a route used by families and residents of all ages. Residents have endured unacceptable impacts from this encampment, including observing the use of crack pipes, littered needles, increased garbage, screaming at three o'clock in the morning, human waste left in residents' backyards, the illicit sale of drugs to minors, porch package theft, and assaults. Despite escalating this situation repeatedly to City officials, the encampment and its negative impacts have remained. Encampments are not a healthy or sustainable solution for the people living in them, and they are not healthy for our communities. Our public parks need to be for all of us.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Interdivisional Protocol for Encampments in Toronto, as adopted in 2024.EC13.8, to prioritize removing encampments located within 200 metres of a school, daycare or playground within 24 hours of being reported, with prioritization based on most significant impact beginning at 50 metres, update the local Councillor within one business day of initiation, and provide regular updates on the status of the location, with coordination between the Fire Chief and Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services, to ensure safety and operational factors are fully considered. 2. City Council further amend the Interdivisional Protocol for Encampments to include a maximum number of three offers of shelter to people living in encampments before proceeding to removals in the circumstances set out in Part 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Interdivisional Protocol for Encampments in Toronto, as adopted in 2024.EC13.8, to prioritize removing encampments located within 200 metres of a school, daycare or playground within 48 hours of being reported.
RM34.4received
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.
CC34.5adopted
1601 to 1603 Bathurst Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On August 26, 2019, Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment and Site Plan Control applications were submitted to the City for the properties at 1601 to 1603 Bathurst Street to permit the construction of an eight-storey residential building containing 79 units. On May 3, 2022, the applicant submitted revised Applications to the City to permit the construction of a seven-storey residential building containing 79 units. On April 12, 2024, the applicant submitted further revised Applications for a seven-storey residential building containing 74 units. On March 5, 2025, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the Applications within the prescribed timelines in the Planning Act, to the Ontario Land Tribunal. On October 17, 2025, the City Solicitor received a "with prejudice", not confidential, settlement offer, consisting of the correspondence attached to this report as Public Appendix A and the architectural plans and drawings attached to this report as Public Appendix B, which propose to modify the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for May 19 to 29, 2026. The Settlement Offer is open until the end of the City Council meeting commencing on November 12, 2025, at which point it will be withdrawn. Given the deadline for the Settlement Offer, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 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 (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 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 (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice settlement offer dated October 17, 2025, set out in Public Appendices A and B to the report (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor (the architectural plans and drawings) (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 and the Official Plan Amendment applications until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment and the Official Plan Amendment are satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor, in consultation with other appropriate divisions; b. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Services and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and provided 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, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports accepted by the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review and the General Manager, Toronto Water unless otherwise secured through a holding provision in the By-law; iii. 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, Director, Engineering Review, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required; iv. addressed all outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering in the memo dated May 21, 2024, as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and v. conducted a survey with the existing tenants at 1603 Bathurst Street to engage tenants in the appropriate identification of improvements and/or renovations to the existing building and amenities to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. c. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (22 148358 STE 12 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the nine (9) existing rental dwelling units at 1601 Bathurst Street, and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision including: i. replacement of the existing nine (9) rental housing units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents; and ii. an acceptable Tenant Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit. 3. 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 (October 31, 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 (October 31, 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.
MM34.5adopted
In the heart of Cliffcrest, Scarborough, lives Dave Harper, a beloved community member who recently celebrated his 75th birthday. Dave's ties to our neighbourhood run deep, as does his enduring love for Halbert Public Pool, which will mark its 60th anniversary next year. For 59 of those years, Dave has been a regular visitor, making him an integral part of the pool's history. Known fondly as the "Rain Man" for his remarkable gift of instantly recalling the day of the week you were born, Dave's unique presence has long enriched the community. Beyond this, he is recognized for his generosity and service, every Thursday, without fail, he assists his neighbours by taking out garbage, recycling, and compost across multiple streets. Given Dave's continuous service and lifelong connection to Halbert Public Pool, it is fitting to celebrate him with a permanent commemorative plaque at Halbert Park. This tribute will honour his decades of dedication and ensure his contribution remains a lasting part of our community's history.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation on a one-time basis, by $2,882.00 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 2799-2815 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3700948), for the fabrication and installation of a commemorative plaque at Halbert Pool in honour of Dave Harper (Cost Centre: P13296).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation on a one-time basis, by $2,882.00 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 2799-2815 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3700948), for the fabrication and installation of a commemorative plaque at Halbert Pool in honour of Dave Harper. (Cost Centre: P13296)
RM34.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, received the following petitions for information: 1. Petition headed "Concerns Over Proposed High-Rise Developments on Hendon Avenue" submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Ward 18 - Willowdale, containing the signatures of approximately 128 persons. 2. Petition headed "Deep Concern and Disappointment Regarding Your Remarks on Israel" submitted by Councillor Dianne Saxe, Ward 11 - University-Rosedale, containing the signatures of approximately 53 persons. 3. Petition headed "Ontario Line Truck Safety" submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 - Toronto-Danfort, containing the signatures of approximately 1,215 persons.
CC34.6adopted
On April 17 and 18, 2024 City Council considered and accepted a settlement offer from the owner of 1196 to 1204 Yonge Street, 1206 to 210 Yonge Street and 2 to 8 Birch Avenue. The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a decision on October 10, 2024, approving the proposed development as set out in the settlement offer. The applicant has requested that the Ontario Land Tribunal review its decision. The City Solicitor requires instructions in response to this review request.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 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 (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 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 (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct that if the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the request of the owner of 1196-1204 Yonge Street and 1206-1204 Yonge Street and 208 Birch Avenue to review its October 10, 2024 decision, the City Solicitor should support the owner's revised proposal. 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 (October 31, 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 (October 31, 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.
MM34.6adopted
Drowning is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths among children in Ontario and research by the Lifesaving Society of Ontario shows that most children who drown never intended to be in the water. Evidence demonstrates that even basic swimming and water survival skills significantly reduce the risk of drowning. Many children in Ontario do not have equitable access to swimming lessons outside of school due to financial, cultural or geographic barriers. The Ministry of Education has the authority to incorporate water safety and survival training into the regular elementary school curriculum as a universal, life-saving skill comparable to fire safety and road safety instruction. The City of Dryden , City of St. Catharines , and Niagara Regional Council have all recently adopted a call on the provincial government to add the Swim to Survive program to the elementary school curriculum for all Ontario students.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council urge the Ontario Ministry of Education to incorporate mandatory water safety and Swim to Survive training into the elementary school curriculum for all Ontario students. 2. City Council forward this item to the provincial Minister of Education, all Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities with a request for their endorsement.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council urge the Ontario Ministry of Education to incorporate mandatory water safety and Swim to Survive training into the elementary school curriculum for all Ontario students. 2. City Council forward this item to the provincial Minister of Education, all Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities with a request for their endorsement.
