Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 75 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.
BL41.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026 passed By-laws 466-2026 to 547-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
CC41.1amended
In recent years, the City of Toronto has dramatically expanded where and how we allow more housing to be built. We now permit multiplexes, garden and laneway suites, and six-storey apartment buildings on Major Streets in neighbourhoods, with more to come. We have also expanded financial incentives to help make it more affordable to build, including waivers of development charges and park levies for up to six units plus a garden or laneway suite on a single parcel of land. As uptake of Missing Middle housing grows, I recently met with a group of multiplex planners, architects, and builders, along with key City staff, to discuss further operational measures the City could take to make it easier and cheaper to build more housing options in our neighbourhoods. In addition to recommendations in my letter ( PH30.12 - Making It Easier to Build Multiplexes ) adopted by Planning and Housing Committee on May 7, 2026, these recommendations relate to items that emerged from these discussions. Extending Development Charge Incentives to Condominium Multiplexes In July 2025, Council adopted Item MM32.5 - Creating More Affordable Housing Options in Our Neighbourhoods , which increased the maximum number of units on a single lot that may be exempt from development charges to six units in the primary building, plus one additional garden or laneway suite provided it is subject to a Development Charges Deferral Agreement. Through the Laneway and Garden Suite Development Charges Deferral Program, applicants may enter into a Development Charges Deferral Agreement with the City. This agreement defers the development charge owing on the garden or laneway suite for up to 20 years, after which it is fully forgiven. The purpose of this motion is to clarify that new applications to the Laneway and Garden Suite Development Charges Deferral Program are treated consistently, regardless of whether the unit is rental or ownership tenure, provided the lot is not severed. While virtually all garden or laneway suites in the city to date are in rental tenure, there are a limited number of ownership examples as part of a condominiumized multiplex. Much like with high-rise condominiums, multiplex condominiums can create a path for home ownership, and in many cases can represent ideal "starter homes", allowing owners to build equity over time. Ontario Building Code Line-by-Line Review In March 2026, the Ontario government launched a comprehensive line-by-line review of the Ontario Building Code. The purpose of this review is to modernize construction standards, while maintaining safety. The City of Toronto has an interest in conveying recommendations to the panel to support streamlining approvals and providing clarity for designers, builders and other stakeholders engaged in housing construction in Toronto. For example: - in the recent meeting convened by my office with multiplex stakeholders, we discussed how greater clarity in the Ontario Building Code on matters such as non-combustible exterior wall construction would improve predictability, uphold life-safety objectives, and support more efficient approvals and delivery of much needed housing; and - the City has also developed generic compliance options to streamline the approvals process for fire access requirements for Laneway and Garden suites. However, the Province has not yet provided a broader range of fire access options for designers and builders to comply with the Ontario Building Code requirements that apply to these housing types. The line-by-line review also provides an opportunity for the Province to adopt regulations to establish a proactive building condition evaluation program, to compel owners to maintain and regularly inspect their buildings, and consideration of a mechanism that would allow standardized or repeatable Alternative Solutions, where appropriate, to be applied across multiple sites with similar conditions, reducing duplication while maintaining rigorous technical review.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the new General Terms of the Secondary Dwelling Unit Development Charge Deferral Program set out in Attachment 1 to the report (May 12, 2026) from the Mayor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the City Solicitor to take all necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. 3. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to engage with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to provide recommendations for consideration by the advisory panel overseeing the Ontario Building Code review on opportunities to streamline the Ontario Building Code. 4. City Council request the Toronto Hydro board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Hydro to provide a report and presentation to the Executive Committee as part of the June 2026 Toronto Hydro Annual General Meeting that includes a comprehensive action plan to advance measures within Toronto Hydro's control over the following 12 months to make it faster and more affordable to build multi-unit housing in Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Mayor recommends that: 1. City Council approve the new General Terms of the Secondary Dwelling Unit Development Charge Deferral Program set out in Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the City Solicitor to take all necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. 3. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building engage with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to provide recommendations for consideration by the advisory panel overseeing the Ontario Building Code review on opportunities to streamline the Ontario Building Code.
DM41.1amended
Payment of Legal Expenses Related to an Integrity Commissioner Investigation
The purpose of this report is for Council, in accordance with the Members of Council Operations Policy, to consider approving the reimbursement of legal fees incurred by Councillor Moise in relation to the recent Integrity Commissioner investigation.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the reimbursement of legal expenses of 50 percent of the total expenses less the amount that has already been reimbursed, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery plus any interest owing to the law firm retained by Councillor Chris Moise to assist him in responding to the Integrity Commissioner's investigation. 2. City Council amend the payment-of-cost protocol for Integrity Commissioner investigations by: a. deleting the $5,000 threshold; and b. eliminating the requirement for the Integrity Commissioner to elect to use their powers of a commission as a condition for reimbursement for expenses.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council approve the reimbursement of legal expenses of $20,807.61 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery plus any interest owing to the law firm retained by Councillor Chris Moise to assist him in responding to the Integrity Commissioner's investigation.
IA41.1referred
Councillor Jamaal Myers, Ward 23, Scarborough North, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 to clarify the City's response to the Chief Procurement Officer and Director of Internal Auditor's report about the lack of invoices from Metrolinx about work done on SmartTrack (AU 12.4, "Future Contract Considerations for SmartTrack and Other Capital Project Agreements"). Since the inception of the SmartTrack project in 2018 the Chief Procurement Officer and Director of Internal Auditor's report notes that "despite best efforts" no invoices have been received by the city for work done, but that there have been approximately $184 million of costs incurred that are payable from the City's portion of the funds dedicated to the project. This, the report further states, has a number of risk implications for the City given the sizeable payments apparently due to Metrolinx, which will deliver SmartTrack on behalf of the City. At its meeting on May 1, 2026, the Audit Committee also heard from City staff that since 2018, staff have made monthly requests to Metrolinx for these invoices and that "Metrolinx has not been able to provide us with the information, the invoices to date." Understanding the City's portion of the SmartTrack costs is further complicated by Metrolinx's use of contractors to deliver its own Go Expansion as well as delivering the SmartTrack stations project. Metrolinx does not distinguish between contracts with contractors who are delivering SmartTrack station and other components of GO expansion, and the work is often done within the same contracts. This means that the City is at risk of potentially paying for costs not properly incurred by the delivery of the SmartTrack program. Delineating between the two may be difficult as the work now spans eight years. The City is attempting to mitigate this risk by requesting "a detailed rationale for costs," and supporting documentation to substantiate the costs being billed. Given that the City does not have the capacity to audit a provincial agency, like Metrolinx: 1. Can staff please give City Council the exact dates from 2018 to present at which staff contacted Metrolinx about the outstanding invoices regarding SmartTrack? Staff had indicated at the Audit Committee, that they had made such enquiries once per month. 2. Can staff please give City Council Metrolinx's rationale for not being able to provide the information and/or invoices to such requests? 3. Can staff please confirm that they have approached Metrolinx through the Steering Committee or the Finance Working Group or through the Transit Partnership Meetings to ask for the SmartTrack invoices, the detailed rationale, and the documentation necessary for audit purposes? 4. If confirmed, can staff please provide the date such request was made and the response from Metrolinx regarding the latest ask for invoices and the documentation necessary for audit purposes? 5. Can staff please provide to City Council a detailed description of the dispute resolution process identified in the SmartTrack Main Agreement if discrepancies arise between the City's estimates and Metrolinx's invoices for SmartTrack costs once the three-tiered process for reviewing invoices is completed (staff indicated that they first do a staff review, then use a "cost consultant" to independently review the invoices for the SmartTrack stations, and finally this is reviewed by the Executive Director, Transit Expansion)? 6. Can staff please confirm that since May 1 that the City's estimate for $186 million for costs related to SmartTrack are still current and if there is any variation, has an invoice been issued for such variance?
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, referred Administrative Inquiry IA41.1 from Councillor Jamaal Myers, Ward 23, Scarborough North, regarding SmartTrack Invoicing, and Answer IA41.1a from the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to the Audit Committee for consideration.
MM41.1adopted
The Common Table Drop-In Program is a grassroots community effort run each weekday morning in the basement of the Church of the Redeemer, a registered charity. Volunteers and donors feed and look after approximately 500 homeless individuals in the Yorkville area. The program offers two meals a day, toiletry supplies, basic health care services and housing referrals. The program also provides social and creative activities, psychotherapy, a membership card, support groups and more, and assists and encourages its clients to be good neighbours to the surrounding community. The Common Table gets no funding from the city but enjoys financial and other support from the Yorkville residential and business community. A number of the volunteers and clients have mobility limitations, and food and other supplies have to be delivered to the basement. Accessible passenger access to the basement is currently provided only by an outmoded and unreliable freight elevator, which frequently traps passengers for an hour or more. A Section 37 contribution of $150,000, combined with funds from the host church, will allow this essential infrastructure to be upgraded to provide dignified and reliable access to this program.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $150,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 11 to 25 Yorkville Avenue and 16 to 18 Cumberland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701193), secured for community space, to upgrade the elevator at 162 Bloor Street West for the use of the Common Table (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $150,000 be forwarded to the Church of the Redeemer upon signing of an undertaking by the Church of the Redeemer that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $150,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 11 to 25 Yorkville Avenue and 16 to 18 Cumberland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701193), secured for community space, to upgrade the elevator at 162 Bloor Street West for the use of the Common Table (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $150,000 be forwarded to the Church of the Redeemer upon signing of an undertaking by the Church of the Redeemer that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM41.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:39 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. May 20, 2026 Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of: Sean Michael Dodds Daniel Stopnicki Kurt Walter Hering Safia Parveen, and Hyacinth Clarine Sulph 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 . May 21, 2026 Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of: Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld Marion Angela Magloire, and Bishop Chester Alexander Searles
CC41.2adopted
Ombudsman Toronto 2025 Annual Report
Pursuant to section 173(2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 3, the Ombudsman is required to submit an annual report on the activities of his office directly to City Council.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the Ombudsman Toronto 2025 Annual Report for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Ombudsman Toronto 2025 Annual Report, for information.
DM41.2amended
On March 30th, 2026, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing introduced Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, and on April 14, 2026, the legislation passed Second Reading. Schedule 4 of Bill 98 will enact the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026, which enables the Minister of Transportation to exercise sweeping powers over service and fare policies to further integrate transit in the region. Consultation may commence as early as May 2026 on proposals under this new legislation. The Toronto Transit Commission's mission is to "serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone." The Toronto Transit Commission's role providing transit that keeps Toronto moving is integral to our city's economy and the lives of people who rely on the Toronto Transit Commission to get around. The ability for the Toronto Transit Commission to make decisions about service and fares are fundamental to our ability to deliver transit services that meet the needs of Torontonians and our city's goals for transportation, congestion, and climate outcomes. These decisions are made by the Toronto Transit Commission Board through the Annual Network Plan, Operating and Capital Budgets, and other plans and strategies, which are informed by community input and considered at public meetings. Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 proposes substantial power to the Minister of Transportation to introduce directives via regulation that would impact the Toronto Transit Commission's authority in these areas. As a partner in the One Fare program and operator of cross-boundary service on Line 1 into York Region, the Toronto Transit Commission has worked to contribute to a regional transportation network that serves people from across Ontario. These partnerships have been the result of collaboration across agencies and levels of government, and serve as a reminder of how we can work together to continue advancing stronger public transit in Ontario, together. If Bill 98 is adopted, regulations made under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026, (Schedule 4 of Bill 98) should be informed by the needs of local communities and continue that history of collaboration and mutual agreement. At the Toronto Transit Commission Board's meeting on April 16, 2026, the Board endorsed key principles to guide staff participation in consultations with the Province of Ontario on the regulatory framework under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026. This motion seeks Council's affirmation of that decision.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its support for the Toronto Transit Commission board's decision on Item 2026.TTC14.18 outlining key principles for staff participation in consultations with the Province of Ontario on the province's regulatory framework under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026. Toronto Transit Commission board decision: That the TTC Board: 1. Endorse the following key principles to guide TTC staff participation in consultations with the Province of Ontario on the province's regulatory framework under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026: a. Local authority to develop local solutions to transportation needs - Preserve the autonomy of local transit systems to introduce fare and service policies that meet the needs of local communities and riders, keep transit affordable, and treat all Toronto residents equitably as a key component of the City's approach to local transportation and congestion management. b. Protect local transit service quality - Preserve service quality and standards relied upon by our customers - proposals must not negatively impact the experience of most customers who travel within the City of Toronto in efforts to improve cross-boundary travel for the 18% who currently make a connecting trip to GO or a 905-transit system. c. No unfunded provincial mandates - Provincial decisions to set fares and/or service be matched with full funding (operating and capital) by the Province of Ontario. d. Value for money - where provincial directives require the use of specific fare payment systems, unified booking systems, or other changes that have a financial impact to the TTC, there must be clear demonstration that the systems offer value for money, respect Toronto taxpayers, and are efficiently and effectively delivered. e. Respect local transit system expertise and planning process - Consultation that respects the expertise and planning processes of local transit systems, customers and its employees, during both the development of the regulatory framework and when decisions are made using the regulations enacted under the Act. f. Good governance - ensure opportunities for local transit systems, communities, and labour partners to have voice in decision making supported by a sustainable provincial funding model for public transit. 2. Request the Ontario Minister of Transportation provide an opportunity for public feedback on any regulatory framework or regulations proposed under Bill 98, Schedule 4, the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026. 3. Request TTC staff to support public advocacy efforts by transit riders and other stakeholders to advance the principles outlined in Recommendation 1. 2. City Council express support for the Toronto Transit Commission's written submission on Bill 98 to the Ontario Legislature's Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy, contained in Attachment 1 to motion 1. 3. City Council request the City Manager to pursue negotiations with the provincial government to restore 50/50 operational funding for local public transportation, which was eliminated in 1998 under Mike Harris, as a condition of any provincial intervention in the City's ability to set its own fares or mandate any revenue sharing with other transit agencies. 4. City Council request Metrolinx to enhance the One Fare program by immediately aligning GO Transit fares with Toronto Transit Commission fares for rides within the City of Toronto. 5. City Council forward this item to the Ontario Minister of Transportation for consideration during the development of regulations under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for the Toronto Transit Commission board's decision on Item 2026.TTC14.18 outlining key principles for staff participation in consultations with the Province of Ontario on the province's regulatory framework under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026. Recommendations in TTC Item 2026.TTC14.18: 1. Endorse the following key principles to guide TTC staff participation in consultations with the Province of Ontario on the province's regulatory framework under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026: a. Local authority to develop local solutions to transportation needs - Preserve the autonomy of local transit systems to introduce fare and service policies that meet the needs of local communities and riders, keep transit affordable, and treat all Toronto residents equitably as a key component of the City's approach to local transportation and congestion management. b. Protect local transit service quality - Preserve service quality and standards relied upon by our customers - proposals must not negatively impact the experience of most customers who travel within the City of Toronto in efforts to improve cross-boundary travel for the 18% who currently make a connecting trip to GO or a 905-transit system. c. No unfunded provincial mandates - Provincial decisions to set fares and/or service be matched with full funding (operating and capital) by the Province of Ontario. d. Value for money - where provincial directives require the use of specific fare payment systems, unified booking systems, or other changes that have a financial impact to the TTC, there must be clear demonstration that the systems offer value for money, respect Toronto taxpayers, and are efficiently and effectively delivered. e. Respect local transit system expertise and planning process - Consultation that respects the expertise and planning processes of local transit systems, customers and its employees, during both the development of the regulatory framework and when decisions are made using the regulations enacted under the Act. f. Good governance - ensure opportunities for local transit systems, communities, and labour partners to have voice in decision making supported by a sustainable provincial funding model for public transit. 2. Request the Ontario Minister of Transportation provide an opportunity for public feedback on any regulatory framework or regulations proposed under Bill 98, Schedule 4, the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026. 3. Request TTC staff to support public advocacy efforts by transit riders and other stakeholders to advance the principles outlined in Recommendation 1.
MM41.2adopted
This motion requests that City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget for Parks and Recreation to reallocate $200,000 in Section 37 funding from the "Royal Rouge Tot Lot Park Improvements" project to the "Dogs Off-Leash Area at Lawrence Avenue East and Starspray Boulevard" project. This reallocation is intended to address a funding shortfall and support delivery of the new park, following design development and community engagement.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to: a. reduce the project cost and 2026 cash flow of $200,000 funded by Section 37 community benefits from 7437, 7439 and 7441 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701362) of the "Royal Rouge Tot Lot Park Improvements"; and b. increase the "Dogs Off-Leash Area at Lawrence Avenue East and Starspray Boulevard" project with project cost and cash flow of $200,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits from 7437, 7439 and 7441 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701362) for the purpose of delivering a new park, including a dogs off-leash area and associated site improvements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to: a. reduce the project cost and 2026 cash flow of $200,000 funded by Section 37 community benefits from 7437, 7439 and 7441 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701362) of the "Royal Rouge Tot Lot Park Improvements"; and b. increase the "Dogs Off-Leash Area at Lawrence Avenue East and Starspray Boulevard" project with project cost and cash flow of $200,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits from 7437, 7439 and 7441 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701362) for the purpose of delivering a new park, including a dogs off-leash area and associated site improvements.
