Toronto City Council
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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.