RM34.6received
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 November 12 and 13, 2025. November 12, 2025 Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Nathan Gilbert and offered condolences to Nathan's family members, who were present in the Council Chamber Councillor Bravo, Councillor Morley, and Councillor Saxe, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Nathan Gilbert. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council to recognize the contributions of staff from City of Toronto divisions and agencies during the Toronto Blue Jays post-season. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and made remarks to celebrate the Blue Jays' inspiring post-season run and the team's first World Series appearance in 32 years. Mayor Chow recognized the enormous amount of planning and coordination done by City staff and partners and thanked them for their work and dedication over the course of the games. Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed students from Cawthra Park Secondary School who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Shan, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that November is Hindu Heritage Month, gave remarks recognizing the vibrant Hindu community in the City and across Canada, and invited Members of Council to a community reception on Sunday November 30, 2025. November 13, 2025 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council to honour the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) for being named the best children's healthcare centre in the world. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to recognize and honour SickKids for topping the list of 250 children's hospitals globally by Newsweek and Statista. Mayor Chow praised the achievement and offered congratulations to the entire SickKids community, noting that SickKids is also celebrating its 150th anniversary, and this recognition highlights its ongoing mission: Healthier children, a better world. Mayor Chow introduced Karen Kinnear, Vice-President, Clinical Operations and Patient and Family Experience, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), and invited her to the podium to receive a congratulatory scroll on behalf of the hospital. Karen Kinnear addressed City Council. Deputy Mayor Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that it's not too late to be a part of the City's United Way employee campaign and support the City's charity of choice, the United Way of Greater Toronto, and outlined some of the upcoming initiatives, opportunities, and events. Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the upcoming retirement of Lisa Duncan, Director, Collections and Litter Operations, and gave remarks about Lisa's career.
CC34.7deferred
847-855 Kingston Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On August 10, 2015, Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications were submitted to the City for the properties at 847-853 Kingston Road to permit the construction of a seven-storey mixed-use building. On December 29, 2022, the applicant submitted revised Applications after acquiring and incorporating the adjacent property at 855 Kingston Road into its proposal to permit the construction of a 11-storey mixed-use building. On November 12, 2024, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its Applications within the prescribed timelines in the Planning Act to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming 15-day Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on April 13, 2026. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, deferred consideration of Item CC34.7 to the December 16, 17 and 18, 2025, meeting of City Council.
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.
MM34.7amended
The Listening to Toronto Survey serves as a foundational research tool for the City, providing valuable data on resident satisfaction, quality of life, and experiences with municipal services. This research enables Council and City staff to better understand public priorities, inform service delivery, and guide policy decisions that impact communities across Toronto. Currently, the survey is conducted citywide and yields statistically representative results for Toronto as a whole. However, it does not provide ward-level insights. Expanding the survey to achieve statistically significant data for each ward would enhance its value by identifying localized needs, highlighting geographic variations in satisfaction and service access, and supporting evidence-based decision-making at both the ward and citywide levels. This initiative aligns with the City's commitment to equity, accountability, and data-informed governance. A ward-level analysis would help identify investment gaps in services and social infrastructure, ensuring that resources are distributed in a manner that reflects community needs and priorities. As a comparative example, the City of Calgary's Fall Survey provides disaggregated data by ward, offering granular insights into residents' satisfaction with municipal services, perceptions of value for taxes, and outlook on the future. Calgary's approach demonstrates the benefits of localized data in supporting transparent governance, ward-level accountability, and improved community engagement.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to: a. explore opportunities to expand the Listening to Toronto Survey to produce statistically significant data at the ward level in future years, within current budget; and b. report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2026 with recommendations and options for implementation, including opportunities to pilot ward-level data collection in a future survey cycle, including: i. an assessment of potential sampling frameworks and associated cost implications; ii. additional consideration of methodological options to enhance demographic and geographic representation, including through enhanced public outreach strategies which include but are not limited to survey production in the top most-spoken languages in Toronto, survey promotion through paid advertisement, and engagement through local Councillor offices; and iii. a review of comparable municipal survey models, such as the City of Calgary Fall Survey, which disaggregates data by ward to support localized insights and findings.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to: a. explore opportunities to expand the Listening to Toronto Survey to produce statistically significant data at the ward level in future years, within current budget; and b. report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2026 with recommendations and options for implementation, including opportunities to pilot ward-level data collection in a future survey cycle, including: i. an assessment of potential sampling frameworks and associated cost implications; ii. additional consideration of methodological options to enhance demographic and geographic representation; and iii. a review of comparable municipal survey models, such as the City of Calgary Fall Survey, which disaggregates data by ward to support localized insights and findings.
RM34.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
November 12, 2025: City Council adopted the November 12, 2025, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent. November 13, 2025: City Council adopted the November 13, 2025, Order Paper.
CC34.8adopted
32, 36 and 38 Olive Avenue - Development Charges Complaint - Request for Directions
On May 12, 2025, the City received a complaint from 31 F Development Limited Partnership (the "Complainant"), pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27 (the "Section 20 Complaint"), for 32, 36 and 38 Olive Avenue regarding the payment of development charges. The City Solicitor requires further directions. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and the Confidential Appendix A to the report (October 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
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 direct that the confidential recommendations and all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and the Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM34.8adopted
Demand for shelter space in our city continues to increase year after year. We know this is only a band aid approach, and the real solution is to create permanent supportive affordable housing for our city's most vulnerable. On average, 4.4 percent of people experiencing homelessness in Canadian cities are veterans. Veterans (both Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as defined by Veterans Affairs Canada) are more than twice as likely to experience homelessness compared to the general population. Veterans who courageously served our nation and made great sacrifices should not be living on our city's streets. As we commemorate their service during Veterans' Week, Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we must also remember the actions that all three levels of government should be taking to support them. Our Veterans fulfilled their duty to us; it is our responsibility to fulfill ours to them.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with CreateTO and other relevant agencies and divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee before the end of the third quarter of 2026 on: a. exploring opportunities to address housing needs of veterans through housing developments on City-owned land in accordance with the Toronto Builds policy framework; b. working with the community housing sector to identify sites that can be developed as affordable and supportive housing for veterans, subject to availability of sufficient capital and operating funding; c. working collaboratively with the Government of Canada on exploring any available and viable sites, such as Royal Canadian Legion branches in Toronto, and dedicated capital and operating funding for a permanent affordable and supportive housing site tailored specifically to homeless veterans; and d. consulting with Veterans' House Canada on best practices for their Edmonton and Ottawa affordable and supportive housing sites tailored specifically to homeless veterans.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with CreateTO and other relevant agencies and divisions, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee before the end of the third quarter of 2026 on: a. exploring opportunities to address housing needs of veterans through housing developments on City-owned land in accordance with the Toronto Builds policy framework; b. working with the community housing sector to identify sites that can be developed as affordable and supportive housing for veterans, subject to availability of sufficient capital and operating funding; c. working collaboratively with the Government of Canada on exploring any available and viable sites, such as Royal Canadian Legion branches in Toronto, and dedicated capital and operating funding for a permanent affordable and supportive housing site tailored specifically to homeless veterans; and d. consulting with Veterans' House Canada on best practices for their Edmonton and Ottawa affordable and supportive housing sites tailored specifically to homeless veterans.