RM41.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on April 22 and 23, 2026.
City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 22 and 23, 2026.
CC41.3amended
Update on 2026 Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zones
The City Manager and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation will be submitting a supplementary report to City Council in advance of its meeting on May 20, 21 and 22, 2026, to provide an update on Council's request to the Toronto Port Authority to fund marker buoys communicating the boundaries of Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zones within the Port of Toronto.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Director, Waterfront Secretariat to transfer $310,500 for planned 2026 capital work from the Wider Waterfront and Marine Strategy project as part of the next phase of Waterfront Revitalization Initiative within the Waterfront Secretariat's 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan and apply the funds towards the purchase and installation of marker buoys for Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zones in 2026. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Toronto Port Authority for the purchase and operation of marker buoys for Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zones in 2026, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director of Waterfront Secretariat, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, and flow funds to the Toronto Port Authority governed by the agreement. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to continue to seek ongoing funding from the Toronto Port Authority for Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone marker buoys beyond the 2026 summer season.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
DM41.3referred
In light of sustained population growth, increasing development pressure, and rising demand on Toronto's transit system, there is an opportunity to rethink how transit infrastructure is designed and integrated into the city. Major projects such as the Yonge North Subway Extension and the Scarborough Subway Extension present a rare chance to move beyond a narrow focus on transportation function toward a more holistic approach to station planning. Historically, many subway stations in Toronto have been designed primarily for mobility, often with limited amenities such as public washrooms, minimal architectural ambition, and weak integration with surrounding communities. As the city evolves, there is growing recognition that stations can function as civic hubs that support not only transit use, but also safety, accessibility, economic activity, housing, and community life. Global transit systems, including those in Taipei, demonstrate how stations can be designed as open-concept, well-lit, and highly visible environments, often incorporating two-storey configurations, platform screen doors, and stations that are integrated into buildings rather than stand alone structures. Their example also shows how transit agencies can manage real estate assets that generate long-term revenue while bringing vibrancy through retail and community space within stations. In Toronto, there is an increasing interest in exploring similar approaches to improve safety, accessibility, and financial sustainability. At the same time, it is important to recognize that stations outside the downtown core serve different travel patterns and must accommodate a broader range of access needs, including commuters arriving by car. This requires thoughtful integration of pick-up and drop-off areas, parking, and multi-modal connections that support efficient access while aligning with broader mobility and climate goals. As Toronto continues planning for expansion, stations such as the future Steeles and Sheppard-McCowan Stations represent a significant opportunity to advance a more ambitious, integrated model of station design. Their scale and locations make them well-suited for transit-oriented development that includes housing, particularly affordable housing, as well as commercial, community, and underground uses. Coordinated planning across City divisions, agencies, and regional partners will be essential to ensure these stations contribute to city-building objectives, support ridership growth, and help generate revenue that can be reinvested in transit. This motion reflects a shift toward viewing transit infrastructure not only as a transportation investment, but as a catalyst for inclusive growth and complete communities. We seek to work collaboratively with Metrolinx towards a visionary design standard to ensure how future stations can be optimized.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, referred Item DM41.3 to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion for consideration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to work with the City and Metrolinx to examine the feasibility of: a. creating a design standard for all new transit stations that includes platform screen edge doors, public washrooms, bike parking and bike share, and well-lit two-storey high ceilings above subway platforms, and maximizing the creation of real estate assets for commercial and community use; b. including passenger pick-up and drop-off and commuter parking lots with electric vehicle charging solutions in the design plans for all new subway stations outside Downtown Toronto; and c. installing platform edge doors on all new stations along the Yonge North Subway Extension and Scarborough Subway Extension, and request the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission provide updates to the Toronto Transit Commission Board through the Toronto Transit Commission's regular Transit Expansion Updates, and the City Manager provide those updates to City Council. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to work with Metrolinx, in consultation with the Executive Director of Transit Expansion, the Executive Director of Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director of the Housing Development Office, the Chief Executive Officer of CreateTO and the Executive Director of Social Development to initiate conversations regarding the feasibility of a more visionary station design at Steeles Station and Sheppard-McCowan Station that incorporates surface transit operations, new housing, affordable housing, underground real estate opportunities, including potential community space, and the integration of the Station with surrounding buildings, and provide an update to City Council. 3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, the President, Toronto Parking Authority, the Chief Strategy and Customer Experience Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and local Business Improvement Areas, to explore the need and opportunities for commuter parking at Steeles Station and Sheppard-McCowan Station, while also considering future parking in nearby developments. 4. City Council direct City Manager and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to provide all updates to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to strengthen collaboration on future transit stations.
MM41.3adopted
Cricket is one of the fastest-growing sports in Toronto, with thousands of residents participating annually in leagues, youth programs, and community activities. Organizations such as the Scarborough Cricket Association provide significant volunteer support to sustain this growth. Despite increasing demand, many City-owned cricket facilities lack basic infrastructure and maintenance. Ongoing concerns include insufficient seating, inadequate washroom access, poor field conditions, and damage to cricket pitches caused by unauthorized use of permitted grounds. Unauthorized use of cricket facilities continues to create operational challenges and financial burdens for organized leagues by damaging prepared playing surfaces. There is also limited monitoring and enforcement to protect permitted users. As the City prepares for the 2026 cricket season, there is a clear need to improve infrastructure, strengthen enforcement, and support equitable access to quality cricket facilities across Toronto.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to conduct a comprehensive review of all City-operated cricket facilities to identify gaps in infrastructure, including seating, washrooms, and field conditions. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report to the appropriate committee by the first quarter of 2027 with a prioritized action plan, including cost estimates, to address identified gaps. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Municipal Licensing and Standards and Toronto Police Service, to implement enhanced monitoring and enforcement measures to prevent unauthorized use of cricket facilities. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to develop and implement measures to protect cricket pitches and wickets, including physical safeguards and controlled access protocols. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to engage with cricket organizations, including the Scarborough Cricket Association, to identify priorities and support ongoing collaboration.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to conduct a comprehensive review of all City-operated cricket facilities to identify gaps in infrastructure, including seating, washrooms, and field conditions. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report to the appropriate committee by the first quarter of 2027 with a prioritized action plan, including cost estimates, to address identified gaps. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Municipal Licensing and Standards and Toronto Police Service, to implement enhanced monitoring and enforcement measures to prevent unauthorized use of cricket facilities. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to develop and implement measures to protect cricket pitches and wickets, including physical safeguards and controlled access protocols. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to engage with cricket organizations, including the Scarborough Cricket Association, to identify priorities and support ongoing collaboration.
RM41.3adopted
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 31 on May 12, 2026 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 12 on May 1, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 32 on May 4, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 28 on May 5, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 29 on May 11, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 29 on May 6, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 30 on May 7, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 31 on April 29, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 32 on April 29, 2026 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 31 on April 30, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Vice Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 32 on April 30, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested from the Mayor and City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC41.4adopted
Appointment of a Public Member to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal
At its meeting on May 1, 2026, the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal considered Item Item NM6.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (April 16, 2026) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal will recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal from the list of candidates interviewed at the April 7 and 9, 2026, Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal meeting, to replace a previously recommended candidate who withdrew their candidacy on April 14, 2026.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Stephen Scharbach to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal for a term of office ending April 25, 2030, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (May 1, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal. Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (May 1, 2026) remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal. The Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Stephen Scharbach to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal for a term of office ending April 25, 2030, and until a successor is appointed. The City Clerk further recommends that: 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (May 1, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal. Candidate's biography: Stephen Scharbach Stephen Scharbach is a lifelong resident of Toronto. He attended Malvern Collegiate Institute before pursuing undergraduate studies at Victoria College, University of Toronto. He later earned a law degree from the University of Ottawa and was called to the Bar of Ontario. Stephen practiced law for many years with Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General, where he provided legal advice and represented provincial ministries, agencies, and commissions before tribunals and courts. In 2017, he was appointed as a part-time member of the Licence Appeal Tribunal, presiding over licensing hearings under several provincial statutes. More recently, he was appointed by York Region as a hearings officer for its Administrative Penalty Tribunal.
DM41.4received
Work on the Yonge North Subway Extension is now underway, with key design and alignment decisions actively advancing. At the same time, the City of Toronto is progressing the North York Centre Secondary Plan (Phase 3), which contemplates the addition of 100,000 new residents in the area. This growth builds on the significant intensification already planned under the Yonge North Secondary Plan. Together, these plans confirm that the Yonge Street corridor between Finch and Steeles is one of the most rapidly intensifying urban areas in the Greater Toronto Area. This motion is informed by previous City of Toronto staff analysis and Council direction, including the December 2023 " Cummer Station - Supplemental Report " (Background File 241560), which assessed the inclusion of Cummer Station within the Yonge North Subway Extension and confirmed the technical and planning implications of the current alignment. The current alignment of the Yonge North Subway Extension excludes a station at Cummer Avenue. This omission results in a notably long station spacing of approximately 2 km between Finch and Steeles, which is atypical for a high-density urban context and inconsistent with established Toronto Transit Commission network patterns. In comparison, downtown Line 1 stations such as King, Queen, Dundas, College, and Wellesley are spaced at approximately 500-700 metres, reflecting a planning approach that prioritizes accessibility and walkable station catchments in dense urban environments. Once construction proceeds beyond a certain point, the opportunity to incorporate a future Cummer Station will become increasingly cost-prohibitive and technically complex. The current design, including track profile considerations that are not flat through this segment, risks making future station insertion at this location practically infeasible without major disruption, including potential multi-year shutdowns of the line. City modelling indicates that the current five-station extension is projected to serve approximately 94,000 daily riders, while a station at Cummer alone is forecast to accommodate over 23,000 daily boardings by 2051. This level of ridership is comparable to several existing Toronto Transit Commission subway stations and demonstrates that Cummer would function as a major node within the network, rather than a marginal stop. The case for reinstating Cummer Station is grounded in several key considerations: High Ridership Potential: City forecasts indicate Cummer Station would exceed projected ridership levels of approved stations such as Clark and Royal Orchard. Active Development and Growth: The surrounding area is designated for significant intensification, with planned densities of approximately 249 people and jobs per hectare by 2051, exceeding typical Major Transit Station Area targets. Future-Proofing and Infill Potential: As demonstrated by the historical addition of North York Centre Station to Line 1, strategic infill stations can be successfully integrated to better serve evolving urban form and demand. Constructing Cummer Station now would avoid substantially higher costs and future disruption. Local Connectivity: The station would directly serve multiple secondary schools, including Drewry Secondary School, École secondaire catholique Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel, and Avondale Secondary Alternative School, while improving access to the 97 Yonge bus corridor. High Future Risk: Delaying consideration of this station risks necessitating full or partial shutdown of the Yonge North Subway Extension for extended periods if a station is added post-construction, as identified in City technical discussions. As construction proceeds, nearby communities will inevitably experience significant disruption. While such impacts are inherent to major infrastructure delivery, they must be balanced with meaningful local benefits. Incorporating Cummer Station would help ensure that the corridor directly benefits from the substantial investment being made, while improving overall network utility and accessibility. In light of these considerations, reinstating Cummer Station represents sound planning, improved network efficiency, and a commitment to equitable transit investment that aligns infrastructure with the scale of growth already planned and underway along the Yonge Street corridor.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, received Item DM41.4 for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Federal and Provincial governments to consider funding the previously descoped Cummer Station to ensure transit infrastructure can support the current and projected density in the North York Centre Secondary Plan and Yonge North Secondary Plan, noting that these areas will experience significantly higher density than any other stations on the Yonge North Subway Extension outside of Toronto.
MM41.4adopted
This motion requests that the Province of Ontario amend Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program rules to allow individuals without a fixed address to retain and save their shelter allowance, so it can be used to help secure housing. Ontario continues to experience rising levels of homelessness, placing increasing pressure on shelters, hospitals, and other emergency services. Many individuals receiving Ontario Works or ODSP remain unable to transition into housing due to upfront costs such as first and last month's rent. Under current rules, individuals without a fixed address are not eligible to receive the shelter portion of their social assistance benefits. As a result, they are unable to accumulate funds that could otherwise be used to secure housing. This creates a cycle in which individuals remain in shelters or temporary accommodations because they cannot save enough to move into stable housing. Allowing individuals to retain and save their shelter allowance would remove a clear barrier to exiting homelessness. This change would enable people to build toward securing housing without requiring new funding, by making more effective use of existing supports. Such a change would complement the City's ongoing investments in shelter services and housing programs by supporting more people to transition out of the shelter system and into stable housing.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to: a. amend Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program rules to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to receive and accumulate the shelter portion of their benefits; and b. establish a mechanism (such as a reserve or escrow account) that allows the portion of the benefits requested to be made available in Part 1.a. above to be held and used for first and last month's rent and other housing-related costs necessary to secure and stabilize housing (such as renter's insurance, key deposits, and essential move-in expenses) when housing is secured. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to communicate this request to the Province of Ontario as part of the City's ongoing advocacy on homelessness and housing stability.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Neethan Shan, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to: a. amend Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program rules to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to receive and accumulate the shelter portion of their benefits; and b. establish a mechanism (such as a reserve or escrow account) that allows the portion of the benefits requested to be made available in Part 1.a. above to be held and used for first and last month's rent and other housing-related costs necessary to secure and stabilize housing (such as renter's insurance, key deposits, and essential move-in expenses) when housing is secured. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to communicate this request to the Province of Ontario as part of the City's ongoing advocacy on homelessness and housing stability.
RM41.4received
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.
CC41.5adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal
At its meeting on May 5, 2026, the Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal considered Item NL4.1 and made a recommendation to City Council. Summary from the report (April 23, 2026) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal will conduct interviews and recommend two candidates to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Yizhe Chi Deborah Moriah 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (May 5, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal. Confidential Attachment 1 the Letter (May 5, 2026) remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal. The Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed: Yizhe Chi Deborah Moriah The City Clerk further recommends that: 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (May 5, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Licensing Tribunal remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal. Candidates' biographies: Yizhe Chi Yizhe Chi is a public servant, educator, and doctoral student at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, where his research examines anti-racism education in professional policing. He currently serves as a Senior Police Service Advisor with the Ontario Public Service, contributing to policy initiatives aimed at improving accountability and addressing systemic racism within the justice sector. Yizhe previously served as a Police Constable with Peel Regional Police and brings practical experience in investigations, community engagement, and regulatory compliance. He holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Toronto. Yizhe is also active in community service through board governance with St. Leonard's Place Peel, advisory work supporting police training modernization, and volunteer service with Dixon Hall's Meals on Wheels program. Deborah Moriah Deborah Moriah is a licensed paralegal, adjudicator, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion consultant, as well as an editor and technical writer. Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario in 2016, her practice focuses on human rights and consumer protection. She is co-founder of the Ontario Association of Black Paralegals, an elected Law Society of Ontario Bencher, a member of the Law Society Tribunal, a Board member at Legal Aid Ontario and a roster member of the Ontario College of Teachers Discipline/Fitness to Practice Committees.
MM41.5adopted
Effective enforcement of by-laws is essential for good governance of our city. Such enforcement is becoming more challenging due to limited resources, high staff turnover, population growth, court backlogs, the lasting impact of the pandemic and the drug crisis. Some of these factors are beyond the city's control. However, the city should improve and standardize the training of its bylaw enforcement officers and special constables, who are presently scattered across multiple departments and receive highly variable training. Properly trained enforcement staff can be expected to be more efficient and effective at their jobs.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to review and, if appropriate, update the training provided to by-law enforcement officers and special constables across all City divisions to ensure they receive a consistent understanding of enforcement tools and processes, including: a. powers of entry and inspection powers available to them under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and other relevant legislation; b. processes and criteria to lay charging documents such as Part I certificates of offence and Part III Informations under the Provincial Offences Act and other relevant legislation; c. processes and criteria to undertake remedial action under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and other relevant legislation; d. policies on extenuating and aggravating circumstances, including repeat offences and seriousness of consequences; e. note-taking and evidence management; and f. professional conduct.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to review and, if appropriate, update the training provided to by-law enforcement officers and special constables across all City divisions to ensure they receive a consistent understanding of enforcement tools and processes, including: a. powers of entry and inspection powers available to them under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and other relevant legislation; b. processes and criteria to lay charging documents such as Part I certificates of offence and Part III Informations under the Provincial Offences Act and other relevant legislation; c. processes and criteria to undertake remedial action under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and other relevant legislation; d. policies on extenuating and aggravating circumstances, including repeat offences and seriousness of consequences; e. note-taking and evidence management; and f. professional conduct.
RM41.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, received the following petitions for information: 1. Petition headed "Support the Pedestrianization of Church Street" submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13 - Toronto Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 3,500 persons. 2. Petition headed "Expand the Conservatory at Allan Gardens" submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13 - Toronto Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 7,500 persons.
