Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 47 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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BL29.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, passed By-laws 306-2025 to 364-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
CC29.1amended
Ensuring Toronto’s Local Summer Festivals Benefit from the World Cup
Every summer, Toronto's streets come alive with festivals. In all corners of our City, people celebrate their cultures, communities and our common bonds as Torontonians. As Mayor, I spend a great deal of time each summer participating in these festivals and witnessing first-hand the cultural and economic value they bring. Our wonderful Business Improvement Areas and local community organizations deserve a great deal of credit for delivering these festivals we all enjoy, each year. Since the pandemic, many of these local events have struggled to raise funds to cover their costs. That's why I was proud to announce the Special Event Stabilization Initiative to support 81 festivals in 2024, and will soon share details of funding support for 2025. Our annual festival season is a critical part of the $8.4 billion in tourism spending our City sees each year. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to Toronto next summer, many festival organizers see an opportunity to bring in more people and partake in the spirit of the World Cup festivities. Given the expected scale of the World Cup festivities and our annual festival season, I am asking that staff work with festival organizers and relevant city divisions to coordinate and ensure the festivals we love to attend each year can continue to run while the World Cup is on.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm the expectation that existing special events and festivals across Toronto continue to be permitted during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto. 2. City Council direct the City Manager, Emergency Services, and additional City staff as appropriate to coordinate to ensure the smooth operations of summer events taking place during the FIFA World Cup 2026, including special consideration of traffic operations, transit accessibility, and safety. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to seek the partnership of the federal and provincial governments in supporting Toronto festivals in summer 2026, in view of both Toronto's World Cup hosting obligations and other market conditions, such as costs escalations, labour scarcity and demands upon City of Toronto essential services, to ensure the sustainability of Toronto festivals and special events. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the FWC26 Toronto Secretariat, to bring forward to the Executive Committee, through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee, by the third quarter of 2025 a plan for support to Toronto festivals and special events impacted by World Cup hosting in 2026 to include a funding program, within existing divisional resources, to enable community celebrations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Mayor recommends that: 1. City Council affirm the expectation that existing special events across Toronto continue to be permitted during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto. 2. City Council direct the City Manager, Emergency Services, and additional City staff as appropriate to coordinate to ensure the smooth operations of all summer events taking place during the FIFA World Cup 2026, including special consideration of traffic operations, transit accessibility, and safety.
DM29.1adopted
Appointment of a Public Member to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal
At its meeting on February 26, 2025, the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal considered Item ND6.1 and made a recommendation to City Council. Summary from the report (February 10, 2025) from the City Clerk The Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Sophia Davis to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal for a term of office beginning March 28, 2025, and ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (February 26, 2025) from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal. Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (February 26, 2025) from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal 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 who are being considered for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal. The Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal for a term of office beginning March 28, 2025, and ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed: Sophia Davis The City Clerk further recommends that: 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (February 26, 2025) from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal. Candidate's biography Sophia Davis Sophia Davis has a degree in Professional Communications. She is an experienced dog daycare business owner and is formally trained by Grassroots K9 in dog behaviour, psychology, and effective training methodologies of police, service and military dogs. She has contributed to her community as a Warrant Officer Second Class and Civilian Instructor with the 180 Mosquito Cadet Squadron. She brings many years of leadership and experience working with dogs and assessing their behaviour.
IA29.1received
Councillor Gord Perks, Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code Section 27-7.11 for the April 23rd 2025 meeting of City Council. On April 1st all members of Council received a letter from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. It raised a number of questions about how the online survey regarding the "Proposed Demonstrations Bylaw to Protect Vulnerable Institutions" was designed and carried out. The letter draws attention to the language in the survey which states that the potential bylaw is "not intended to prohibit peaceful and lawful demonstrations" - however as they point out, under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, any protest is peaceful as long as it does not reach the level of physical violence or threats of physical violence. Protests which do not present these characteristics qualify as peaceful, even if they are disturbing, offensive or conveying intolerant or discriminatory expression. A bubble zone bylaw limiting this type of expression would expressly limit peaceful protests, which makes the survey's statement potentially misleading. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association points out that the survey materials mention that other municipalities have adopted a similar bylaw. But, the survey materials fail to mention that at least one of those municipalities is subject to an ongoing Charter challenge. This omission gives the impression that these bylaws are commonplace and non-contentious, which is not accurate. Finally, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association points out that the survey is an anonymous process that does not even require respondents to attest that they are Toronto residents. This raises questions about what measures, if any, the City has implemented to ensure that results are not skewed by non-residents' input or by multiple survey submissions made by the same individuals. Charter jurisprudence protects the right to peaceful assembly and the right to free expression even in cases where it may cause 'discomfort.' The survey questions, which offer respondents an opportunity to express how they 'feel' when they encounter a peaceful demonstration, may lack the context that would properly allow for residents to provide an informed and balanced answer. With a matter of such sensitivity, it is important to ensure that the consultation process is diligent, fair, and process oriented. I am asking these questions to ensure a transparent, clear and fair discussion on this important topic and that the process is up to the standard of excellence that this tremendously important issue deserves. If a determination is made under section 27-7.11 subsection A(3) of the Municipal Code that staff cannot answer all questions in the normal course of their work then I respectfully request that staff answer the questions they are able to and allow Council to determine under subsection B(1) if staff should answer the unanswered questions. Survey 1. What measures, if any, has the City implemented to ensure that survey results are not skewed by non-residents' input or by multiple survey submissions made by the same individuals? 2. What is the City's standard for collecting data regarding if a person resides in Toronto as part of any public engagement survey and does this survey meet that standard? 3. It is often a City process to collect at least the first 3 letters of a postal code. Who designed the survey, including the decision to not collect any kind of information regarding a respondent's place of residence? If a combination of City Staff and outside consultants, please enumerate all parties. 4. Who drafted or selected the questions for the survey? If a combination of City Staff and outside consultants, please enumerate all parties. Who approved the final survey questions? 5. Who drafted and approved the website 'Background' section? If a combination of City Staff and outside consultants, please enumerate all parties. 6. On such a critical matter, which directly involves freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly -rights enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - what was the role of City Legal in designing and vetting the questions on the survey, including all of the questions that solicit feedback about how individuals 'feel' about fundamental freedoms protected in the Charter? 7. How were email addresses added to the list that would be contacted directly regarding the survey? In-Person Consultation Meetings 1. How many in-person consultation meetings have been scheduled, and are planned as part of the "Public Consultation for a Proposed Demonstrations Bylaw to Protect Vulnerable Institutions"? How was this decision made? 2. Were any of these meeting conducted 'by invitation only'? 3. Who made the decision to conduct the meetings this way? Please list all City staff who approved the consultant's plan. 4. Who determined who would be invited to these meetings? Was anyone added to the list of invitees at any point, if so, who requested that addition? Consultant Selection and Procurement 1. What was the date when the contract was awarded to the consultant and who signed on behalf of the City? 2. How was the consultant selected and what other work has this consultant undertaken for the City dealing with issues of heightened sensitivity, or complex constitutional issues? 3. Please provide a copy of requirements, solicitation document, or similar, for the selection of the consultant for the pubic consultation. 4. What information or direction was given to the consultant regarding constitutional issues and the legal aspects of the potential bylaw?
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, received Administrative Inquiry IA29.1 from Councillor Gord Perks, Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park, regarding Requesting a Transparent, Clear and Fair Consultation Process Regarding the "Proposed Demonstrations By-law to Protect Vulnerable Institutions", and Answer IA29.1a from the City Manager, for information.
MM29.1adopted
In alignment with the City's Council-approved Toronto Island Park Master Plan, Parks and Recreation has been working with Toronto Parking Authority Bike Share Toronto program to launch a bike share pilot in Toronto Island Park for the upcoming summer season. The pilot will bring a total of 200 Bike Share Toronto bicycles to two locations in Toronto Island Park: Ward's Island Ferry Landing and Hanlan's Ferry Landing. Bike Share Toronto and Parks and Recreation will collect data and feedback to measure the success of the pilot to inform future expansions. Toronto Parking Authority runs the Bike Share Toronto system, and for this system to operate in Toronto Island Park, Parks and Recreation must amend its existing agreement with Toronto Island Bicycle Rental Ltd. to remove the exclusivity clause, effective immediately. Parks and Recreation staff have approached Toronto Island Bicycle Rental Ltd. to discuss the amendment to their exclusive rights to allow for Bike Share Toronto to operate in Toronto Island Park, in exchange for an additional extension to their term. Toronto Island Bicycle Rental Ltd. is supportive of these changes and has indicated willingness to work with the City on the terms of the extension. Through a Request for Proposals process in 2017, Toronto Island Bicycle Rental Ltd. was awarded a licence agreement to operate as the sole provider of bike rentals in Toronto Island Park. The current licence agreement expires on September 30, 2026, and the licensee currently pays $83,000 in annual fees plus two per cent of gross revenue.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into a Licence Amending Agreement with Toronto Island Bicycle Rental Ltd., to remove the licensee's exclusive rights to operate a bike share rental in Toronto Island Park, and to extend the agreement term for five additional years ending September 30, 2031, along the same fee schedule as the existing licence agreement, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into a Licence Amending Agreement with Toronto Island Bicycle Rental Ltd., to remove the licensee's exclusive rights to operate a bike share rental in Toronto Island Park, and to extend the agreement term for five additional years ending September 30, 2031, along the same fee schedule as the existing licence agreement, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
RM29.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:41 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered: His Holiness Pope Francis Howard G. Ashbourne Wendy Bishop Gladys Anne Clune, and Christina Huang Mayor Olivia Chow and Speaker Frances Nunziata spoke in memory of Pope Francis. 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 .