CC34.9amended
On December 16, 17 and 18, 2013 City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 231 as part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review. Official Plan Amendment 231 designated parts of 151 and 161 to 181 Mulock Avenue and 6 Lloyd Avenue from Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas and designated the southern portion of the site General Employment Area. Official Plan Amendment 231 also introduced Site and Area Specific Policy 447 which provided site specific policies for residential and commercial development on the Site. Official Plan Amendment 231 was approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with modifications on July 9, 2014. In 2014, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the Site to permit the construction of a mixed-use development consisting of two residential towers of fifteen and eighteen storeys and one four storey office building. 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 November 4, 2022. On April 17th and 18th, 2024, City Council approved a settlement on the Site to permit the construction of a mixed-use development of two residential towers and a free-standing office building. On July 18, 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal approved the settlement subject to the satisfaction of certain pre-conditions by the applicant which remain outstanding. On October 28, 2025 the City received a with prejudice settlement offer of an outstanding appeal to Official Plan Amendment 231 by the applicant with respect to the Site. The City Solicitor requires further directions with respect to that settlement offer on this site-specific appeal of Official Plan Amendment 231.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 4, 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 (November 4, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 4, 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. 4. City Council request the Mayor to consider allocating any Community Benefits Charges collected from this development to the George Bell Arena for the construction of a second ice pad, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 4, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated October 28, 2025 set out in Public Attachment 1 to the report (November 4, 2025) from the City Solicitor and in accordance with the draft Official Planning Amendment attached as Public Appendix A to the report (November 4, 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. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 4, 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 (November 4, 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.
MM34.9adopted
The Amsterdam Bridge - located in the heart of our revitalized central waterfront and a prominent feature of Harbourfront Centre's 10-acre campus - is a steel cable footbridge that was gifted to the City of Toronto by the Mayor of Amsterdam to mark the 1974 recognition of Toronto and Amsterdam as twin cities. This iconic place-making feature and important connection point has regrettably been closed since early 2021 due to disrepair. As the result of a partnership effort between the City of Toronto, Harbourfront Centre, and CreateTO, a condition assessment has been completed, and a work plan developed to rehabilitate the bridge so that it may safely re-open in time for guests from around the world to enjoy it during FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations taking place on our waterfront in 2026, and for residents and visitors to continue using the bridge to help connect them to the many restaurants, activities and waterfront open spaces Harbourfront Centre has to offer. This motion requests authorization to release $350,000.00 in Section 37 funding to the Economic Development and Culture Division towards the bridge rehabilitation project. The remainder of the project cost will be covered by a contribution of $150,000.00 from Harbourfront Centre, and $290,000.00 from the approved capital budgets of Economic Development and Culture and the Waterfront Revitalization Initiative, for a total project cost of $790,000.00. This motion also requests authority for Economic Development and Culture to enter into a delivery agreement with CreateTO to manage the rehabilitation of the bridge. Upon completion of the rehabilitation, Harbourfront Centre will retain ongoing responsibility for the maintenance of the bridge, in keeping with the terms of their lease.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Economic Development and Culture's 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan to create a new capital project known as the Amsterdam Bridge Rehabilitation, with a total project cost and cash flow of $640,000.00 gross and $0 debt in 2025, funded through: a. $350,000.00 from Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 335, 355 King Street West and 119 Blue Jays Way (Source Account: XR3026-3701332); b. $200,000.00 from the Waterfront Revitalization Initiative's 2025 Capital Budget (WBS: CWR003-39) to be transferred to Economic Development and Culture; and c. $90,000.00 from Economic Development and Culture's 2025 Capital Budget (WBS: CAC134-05 and CAC144-06). 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate, enter into, and execute a Delivery Agreement with CreateTO's managed corporation, Toronto Port Lands Company, for the project management, design, build and commissioning on the City's behalf of the Amsterdam Bridge Rehabilitation Project; with the Delivery Agreement on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that funding be provided to CreateTO's managed corporation, Toronto Port Lands Company, for the delivery of the project management, design, construction and commissioning on the City's behalf of the Amsterdam Bridge Rehabilitation Project from the Economic Development and Culture Capital Budget, with a total City funding contribution of $640,000.00. 4. City Council direct that the release of funding be conditional upon execution of a signed acknowledgement by Harbourfront Centre that such repairs do not impact its ongoing obligations pursuant to the lease with respect to the maintenance of Amsterdam Bridge, waiving any right to claim the City has further obligations with respect to maintenance as a result of such work, and granting such rights of access as are required by the City, Toronto Port Lands Company or such other parties as determined appropriate to implement the work. 5. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City any agreements required with Harbourfront Centre to implement City Council's direction in Part 4 above on the terms noted therein, together with such other terms as may be considered appropriate by the Director, Real Estate Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Economic Development and Culture's 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan to create a new capital project known as the Amsterdam Bridge Rehabilitation, with a total project cost and cash flow of $640,000.00 gross and $0 debt in 2025, funded through: a. $350,000.00 from Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 335, 355 King Street West and 119 Blue Jays Way (Source Account: XR3026-3701332), b. $200,000.00 from the Waterfront Revitalization Initiative's 2025 Capital Budget (WBS: CWR003-39) to be transferred to Economic Development and Culture, c. $90,000.00 from Economic Development and Culture's 2025 Capital Budget (WBS: CAC134-05 and CAC144-06). 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate, enter into, and execute a Delivery Agreement with CreateTO's managed corporation, Toronto Port Lands Company, for the project management, design, build and commissioning on the City's behalf of the Amsterdam Bridge Rehabilitation Project; with the Delivery Agreement on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that funding be provided to CreateTO's managed corporation, Toronto Port Lands Company, for the delivery of the project management, design, construction and commissioning on the City's behalf of the Amsterdam Bridge Rehabilitation Project from the Economic Development and Culture Capital Budget, with a total City funding contribution of $640,000.00. 4. City Council direct that the release of funding be conditional upon execution of a signed acknowledgement by Harbourfront Centre that such repairs do not impact its ongoing obligations pursuant to the lease with respect to the maintenance of Amsterdam Bridge, waiving any right to claim the City has further obligations with respect to maintenance as a result of such work, and granting such rights of access as are required by the City, Toronto Port Lands Company or such other parties as determined appropriate to implement the work. 5. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City any agreements required with Harbourfront Centre to implement City Council's direction in Recommendation 4 on the terms noted therein, together with such other terms as may be considered appropriate by the Director, Real Estate Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM34.10adopted
The Heroes of Suicide Memorial March is an initiative that began 10 years ago. It is hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Todmorden Branch 10, which is Canada's largest Veteran support and community service organization. The Memorial March is held in memory of veterans and first responders who have lost their battle to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Operational Stress Injuries, and other mental health related issues within our community. This event ensures that Canadian Forces members, first responders, and their families have access to supports and services and receive moral support. Along with military veterans and those still serving, members of the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Paramedic Services, and the Toronto Transit Commission are honored and present at the march, as well as friends and family to remember their fallen who have sadly taken their own lives. This year, the tenth annual march and candlelight vigil was hosted on September 28th, 2025 in East York, during suicide prevention month. Community members were invited to take part by lining the parade route and attending the vigil. The march raised awareness and provided support for those affected by suicide, helping individuals and families cope while also striving to end the stigma surrounding veterans' mental health.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the $151.58 permit fee charged for the 2025 Heroes of Suicide Memorial March, and to waive the permit fee for all future years of the event.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the $151.58 permit fee charged for the 2025 Heroes of Suicide Memorial March, and to waive the permit fee for all future years of the event.