CC41.6amended
Implementation of New Municipal Requirements under the Buy Ontario Act, 2025
The Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025, establishes a new provincial framework intended to strengthen Ontario's economy by prioritizing Ontario‑ and Canadian‑made goods and services in public sector procurement. Effective April 13, 2026, municipalities and their local boards and municipal services corporations ("Municipal Sector Entities") have been prescribed by regulation as Public Sector Entities under the Act. Municipal Sector Entities are required to comply with procurement directives issued by the Management Board of Cabinet. This report provides an overview of the Act and its associated Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive, and outlines implications and implementation plans to bring the City into compliance. In particular, the report highlights specified requirements applicable to the procurement of light‑duty fleet vehicles and capital infrastructure projects, including anticipated operational and financial impacts. For Fleet Vehicles, the Directive includes a requirement to purchase Made-in-Ontario Vehicles, followed by vehicles from Ontario Vehicle Producers (those with at least 1,500 Ontario jobs), subject to availability and operational feasibility. For Capital Infrastructure, which includes Construction as defined in the Directive, the Directive introduces a new obligation for suppliers to disclose whether Major Goods and Services are from Ontario or Canada through the required submission of Domestic Supply Chain Plans as part of the procurement process, along with prescribed bid evaluation approaches that either prefer Ontario-Made Goods and Services and Canadian-Made Goods and Services or a commitment approach to achieving the same. While implementation of the Act presents opportunities to leverage municipal purchasing power to further support Ontario and Canadian suppliers, it also represents a major operational and governance shift for the City of Toronto, requiring supplier engagement, new procedures and internal training. This report seeks Council authority to implement these new legislative requirements and engage with the Government of Ontario as needed to represent the interests of the City.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (May 12, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Chief Procurement Officer, effective May 25, 2026 (the "Effective Date"), with changes to prefer Ontario-Made Goods and Services, followed by Canadian-Made Goods and Services, as well as to purchase or lease Ontario-Made Vehicles and vehicles from Ontario Vehicle Producers, as applicable, for City procurement as required by the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025, and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to take necessary actions to implement the changes. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Procurement Officer and/or their delegates, as appropriate, to participate in consultation opportunities related to the Act and any regulations or directives under it by making oral and/or written submissions to any groups or bodies, including the Ontario Legislature and Ontario's Regulatory Registry, on such issues as required to protect the interests of the City. 3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to provide municipalities with a six-month implementation lead time for any future directives or related regulatory changes, allowing municipalities to conduct impact analysis; update policies, procedures and tools; engage and inform suppliers; update solicitation templates and guides; and train staff. 4. City Council request the Chief Procurement Officer to work with other municipalities, the construction industry, and governing bodies and organizations to develop standardized approaches, master specifications, processes and forms to better support municipalities and the industry to comply with new procurement directives as they apply to infrastructure construction. 5. City Council request the Province of Ontario to expand the development of Provincial vendors of record arrangements that may support municipalities in complying with the new procurement directives and maximize economies of scale. 6. City Council request the Province of Ontario to include in the Buy Ontario Act, or its supporting regulations and policies, the provision of additional administrative funding for municipalities to cover the staff resources required to implement, administer and develop automated tools, and monitor compliance with the new provincial legislation. 7. City Council request the Province of Ontario to provide a funding formula to cover increased Capital Infrastructure project costs resulting from the application of Buy Ontario Act requirements, including instances where a higher‑priced bid is selected due to evaluation advantages associated with the highest scoring Domestic Supply Chain Plan. 8. City Council forward this item to the Ontario Big City Mayor's Caucus and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. 9. City Council request the City Manager to report to City Council in June 2027 with a review and summary of impacts to procurement decisions and incremental costs above the current baseline conditions resulting from the implementation of the new Buy Ontario Act procurement directives. 10. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (May 13, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and contains information regarding potential litigation. Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (May 13, 2026) 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 and contains information regarding potential litigation. Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (May 13, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, as set out in Attachment 1 to this report, effective May 25, 2026 (the "Effective Date"), with changes to prefer Ontario-Made Goods and Services, followed by Canadian-Made Goods and Services, as well as to purchase or lease Ontario-Made Vehicles and vehicles from Ontario Vehicle Producers, as applicable, for City procurement as required by the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025, and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to take necessary actions to implement the changes. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Procurement Officer and/or their delegates, as appropriate, to participate in consultation opportunities related to the Act and any regulations or directives under it by making oral and/or written submissions to any groups or bodies, including the Ontario Legislature and Ontario's Regulatory Registry, on such issues as required to protect the interests of the City.
MM41.6adopted
The Applicant applied to the North York District Committee of Adjustment (the "Committee") to permit minor variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 to facilitate a proposed development at the property municipally known as 5 Sulkara Court, (Application No. A0497/25NY) (the "Application"). The Application is brought by the property owner and proposes to construct a new detached one-storey dwelling with a basement walkout. On April 16, 2026, the Committee refused the Application. A copy of the Committee's decision is attached to this motion. The Applicant has appealed the Committee's refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (File 26 155472 S45 16 TLAB) (the "Appeal"). The Application requests variances to By-law 569-2013 with respect to the maximum permitted lot coverage, building length, and building depth. Community Planning Staff were supportive of the Application subject to modifications and conditions, as outlined in a report to the Committee dated April 13, 2026. Environmental Planning Staff and Urban Forestry Staff provided advisory comments on the Application and conditions of approval, if approved. A copy the reports are attached to this motion. The issues raised with respect to the Application and Appeal include, but are not limited to, the compatibility of the proposed development and the front garage, and the impacts of the proposed development on neighbours. For the City to continue to effectively advance its case, the City Solicitor requires the expertise of an external consultant. This motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body with appropriate City Staff, in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the Application, and to retain outside consultants as necessary. This motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the Committee's decision to refuse the Application was appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 5 Sulkara Court (Minor Variance Application A0497/25NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 5 Sulkara Court (Application A0497/25NY) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at their discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 5 Sulkara Court (Minor Variance Application A0497/25NY). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 5 Sulkara Court (Application A0497/25NY) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at their discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
RM41.6received
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 May 20 and 21, 2026. May 20, 2026 Councillor Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed members of the Grandravine Tornadoes Special Hockey team and organizer Michael Liotta from Grandravine Special Hockey who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Pasternak advised Members of Council that Grandravine Special Hockey hosted the Special Hockey International Tournament this past March 5 to 7, 2026. Councillor Morley, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the retirement this week of Jasmine Dooh, a health promoter in Etobicoke--Lakeshore, and gave remarks about Jasmine's legacy. Councillor Colle, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that a gathering will take place today in front of the Toronto sign, with the Jewish Staff Network to mark May as Jewish Heritage Month in Ontario. Councillor Colle invited Members of Council to attend the gathering, and advised that the CN Tower would be lit up in blue to commemorate Jewish Heritage Month in Ontario and Toronto. Councillor Bradford, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed grade 5 students and their teacher from St. Denis Catholic School who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Perruzza, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students from the Nile Academy Political Science Club and their teacher Michael Kozlowski who were present in the Council Chamber. May 21, 2026 Deputy Mayor Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that today was the 6th annual Rugby-in-the-Square event and invited Members of Council to join her out in Nathan Phillips Square to experience rugby firsthand and show their support for this community event. Councillor Saxe, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed students from the Jackman Institute who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Saxe, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that today was the 30th anniversary of Fire Chief Jim Jessop's entering the Fire Service. Councillor Saxe expressed thanks and appreciation to the Fire Chief, who was present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Shan, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the Tamil Genocide Remembrance-related activities held in the City of Toronto during the past week. Councillor Shan spoke about the work supporting genocide remembrance, including the proclamation of May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day by the federal government, and the anticipated building of a monument in Scarborough. Councillor Cheng, during the afternoon session of the meeting, gave remarks in celebration of Asian Heritage Month and highlighted that an event was held in Mel Lastman Square over the Mother's Day weekend. Councillor Colle, during the afternoon session of the meeting, displayed a photo of Esther, a 14-year-old girl from North York that has been missing since last Friday, and urged all Members of Council to share the photo to help the family get their daughter back. Councillor Kandavel, during the afternoon session of the meeting, gave remarks about Tamil Genocide Remembrance, and the City's plan to build a monument. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to recognize the two Global Production Awards that the Toronto Film Office recently received in Cannes. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to celebrate Toronto's being recognized at the Global Production Awards in Cannes with two of the industry's top global awards: "Film Commission of the Year" and "City of Film". Mayor Chow congratulated the Film Office and all those in the City who made this recognition possible. Councillor Carroll, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that one of the things that makes Toronto such an attractive film city is that women are at the helm of the industry. Councillor Carroll thanked the many women in the film sector who lead this work and thanked Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair of the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board and Marguerite Pigott, Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries for their leadership. Councillor Saxe, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed members of the Bad Dog Theatre, a Toronto comedy troupe and school, who were present in the Council Chamber.
CC41.7adopted
The City Solicitor is seeking authority to proceed with a motion for leave to intervene in a case being heard at the Supreme Court of Canada, where the Court will consider the extent to which a municipality is required to distinguish between good governance and natural person powers when passing by-laws that also advance its own commercial interests.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, with retroactive authority if required, to: a. bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the appeal to be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada of the decision in Westcan Recyclers Ltd. v Calgary (City), dated February 27, 2025, by the Alberta Court of Appeal; and b. intervene in the appeal if leave is granted by the Court.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, with retroactive authority if required, to: a. bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the appeal to be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada of the decision in Westcan Recyclers Ltd. v Calgary (City), dated February 27, 2025, by the Alberta Court of Appeal; and b. intervene in the appeal if leave is granted by the Court.
MM41.7adopted
Chinese Canadians have played an essential role in shaping Canada's economic growth, cultural life, and social fabric since the 1800s, including their contributions to major nation-building efforts such as the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway construction and the development of communities across the country. This legacy exists alongside a history of exclusion and discrimination, including policies such as the Chinese Head Tax and the Chinese Immigration Act, 1923, which impacted generations of Chinese Canadians. Despite these barriers, the community has demonstrated enduring strength and continues to make significant contributions to Canadian society. In Toronto, Chinese Canadians have been part of the city's history since the late 19th century, establishing some of its earliest Chinese businesses and cultural institutions. Over time, successive waves of immigration have contributed to the growth of vibrant neighbourhoods such as the First Chinatown, West Chinatown, East Chinatown and the emerging Chinatown in North York, as well as suburban centres in the Greater Toronto Area. Today, the Toronto region is home to one of the largest Chinese populations outside of Asia, with hundreds of thousands of residents of Chinese origin contributing to the city's economic vitality, culinary landscape, and cultural life. Annual celebrations such as Chinese New Year, the Toronto Chinatown Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival draw residents and visitors alike, highlighting traditions, arts, and community pride. Recognition of Chinese heritage has advanced in Ontario through the enactment of the Chinese Heritage Month Act, 2024, reflecting the importance of acknowledging these contributions and histories. With approximately 1.8 million Canadians identifying as having Chinese origin or ancestry, this community represents a significant and diverse part of the country's population, including a substantial and growing presence in the Greater Toronto Area. Although Asian Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the many cultures that make up Canada's Asian communities, it does not fully reflect the distinct history and experiences of Chinese Canadians. In contrast, several other communities are recognized through dedicated heritage months at the national level, including Sikh Heritage Month, Filipino Heritage Month, Islamic Heritage Month, and Hindu Heritage Month. Our City's proclamation of February as Chinese Heritage Month beginning in 2026 reflects a commitment to recognizing this history locally, particularly in a city like Toronto where Chinese heritage is deeply rooted, and a corresponding national designation would further advance awareness, education, and inclusion across Canada.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Government of Canada to formally proclaim the month of February as Chinese Canadian Heritage Month nationwide. 2. City Council affirm its commitment to recognizing and celebrating Chinese Heritage Month annually and to supporting initiatives that promote cultural understanding, inclusion, and community engagement across Toronto. 3. City Council forward this motion to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, all Toronto Members of Parliament, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, as well as to large urban municipalities across Canada.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Government of Canada to formally proclaim the month of February as Chinese Canadian Heritage Month nationwide. 2. City Council affirm its commitment to recognizing and celebrating Chinese Heritage Month annually and to supporting initiatives that promote cultural understanding, inclusion, and community engagement across Toronto. 3. City Council forward this motion to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, all Toronto Members of Parliament, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, as well as to large urban municipalities across Canada.
RM41.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
May 20, 2026: City Council adopted the May 20, 2026, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent. May 21, 2026: City Council adopted the May 21, 2026, Order Paper as amended.
CC41.8adopted
On June 23, 2025, the City received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 2912 to 2926 Sheppard Avenue East to permit the construction of a 50-storey mixed-use building. The proposed building would have a total gross floor area of approximately 43,370 square metres, consisting of 590 residential dwelling units and 280 square metres of non-residential space. The applicant appealed the City's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to the Ontario Land Tribunal on October 23, 2025. City Council adopted an Appeal Report at its meeting on February 4, 2026, directing the City Solicitor to oppose the applications at the Ontario Land Tribunal, and authorizing the City Solicitor and Staff to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 5, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 5, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 5, 2026) 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 (May 5, 2026) 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 May 1, 2026, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 5, 2026) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, Hydrogeological Review summary, and a Servicing Report Groundwater Summary to demonstrate that the existing municipal Infrastructure, and any required improvements to it, has adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands or required improvements to them to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; ii. secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; iii. submitted a Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; iv. submitted a Pedestrian Level Wind Study to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; v. submitted a revised Noise and Vibration Study, and completed a peer review by a third-party consultant, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; vi. completed a peer review of the Compatibility/Mitigation Study by a third party consultant, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and vii. met the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 3. City Council request the owner to continue to have further discussions with City staff regarding the potential for an in-kind contribution in accordance with the City's Community Benefits Charge By-law. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 5, 2026) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 5, 2026) 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 (May 5, 2026) 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, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM41.8adopted
Across several multiplex sites, neighbourhood concerns have been raised about repeated by-law violations and problematic building practices. City staff from various divisions have been working to address these concerns, including those related to tree protection, construction practices, and noise by-laws. Residents have expressed frustration with the impacts on neighbourhood safety and confidence in City oversight. Community concerns have also been raised about the accuracy and integrity of materials submitted through the Committee of Adjustment process. In addition, the City has been made aware of alleged instances where demolition or construction proceeded without required permits, as well as community complaints regarding work occurring outside permitted hours. This motion builds upon current initiatives and ongoing operations, reinforcing existing direction to further deter future violations.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report on the status of tree by-law enforcement actions, when appropriate, and for the 2027 Tree By-law Report to include information on the Compliance and Enforcement Enhancements providing a sufficient deterrent to tree by-law contraventions. 2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the Executive Director, Development Review, to identify opportunities to strengthen the City's Residential Infill Strategy, to encourage good construction practices through education and enforcement, improved communication with residents and improved complaint management to address the issue of property damage as a result of construction activity on adjacent properties.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report on the status of tree by-law enforcement actions, when appropriate, and for the 2027 Tree By-law Report to include information on the Compliance and Enforcement Enhancements providing a sufficient deterrent to tree by-law contraventions. 2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the Executive Director, Development Review, to identify opportunities to strengthen the City's Residential Infill Strategy, to encourage good construction practices through education and enforcement, improved communication with residents and improved complaint management to address the issue of property damage as a result of construction activity on adjacent properties.
CC41.9amended
5051 to 5061 Yonge Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On December 14, 2020, the City received Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment applications for 5051 to 5061 Yonge Street to permit the construction of a 42 storey (135 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with non-residential uses on the first 6 storeys, and residential uses above, with a total of 350 units. On October 26, 2022, a revised application was submitted proposing a 39 storey (126 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed use building with non-residential uses on the first two storeys, and residential uses above with a total of 365 units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on January 18, 2023. A ten-day Ontario Land Tribunal hearing was scheduled to commence on May 15, 2024, but was adjourned by the applicant so that further direction could be sought from City Council. On July 24, 2024, City Council adopted item DM20.1, accepting a settlement offer for the Site, which proposed a 55-Storey building with a tower floorplate of 766 square metres, containing 2,135 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. At that Council meeting, a further recommendation was added by way of motion to secure an in-kind CBC contribution consisting of an onsite community space of at least 604 square metres. The City Solicitor requires further directions on this matter, as it remains under appeal, and the applicant has proposed changes to its proposal.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 5, 2026) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 5, 2026) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 5, 2026) 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 (May 5, 2026) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated April 23, 2026 set out in Attachment 1 to the report (May 5, 2026) from the City Solicitor and related Revised Plans set out in Attachment 2 to the report (May 5, 2026) from the City Solicitor (collectively, the "Revised 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 until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted a revised travel demand management plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the owner has submitted an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study - Wind Tunnel Study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be implemented and secured, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; d. the owner has submitted an updated Soil Volume Plan and Landscape Plan, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; e. 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 Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and f. in the event that the updated servicing reports identify necessary upgrades to the servicing or functional items, the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement(s) for the construction of any such improvements all to be completed at no cost to the City and to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services or, alternatively, a holding provision may be required in the implementing zoning by-law amendment(s) to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place before any development can proceed. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. 4. City Council request the Mayor, as part of the 2027 Budget process, to allocate 100 percent of the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 5051 to 5061 Yonge Street to park improvements at Willowdale Park North located at 38 Empress Avenue in consultation with the local Councillor, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 5, 2026) 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 (May 5, 2026) 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.