MM34.11adopted
This motion is to express support for the provincial government's proposal to ministerially zone the lands known as 1875 Steeles Ave West to limit building heights in order to safeguard the continued operational viability of Sanofi Pasteur Limited's biomanufacturing campus at 1755 Steeles Avenue West. The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade has requested the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Minister's Zoning Order which would limit all buildings and structures on the Subject Lands to a maximum height of 33 metres. Currently the Subject Lands is occupied with an existing 4-storey, 120 unit rental apartment building. An application for a zoning by-law amendment and rental housing demolition to permit a 39- and 33-storey tower connected by a 14-storey podium was refused by City Council at its Meeting of July 2, and 25, 2024. The owner of the Subject Lands appealed the refusal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. One Case Management Conference was convened by the Ontario Land Tribunal. No hearing dates were set. The Sanofi facility is located within a Provincially Protected Employment Zone on a 21 hectare parcel comprising over forty buildings. Biomanufacturing and medical research have been located on this campus for over one hundred years and is a critical facility for the development and production of vaccines. In 2024, the Prime Minister, Premier of Ontario and Mayor attended the facility with me and other federal and provincial ministers for the opening of a new building being Canada's largest biomanufacturing building located. The federal and provincial governments are also investing up to 540 million in public funding for each of the new influenza vaccine manufacturing facility and pandemic readiness capabilities. Currently the Sanofi facility employs 2,000 full time workers with an additional 1,00 jobs with the construction of the expansions. Protecting the ongoing viability of this critical piece of infrastructure for the City, the Province and Canada is of utmost importance. The proposed Minister's Zoning Order provides that protection. This Motion confirms the City's support for the Minister's Zoning Order. Further, the City supports the Minister, as noted in the attached Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting, commitment to consideration and consultation for utilizing other planning tools that may be needed to protect the Sanofi facility from encroachment of non-employment uses and development on adjacent lands. The Environmental Registry of Ontario's posted commenting period closes on November 13, 2025 and as such this Motion is urgent.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council endorse the proposed Minister's Zoning Order that applies to the lands at 1875 Steeles Avenue West to protect the long-term operational viability of Sanofi Pasteur Limited's manufacturing facilities and headquarters at 1755 Steeles Avenue West. 2. City Council forward this resolution to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council endorse the proposed Minister's Zoning Order that applies to the lands at 1875 Steeles Avenue West to protect the long-term operational viability of Sanofi Pasteur Limited's manufacturing facilities and headquarters at 1755 Steeles Avenue West. 2. City Council forward this resolution to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
MM34.12adopted
Since the approval of 315-325 Front Street West was adopted by Council on April 23 and 24, 2025 ( Item 2025.TE21.7 ), the applicant has worked with the City to refine the draft Zoning By-law Appendix 1 provisions regarding Section 37. The revisions include updated direction of cash contribution funds for parkland; updated indexing obligations around public art; clarification of language around the child care centre obligations; and clarification of easement and indemnification obligations related to the transmission watermain. Minor technical amendments to the Zoning By-law also address inconsistencies between the draft by-law and the architectural drawings. Lastly, the August 15, 2025 decision of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approving the Protected Major Transit Station Area boundaries and policies requires changes to the parking provisions of the draft by-law to align with the Protected Major Transit Station Area parking policies. This motion is urgent in order to advance permission for housing and community infrastructure. Requires Re-opening: Toronto and East York Community Council Item 2025.TE21.7 (April 23 and 24, 2025, City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Part 1.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE21.7 by: a. deleting the words in Part 1 "Attachment 16 to the revised report (April 1, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District" and replacing them with the words "Attachment 1 to this Motion" so that Part 1 now reads as follows: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 1994-0806, as amended by Zoning By-law 1014-2022 for the lands at 315-325 Front Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law included as Attachment 1 to this Motion. 2. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 1 to this motion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE21.7 by: a. deleting the words in Part 1 "Attachment 16 to the revised report (April 1, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District" and replacing them with the words "Attachment 1 to this Motion" so that Part 1 now reads as follows: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 1994-0806, as amended by Zoning By-law 1014-2022 for the lands at 315-325 Front Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law included as Attachment 1 to this Motion. 2. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 1 to this motion.
MM34.13adopted
This motion will give the City Solicitor the authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the minor variance application at 712 Eglinton Avenue East (Application A0310/25NY) (the "Application"); to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the development in the Application; to retain outside consultants as necessary; and to negotiate a resolution of the appeal. On July 17, 2025, the applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for variances to the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013. The Application sought approval to construct a new ancillary building (garden suite) at the rear of the property. In a report dated October 16, 2025, City planning staff requested seven modifications be made to the Application (the Staff Report is attached as Attachment 1). The Applicant made all the modifications requested to the application. On October 23, 2025, the North York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application. A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Attachment 2. In spite of the changes to the Application, many residents have voiced concerns with the development including but not limited to character, density, parking, waste management, and misrepresentation of the soft landscaping on site. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on November 7, 2025 in order to preserve the City's statutory rights, and requires instruction to maintain the appeal and attend the hearing for this matter.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 712 Eglinton Avenue East (Application A0310/25NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the development proposed in Application A0310/25NY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal regarding Application A0310/25NY, 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, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councilor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 712 Eglinton Avenue East (Application A0310/25NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the development proposed in Application A0310/25NY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal regarding Application A0310/25NY, 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, North York District.
MM34.14adopted
Respecting Local Authority Over Road Design - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Dianne Saxe
In November 2024, City Council approved Item 2024.CC23.1 , Respecting Local Democracy and Cities, which included the following direction regarding the Ontario Government's Bill 212, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, which is now law: 1. City Council express its opposition to the proposed amendments to Part XII of the Highway Traffic Act contained in Bill 212, and any related proposed regulations, both of which contradict the stated purpose of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow the City to determine what is in the public interest of the City. 2. City Council request the Province to work collaboratively with cities to address congestion and road safety, and accordingly withdraw the proposed amendments to Part XII of the Highway Traffic Act contained in Bill 212. This motion reiterates the importance of local decision making and municipal authority over local road design, and expresses the concern over the Ontario Government's intention to intervene in decisions that can impact the safety and wellbeing of all road users. Reason for Urgency: Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 is currently at Second Reading at the Ontario Legislature, and the Ontario Government has confirmed they will not be holding public hearings on this legislation.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its opposition to Part 195.3(1) of Bill 60, and proposed amendments to the Highway Traffic Act contained in Bil 60, and request the Province of Ontario to clarify that municipalities have the authority to determine road design under authorities granted by the City of Toronto Act, 2006, allowing the City to determine what is in the public interest. 2. City Council request the Province to work collaboratively with cities to address congestion and road safety.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council express its opposition to Part 195.3(1) of Bill 60, and proposed amendments to the Highway Traffic Act contained in Bil 60, and request the Province of Ontario to clarify that municipalities have the authority to determine road design under authorities granted by the City of Toronto Act, 2006, allowing the City to determine what is in the public interest. 2. City Council request the Province to work collaboratively with cities to address congestion and road safety.
MM34.15adopted
The digital learning resource Where the Water Met the Land is an immersive online experience under development for middle school children and educators. It focuses on how the land and water lines surrounding two of Toronto's key historic sites-Fort York National Historic Site and Spadina Museum-have evolved over time. The current Contract PO 6053339, awarded to Surface Impression LTD expired on June 30, 2024. The immersive online experience is now close to completion and can be soon made available through a new agreement at a cost reflecting remaining payments. The resource will positively impact educators and middle school students and is aligned with the City of Toronto reconciliation efforts and priorities. The total amount of this request is $31,225.25 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($31,774.81 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). This contract will be funded by the federal government through the Digital Museums of Canada. Extensive engagement with Indigenous communities informed the development of the digital learning resource, and the Economic Development and Culture Division is working with the Urban Indigenous Education Centre of the Toronto District School Board to promote it in schools. Non-competitive procurements may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to compatibility with Surface Impression, and the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1E). City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment limit for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195 - 7.3(D) of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000.00 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11(A).
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with Surface Impression (Canada) LTD, for the provision and completion of a Digital Learning Resource, Where the Water Met the Land, in a potential amount not to exceed $31,225.25 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($31,774.81 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the period of one year, commencing on December 10, 2025 to December 10, 2026, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with Surface Impression (Canada) LTD, for the provision and completion of a Digital Learning Resource, Where the Water Met the Land, in a potential amount not to exceed $31,225.25 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($31,774.81 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the period of one (1) year, commencing on December 10, 2025 to December 10, 2026, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM34.16amended
Unlicensed and abandoned vehicles parked on City streets, boulevards, and other public properties create ongoing challenges for both residents and City operations. These vehicles often occupy limited parking spaces, and in some cases pose safety hazards by obstructing sightlines, or impeding pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency services. They can remain in place for extended periods resulting in repeated complaints. To address these issues, it is recommended that staff investigate potential amendments to the City's bylaws to allow parking enforcement and right-of-way officers to immediately tow unlicensed vehicles from City streets, boulevards, and other municipal properties. This change would enable a more proactive and consistent enforcement approach, reduce public safety risks, and support the effective management of public spaces. Reason for Urgency: There are several urgent and high-risk locations across wards six and seven where numerous unlicensed vehicles are parked on the street. Following meetings with Parking Enforcement officers and communications with constituents, we believe these areas pose an imminent safety risk and that immediate action is required to prevent potential accidents.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, by deleting § 950-400 D (10)(a) and adding a new §950-400D(10)(a) that reads: "(a) valid registered number plates issued by the Province of Ontario in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act and evidence of the current validation, in the prescribed manner; or" 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, by deleting "§950-400D(10)(a) - Park - Vehicle Without Valid Ontario Number Plate Properly Displayed - $50.00" in Schedule A, Table 10, and adding "§950-400D(10)(a) - Park - Vehicle Without Valid Registered Ontario Number Plate Properly Displayed - $50.00" in its place.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services in consultation with the Toronto Police Service and the Toronto Parking Authority to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2026 on any by-law and legislative changes needed to allow for unlicensed vehicles to be towed without warning by enforcement officers.