MM41.9adopted
The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement provides a stable and predictable framework for North American trade and investment, supporting approximately $2.7 trillion Canadian dollar in annual trilateral trade. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Region represents the third-largest economy in the world, generating 30 percent of economic activity in both Canada and the United States. This motion is brought forward to support a resolution originally submitted by the City of St. Catharines, which was subsequently adopted by the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative at its Board Meeting during the 2026 Annual Conference on May 6, 2026. By adopting these recommendations, the City of Toronto formally supports the City of St. Catharines' proposed resolution and the Cities Initiative's efforts to ensure the upcoming July 1, 2026, Six-Year Joint Review of Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement reinforces regional supply-chain resiliency and economic competitiveness.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Federal Government of Canada to preserve the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement during the 2026 Joint Review and prioritize the operationalization of provisions that impact supply-chain resiliency and economic competitiveness and advise the Federal Government that City Council: a. supports the effective implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement provisions related to market access and investment certainty, specifically those outlined in Chapter 2 (National Treatment and Market Access for Goods) and Chapter 14 (Investment), to maintain long-term economic stability in Toronto; and b. supports the active use of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement's institutional cooperation mechanisms, such as the North American Competitiveness Committee (Chapter 26), to encourage regional investment and regulatory transparency. 2. City Council urge the Federal Government of Canada to continue investing in strategic customs clearance capacity at regional ports, consistent with Chapter 7 (Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation), to facilitate robust maritime commerce throughout the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway. 3. City Council request the City Manager to engage with relevant stakeholders and regional partners to provide a Toronto-based perspective on the evolution of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement to ensure the agreement delivers tangible benefits to the local business community. 4. City Council forward this motion to: a. the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy; b. Mayor Mat Siscoe, City of St. Catharines, Ontario, Co-Chair - Cities Initiative Board of Directors; c. Mayor Cavalier Johnson, City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Co-Chair - Cities Initiative Board of Directors; and d. Jonathan Altenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Federal Government of Canada to preserve the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement during the 2026 Joint Review and prioritize the operationalization of provisions that impact supply-chain resiliency and economic competitiveness and advise the Federal Government that City Council: a. supports the effective implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement provisions related to market access and investment certainty, specifically those outlined in Chapter 2 (National Treatment and Market Access for Goods) and Chapter 14 (Investment), to maintain long-term economic stability in Toronto; and b. supports the active use of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement's institutional cooperation mechanisms, such as the North American Competitiveness Committee (Chapter 26), to encourage regional investment and regulatory transparency. 2. City Council urge the Federal Government of Canada to continue investing in strategic customs clearance capacity at regional ports, consistent with Chapter 7 (Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation), to facilitate robust maritime commerce throughout the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway. 3. City Council request the City Manager to engage with relevant stakeholders and regional partners to provide a Toronto-based perspective on the evolution of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement to ensure the agreement delivers tangible benefits to the local business community. 4. City Council forward this motion to: a. the Honourable Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy; b. the Mayor Mat Siscoe, City of St. Catharines, Ontario, Co-Chair - Cities Initiative Board of Directors; c. the Mayor Cavalier Johnson, City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Co-Chair - Cities Initiative Board of Directors; and d. Jonathan Altenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative.
CC41.10adopted
112 Walmer Road - Development Charges Complaint and Parkland Levy Appeal - Request for Directions
On August 29, 2024, the City received a complaint from 1000229415 Ontario Inc., pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27, for 112 Walmer Road regarding the payment of development charges as well as an appeal of the cash-in-lieu of parkland payment made to the City pursuant to section 42 of the Planning Act. The complaint and appeals derive from a development of a fourplex plus a garden suite, totalling five units on the subject property. 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 May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that the confidential recommendations and all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM41.10amended
In response to a community petition requesting seasonal off-leash dog hours at Bluffer's Park, our office is bringing forward this motion to explore whether the West Beach area could safely and effectively accommodate limited off-leash use during appropriate times of year, while continuing to support the wide range of recreational activities already taking place in the park. With Scarborough still awaiting additional formal off-leash areas, this proposal represents an interim opportunity to encourage year-round community use of the waterfront, while creating space for residents to exercise and socialize with their dogs off leash in a welcoming, appropriate setting.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to assess if the West Beach and East Beach in Bluffer's Park meet the required criteria in the City's Dog Off-Leash Area Strategy, and if either beach location is considered feasible, and available funding is confirmed, in consultation with the local Councillor, to proceed with community engagement about an off-leash area as part of the forthcoming Bluffer's Park Action Plan process and to include the outcome in future staff reports on the Bluffer's Park Action Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to assess if the West Beach in Bluffer's Park meets the required criteria in the City's Dog Off-Leash Area Strategy, and, if the West Beach location is considered feasible, and available funding is confirmed, in consultation with the local Councillor, to proceed with community engagement about an off-leash area as part of the forthcoming Bluffer's Park Action Plan process and to include the outcome in future staff reports on the Bluffer's Park Action Plan.
CC41.11adopted
2 to 4 and 80 Union Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On November 16, 2021, the City received an Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application to permit the redesignation of the lands at 2 to 4 and 80 Union Street from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas. The application proposed three mixed-use buildings, ranging in height between 39 and 49 storeys, containing commercial, office, retail and residential uses. On April 23, 2025, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. The Ontario Land Tribunal held the first Case Management Conference on June 27, 2025 and a second Case Management Conference on October 20, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming ten-day Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on July 13, 2026. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 7, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2026) 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 (May 7, 2026) 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 May 7, 2026 ("the Settlement Offer") set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 7, 2026) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the Appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of its final Order on the Appeals pursuant to the following conditions: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; c. the Owner has, at their sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management, and Hydrogeological Reports for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; the reports will determine whether the municipal water and fire flow, sanitary and storm sewer capacity can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; and ii. entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road improvements are required to support the development, according to the accepted Transportation Impact Study and/or the accepted Functional Servicing Report (which for greater clarity shall not include any construction, security or conveyance of any kind related to the Transportation Master Plan, including, but not limited to, any improvements to Union Street or the future St. Clair - Old Weston Station site). d. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, including Transportation Demand Management Plan, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. the Owner has submitted a Rail Safety and Risk Mitigation Report, revised if necessary, that has been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; f. the Owner has submitted a revised Noise and Vibration Study, including peer review by a third-party consultant, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; g. the Owner has submitted a phasing plan to demonstrate the order in which the various elements of development would be delivered, in conjunction with planned improvements from the St. Clair Avenue West Area TMP, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; h. the Owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study and the results of the study, including mitigation of adverse wind effects, are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review; the wind study shall not recommend wind barriers in the public realm as a mitigation measure to achieve satisfactory wind effects; and i. the Owner has submitted a revised Arborist Report, Soil Volume Plan, and Tree Preservation Plan to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry. 3. City Council authorize that pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, the entire parkland dedication requirement shall be satisfied through a payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 7, 2026) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2026) 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 (May 7, 2026) 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, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM41.11adopted
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. Wanless Park Community Tennis Club is a Community Tennis Club operating at 250 Wanless Ave, within Wanless Park in Ward 15, Don Valley West, consisting of five hard courts. Using its capital reserve fund, the Club is proposing to dig out and rebuild two courts in Fall 2026 and resurface all five courts in Spring 2027. 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 $319,000. 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 Wanless Park Community 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 May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $319,000 from Wanless Park Community Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Wanless Park in 2026 and 2027, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the City's Donation Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with Wanless Park Community Tennis Club to facilitate refurbishment of the tennis courts at Wanless Park in 2026 and 2027, 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 Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $319,000 from Wanless Park Community Tennis Club for the purposes of refurbishing tennis courts at Wanless Park in 2026 and 2027, in compliance with the Policy for Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations and the City's Donation Policy. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with Wanless Park Community Tennis Club to facilitate refurbishment of the tennis courts at Wanless Park in 2026 and 2027, 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.
CC41.12adopted
The purpose of this report is to request instructions in respect of the proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal. On April 7, 2025, the applicant appealed the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application for 1149 and 1153 Queen Street West to the Tribunal as a result of Council's refusal of the applications within the time prescribed by the Planning Act.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2026) 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 (May 7, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 7, 2026) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings in Confidential Appendix B to the report (May 7, 2026) from the City Solicitor for the lands municipally known as 1149 and 1153 Queen Street West (together the "Settlement Offer") and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 1149 and 1153 Queen Street West (the "Development Site"). 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has, at its sole expense: i. submitted a revised Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; 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, 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; 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, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required; c. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application (file 24 238689 STE 09 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code, pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing related matters, including tenant relocation assistance, necessary to implement City Council's decision. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary and reasonable steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (May 7, 2026) 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 (May 7, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2026) 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 confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendices A and 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 is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM41.12adopted
At its meeting on October 1 and 4, 2021, Toronto City Council adopted Item 2021.CC36.6 approving a Zoning By-law application to permit a 34-storey mixed-use building located at 83 to 97 River Street and 2 to 4 Labatt Avenue, which included allocating a cash contribution towards community benefits that was subsequently implemented in a Section 37 Agreement. The applicant would like to provide an EarlyON facility on-site in lieu of a portion of the cash contribution secured in the Section 37 Agreement.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions, to initiate appropriate amendments to Zoning By-law 122-2023(OLT) for the property municipally known as 83 to 97 River Street and 2 to 4 Labatt Avenue, to enable the provision of an on-site EarlyON centre in lieu of a portion of the cash contribution previously secured, with any remaining contribution to be directed to priorities on-site or in the ward. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to hold a public consultation on the proposed amendment and report back with recommendations with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment in the second quarter of 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions, to initiate appropriate amendments to Zoning By-law 122-2023(OLT) for the property municipally known as 83 to 97 River Street and 2 to 4 Labatt Avenue, to enable the provision of an on-site EarlyON centre in lieu of a portion of the cash contribution previously secured, with any remaining contribution to be directed to priorities on-site or in the ward. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to hold a public consultation on the proposed amendment and report back with recommendations with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment in the second quarter of 2026.
CC41.13adopted
On April 17 and 18, 2024, City Council approved a settlement on a mixed use application at 151 and 161 to 181 Mulock Avenue and 6 Lloyd Avenue 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 November 12 and 13, 2025, City Council adopted a with prejudice settlement offer of an outstanding appeal to OPA 231 by the applicant with respect to the Site to permit affordable housing on the previously non-residential component of the Site. The City Solicitor requires further directions with respect to a review of the Decision that has been requested by the appellant.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2026) 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 (May 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council consent to Berkley Carlyle (Junction) Inc. filing a request to review the Ontario Land Tribunal's decision of July 18, 2024, with respect to the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 151 and 161-181 Mulock Avenue and 6 Lloyd Avenue pursuant to Rule 25 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. 3. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal grant the review request in whole or in part, the following pre-condition be added to the existing pre-conditions to the issuance of the Tribunal's Order: The owner at their sole cost and expense shall enter into an agreement with the City to construct or cause the construction of and provide and maintain on the lands affordable housing in accordance with the Official Plan Amendment approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal in its decision/order in OLT Case Number OLT-22-002852 dated February 23, 2026 on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Such agreement shall be registered on title to the lands in priority and in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor. The Owner shall also register a restriction under s.118 of the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge the lands comprising the affordable housing units without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate to ensure that the obligations in the agreement to construct and maintain the affordable housing continue concurrent with or prior to the registration of the agreement on title to the lands. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2026) 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 (May 8, 2026) 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.
MM41.13adopted
In May 2025, Bike Share Toronto launched a pilot project on Toronto Island, introducing service to this destination park for the first time. This program aligned with the goal of enhancing access on Toronto Island park for all users, and was implemented in coordination with Parks staff from Toronto Island Park Plan team. Six Bike Share stations at Centre Island, Ward's Island, Hanlan's Point Beach and Gibraltar Point were installed for the pilot. The program was successful with users, with over 216,000 trips started on Toronto Island between May and October 2025. In this first year, the Centre Island Ferry Dock and Ward's Island Ferry Dock station were respectively the first and third most used stations in the entire Bike Share system in 2025. Following the summer season, City staff have taken feedback from stakeholders on the use in the first year. Several enhancements to the program have been identified to manage the use of Bike Share in the unique conditions of Toronto Island, including its residential communities. These recommendations should be implemented this season, to support a successful program.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors to request the President, Toronto Parking Authority, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation starting in the 2026 operating season, to: a. provide clear education for cyclist behavior with Bike Share rental on Toronto Island including valet assisted on-the-ground direction; b. ensure BikeShare takes steps to avoid adverse environmental impacts including to turtle populations when siting BikeShare stations or other infrastructure on Toronto Island; c. minimize the use of internal combustion vehicles for servicing Bike Share stations on Toronto Island; d. coordinate signage that reinforces identification of residential community areas on Toronto Island; and e. provide suggested routes for BikeShare on Toronto Island that avoids disruption to the residential community.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors to request the President, Toronto Parking Authority, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation starting in the 2026 operating season, to: a. provide clear education for cyclist behavior with Bike Share rental on Toronto Island including valet assisted on-the-ground direction; b. ensure BikeShare takes steps to avoid adverse environmental impacts including to turtle populations when siting BikeShare stations or other infrastructure on Toronto Island; c. minimize the use of internal combustion vehicles for servicing Bike Share stations on Toronto Island; d. coordinate signage that reinforces identification of residential community areas on Toronto Island; and e. provide suggested routes for BikeShare on Toronto Island that avoids disruption to the residential community.
CC41.14adopted
155 St Dennis Drive - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On March 6, 2023 the City received a Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment application for 155 St. Dennis Drive to permit the construction of four (4) residential towers ranging in height between 42 to 56 storeys linked by a 2-storey base building. The development proposes 2,170 residential units, 135,413 square metres of residential gross floor area, and approximately 348 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The application proposes that 5 percent of the residential gross floor area (approximately 6,771 square metres) would be allocated to affordable housing. The site has an overall area of 169,361 square metres, of which, the applicant proposes to develop 7,643 square metres of the site with residential towers, and the remainder of the lands, approximately 16 hectares, would be conveyed to a public agency as open space. A total of 405 vehicle parking spaces are proposed in 4 levels of underground parking. The application was deemed complete as of August 1, 2023. City Council refused the applications at its meeting of November 8, 2023 and the applicant appealed that refusal, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 24, 2023. Following an approximately 5 week hearing, the Ontario Land Tribunal approved the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning by-law in a decision dated October 10, 2025. City Council has directed the City Solicitor to seek leave to appeal the decision to the Divisional Court, as well as to seek judicial review of the decision. The City Solicitor requires further instruction on this matter. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1 this matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 8, 2026) 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 direct that the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor are to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM41.14adopted
The PlazaPOV study was launched to better understand the role strip plazas play as economic, social, and community hubs across Toronto's neighbourhoods, particularly in the inner suburbs. City Planning identified more than 400 strip plaza sites city-wide, with the majority located in Scarborough, and noted their important role in supporting small businesses, ethnic retail and services, food access, local employment, and culturally diverse communities. The study also highlighted redevelopment pressures facing many plazas, particularly near higher-order transit, and is intended to help inform future policy interventions, programs, and initiatives to support and improve their role in Toronto's economic and community landscape while helping mitigate displacement pressures. At the same time, Sidewalks to Skylines establishes a long-term framework for inclusive economic growth, neighbourhood vitality, entrepreneurship, and local economic resilience. As the City advances work on the future of plazas in suburban communities, there is an opportunity to ensure the insights and emerging directions from PlazaPOV help inform future economic development initiatives and strengthen recognition of the economic and community value these spaces provide, while supporting their appropriate adaptation and evolution over time. The following motion would identify opportunities for coordination between City Planning's PlazaPOV Strip Plaza Study and the City's 10-year economic action plan, Sidewalks to Skylines.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with City Planning and other relevant City divisions, to incorporate the findings and any emerging directions of the PlazaPOV Strip Plaza Study or related policy work, into the Sidewalks to Skylines Economic Action Plan, including future updates to its actions and work plans, and to report back by the end of the second quarter of 2027 on the outcomes of integrating the PlazaPOV findings into the Sidewalks to Skylines Economic Action Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with City Planning and other relevant City divisions, to incorporate the findings and any emerging directions of the PlazaPOV Strip Plaza Study or related policy work, into the Sidewalks to Skylines Economic Action Plan, including future updates to its actions and work plans, and to report back by the end of the second quarter of 2027 on the outcomes of integrating the PlazaPOV findings into the Sidewalks to Skylines Economic Action Plan.
CC41.15amended
2351 and 2355 Keele Street - Zoning By- Law Amendment Application - Request for Directions Report
On September 23, 2022, the City received Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for a 25-storey residential building proposed at 2351 and 2355 Keele Street with approximately 22,540 square metres of gross floor area and 311 residential units. On June 30, 2023, the applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the time period prescribed under the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference was held on September 26, 2023. The Ontario Land Tribunal hearing date has not been scheduled.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council delete the recommendations in the report (May 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 1. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 1. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as they are about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 1 are now public as follows: 1. City Council refuse the without prejudice offer to settle dated May 4, 2026, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition of the settlement and the proposed development at 2351-2355 Keele Street. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain external consultants to provide expert opinion evidence in support of City Council's refusal of the request to amend the Zoning By-law 569-2013 and City of North York By-law 7625 to permit the proposed development at 2351-2355 Keele Street. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that, should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, the Final Order of the Ontario Land Tribunal be withheld pending the completion of the following: a. the final form and content of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Development Engineering correspondence, dated November 30, 2022, August 12, 2024, and December 8, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; c. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review, and such report shall determine the stormwater run-off, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from the development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development and/or any upgrades that may be required; d. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review 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 Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report accepted by the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; e. the owner has submitted an acceptable Land Use Compatibility Study, Air Quality Study and Noise Impact Study and such reports to be peer reviewed by a third-party consultant on behalf of the City and at the owner's expense, with recommendations to be implemented as part of the Zoning By-law and secured in a Site Plan Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; f. the owner has addressed and accommodated the required road improvement and queue jump lane, noted in Toronto Transit Commission correspondence, dated December 15, 2025, September 26, 2024 and January 23, 2023 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Manager, Toronto Transit Commission; g. the owner is required to enter into an Easement Agreement with respect to the shared right-of-way/easement for vehicular and pedestrian access purposes to the subject site (the access from Keele Street) and executed between the owners of the subject site and adjacent neighbouring properties in order to gain access to the proposed subject site; the owner is advised that a copy of the Easement Agreement, which demonstrates appropriate right-of-way/easement that have been secured to provide vehicular and pedestrian access to the subject site, must be provided to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; h. the owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study including a revised Wind Tunnel test with the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the Zoning By-law Amendment and through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; i. the owner has submitted a revised Parking Study, a revised Loading Study, a revised Traffic Operations Assessment, and a revised Transportation Impact Study, to the satisfaction of Transportation Review; j. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry noted in correspondence, dated December 2, 2022, August 1, 2024, and December 9, 2025, including the need for an updated Arborist Report, Landscape Plan, Planting Plan and Soil Volume Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Tree Protection and Plan Review; k. the owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and l. should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, a Holding Provision may be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment and the Holding Provision not to be lifted until such a time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (May 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they are about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM41.15adopted
The 519 Church Street Community Centre ("The 519"), had a non-exclusive, nominal licence agreement to provide programs and events in Barbara Hall Park, surrounding the community centre, which expired on August 31, 2025. Parks and Recreation is seeking the authority to extend the agreement to allow The 519 to continue to animate the park with a variety of activities including one-off and ad hoc activities connected to its regularly operating programs, such as Tai Chi and self-defence classes in the park, as well as community-led programming including medicine walks, yoga, and square dancing. The park also serves as a key space for larger community engagement initiatives and events, including recurring activations such as Drag Me to the Movies and the Toronto Queer Market, as well as family and youth programming delivered through EarlyON services. Barbara Hall Park, which wraps around The 519, includes greenspace, a splash pad, playground, off-leash dog area and is home to the AIDS and Trans Memorials. The 519 is one of the ten community centres governed under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which permits the City to appoint a board to manage the community centre facility and provide for its administration.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council to authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to extend the existing nominal fee licence agreement to the Board of Management of the 519 Church Street Community Centre at Barbara Hall Park for two years for programming and community events associated with the Licensee's mandate as a community centre, with two optional renewal terms of up to two years each, exercisable at the General Manager's sole discretion, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor commencing retroactively on September 1, 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council to authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to extend the existing nominal fee licence agreement to the Board of Management of the 519 Church Street Community Centre at Barbara Hall Park for two years for programming and community events associated with the Licensee's mandate as a community centre, with two optional renewal terms of up to two years each, exercisable at the General Manager's sole discretion, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor commencing retroactively on September 1, 2025.
CC41.16adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 180 Queens Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1. Council previously stated its intention to designate the property at 180 Queens Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act on December 16 and 17, 2025. However, the designation by-law was not passed within the prescribed time frame of 120 days and the Notice of the Intention to Designate the property was deemed to have been withdrawn in accordance with subsection 29(9) of the Ontario Heritage Act. As there is no other restriction that applies to the property currently, subsection 29 (10) of the Ontario Heritage Act permits Council to give a new notice of intention to designate the property in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Queens Drive and Pine Street in the Weston neighbourhood. The property comprises of a spacious corner lot with the house set back deeply on the parcel. A location map and current photographs of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2. The property at 180 Queens Drive, Oliver Master House, features a substantial three-storey house constructed in the Shingle style in 1911. The red-brick house is distinguished by its multiple, shingle-clad gables, broad verandah, and stone corner tower. The property was commissioned for Oliver Master, a prominent insurance broker, Weston village councillor (1912-13) and civic leader. The property at 180 Queens Drive was listed on the City's Heritage Register on December 15, 2021. Staff have determined that the property at 180 Queens Drive has cultural heritage value and meets three of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the properties and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance. The property at 180 Queens Drive is currently subject to appeals before the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with a hearing scheduled for April 30, 2026. The appeals are with respect to the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment to refuse an application to Consent to sever the lot into two residential lots, and a related application for Minor Variances. Due to an oversight, the Bill designating the property was not submitted to Council for enactment within the prescribed time period. Therefore, to give effect to the decision of Council to designate the property under the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Planning is restarting the process to recommend designation of the property, including required compliance with the notice and process as set out in the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 180 Queens Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 180 Queens Drive (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1, to the report, April 29, 2026, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 180 Queens Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 180 Queens Drive (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1, to the report, April 29, 2026, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM41.16adopted
The Mercer Street Streetscape Improvement project was initiated by development review staff in Urban Design in 2014 for an enhanced streetscape that included unit paving, the potential for green infrastructure, and bollards for delineation. Section 37 funds were collected as part of developments along Mercer Street, Blue Jays Way and John Street to be used for this initiative. In 2024 watermain replacement work was completed, and a pavement layer was installed temporarily, knowing that this road reconstruction project was planned. The final design includes new unit paving on the roadway and within curb extensions with drop curbs and laybys to facilitate on-street parking and passenger loading zones for the hotels and businesses that front onto Mercer Street. New steel bollards will help delineate the pedestrian and vehicular interfaces, and new bike rings are proposed. While the streetscape design continues to facilitate vehicular movements, it has a stronger focus on pedestrians.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for City Planning on a one time-basis by $1,500,000 gross, $0 debt, with cash flows of $375,000 in 2026 and $1,125,000 in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 15 to 35 Mercer Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700919), secured for streetscape improvements on Mercer Street (Cost Centre: CUR054-06).
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for City Planning on a one time-basis by $1,500,000 gross, $0 debt, with cash flows of $375,000 in 2026 and $1,125,000 in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 15 to 35 Mercer Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700919), secured for streetscape improvements on Mercer Street (Cost Centre: CUR054-06).
CC41.17adopted
8 Arnold Avenue - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include 8 Arnold Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 8 Arnold Avenue is located just within the northern boundary of the Rockcliffe-Smythe neighbourhood, south of Lambton Avenue, in the Mount Dennis area. The residence is notable as a red-brick, one-and-one-half-storey Ontario Farmhouse-style property, dating to the c. 1870s to 1880s, and historically known as the George Marshall Residence. The property, which is the earliest known house in the community, serves to recall the community's former farming and settlement past. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 1. The property recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. In 2021, the subject property was identified for its potential heritage value in the Mount Dennis Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment, which was completed as part of the Picture Mount Dennis Planning Framework Study. The Mount Dennis Secondary Plan Final Report, which was adopted by Council in July 2022, stated that properties identified as having potential heritage value through the Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment would be reviewed for inclusion on the Heritage Register. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Ontario Heritage Act now also limits listing to a period of two years. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council include 8 Arnold Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (April 29, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council include 8 Arnold Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report, April 29, 2026, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM41.17adopted
As requested by the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association and through formal consultation with Transportation Services, a decorative street sign has been commissioned to clearly delineate the boundaries of the Village, one of Toronto's most iconic and historically significant neighbourhoods. The strategic installation of these identifiers will serve to significantly enhance the aesthetic character of the community for its residents while simultaneously acting as a permanent tribute to the City's cultural heritage, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The Motion seeks authorization to include an increase in the 2026-2035 Capital Budget of Transportation Services, to include additional Section 37 Planning Act Reserve Funds of $4,700, which shall be utilized to purchase and install rainbow branded street name signs for the Church Wellesley Village. Funds have been secured through Section 37 benefits from the development at 2, 6, 8 Gloucester Street and 601 to 613 Yonge Street for the purpose of undertaking local area streetscape and park improvements in Ward 13.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $4,700.00 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from 2, 6, 8 Gloucester Street and 601 to 613 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701143.), to be utilized to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the Church Wellesley Village (Signs and Markings Asset Management, CTP726-05).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $4,700.00 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from 2, 6, 8 Gloucester Street and 601 to 613 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701143.), to be utilized to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the Church Wellesley Village (Signs and Markings Asset Management, CTP726-05).
CC41.18adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 212 Dundas Street East (the former Wilton Court Hotel) and 275 George Street (the Henry Tasker House) under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the proposed development of the subject property. The application is subject to a Heritage Permit application under the Ontario Heritage Act as a previously approved application related to an approved Zoning By-law Amendment has been revised. The subject property contains two buildings that are designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District. The property is identified as a 'contributing' property in the District Plan. On December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, City Council approved recommendations to alter the heritage properties to allow for the construction of a 41-storey building. Since the previous scheme was approved, the applicant has revised the development application to 44 stories, including a revised conservation strategy accompanying the related Site Plan Control application. A new Heritage Impact Assessment was prepared by Giaimo + Associates Architects Inc., dated April 16, 2026, that considers the impact of the revised proposal. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations continue to conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 212 Dundas Street East (including 275 George Street) in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new residential building with such alterations to the designated property substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 23, 2026, prepared by Rafael & Bigauskas Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 16, 2026, prepared by Giaimo + Associates Architects Inc and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 212 Dundas Street East (including 275 George Street), in accordance with Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, is also subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any heritage permit or demolition permit for the property at 212 Dundas Street East, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the April 16, 2026 Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 212 Dundas Street East; the Conservation Plan will include plans and drawing of all conservation work, including a retention plan for in-situ wall portions, a deconstruction plan for portions of the heritage property that will be temporarily moved, recommended restoration work, a detailed plan describing how on and off-site heritage resources will be protected and/or stored during construction, a reconstruction plan and estimated costs for all rehabilitation work, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide demolition permit drawings that include a deconstruction plan keyed to related sections of the approved Conservation Plan, including notes and specifications for in situ retention, panelization and removal, to be prepared by the project architect, engineer and a qualified heritage consultant, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, including costs associated with retention, deconstruction, reconstruction and restoration; and b. prior to the issuance of any building permit for all or any part of the property at 212 Dundas Street East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.1. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 212 Dundas Street East (including 275 George Street) in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new residential building with such alterations to the designated property substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 23, 2026, prepared by Rafael & Bigauskas Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 16, 2026, prepared by Giaimo + Associates Architects Inc and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 212 Dundas Street East (including 275 George Street), in accordance with Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, is also subject to the following conditions: a. Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit or demolition permit for the property at 212 Dundas Street East, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the April 16, 2026 Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 212 Dundas Street East. The Conservation Plan will include plans and drawing of all conservation work, including a retention plan for in-situ wall portions, a deconstruction plan for portions of the heritage property that will be temporarily moved, recommended restoration work, a detailed plan describing how on and off-site heritage resources will be protected and/or stored during construction, a reconstruction plan and estimated costs for all rehabilitation work, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide demolition permit drawings that include a deconstruction plan keyed to related sections of the approved Conservation Plan, including notes and specifications for in situ retention, panelization and removal, to be prepared by the project architect, engineer and a qualified heritage consultant, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, including costs associated with retention, deconstruction, reconstruction and restoration. b. Prior to the issuance of any building permit for all or any part of the property at 212 Dundas Street East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
MM41.18adopted
The Village is a significant cultural hub and a destination for residents and visitors alike. To support the local economy and enhance public realm, the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area has identified a need for additional measures to improve cleanliness and aesthetics of the neighbourhood through the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot. While the pedestrianization is the driver of these improvements, these improvements are intended to be permanent. This Motion seeks authorization to release and allocate Section 37 funds to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area for the procurement and installation of new planters, cigarette disposal/recycling receptacles and pole wraps along the Church Street.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 50 Wellesley Street East and 31 to 35 Dundonald Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700743), collected for streetscape improvements in the ward, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area for installation of planters, cigarette/recycling receptacles and pole wraps along Church Street within the Business Improvement Area (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $50,000.00 be forwarded to the Church Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 50 Wellesley Street East and 31 to 35 Dundonald Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700743), collected for streetscape improvements in the ward, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area for installation of planters, cigarette/recycling receptacles and pole wraps along Church Street within the Business Improvement Area (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $50,000.00 be forwarded to the Church Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC41.19adopted
Follow-Up on 2026.EC27.2 Review of Street Vending and Artists
In April 2026, City Council adopted a Review of Toronto's Street Vending and Artists By-laws ( 2026.EC27.2 ) to enhance the City's regulatory framework for street vendors and artists. As part of the report, Council directed the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report directly to the May 20, 21 and 22, 2026, meeting of City Council on how to dissuade amplified disturbances in close proximity to residential neighbourhoods and Sankofa Square, where no donations are requested or no money changes hands. Staff are finalizing a response to this direction and will be submitting a supplementary report ahead of the May 20, 21 and 22, 2026, meeting of City Council with additional information.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (May 12, 2026) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM41.19amended
A government's primary concern must be the health and safety of its citizens. First and foremost because our health is our most valuable personal asset. Second, because a healthy population drives a healthy economy. And third, because increased rates of illness associated with pollution will increase the strain on our healthcare system. A 2017 Environmental Assessment commissioned by the Toronto Port Authority found that jet pollution would increase the risk of heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory tract tumours. Despite this, Doug Ford has recklessly said that jets will be permitted at Billy Bishop Airport "one way or another". He has not taken into consideration the risk that the increased volume of higher polluting planes will have on people's health, including the numerous schools and daycares within a few blocks of the airport. Public health and safety cannot be sacrificed for any other interests or ambition. Without provincial leadership, it falls to the City to ensure that these risks are thoroughly investigated, that residents are well-informed, and that Doug Ford is forced to confront the potential consequences of his actions.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Board of Health to request the Medical Officer of Health to: a. collect all available data from studies related to the potential health impacts of transportation emissions, including ultrafine particles, and noise, including the presence, expansion, and introducing jets in close proximity to residential communities, in the context of Billy Bishop Airport, specifically, Pearson International Airport, and in other jurisdictions internationally; and b. work with Health Canada to conduct a comprehensive study of the potential health impacts of jets in proximity to Billy Bishop Airport including an assessment of the related costs and burdens to our public healthcare system, and a comparison to Pearson International Airport. 2. City Council request the Government of Canada to update air pollution regulations to include safety standards for ultrafine particles (UFPs) that reflect the most precautionary exposure limits to protect human health and actions to greatly reduce the sources of ultrafine particles.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Board of Health to request the Medical Officer of Health to: a. collect all available data from studies related to the potential health impacts of introducing jets in close proximity to residential communities, including in the context of Billy Bishop Airport specifically and in other jurisdictions internationally; and b. work with Health Canada to conduct a comprehensive study of the potential health impacts of introducing jets to Billy Bishop Airport, including an assessment of the related costs and burdens to our public healthcare system.
MM41.20deferred
Toronto Island is one of our most important destination parks, with 1.5 million annual visitors. The ferry service operates year-round, bringing passengers from across Toronto and the world. In 2027, two new faster, higher capacity ferries will enter service, making the trip to the Island faster and easier. Along with improvements to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, and implementation of the Toronto Island Park Plan, we have prioritized making access to and on the Island even better. With the transition of Ferry Fleet management and the Ferry Terminal and docks to Fleet Services in late 2025, there is a new focus on structuring the ferry system as a complete transportation system. And with increasing numbers of visitors expected to Toronto Island as we develop it as a year-round destination, this is the time to examine how an efficient and equitable fare structure should be implemented. Increasing access to Toronto Island with updated ticketing options including discounted fares that have long been implemented through other transportation systems like the Toronto Transit Commission should be reviewed. It is also time to examine alternate ticketing options without fees that can meet our goal of a Toronto Island park that is accessible to all.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, deferred consideration of Item MM41.20 to the June 24, 25 and 26, 2026, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services, to explore potential options to reduce financial barriers to accessing the Toronto Islands, including discounted fare policies and removing passenger fees, and report through the 2027 budget process on the results of the review, including recommendations and financial impacts.
MM41.21adopted
Hendon Park is an important local community park serving residents in the Yonge and Finch area, including a growing population living in high-density residential buildings. A proposed 34-storey residential development at 41 to 47 Hendon Avenue, located directly across from Hendon Park, is anticipated to begin construction this year and will contribute additional residential density and increased demand for parkland, recreational space, and community amenities in the surrounding neighbourhood. As part of the development approval process, the City will collect Community Benefits Charges associated with the project. Given the direct relationship between the development and the anticipated increase in park usage, it is appropriate that the Community Benefits Charges funding generated through the project be allocated toward improvements at Hendon Park. Investing these funds into Hendon Park would help support neighbourhood growth, enhance the park's capacity to serve a larger number of residents, and ensure that local community infrastructure keeps pace with intensification in the area. Improvements may include upgrades to park amenities, accessibility features, landscaping, pathways, seating, playground, and other enhancements identified through the Parks planning and budget process in consultation with the local Councillor.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Mayor, as part of the 2027 Budget process, to allocate 100 percent of the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 41 to 47 Hendon Avenue to improvements for Hendon Park, in consultation with the local Councillor, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Mayor, as part of the 2027 Budget process, to allocate 100 percent of the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 41 to 47 Hendon Avenue to improvements for Hendon Park, in consultation with the local Councillor, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City.