MM34.17amended
The development of the City's 2026 budget is currently underway. The budget process includes addressing an opening operating budget pressure of $1.072 billion, while also ensuring funding is available for the delivery of valued City services. Building on the $680 million and further $620 million in reductions and offsets identified in the 2025 and 2024 budgets respectively, it is imperative that the City continue to identify opportunities to streamline processes and operations within City divisions and agencies to ensure efficient delivery of services. Toronto Parking Authority is a mid-sized City agency with a 2025 budget that includes over $144 million in operating expenses and a 10-year Capital Plan of just under $400 million. The Toronto Parking Authority incurs expenses for management, technology and external supports that duplicate resources and expertise that reside in City divisions. There are also opportunities to examine how capital expenses are financed that both considers asset types and life; and current infrastructure requirements, consistent with other program areas in the City. This motion directs the City Manager to conduct a thorough operational review and propose fiscal and governance changes to optimize service efficiency within Toronto Parking Authority. Further, this motion appoints the City Manager and other senior City officials to the Toronto Parking Authority Board to ensure strong governance and operational oversight and alignment while the review occurs. Reason for Urgency: Beginning the operational and governance review now will optimize savings in the 2026 budget year.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 179, Parking Authority, to provide that the composition of the Toronto Parking Authority Board is as follows: a. 5 City officials, appointed by virtue of office, each of whom shall serve without additional compensation: 1. the City Manager, as Chair; 2. the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; 3. the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services; 4. the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; and 5. the General Manager, Transportation Services. 2. City Council rescind the appointments of the members of the Toronto Parking Authority Board effective immediately. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to conduct a governance review of Toronto Parking Authority operations, including: a. the financial impacts and resourcing requirements for a potential transition to the City's administration or another City agency; b. all rights, claims, undertakings, obligations, assets and liabilities of the Toronto Parking Authority; c. an overview all by-laws and other governance documents of the Toronto Parking Authority; d. workforce and employment obligations; e. any other impacts of potential governance changes on City's operations; and f. the implementation timeline for potential governance changes. 4. City Council direct the City Manager to report back on the governance review before the end of the Council Term in 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 179, Parking Authority to provide that the composition of the Toronto Parking Authority Board is as follows: a. 5 City officials, appointed by virtue of office, each of whom shall serve without additional compensation: 1. the City Manager, as Chair; 2. the Chief Financial Officer; 3. Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services; 4. Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry Division; 5. General Manager, Transportation Services; and b. 2 members of City Council as non-voting members, each of whom shall serve without additional compensation. 2. City Council appoint Councillor Paula Fletcher and Councillor Frances Nunziata as the non-voting Members of the board, for a term of office ending November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed. 3. City Council rescind the appointments of the members of the Toronto Parking Authority Board effective immediately. 4. City Council direct the City Manager to conduct a governance review of Toronto Parking Authority operations, including: a. the financial impacts and resourcing requirements for a potential transition to the City's administration or another City agency; b. all rights, claims, undertakings, obligations, assets and liabilities of the Toronto Parking Authority; c. an overview all by-laws and other governance documents of the Toronto Parking Authority; d. workforce and employment obligations; e. any other impacts of potential governance changes on City's operations; and f. the implementation timeline for potential governance changes.
MM34.18adopted
I am recommending that City Council, together with the Provincial and Federal governments, appoint Kevin Sullivan as a Director and Chair of Waterfront Toronto for a three-year period, commencing on the date all three governments complete their respective appointment processes. Under the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation Act, the Board of Directors of Waterfront Toronto is composed of up to 13 members. The governments may jointly appoint one member, who serves as the Chair. In addition, each government appoints up to four members (12 total). https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/02t28 Kevin Sullivan is the current Chair (selected by the Board as prescribed in the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation Act) and has been on the Board since 2019 as a Provincial appointee. Federal and Provincial partners are moving forward in parallel to confirm this appointment, provided that City Council also agrees. Together, Canada, Ontario and Toronto are advancing the $975 million Next Phase of Waterfront Revitalization which was approved by City Council in 2024. Funding has been provided to Waterfront Toronto which is mandated to advance tri-government revitalization efforts ( https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.EX19.2 ). Confirming a tri-government Chair would be another positive step in ensuring that Waterfront Toronto has the capacity to deliver on this ambitious program, that will enable new housing opportunities on Toronto's Waterfront. The City's board members include Deputy-Mayor Ausma Malik as the Mayor's designate, and three public members - Derek Ballantyne, Laurie Payne and Matti Siemiatycki - whose appointments run until June 27, 2028. https://secure.toronto.ca/pa/decisionBody/22.do Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent to ensure City Council's decision aligns with the timing of the other orders of government's appointment decisions and supports the continued good governance of Waterfront Toronto.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Kevin Sullivan as Director and Chair of Waterfront Toronto for a three-year term commencing on the date that all three governments complete their respective appointment processes.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Kevin Sullivan as Director and Chair of Waterfront Toronto for a three-year term commencing on the date that all three governments complete their respective appointment processes.
MM34.19adopted
The 1.4-kilometre Crosstown Harbour Tunnel connects the Toronto Island Water Treatment Plant with the John Street Pumping Station. Originally built in 1908, the Crosstown Harbour Tunnel is a critical asset, facilitating the distribution of 20 percent of Toronto's drinking water and the treated source for Enwave's Deep Lake Water Cooling system. Recently, Toronto Water has had discussions with PortsToronto on the ability to accelerate rehabilitation of 600 metres of the Crosstown Harbour Tunnel. A previous section (800 metres in length) was rehabilitated in 2020-2021 and the remaining section can proceed earlier than planned, in partnership and coordination with PortsToronto. This report seeks authority from City Council for the General Manager, Toronto Water to enter into an agreement with PortsToronto to facilitate this opportunity. Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent as a decision is needed to allow the parties to order and secure required materials and take advantage of opportunities to coordinate with PortsToronto including the winter shut down period of the Crosstown Harbour Tunnel.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following recommendations in the report (November 12, 2025) from the General Manager, Toronto Water: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, to negotiate and enter into an agreement with PortsToronto with respect to the rehabilitation of the City's Cross Harbour Tunnel infrastructure, on the following terms and conditions: a. PortsToronto will contribute 45 percent of the total costs of the rehabilitation, and b. such other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (November 12, 2025) from the General Manager, Toronto Water: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, to negotiate and enter into an agreement with PortsToronto with respect to the rehabilitation of the City's Cross Harbour Tunnel infrastructure, on the following terms and conditions: a. PortsToronto will contribute 45 percent of the total costs of the rehabilitation, and b. such other terms and conditions that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM34.20adopted
This Motion relates to the development of a seven-storey mixed-use building at 640 Lansdowne Avenue on lands owned by the Toronto Transit Commission, but under a long-term lease to Magellan Community Charities. The development will contain 256 long-term care beds, 57 affordable rental dwelling units, and non-residential space on the ground floor fronting Lansdowne Avenue. The development meets the City's objective of increasing new affordable housing opportunities for seniors, including those with mental and physical disabilities, and by providing safe, secure and affordable housing for a range of people in Toronto. The development has received funding from the Province and the City, and is progressing towards permit issuance. Given the structure of the lease with Magellan Community Charities, the environmental requirements with respect to assessment of the lands were initiated by CreateTO. As a result of these unique circumstances as well as the timing of construction, this Motion seeks relief from the peer review requirements of the Policy for Accepting Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act for conveyances required pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (or the site plan approval process). Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent in order to prevent delays in a City-supported project that will provide essential long-term care and affordable housing.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize an exemption from the application of the Policy for Accepting Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act ("the Conveyance Policy") with respect to the requirements under Section 5 and 6 of the Conveyance Policy to complete a peer review applicable to the lands located at 640 Lansdowne Avenue to be conveyed to the City in satisfaction of the obligations pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize an exemption from the application of the Policy for Accepting Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act ("the Conveyance Policy") with respect to the requirements under Section 5 and 6 of the Conveyance Policy to complete a peer review applicable to the lands located at 640 Lansdowne Avenue to be conveyed to the City in satisfaction of the obligations pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
MM34.21adopted
This motion seeks City Council's authority for the adoption of the necessary By-law to designate portions of the property owned by the City of Toronto and leased to St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society ("St. Clares") as a Municipal Capital Facility and to provide an exemption for municipal taxes and education taxes. The property located at 877 Yonge Street (the "Property") was acquired by the City for the development of supportive housing. St. Clare's has been operating supportive housing at the Property since 2021 in accordance with a long-term lease with the City. Through the innovative leadership and partnership of St. Clare's, Nightwood Theatre, and Tapestry Opera, a portion the non-housing area of the Property has been converted into the Nancy and Ed Jackman Performance Centre. This newly opened collaborative community theatre space features two new state-of-the-art venues, a 2,600 square foot performance hall and a 775 square foot rehearsal and recording space. With construction complete on the theatre space, the existing housing lease with St. Clare's has been amended and a new nominal lease for the cultural space will be executed. Economic Development and Culture staff have received and reviewed details relating the cultural services provided at the Property. The proposed cultural use is consistent with the Municipal Capital Facility requirements. The existing municipal housing facility agreement with St. Clare's must also be amended to adjust the total area of the Property being used for housing and related services. This motion is urgent as the real estate agreements have been finalized and will be executed before the next Committee/Council cycle, resulting in material property tax consequences for the non-profit operators at the Property.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society with whom the City has a lease at 877 Yonge Street of approximately 5,202 square feet (the "Leased Premises") to provide City facilities used for cultural, recreational or tourist purposes; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Municipal Capital Facility By-law is enacted. 2. City Council declare that the municipal capital facility detailed in Part 1 above is for the purposes of the City and is for a public use. 3. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. amend the existing municipal housing facility agreement with St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society with whom the City has a lease, to add the additional approximately 5,954 square feet of vacant City-owned space used for housing project facilities ("the Additional Space"); and b. exempt the Additional Space from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the date the municipal housing facility agreement is amended into; and 2. the date the municipal housing facility by-law is amended. 4. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society with whom the City has a lease at 877 Yonge Street of approximately 5,202 square feet (the "Leased Premises") to provide City facilities used for cultural, recreational or tourist purposes; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Municipal Capital Facility By-law is enacted. 2. City Council declare that the municipal capital facility detailed in Recommendation 1 is for the purposes of the City and is for a public use. 3. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. amend the existing municipal housing facility agreement with St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society with whom the City has a lease, to add the additional approximately 5,954 square feet of vacant City-owned space used for housing project facilities ("the Additional Space"); and b. exempt the Additional Space from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the date the municipal housing facility agreement is amended into; and 2. the date the municipal housing facility by-law is amended. 4. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
MM34.22amended
A survey conducted by the Toronto Region Board of Trade highlights that the biggest challenge that workers in the Pearson Economic Zone face is getting to their workplace. The Pearson Economic Zone employs 400,000 workers and contributes $53 billion to Ontario's economy. Extending the Finch West Light Rail Transit to the Pearson Economic Zone will spur further economic growth in the region, support tourism into the City of Toronto, and bring much-needed higher-order transit to Etobicoke. This is a significant opportunity to improve mobility for residents, workers, and visitors. This motion requests the Province of Ontario/Metrolinx provide an update on the plans to advance the extension of the Finch West Light Rail Transit to Woodbine and beyond to Pearson International Airport. This motion also request Metrolinx provide a work plan for the completion of an emergency access lane across the Finch West Light Rail Transit guideway for access to and from Division 23 Station along Finch Avenue west of Kipling Avenue. Reason for Urgency: To ensure that the plan for the Finch West Light Rail Transit aligns with City Council's vision and the provincial government's publicly communicated commitment to extend the line to Woodbine and Pearson. To ensure that the necessary planning and future proofing occurs at the new Woodbine Station to incorporate the proposed extension Finch West Light Rail Transit from its terminus at Humber College Boulevard to the new Woodbine Station. To ensure that there is appropriate access across the Finch West Light Rail Transit guideway that does not impact response times for Toronto Police Service's Division 23.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx to provide a status update to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion by the end of the first quarter of 2026 on advancing planning for a Finch West Light Rapid Transit extension to Woodbine and beyond to Pearson International Airport. 2. City Council request Metrolinx to provide an update to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, on a work plan for the completion of an emergency access lane across the Finch West Light Rail Transit guideway for access to and from Division 23 Station along Finch Avenue west of Kipling Avenue and request that, if possible, work be completed before the opening of Line 6 Finch service.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx provide a status update to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion by the end of the first quarter of 2026 on advancing planning for a Finch West Light Rapid Transit extension to Woodbine and beyond to Pearson International Airport. 2. City Council request Metrolinx provide an update to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, on a work plan for the completion of an emergency access lane across the Finch West Light Rail Transit guideway for access to and from Division 23 Station along Finch Avenue west of Kipling Ave.