MM41.22amended
Excessive and unnecessary noise, including from modified vehicle exhaust systems and other sources, continues to negatively impact the quality of life, public health, and well-being of Toronto residents. Community-based advocacy, including the work of No More Noise Toronto, has played an important role in elevating awareness of noise as a significant urban health issue, collecting real-world sound data, and engaging residents and policymakers to advance more effective noise prevention and enforcement strategies. Their efforts have highlighted gaps in current enforcement frameworks and the limitations of existing complaint-based systems, particularly with respect to persistent and high-impact sources such as motor vehicle noise. Existing enforcement tools for noise bylaws are often resource-intensive, complaint-driven, and limited in their ability to consistently identify and deter offenders. Emerging technologies, including acoustic monitoring devices ("noise cameras"), have been successfully piloted or implemented in other jurisdictions to objectively detect, record, and support enforcement against excessive noise violations. However, municipalities in Ontario currently lack clear legislative authority to deploy automated noise enforcement technologies for bylaw enforcement purposes. Enabling legislation from the Province of Ontario would provide municipalities with the authority and framework necessary to adopt such technologies while ensuring appropriate safeguards for privacy, accuracy, and due process. The motion directs City staff to conduct an international review of technologies used to enforce noise from moving vehicles and report back to the appropriate Committee in 2027. It also reiterates the City of Toronto's request for provincial regulatory changes to enable a noise-activated camera or mobile automated noise enforcement pilot project, and requests that the motion be forwarded to provincial ministers and municipal organizations across Canada for advocacy and collaboration purposes.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Municipal Licencing and Standards to conduct an international jurisdictional scan on technology being used to enforce regulations surrounding noise emitted from moving vehicles and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee when the Government of Ontario makes the necessary regulatory changes requested in Part 2 below. 2. City Council reiterate its request to the Government of Ontario to make necessary regulatory changes to enable the City of Toronto to initiate a noise activated camera/mobile automated noise enforcement pilot project. 3. City Council request the Government of Ontario to develop stricter and more specific regulations related to after-market vehicle modifications intended to increase vehicle noise, including penalties for both vehicle owners and technicians that install such modifications, increase enforcement, and consider mechanisms which would require periodic inspections of after-market vehicle exhaust modifications to be performed by qualified persons. 4. City Council forward this motion to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Transportation, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, as well as to the Big City Mayors' Caucus and Ontario's Big City Mayors.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Municipal Licencing and Standards to conduct an international jurisdictional scan on technology being used to enforce regulations surrounding noise emitted from moving vehicles and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2027. 2. City Council reiterate its request to the Government of Ontario to make necessary regulatory changes to enable the City of Toronto to initiate a noise activated camera/mobile automated noise enforcement pilot project. 3. City Council forward this motion to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Transportation, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, as well as to the Big City Mayors' Caucus and Ontario's Big City Mayors.
MM41.23amended
This motion requests the authorization to release Section 37 funds to the Friends of Allan Gardens for architectural drawings for the Greenhouse Link Building as proposed in the " Growing with the City: An Ecosystem of Initiatives for Allan Gardens " master plan. Allan Gardens is one of Toronto's oldest and most beloved public green spaces, open to the public since 1860. It was here that the National Council of Women of Canada was founded in 1893, and here that Toronto's first mainland Pride march took place in 1974. As the crowning jewel of Toronto's downtown, Allan Gardens represents something rare in a growing city: a green commons that has endured, evolved, and remained open and accessible to all. The proposed Greenhouse Link Building would double the conservatory size from its current 16,000 square feet to over 32,000 square feet - one of the largest in North America, surpassing the 28,944 square feet of the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. As outlined in the Allan Gardens Refresh: A Vision Document for Allan Gardens (2017) and the Growing with the City: An Ecosystem of Initiatives for Allan Gardens (2023), new greenhouses and outdoor garden spaces will be added. A petition organized by the Friends of Allan Gardens has gathered more than 7,000 signatures across Canada - 2,000 of them in the first week alone. In addition to the proposed municipal contributions, private philanthropy, corporate partnerships, and federal investment has also been committed. Private funders have pledged $10 million toward the expansion. However, this is contingent on public financial commitments to the Friends of Allan Gardens. The Section 37 funds directed through this motion will be allocated to the Friends of Allan Gardens to commission architectural drawings for the Greenhouse Link Building. Further funding for Allan Gardens related to the expansion will be brought forward in a future motion.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a project titled Allan Gardens Greenhouse Link with a cost and cash flow of $1,000,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from 241 Church St (Source Account: XR3026-3701430), to be utilized for the implementation of the Council-approved Allan Gardens Master Plan, "Growing with the City". 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to allocate up to $100,000 of the funds described in Part 1 above to the Friends of Allan Gardens to support architectural, design and related work associated with the Greenhouse Link Building and other elements of the Allan Gardens Master Plan. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to enter into and execute a delivery agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the Friends of Allan Gardens, to govern: a. the use of the funds; b. reporting, accountability and audit requirements; c. deliverables and timelines; and d. such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 4. City Council direct that any funding provided to the Friends of Allan Gardens be conditional upon the execution of the agreement described in Part 3 above. 5. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, as a requirement of the agreement between the City and the Friends of Allan Gardens. 6. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with updated cost estimates, funding strategy and implementation timelines of the proposed Greenhouse Link Building and other elements of the Allan Gardens Master Plan once detailed design and cost information are available.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by $100,000.00 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from 203 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701111.), to be utilized for the implementation of the Council Approved Allan Gardens Master Plan, "Growing with the City". 2. City Council direct that the $100,000.00 be forwarded to the Friends of Allan Gardens upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Friends of Allan Gardens to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and the Friends of Allan Gardens.
MM41.24not adopted
In March 2026, the provincial government announced its intention to introduce legislation to seize the City of Toronto's land and other rights in the Toronto Island Billy Bishop Airport, in order to create a jet airport that could handle 10 million flights a year. Bill 110, Building Billy Bishop Airport Act, 2026 was introduced in the Ontario Legislature on April 23. The exact plan for the jet airport is unclear, but current evidence suggests it could have transformative impacts on Toronto, many of them conflicting with city objectives and initiatives. The jet airport plan could mean, for example: multiplying the number of flights from the airport; worsening downtown and waterfront noise, traffic and congestion; turning all or part of Little Norway Park into a parking lot; closing all or part of Hanlan's Point and its clothing optional beach; shutting the Hanlan's Point ferry dock; increasing cancer rates for those living near the airport through toxic air pollution; increasing water pollution in the Toronto Harbour by reducing natural flushing; eliminating or reducing recreational boating in the Toronto Harbour due to runway construction, a larger marine exclusion zone, water pollution, air pollution and jet blast; making it less pleasant to live on or visit the Toronto Islands and Toronto's waterfront, thus damaging Toronto's top tourist attractions, and reducing the business case for the new electric ferries; damaging downtown and waterfront businesses that depend on tourism; reducing the value of homes and other property near the waterfront, and therefore city tax revenue; making the existing airport more congested and more cumbersome to use for travellers; increasing climate pollution contrary to TransformTO; and other impacts. There is no clear business case for the expansion, and no explanation of how it would interact with Premier Ford's plan to fill in part of Toronto's harbour for a convention centre, or the large spa that the province is building at Ontario Place, or Council's plans to develop a new neighbourhood, including affordable homes, in the East Waterfront. Premier Ford did not obtain a public mandate for this jet airport plan in the last election, as he did not propose the idea during the election. This airport plan cannot take place without the consent of the federal government, which has given its commitment that no decision will be made without consulting the people of Toronto. City Council must also decide whether to cooperate with the airport jet plan and whether to stop spending time and money on city plans and priorities that conflict with the airport jet plan. The people of Toronto should have a say in such a major change to the future of our city. They should therefore be asked if they want the city to support Premier Ford's jet airport plan on the municipal ballot October 26, under s. 8 of the Municipal Elections Act. There is very little cost to adding a ballot question to the scheduled municipal ballot. S. 8.1(1) of the Municipal Elections Act requires that a bylaw to submit a question to the electors must be passed on or before March 1 of the election year, after giving public notice and holding a public meeting. Premier Ford's jet airport plan was not announced in time for Toronto Council to meet those deadlines. Premier Ford has declared himself a premier "For the People" and therefore should allow the people of Toronto a say on this major proposal, by amending the Municipal Elections Act deadlines to permit this ballot question.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, did not adopt Motion MM41.24.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to amend the Municipal Elections Act to authorize the City Clerk to include the following question on the municipal ballot October 26, 2026: Do you want the City of Toronto to support and cooperate in Premier Ford's plan to turn Billy Bishop airport into a jet airport? 2. City Council direct the City Clerk to include the following question on the municipal ballot October 26, 2026, if the Municipal Elections Act is amended to authorize it: Do you want the City of Toronto to support and cooperate in Premier Ford's plan to turn Billy Bishop airport into a jet airport?
MM41.25adopted
Thomas Charles Longboat (Gagwe:gih) was an Onondaga long distance runner from Six Nations of the Grand River, Olympian, First World War veteran, residential school survivor, and distinguished City of Toronto employee. Born in 1886 in Ohsweken, Tom Longboat became one of the most famous athletes of the early 20th century, helping establish marathon running as an international sport. He became the first Indigenous person to win the Boston Marathon in 1907, before going on to represent Canada at the 1908 Olympic Games in London. Known for his innovative training methods, Longboat's pride and connection to his Onondaga heritage and traditions drove him throughout his competitive life. In February 1916, Tom Longboat enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces, serving on the Western Front in France and Belgium as a dispatch carrier. Returning to Canada in 1919, he went on to work for the City of Toronto for over 17 years in the street cleaning department. Following his retirement, he returned to live in Six Nations, where he remained until his death in 1949. Tom's legacy of athletics and public service continue to inspire us today. In 1951, the Tom Longboat Awards were established for Indigenous athletes who demonstrate excellence in sport. Each year, a run is organized by members of the Longboat family and hosted in Six Nations to commemorate Tom Longboat Day. In 2008, Bill 120 proclaimed June 4 of every year as Tom Longboat Day in Ontario. The reason for urgency for this motion is because June 4 will occur before the next meeting of Toronto City Council.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council proclaim June 4, 2026, and every June 4 thereafter, as Tom Longboat Day in the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council proclaim June 4, 2026, and every June 4 thereafter, as Tom Longboat Day in the City of Toronto.
MM41.26amended
Scarborough GO Station is an important regional transit connection point for residents travelling across Scarborough, Toronto, and the broader Greater Toronto Area. The station supports access to the Lakeshore East GO corridor and provides an important alternative to longer local trips by car. Over the past several months, residents near Scarborough GO Station have raised concerns about increasing commuter parking pressures on surrounding residential streets. These concerns include safety concerns from illegal parking, long-term vehicle storage, congestion near local intersections, and increased calls to 311 and Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement. Scarborough has fewer rapid transit connections compared to other parts of Toronto, and many residents continue to rely on driving, drop-off, bus connections, or park-and-ride access to connect to regional transit. When public parking supply is limited or unclear, commuter vehicles can spill over into nearby neighbourhoods, creating additional pressure on local roads and residents. There may be opportunities to better use nearby lands to support improved access to public parking at Scarborough GO Station. These include unused or underused Metrolinx lands between Scarborough GO Station and Natal Park, near 110 Natal Avenue, and lands associated with the GO Transit Track Maintenance Yard at 3620 St. Clair Avenue East. A coordinated review by Transit Expansion and Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with Metrolinx and other applicable City and provincial partners, would help determine whether unused or underused lands near Scarborough GO Station can be used to expand public parking access. This review would also assess whether expanded parking could reduce spillover parking on nearby residential streets, improve local road operations, reduce congestion, and support increased transit ridership in Scarborough.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with other applicable City of Toronto divisions and provincial counterparts, including Metrolinx, to review options to expand access to public parking at Scarborough GO Station, including the feasibility of utilizing unused or underused lands owned by Metrolinx south of the existing commuter parking lot as well as the Metrolinx-owned lands associated with the GO Transit Track Maintenance Yard at 3620 St. Clair Avenue East, and to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2027 with findings, considerations, and recommendations, together with an assessment of how expanded public parking access could help reduce spillover parking on nearby residential streets, improve local road operations, reduce congestion, and increase transit ridership in Scarborough.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with other applicable City of Toronto divisions and provincial counterparts, including Metrolinx, to review options to expand access to public parking at Scarborough GO Station, including the feasibility of utilizing unused or underused lands owned by Metrolinx south of the existing commuter parking lot as well as the Metrolinx-owned lands associated with the GO Transit Track Maintenance Yard at 3620 St. Clair Avenue East, and to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2027 with findings, considerations, and recommendations, together with an assessment of how expanded public parking access could help reduce spillover parking on nearby residential streets, improve local road operations, reduce congestion, and increase transit ridership in Scarborough.
MM41.27amended
Bluffer's Park is one of Toronto's most popular waterfront destinations, and demand for access has grown significantly in recent years. On warm weekends and holidays, the park's existing parking lots reach capacity early in the day, creating overflow into the surrounding residential streets along Brimley Road. Visitors unable to find parking have increasingly cut through and park along local residential streets that have no direct access to the beach, causing disruption to local residents and prompting calls for clearer directional and prohibitive signage at key intersections. While signage is an important near-term measure, it is not sufficient on its own to address the underlying pressure on the park. The City also acknowledges the anticipated development of a multi-use trail along Brimley Road that would provide pedestrian and cycling access down to the Bluffs, a welcome improvement that will further increase visitor volumes over time. In anticipation of this growth, it is critical to explore expanded parking options now, including at the top of the hill, to ensure capacity keeps pace with demand during peak periods. As Bluffer's Park continues to grow as the premier access point to the lake for West Scarborough and the broader Greater Toronto Area , the City must take meaningful steps to both protect the surrounding residential neighbourhoods and invest in the infrastructure needed to welcome visitors properly. Reason for Urgency: With the summer season fast approaching, Bluffer's Park is expected to welcome a significant increase in visitors in the coming weeks. Past years have demonstrated the safety concerns associated with high levels of congestion along surrounding streets and within the Bluffer's parking lot, as parkgoers unable to find parking spill into residential neighbourhoods not designed to absorb that volume.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in coordination with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to implement "No Access to Beach" or similar intention signage in the residential area along Brimley road in proximity to Bluffers Park, including at the following locations: a. Brimley Road South and Barkdene Hills; b. Larwood Boulevard and Barkdene Hills; c. Larwood Boulevard and Redland Crescent West; d. Gradwell Drive and Barkdene Hills; e. Eastville Avenue and Barkdene Hills; and d. Brooklawn Avenue and Barkdene Hills. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and other appropriate divisions, to engage with the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Archdiocese of Toronto, and other relevant institutional landowners adjacent to Brimley Road leading to Bluffer's Park regarding opportunities for weekend and holiday overflow parking on non-City owned land, and report back to the Scarborough Community Council by no later than the first quarter of 2027 with updates on recommended next steps or implementation. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in coordination with other applicable divisions to report back in the first quarter of 2027 with updates on the success of these changes and what future road network changes may be considered as part of the upcoming master planning process. 4. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to review potential service enhancement opportunities during peak season and off peak season recognizing the year round uses in and around Bluffers Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in coordination with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to implement "No Access to Beach" or similar intention signage in the residential area along Brimley road in proximity to Bluffers Park, including at the following locations: a. Brimley Road South and Barkdene Hills; b. Larwood Boulevard and Barkdene Hills; c. Larwood Boulevard and Redland Crescent West; d. Gradwell Drive and Barkdene Hills; e. Eastville Avenue and Barkdene Hills; and d. Brooklawn Avenue and Barkdene Hills. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and other appropriate divisions, to engage with the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Archdiocese of Toronto, and other relevant institutional landowners adjacent to Brimley Road leading to Bluffer's Park regarding opportunities for weekend and holiday overflow parking on non-City owned land, and report back to the Scarborough Community Council by no later than the first quarter of 2027 with updates on recommended next steps or implementation.