MM34.23adopted
This motion requests Council to approve an exemption from property taxes for municipal and school purposes for the development at 1117 Danforth Avenue through the construction period and through the 99-year affordability period to support the development of new affordable and rent controlled units. Construction is currently underway on site. The Rental Housing Supply Program was approved by City Council at its meeting of June 26 and 27, 2024, to support the delivery of a range of new rental homes, including rent-geared to income, affordable, rent controlled, and purpose-built rental homes, and build the capacity of the community housing sector. This project was approved for incentives and capital funding through the Rental Housing Supply Program. The development consists of 67 affordable units (including 11 rent supplement units) and 41 rent-controlled units to be developed on the property municipally known in 2025 as 1117 Danforth Avenue, Toronto. The City entered into a municipal housing facility agreement (Contribution Agreement) on February 7, 2025 with 1117 Danforth Development NP. The City incentives in this agreement include the exemption of the 67 affordable units (including 11 rent supplement units) and 41 rent-controlled units to be developed at 1117 Danforth Avenue from taxation for municipal and school purposes for a term of 99 years from first occupancy, subject to Council authority. The original property tax exemption was provided through an Assessment Act exemption to Neighbours Community Housing (previously called Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing). The property has now been transferred to 1117 Danforth Development NP, a special purpose vehicle of Neighbors Community Housing, and the exemption was lost. Reason for Urgency: Construction is underway on site, and the contemplated exemption is necessary to support the project's continued financial viability through this period and the 99-year affordability period.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the affordable rental, rent supplement and rent-controlled homes to be developed by 1117 Danforth Development NP at 1117 Danforth Avenue, starting from the later of the date the tax exemption by-law is enacted and the date the agreement referenced in Part 4 below is executed and continuing until the end of the 99 year affordability period, as set out in the municipal housing facility agreement. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy Treasurer to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes as set out in the applicable municipal housing facility agreement 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to provide an additional $48,370.01 in capital funding to 1117 Danforth Development NP to reimburse taxes previously paid during the period of construction for the development at 1117 Danforth Avenue. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement to amend the existing municipal housing facility agreement between the City and 1117 Danforth Development NP to provide for an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the affordable rental, rent supplement and rent-controlled homes to be developed by 1117 Danforth Development NP at 1117 Danforth Avenue during the period of construction, in addition to during the affordability period.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the affordable rental, rent supplement and rent-controlled homes to be developed by 1117 Danforth Development NP at 1117 Danforth Avenue, starting from the later of the date the tax exemption by-law is enacted and the date the agreement referenced in Part 3 is executed and continuing until the end of the 99 year affordability period, as set out in the municipal housing facility agreement. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy Treasurer to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes as set out in the applicable municipal housing facility agreement 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to provide an additional $48,370.01 in capital funding to 1117 Danforth Development NP to reimburse taxes previously paid during the period of construction for the development at 1117 Danforth Avenue. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to execute, on behalf of the City, an agreement to amend the existing municipal housing facility agreement between the City and 1117 Danforth Development NP to provide for an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the affordable rental, rent supplement and rent-controlled homes to be developed by 1117 Danforth Development NP at 1117 Danforth Avenue during the period of construction, in addition to during the affordability period.
MM34.24deferred
The City has committed to a comprehensive plan to build new affordable and supportive housing as part of its HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan. The City has also committed to the expansion of its purpose-built emergency homeless shelters through the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HCSIS). This expansion is necessary as the City's shelter system is at capacity, people are turned away from full shelters on a nightly basis, hundreds of individuals are sleeping in encampments, and thousands more are chronically underhoused. While new shelters have been met with mixed response in their planned locations, a small group of people are forcing the City to defend itself in court. This civil litigation has been brought by various plaintiffs wishing to arrest new housing and shelter projects, including at locations on Cummer Avenue, Adelaide Street West, Wardlaw Crescent, Sheppard Avenue East and Third Street. Shelter operators and community engagement consultants contracted by the City of Toronto have also been named as defendants in these cases. These operators and consultants have been acting in the public interest, as directed and required pursuant to their contracts with the City of Toronto. In several cases, the plaintiffs are newly created non-profit organizations without assets and may in fact meet the test of a "straw man" for the purposes of bringing litigation and may never be able to pay costs if they are awarded by the court. There is also some evidence that the various plaintiffs in these separate actions are in fact working in concert and retaining the same legal counsel. This effort to systematically attack shelter operators and consultants is meant to send a message to all potential operators and consultants that they should stay away from this vitally important work to help those who need it most gain shelter. Reimbursing reasonable legal fees of these operators and consultants is in the City of Toronto's interest to ensure current and future shelter capital projects can move forward and help people experience homelessness access their right to housing. REASON FOR URGENCY: Legal proceedings have been commenced against certain shelter operators and consultants.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, deferred consideration of Item MM34.24 to the December 16, 17 and 18, 2025, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to continue to vigorously oppose these nuisance legal proceedings brought by various plaintiffs wishing to stop new housing and shelter projects. 2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer to provide a grant to reimburse Consultants named in these legal proceeding for up to $50,000 for their legal fees and disbursements incurred in defending these nuisance actions which are not covered by their insurance underwriters (the "Reimbursement"), provided that: a) The allegations in the legal proceeding relate to work performed by the Consultant under their respective contract with the City; b) The Consultant seeking reimbursement provides proof that they carried an appropriate insurance policy that may have been required as part of their contractual relationship with the City; c) The Consultant provides evidence that they made all reasonable efforts to have their insurance underwriter cover the costs of defending one or more of these actions, including, but not limited to commencing an application for a determination of coverage; d) The Consultant submits itemized invoices or other detailed billing documents, and proof of payment to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer; and e) The Chief Financial Officer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, determines that, based on the itemized invoices or other billing documents, the Consultant's expenses are reasonable given market rates for legal services. 3. City Council deem the Reimbursement made in accordance with Recommendation 2 to be in the interest of the City. 4. The Chief Financial Officer be directed to report through quarterly variance reports from time to time to update Council on any payments of Reimbursements made to Consultants.
MM34.25adopted
The Weston Lions Club are volunteer-run, volunteer-led and have committed their work to the benefit of the Weston neighbourhood and people from across the City of Toronto. For over 80 years, the club's work has strengthened the social fabric of the community with lasting positive impact for years to come. One of the Weston Lions Club's community service projects has been the Weston Lions Arena. Over the years, it's been home to the Weston Dukes, Weston Dodgers, Weston Minor Hockey League, Weston Figure Skating Club, and many other hockey, skating, and recreational groups. Many hockey players, figure skaters, and other skaters have fond memories of eating "Arena Fries" at the arena snack bar, run by Lions Club members and their friends. Long-time Chair Sandy Ross' contributions have made so many successes possible-we deeply appreciate his contributions to the arena, club, and community. On behalf of Toronto City Council, we extend our sincere thanks to the Weston Lions Club for their service and contributions to the Weston neighbourhood and City of Toronto. We look forward to the continued contributions of the Weston Lions Club for many years to come. Reason for Urgency: This item is urgent as it relates to a decision of City Council that will be communicated to the Weston Lions Club before the next meeting of City Council.
City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its sincere gratitude to the Weston Lions Club for their service to the City of Toronto and Weston neighbourhood, through their Weston Lions Arena community service project and many other initiatives. 2. City Council recognize the immense contributions of Weston Lions Arena Board's long-time Chair, Sandy Ross, and all current and past leadership and volunteers with the Weston Lions Club.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council express its sincere gratitude to the Weston Lions Club for their service to the City of Toronto and Weston neighbourhood, through their Weston Lions Arena community service project and many other initiatives. 2. City Council recognize the immense contributions of Weston Lions Arena Board's long-time Chair, Sandy Ross, and all current and past leadership and volunteers with the Weston Lions Club.