MM41.28adopted
With summer fast approaching, students across Toronto are preparing for their summer breaks. That means more children out in our streets and parks throughout the day, enjoying their free time in the City - and it is why it's essential that over the coming months, we are educating our children about the importance of pedestrian, cycling and active travel safety. Traffic awareness and knowledge of the rules and regulations in place for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and other road users are critical to ensuring safety for all. The risks associated with common behaviours such as the use of phones while crossing the street, wearing noise cancelling earbuds while walking or cycling in public spaces, and the use of unpermitted or regulated mobility devices such as e-scooters and e-bikes, should be outlined clearly and consistently for all Torontonians, and especially for our children. Incorporating this messaging into messaging and public safety campaigns at the end of the school year is one of the most effective ways to distribute this information, and these efforts should begin as soon as possible to maximize awareness. This motion is urgent as its recommendations should immediately be enacted to ensure the messaging directed is appropriately incorporated into end of school year public safety campaigns.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Communications Officer to coordinate with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Health, and all Toronto school boards, to incorporate messaging on pedestrian safety, traffic awareness and rules with respect to e-bikes and e-scooters, including clear communication that e-scooters are not permitted to be operated on public roads, sidewalks or paths, regardless of user age, into end of 2026 school year public education campaigns.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Communications Officer to coordinate with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Health, and all Toronto school boards, to incorporate messaging on pedestrian safety, traffic awareness and rules with respect to e-bikes and e-scooters, including clear communication that e-scooters are not permitted to be operated on public roads, sidewalks or paths, regardless of user age, into end of 2026 school year public education campaigns.
MM41.29adopted
This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appear before the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City Staff, to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variance and consent applications for the property municipally known as 9 Hertford Avenue (Applications B0008/26EYK, A0047/26EYK and A0048/26EYK). This motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to retain external consultants, as required, and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. The Applicant applied to the Etobicoke York District Committee of Adjustment proposing the severance of an existing lot into two undersized lots and the development of two semi-detached fourplexes with rear-yard garden suites, along with a pedestrian access easement. It further sought multiple minor variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, including relief related to lot frontage, front and side yard setbacks, building height, garden suite height and setbacks, and the minimum separation distance between principal and ancillary structures. On April 15, 2026, Community Planning Staff provided a report to the Committee recommending approval of the Applications subject to conditions. On April 16, 2026, Urban Forestry Staff provided advisory comments to the Committee recommending deferral and refusal of the Applications due to impacts on by-law protected tree(s), as detailed in the attached memorandum. On April 23, 2026, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Applications. The Notice of Decision is attached as Attachment 3. On May 16, 2026, the Applicant appealed the Committee's Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. The proposed development represents a significant overdevelopment of the site, is not compatible with the existing neighbourhood, and is not functional. This motion is required to authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the appeal of the Committee's Decision. This matter is time-sensitive, as the City Solicitor requires instructions to secure party status and prepare for a hearing that may be scheduled at any time.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body and attend the hearing regarding 9 Hertford Avenue (Application B0008/26EYK), with appropriate City staff, to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's Decision. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution and, if appropriate, resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body and attend the hearing regarding 9 Hertford Avenue (Application B0008/26EYK), with appropriate City staff, to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's Decision. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution and, if appropriate, resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
MM41.30adopted
Ward 11 has a vibrant, popular and unique Culture Corridor with more than 25 world-class arts and culture organizations, including three major museums, the Royal Conservatory of Music, Hot Docs, cultural centres, libraries, Tafelmusik, Toronto Consort, the Music Gallery, the Women's Arts Association, the Heliconian Club, Lee's Palace and an essential collection of small theatres. These small theatres are essential for Toronto's performing arts community and for everyone who benefits from their performances. They host a wide variety of performances, including the heart of the ever-popular Toronto Fringe festival. Ward 11 is proud to have added a new theatre at 877 Yonge Street, and to be funding essential upgrades at several others. Now we can add another jewel to this chain. Bad Dog Theatre Co. ( www.baddogtheatre.com ) is a Toronto nonprofit, founded in 1982, that develops comedians and improvisers, runs accessible training programs, and presents year-round shows. They lost their home during the pandemic and now wish to establish new facilities in Ward 11. There is suitable basement space at 588 to 590 Markham St. within the new Mirvish Village that could accommodate 2 small theatres and workshop space. This space is accessible, has excellent transit service and is close to several other gems of the Bloor Street Culture Corridor, and will help re-establish the artistic vibrancy of the old Mirvish Village. Mirvish Village has offered Bad Dog Theatre a long-term lease, but capital upgrades are required to convert the raw space into working rehearsal and performance facilities. Economic Development and Culture staff have reviewed Bad Dog Theatre Company's business plan and confirmed its eligibility for Section 37 funding. This matter is urgent because the theatre wishes to take advantage of a lease offer from Mirvish Village and to get the theatre ready to start taking students as quickly as possible.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $440,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 11 to 25 Yorkville Avenue and 16 to 18 Cumberland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701193), secured for cultural or community space, to be used by Bad Dog Theatre Co. to upgrade raw space at 588-590 Markham St. in Mirvish Village into working education, rehearsal and performance facilities (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $440,000 be forwarded to the Bad Dog Theatre Co. upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $440,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 11 to 25 Yorkville Avenue and 16 to 18 Cumberland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701193), secured for cultural or community space, to be used by Bad Dog Theatre Co. to upgrade raw space at 588-590 Markham St. in Mirvish Village into working education, rehearsal and performance facilities (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $440,000 be forwarded to the Bad Dog Theatre Co. upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM41.31adopted
Concerns from residents about the health and nuisance impacts of City-owned female ginkgo trees have increased in recent years. The noxious smell produced by the fruit creates undue hardship for nearby residents and surrounding communities. In addition, the hazardous residue left by the rotting fruit prevents residents from conducting proper maintenance and increases potential safety hazards. The City of Toronto does not intentionally plant female ginkgo trees but has no policy to address erroneously planting female ginkgo trees which begin producing fruit later in life. This motion requests that the City's female ginkgo tree population be explicitly addressed in Environment, Climate and Forestry's Tree By-Law Review. Reason for Urgency: Ongoing nuisance impacts of female ginkgo trees across the City.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to provide recommendations on the impacts of City-owned female ginkgo trees with a focus on community health and safety, as part of the ongoing Tree By-Law Review and report back in 2027.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to provide recommendations on the impacts of City-owned female ginkgo trees with a focus on community health and safety, as part of the ongoing Tree By-Law Review and report back in 2027.
MM41.32adopted
The City of Toronto recognizes the vital role that education programs and schools play in youth safety and well-being, contributing to building healthy and complete communities. School facilities and programs are critical public spaces and services in our neighbourhoods. We've invested in our schools through expanding the Student Nutrition Program to every school in our city, collaborating on shared public spaces, and working together on community safety and well-being. Under supervision from the provincial government, the Toronto District School Board has announced yet another wave of cuts that will shutter outdoor education sites and programs, discontinue community engagement programs supporting families, eliminate the staff roles that support student and classroom behaviour management and crisis intervention, and reduce support for essential library and equity programs. All of these cuts deeply impact youth safety, development, and opportunity in Toronto, especially young people in our city's highest needs communities, and threatens the work that we do as a City to make sure that children and youth have everything they need to thrive. This motion is urgent as decisions about these programs are being advanced by the Toronto District School Board in the immediate term.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its support for the continuation of programs and services that youth and families in our city rely on including outdoor education, community engagement, and safety and well-being. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to review program cuts at the Toronto District School Board and their potential impact on City programs, services, and facilities, including the future use of City-owned and managed sites and report back to City Council or the appropriate committee by the fourth quarter 2026. 3. City Council request the Government of Ontario to provide funding to the Toronto District School Board for the continuation of critical programs that support student success.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for the continuation of programs and services that youth and families in our city rely on including outdoor education, community engagement, and safety and well-being. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to review program cuts at the Toronto District School Board and their potential impact on City programs, services, and facilities, including the future use of City-owned and managed sites and report back to City Council or the appropriate committee by the fourth quarter 2026. 3. City Council request the Government of Ontario to provide funding to the Toronto District School Board for the continuation of critical programs that support student success.
MM41.33adopted
The Township of East York was incorporated on January 1, 1924 with a population of 19,849 and will celebrate its a hundredth anniversary in 2024. In 1953 the Township of East York became one of the local governments as part of the newly created Metropolitan Toronto upper tier level of municipal government. In 1967 the Borough of East York was established through the amalgamation of the former Township of East York and the former Town of Leaside. Known as Canada's only Borough, East York continued as an semi-autonomous municipality until 1997 when the Government of Ontario amalgamated seven governments into the new City of Toronto. On March 3, 1997, residents of Metropolitan Toronto held a referendum on the idea of amalgamation to which East Yorkers strongly demonstrated their support and commitment for retaining East York's own local government. The East York Foundation and East York Hall of Fame have jointly submitted an ask to Metrolinx to name the Cosburn station as "East York". As a City, Toronto has a number of Toronto Transit Commission and Metrolinx named after former municipalities that made up Metropolitan Toronto. These include Toronto Transit Commission stations North York Centre and Scarborough Centre. The newly created Eglinton Line has stations called Forest Hill and Leaside. Toronto City Council can recommend to Metrolinx and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to name this stop after Canada's only Borough (East York) given the strong community pride that's existed for over 100 years.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Ministry of Transportation and Metrolinx to name the Ontario Line station at Pape Avenue and Cosburn Avenue the "East York" station.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City of Toronto request the Ministry of Transportation and Metrolinx to name the Ontario Line station at Pape Avenue and Cosburn Avenue the "East York" station.
MM41.34adopted
In response to the escalating affordable housing affordability crisis, the city continues to improve on and strengthen its response to the crisis through supporting the construction of new purpose-built rental developments. In 2025 City Council adopted the Toronto Builds: A Policy Framework to Build More Affordable Homes on Public Land" and "Building Faster: Streamlining Housing Delivery and Strengthening the City's Development Capacity". Key to the delivery of new affordable, rent-controlled and market rental homes is the role of the federal and provincial governments in providing capital funding and financing, including where necessary, operating funding to provide deeper affordability and supports. The essential ingredient in the delivery of new rental homes in Toronto are the many co-operative, non-profit and private sector partners who step up with their proposals, who take the financial risk to deliver new homes, who co-ordinate the construction, and who manage new rental communities over the long-term. This motion proposes the establishment of the City of Toronto Bi-Annual Affordable Housing Awards of Excellence, to recognize and celebrate proponents of affordable rental housing in Toronto. The motion also recommends that the City of Toronto, through the Housing Development Office and the Housing Secretariat, assist the Mayor's Office in establishing the Affordable Housing Awards of Excellence. Such assistance to include establishing a process for nominees, the creation of an external independent jury, and the establishment categories of awards to be given and a ceremony where the award recipients will be celebrated and their accomplishments highlighted. To initiate the first awards, several volunteers have been working hard to design and create the inaugural awards to be first awarded in early 2027. Susan Ashdown at the Ontario College of Art and Design has worked with Mahboubeh Zarmehr to extract the stain glass from the windows of the former Woodgreen Community Church on Queen Street East and created the stain glass award modelled on the recently opened Riverdale Housing Co-operative at 685 Queen Street East. Peter Flemming formerly of Sheridon College, has worked alongside the creative team of Susan and Mahboubeh to create the wooden base, which the stain glass artwork will be displayed.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the proposal to initiate the City of Toronto Affordable Housing Awards of Excellence to be awarded in early 2027. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to work with the Mayor's Office in developing the criteria for the awards; specifically confirming the award categories, the process for nominees', the selection of a qualified jury, and the details for an event to celebrate the award recipients while highlighting the efforts of the many affordable housing proponents. 3. City Council formally thank Susan Ashdown, Mahboubeh Zarmehr and Peter Flemming for their volunteer work in designing and creating the inaugural affordable housing awards.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the proposal to initiate the City of Toronto Affordable Housing Awards of Excellence to be awarded in early 2027. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to work with the Mayor's Office in developing the criteria for the awards; specifically confirming the award categories, the process for nominees', the selection of a qualified jury, and the details for an event to celebrate the award recipients while highlighting the efforts of the many affordable housing proponents. 3. City Council formally thank Susan Ashdown, Mahboubeh Zarmehr and Peter Flemming for their volunteer work in designing and creating the inaugural affordable housing awards.
MM41.35adopted
The opening of the Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit earlier this year was a significant moment for our city - providing a new transit connection to the downtown core for residents across the line, and bringing 15 long years of construction across Eglinton Avenue to a close. Line 5 is already making a significant impact in the lives of residents, who now have access to higher order transit to connect them to places of work and play across the city. Of all the benefits created by transit investment, its impact on commuting behaviours is one of the most significant. As more residents have access to reliable transit as an alternative to personal vehicles for their commutes, we will see a decrease in congestion on our streets - at rush hour and beyond. Ensuring that estimated times of arrival are accurate is critical to ensuring this benefit is realized. Residents using the Toronto Transit Commission to get to work, appointments, or events need and deserve accurate estimates if we want to establish transit as a reliable and convenient transportation method. Unfortunately, since the opening of Line 5 we have seen that in-station display screens consistently display inaccurate information. Often, the estimates shown on the screens across the line have no relation to the actual time of arrival for the light rail transit - making it harder to accurately schedule trips and undermining the perception of the line as a reliable option for riders. As the owner of these assets, Metrolinx must develop and implement a plan to improve accuracy of these displays to ensure riders have accurate information. This motion is urgent as the inaccuracy of in-station displays is presently impacting riders across Line 5, and addressing this issue is critical to ensuring the full benefit of the line is realized.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx, in cooperation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and those responsible for the maintenance of in-station display screens, to develop and implement a plan to improve the accuracy of time estimates displayed on in-station screens on Line 5 Eglinton, and report back to the Toronto Transit Commission Board by the second quarter of 2027 on the results of this effort.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx in cooperation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and those responsible for the maintenance of in-station display screens to develop and implement a plan to improve the accuracy of time estimates displayed on in-station screens on Line 5 Eglinton, and report back to the Toronto Transit Commission Board by the second quarter of 2027 on the results of this effort.
MM41.36adopted
Recognizing the demonstrated success and increasing demand for the Toronto Community Crisis Service as the City of Toronto's fourth emergency service, Social Development is establishing a dedicated Training Centre, which has been approved and is now under development ( 2025.EC25.2 ). The purpose-built facility will address current limitations in training capacity and provide a standardized, scalable and cost-effective approach to workforce development as the crisis service continues to expand. In 2026, an opportunity was identified to advance equity-focused training through external funding. The City successfully secured a one-year $700,000 grant from Health Canada to support the development, implementation and evaluation of specialized training curriculum and programing. The City's contribution primarily consist of in-kind resources, including staff time dedicated to project oversight, coordination, and partnership management. The initiative will strengthen the Toronto Community Crisis Service's capacity to deliver culturally safe and community-informed mental health crisis response, particularly for equity-deserving communities, through: a. community engagement to identify barriers, stigma and key service delivery considerations; b. co-development and pilot implementation of specialized modular training in collaboration with community partners; c. targeted training for community organizations to strengthen broader sector capacity; and d. evaluation activities to measure impact and inform continuous improvement. Reason for Urgency: This matter is time-sensitive and being presented as a Member Motion to avoid unnecessary delays in receiving the $700,000 grant from Health Canada.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to enter into a contribution agreement, or related agreements, including any amending agreements, with Health Canada for the receipt and expenditure of funding under Canada's Black Justice Strategy, to undertake appropriate measure as the program proceeds to adjust program parameters, recipients and funding among program components as required to ensure full and effective use of available federal funds, on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council approve the receipt of Canada's Black Justice Strategy funds through Health Canada for the provision of Social Development's Strengthening Non-Police-Led Crisis Response in Black Communities: Enabling the Toronto Community Crisis Service Training Curriculum project, in line with the terms and conditions of the contribution agreement, or related agreements, and any applicable program guidelines and directives. 3. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Social Development by $700,000 gross and $0 net on a one-time basis, fully funded by Health Canada, to support the development implementation and evaluation of specialized training curriculum and programming for the Toronto Community Crisis Service. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to enter into agreements or other suitable arrangements with other community agencies, not for profit organizations, and/or individuals to allocate and deliver Canada's Black Justic Strategy funding in accordance with the provisions of the contribution agreement, or related agreements, and any applicable program guidelines and directives, upon terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to enter into a contribution agreement, or related agreements, including any amending agreements, with Health Canada for the receipt and expenditure of funding under Canada's Black Justice Strategy, to undertake appropriate measure as the program proceeds to adjust program parameters, recipients and funding among program components as required to ensure full and effective use of available federal funds, on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council approve the receipt of Canada's Black Justice Strategy funds through Health Canada for the provision of Social Development's Strengthening Non-Police-Led Crisis Response in Black Communities: Enabling the Toronto Community Crisis Service Training Curriculum project, in line with the terms and conditions of the contribution agreement, or related agreements, and any applicable program guidelines and directives. 3. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Social Development by $700,000 gross and $0 net on a one-time basis, fully funded by Health Canada, to support the development implementation and evaluation of specialized training curriculum and programming for the Toronto Community Crisis Service. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to enter into agreements or other suitable arrangements with other community agencies, not for profit organizations, and/or individuals to allocate and deliver Canada's Black Justic Strategy funding in accordance with the provisions of the contribution agreement, or related agreements, and any applicable program guidelines and directives, upon terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM41.37adopted
The motion authorizes the release of $289,960.00 in Section 42 funds secured from the development at 227 Gerrard Street East to the Parks and Recreation 2026 - 2035 Capital Budget and Plan for capital improvements at Oak St. Park Playground. This motion is urgent as the funds are required to proceed with the award of contract for construction to commence in order to meet timelines for a summer 2026 opening.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the "Oak St. Park Playground Improvements" project, on a one-time basis, by $289,960 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 13 (Source Account: XR2213-4201812), for the purpose of playground improvements at Oak St. Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the "Oak St. Park Playground Improvements" project, on a one-time basis, by $289,960 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 13 (Source Account: XR2213-4201812), for the purpose of playground improvements at Oak St. Park.
MM41.38adopted
Alumnae Theatre Company is one of Toronto's oldest continuous theatre organizations, with a history dating back to 1918. As a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization dedicated to skills development for women in theatre, Alumnae Theatre has played a significant role in the city's cultural landscape, providing opportunities for artists, technicians, and audiences to engage in high-quality, community-based theatre. Operating from a City-owned heritage property at 70 Berkeley Street, the organization has contributed to the vitality of downtown Toronto for decades, supporting local economic activity while fostering a diverse and inclusive arts community. Its longstanding presence reflects a deep commitment to accessible cultural programming and to nurturing emerging and established talent alike. In recent years, like many other performing arts organizations, Alumnae Theatre Company has experienced significant operational and financial challenges, which have adversely affected the theatre's stability. As a volunteer-driven organization, Alumnae Theatre requires targeted support to maintain its operations and continue serving the community. A one-time stabilization grant of $151,100 will provide essential financial relief, enabling the organization to address immediate pressures, stabilize its operations, and continue contributing to Toronto's cultural sector and local economy while longer-term conditions improve. This motion is urgent as funding is required as soon as possible to address immediate operational challenges at the theatre.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to provide a one-time stabilization grant of $151,100 to Alumnae Theatre Company, subject to the execution of a funding agreement outlining the terms and conditions for the use of the grant (Cost Centre: AH0150).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to provide a one-time stabilization grant of $151,100 to Alumnae Theatre Company, subject to the execution of a funding agreement outlining the terms and conditions for the use of the grant (Cost Centre: AH0150).
MM41.39amended
Protecting Hanlan's Point Beach - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
For over eight continuous decades, 2SLGBTQ+ people in Toronto have used Hanlan's Point Beach and the surrounding area as a community hub and place of gathering. It is Canada's and Toronto's oldest surviving queer space, as well as one of the ten oldest surviving queer spaces around the globe. With high water levels in Lake Ontario, some access points to Hanlan's Point Beach have been closed. Hanlan's Point Beach has experienced significant erosion over the years, and the recently expanded beach area is critical to providing community space for people in this busy season. At the request of Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, City staff and the Toronto Region Conservation Authority staff have been actively working with stakeholders to review options that keep the south portion of Hanlan's Point Beach accessible and recognise the ecological sensitivity of the beach. As part of the Toronto Island Park Plan, there is a beach renourishment study underway, reporting in June to working groups. This motion is urgent given the high water levels have made the south point of Hanlan's Point Beach inaccessible.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to work with the local Councillor and Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group on an urgent basis on the development and immediate implementation of a Hanlan's Point Beach Access Plan that ensures safe public access to the beach, including through increased beach capacity where possible, and the addition of sand through accelerated procurement in every feasible way, and guided by the site-specific context of this historic 2SLGBTQ+ space, that supports protecting the natural environment and is implemented beginning the start of the Pride Month on June 1st. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to work with the local Councillor and Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group on a comprehensive shoreline restoration program for implementation beginning in Fall 2026 and in place by Spring 2027 that addresses loss of historic beach area in the central and southern sections of Hanlan's Beach and ensures the long-term viability and community use of the beach and pursue all acceleration opportunities in 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to work with the local Councillor and Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group on an urgent basis on the development and immediate implementation of a Hanlan's Point Beach Access Plan that ensures safe public access to the beach, including through increased beach capacity where possible and guided by the site-specific context of this historic 2SLGBTQ+ space, that supports protecting the natural environment and is implemented beginning the start of the Pride Month on June 1st. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to work with the local Councillor and Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group on a comprehensive shoreline restoration program for implementation beginning in Fall 2026 and in place by Spring 2027 that addresses loss of historic beach area in the central and southern sections of Hanlan's Beach and ensures the long-term viability and community use of the beach.
MM41.40adopted
Toronto residents expect roads, sidewalks, bikeways, and transit routes to remain safe and accessible during winter weather events. Following recent major snow events and operational reviews, the City has undertaken work to strengthen winter maintenance planning, governance, emergency response coordination, and contractor accountability. The City's existing winter maintenance contracts expire in 2029. Advanced planning is underway to ensure sufficient time to incorporate lessons learned and complete procurement development, competitive process execution, contract award, and transition activities prior to contract expiry. This includes establishment of a senior staff level Executive Steering Committee, chaired by the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, to provide senior level governance and oversight of the contract development and award process as well as during the term of the contract as the escalation body for significant risks, issues, or decisions that have material operational, financial, legal, or reputational implications. This motion seeks Council authority for Transportation Services to enter into a non-competitive procurement with Municipal VU Consulting Inc. for consulting services to support the development of the City's 2029-2036 winter maintenance contracts. This work will include the development of the procurement and contract framework in advance of the March 2027 launch of the competitive procurement process and will provide ongoing advisory support to the Executive Steering Committee and project team throughout the contract development and award process, as required. This work builds on previous operational and governance reviews completed by Municipal VU Consulting Inc. for the City, including the Winter Operations Review and the Major Snow Event Response Plan, and supports the transition from operational review to procurement planning for the next contract cycle. Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent as delays in completing procurement development work would impede the City's ability to meet the March 2027 launch of the competitive procurement process for the 2029-2036 winter maintenance contracts.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Municipal VU Consulting Inc. for the provision of professional services to support the development of the City's 2029-2036 winter maintenance contracts, for an amount of up to $550,000 net of all taxes and charges ($559,680.00 net of HST recoveries), for the period from June 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Municipal VU Consulting Inc. for the provision of professional services to support the development of the City's 2029-2036 winter maintenance contracts, for an amount of up to $550,000 net of all taxes and charges ($559,680.00 net of HST recoveries), for the period from June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM41.41adopted
The Developer, RIMAP & MAIN DEVELOPMENTS INC. is the owner of lands municipally known as 5238 Dundas Street West. It proposes to construct a 41-story mixed-use rental building on its land (the "Project"). The City is the registered owner of lands that abut the Developer's (the "City Lands"), a portion of which was a right of way previously known as "Montesson Street" and was closed through By-law 68-2026. The Developer wishes to use a portion of the City Lands of approximately 360 square metres, more specifically shown in blue (the "Licensed Area"), in the sketch attached as Appendix A for the purposes of facilitating construction staging. The Developer requests that the appraisal approach be revised to assume the Licensed Area as a right of way for the purpose of calculating the fee for such licence agreements. The City Lands are planned as a future park but are not currently in use, and the construction staging in the Licensed Area should not interfere with the park's timeline for delivery. If the Developer does not stage on the City Lands, their alternative would be to occupy a portion of Dundas Street West. Facilitating an agreement for staging on the City Lands will mitigate the impact of the Project on Dundas Street West and aligns with the City's goals related to congestion management. Reason for Urgency: This matter is urgent because the developer is ready to proceed with the Project, with construction crews on standby since May 1, 2026, waiting for this matter to be resolved. If this matter is not resolved by City Council, it is possible they will proceed with the more straightforward process of occupying a portion of Dundas Street West, which would impact traffic flow on a Major Arterial.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to deem the Licensed Area or any portion of City Lands closed through By-law 68-2006 as a right of way for the purposes of calculating the fair market value for the licence fee of the construction staging licence agreement. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to enter into a construction staging licence agreement with Rimap & Main Developments Inc. for the Licensed Area on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council authorizes the Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to deem the Licensed Area or any portion of City Lands closed through By-law 68-2006 as a right of way for the purposes of calculating the fair market value for the licence fee of the construction staging licence agreement. 2. City Council authorize the Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to enter into a construction staging licence agreement with Rimap & Main Developments Inc. for the Licensed Area on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM41.42adopted
This motion seeks approval for temporary lane closures required to support construction activities for the Ontario Line Lower Don Bridge. Construction of the main bridge structure commenced in May 2025 and is progressing in accordance with prior City Council approvals under Items 2025.EX23.3 and 2025.MM33.42. Temporary lane closures are required to safely remove the temporary support structure for the Lower Don Bridge. This removal will be done in a staged manner, beginning with the loosening of bolts and connection plates to allow structural separation, followed by controlled cable tensioning in accordance with the engineered removal sequence. Due to site constraints, including limited access, crane reach, and platform capacity, the support structures will be dismantled into smaller components using manual lifting equipment. Each component will be secured, disconnected, lowered to the bridge deck, and subsequently removed by crane. City Council approval is requested for temporary nightly lane closures from May 30, 2026 to June 30, 2026, to enable completion of this work. All temporary lane closures will be coordinated with other major events and concurrent construction activities, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, to minimize disruption and avoid conflicts within the broader transportation network. Reason for Urgency: Temporary lane closures are imminent. City Council approval at the May meeting is required to maintain the project schedule and avoid cascading impacts to subsequent construction stages.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, Section 937-3.27A to K, inclusive, by deleting those sections and replacing them with the following, a. the southbound inside lane and adjacent pavement shoulder on the Don Valley Parkway, between 25 metres north of Dundas Street and the Don Valley Parkway-Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway on-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; b. the eastbound inside lane on the Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway, 15 metres west of Parliament Street and the Don Valley Parkway-Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; c. the eastbound-to-northbound inside lane on the Don Valley Parkway-Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, between the Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; d. the northbound inside lane on the Don Valley Parkway, between the Don Valley Parkway-Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway off-ramp and 160 metres south of Eastern Avenue, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; e. the eastbound-to-northbound outside lane on the Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway-Don Valley Parkway off-ramp, between the Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; f. the northbound outside lane on the Don Valley Parkway, between the Don Valley Parkway-Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway off-ramp and 180 metres south of Eastern Avenue, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; g. the Don Roadway, northbound, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and the Don Valley Parkway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; and h. City Council exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include additional permit conditions, as appropriate, for construction activities associated with Leslieville Station and Gerrard Station within the public road right-of-way, including but not limited to the following: a. require submission and approval of detailed Traffic Management Plans demonstrating safe pedestrian and cycling operations prior to implementation of each major traffic stage; b. require implementation of approved haul routes and construction vehicle traffic management measures, including restrictions on truck staging, queuing, and idling on local residential streets; c. require maintenance of local and emergency vehicle access to adjacent properties throughout construction activities; d. require Metrolinx and/or its contractors to provide Paid Duty Officers, Traffic Control Persons, flag persons, traffic agents, or other traffic management personnel, as determined necessary by Transportation Services, to safely manage pedestrian, cycle, transit, and vehicular movements within the work zone; e. require coordination with the Toronto Transit Commission respecting temporary transit diversions, replacement bus service, stop relocations, and Overhead Catenary System removal activities, including coordination of Toronto Transit Commission service disruptions between Leslieville and Gerrard Station construction activities; f. require maintenance of safe and accessible pedestrian routes at all times in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, and applicable City standards; g. require provision and maintenance of temporary protected pedestrian walkways, barriers, lighting, signage, and wayfinding measures, including deployment of traffic control personnel throughout all construction stages; h. require regular winter maintenance and snow clearing operations within and adjacent to the construction work zone, including temporary pedestrian routes, sidewalks, and bike lanes, to ensure safe access and operations during winter conditions; i. require regular sweeping, debris removal, dust suppression, pothole maintenance, and general housekeeping within and adjacent to the construction work zone; j. require implementation of noise, vibration, lighting, and dust mitigation measures, including maintenance of construction hoarding and noise barriers, where applicable; k. require provision of visible project identification signage and community contact information on construction fencing, where applicable; l. require advance public notification prior to implementation of significant traffic staging changes, overnight works, Toronto Transit Commission service disruptions, temporary full closures, or major construction milestones; m. require ongoing coordination with Transportation Services, Transit Expansion, Toronto Police Services, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Paramedic Services, the Toronto Transit Commission, local councillor, Business Improvement Areas, residents, and community stakeholders throughout construction activities; n. require provision of a designated community contact for public inquiries, complaints, and issue resolution related to construction activities; and o. require Metrolinx and/or its contractors to host regular in-person public meetings, Community Liaison Committee meetings, neighbourhood walkthroughs, and/or site walks, in consultation with Transportation Services, Transit Expansion and the local councillor, throughout major construction stages to review construction impacts, mitigation measures, traffic operations, and community concerns. 3. City Council request Metrolinx to change the name of the Ontario Line Station at Queen and Degrassi to Leslieville/Riverside Station.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, Section 937-3.27A to K, inclusive, by deleting those sections and replacing them with the following, a. the southbound inside lane and adjacent pavement shoulder on the Don Valley Parkway, between 25 metres north of Dundas Street and the Don Valley Parkway-Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway on-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; b. the eastbound inside lane on the Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway, 15 metres west of Parliament Street and the Don Valley Parkway-Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; c. the eastbound-to-northbound inside lane on the Don Valley Parkway-Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, between the Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; d. the northbound inside lane on the Don Valley Parkway, between the Don Valley Parkway-Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway off-ramp and 160 metres south of Eastern Avenue, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; e. the eastbound-to-northbound outside lane on the Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway-Don Valley Parkway off-ramp, between the Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; f. the northbound outside lane on the Don Valley Parkway, between the Don Valley Parkway-Frederick Goldwin Gardiner Expressway off-ramp and 180 metres south of Eastern Avenue, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; g. the Don Roadway, northbound, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and the Don Valley Parkway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including two nights between May 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, inclusive; and h. City Council exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to include additional permit conditions, as appropriate, for construction activities associated with Leslieville Station and Gerrard Station within the public road right-of-way, including but not limited to the following: a. require submission and approval of detailed Traffic Management Plans demonstrating safe pedestrian and cycling operations prior to implementation of each major traffic stage; b. require implementation of approved haul routes and construction vehicle traffic management measures, including restrictions on truck staging, queuing, and idling on local residential streets; c. require maintenance of local and emergency vehicle access to adjacent properties throughout construction activities; d. require Metrolinx and/or its contractors to provide Paid Duty Officers, Traffic Control Persons, flag persons, traffic agents, or other traffic management personnel, as determined necessary by Transportation Services, to safely manage pedestrian, cycle, transit, and vehicular movements within the work zone; e. require coordination with the Toronto Transit Commission respecting temporary transit diversions, replacement bus service, stop relocations, and Overhead Catenary System removal activities, including coordination of Toronto Transit Commission service disruptions between Leslieville and Gerrard Station construction activities; f. require maintenance of safe and accessible pedestrian routes at all times in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, and applicable City standards; g. require provision and maintenance of temporary protected pedestrian walkways, barriers, lighting, signage, and wayfinding measures, including deployment of traffic control personnel throughout all construction stages; h. require regular winter maintenance and snow clearing operations within and adjacent to the construction work zone, including temporary pedestrian routes, sidewalks, and bike lanes, to ensure safe access and operations during winter conditions; i. require regular sweeping, debris removal, dust suppression, pothole maintenance, and general housekeeping within and adjacent to the construction work zone; j. require implementation of noise, vibration, lighting, and dust mitigation measures, including maintenance of construction hoarding and noise barriers, where applicable; k. require provision of visible project identification signage and community contact information on construction fencing, where applicable; l. require advance public notification prior to implementation of significant traffic staging changes, overnight works, Toronto Transit Commission service disruptions, temporary full closures, or major construction milestones; m. require ongoing coordination with Transportation Services, Transit Expansion, Toronto Police Services, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Paramedic Services, the Toronto Transit Commission, local councillor, Business Improvement Areas, residents, and community stakeholders throughout construction activities; n. require provision of a designated community contact for public inquiries, complaints, and issue resolution related to construction activities; and o. require Metrolinx and/or its contractors to host regular in-person public meetings, Community Liaison Committee meetings, neighbourhood walkthroughs, and/or site walks, in consultation with Transportation Services, Transit Expansion and the local councillor, throughout major construction stages to review construction impacts, mitigation measures, traffic operations, and community concerns. 3. City Council request Metrolinx to change the name of the Ontario Line Station at Queen and Degrassi to Leslieville/Riverside Station.
MM41.43adopted
The development at 140 Merton Street is a 29-storey, 294-unit development with approximately 30 percent affordable units, with community agency space, new pedestrian connections and publicly accessible open space and heritage conservation. The site is a City-owned property that is part of the Housing Now Initiative in partnership with the Missanabie Cree First Nation. Further cost escalations to the project have resulted in an urgent requirement to allocate additional funds through the City-led Rental development capital fund from the 2026 approved Housing and Housing Development Office Capital Budget to ensure the project is not delayed. This motion is urgent as the project is imminently moving forward to construction.
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to allocate funding to a maximum of $1.4 million to the proponents of 140 Merton Street Development Project to be funded by a reallocation from City-led Rental Development capital project in the 2026 approved Housing Secretariat and Housing Development Office Capital Budget. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City, an agreement amending the existing contribution agreement for the 140 Merton Street Development Project, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to allocate funding to a maximum of $1.4 million to the proponents of 140 Merton Street Development Project to be funded by a reallocation from City-led Rental Development capital project in the 2026 approved Housing Secretariat and Housing Development Office Capital Budget. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City, an agreement amending the existing contribution agreement for the 140 Merton Street Development Project, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.