CC29.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the results of the collective bargaining negotiations between the City of Toronto and The Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and to seek ratification of the negotiated agreement.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council ratify and approve the Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and the Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential at this time, as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations, and City Council authorize the public release of the confidential labour relations information in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer following ratification by City Council, and the creation of a final collective agreement and the completion of all related proceedings, as confirmed by the Chief People Officer. 4. City Council amend Schedule B to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 67, Fair Wage, by including in the current Schedule B, the City's new contractual obligations in the residential sector of the construction industry as a result of the ratification of Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and the Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America; this amendment is effective as of the effective date of Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and the Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. 5. City Council amend Schedule C to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 67, Fair wage, by adding to the current Schedule C, the Residential Work Fair Wage Schedule contained in Attachment 3 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer, effective as of the effective date of Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and the Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or Manager, Fair Wage, in order to give effect to Parts 4 and 5 above. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer will be made public following the creation of a final collective agreement, and the completion of all related proceedings, as confirmed by the Chief People Officer.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council ratify and approve the Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and The Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report from the City Manager, Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remains confidential in its entirety as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 2 remain confidential at this time, as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations and City Council authorize the public release of the confidential labour relations information in Confidential Attachment 2 following ratification by City Council, and the creation of a final collective agreement, and the completion of all related proceedings, as confirmed by the Chief People Officer. 4. City Council amend Schedule B to Municipal Code, Chapter 67, by including in the current Schedule B, the City's new contractual obligations in the residential sector of the construction industry as a result of the ratification of Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and The Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. This amendment is effective as of the effective date of Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and The Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. 5. City Council amend Schedule C to Municipal Code, Chapter 67, by adding to the current Schedule C, the Residential Work Fair Wage Schedule contained in Attachment 3 to this report, effective as of the effective date of Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and The Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or Manager, Fair Wage, in order to give effect to Parts 4 and 5, above.
DM29.2amended
On February 6, 2025, a heavy construction vehicle operated by a Metrolinx sub-contractor struck a pedestrian while making a right turn from Pape Avenue onto Mortimer Avenue. This route was not a Metrolinx approved haul route. On February 27, 2025, another heavy truck, operated by a different Metrolinx sub-contractor, made an identical turn, which was captured on video. These two incidents have caused the surrounding community and residents all across the Ontario Line to call for increased steps to be taken to keep people safe during Ontario Line construction. At a recent online community meeting nearly 150 residents expressed their concerns about heavy truck safety around the Ontario Line construction sites. With hundreds of additional trucks expected once Metrolinx begins soil removal from tunnelling operations at the Gerrard and Carlaw site, a publicly shared Heavy Truck Safety Plan is critical to ensuring community confidence and safety throughout the project construction.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to request Metrolinx to develop a comprehensive Heavy Truck Safety Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, that is shared publicly by Metrolinx, and includes enforcement measures, monitoring protocols, and a mechanism for residents to report concerns, and to share the finalized plan with the local Councillors and interested community members along the Ontario Line alignment by May 12, 2025. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to include the requirement for a Heavy Truck Safety Plan as a permit condition in Transportation Permits issued to Metrolinx Ontario Line contractors in Ward 14 and Ward 15 and other affected Wards subsequent to May 12, 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to request Metrolinx to develop a comprehensive Heavy Truck Safety Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, that is shared publicly by Metrolinx, and includes enforcement measures, monitoring protocols, and a mechanism for residents to report concerns, and to share the finalized plan with the local Councillors and interested community members along the Ontario Line alignment by April 11, 2025. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to include the requirement for a Heavy Truck Safety Plan as a permit condition in Transportation Permits issued to Metrolinx Ontario Line contractors in Ward 14 subsequent to April 11, 2025.
MM29.2adopted
This motion seeks approval to release Section 37 funds in the total amount of $29,000.00 to Transportation Services for the purpose of funding various public realm and streetscape improvements including the supply and installation of decorative paving fronting the historic Wesleyan Cemetery and associated Highland Creek Community Association signage. In partnership with the local Councillor and Transportation Services staff, the resident's association has identified an opportunity to upgrade a section of existing asphalt paving fronting the historic Wesleyan Cemetery to create an appealing public space for the local community. This project is a partnership with the Highland Creek Community Association who are fully funding adjacent historic cemetery fence repairs. Transportation Services work will include the installation of signage to provide area identity and promote further economic vitality for the local retail hub of the community.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, Neighbourhood Improvements (CTP425-04) by $24,000 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, to implement decorative boulevard paving and banners for the Highland Creek Community Association, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from 1625 Military Trail and 6000 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701386), collected for enhanced streetscape and public realm in the Highland Creek Village neighbourhood. 2. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, Signs and Markings Asset Management (CTP725-02) by $5,000 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the Highland Creek community association fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from 1625 Military Trail and 6000 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701386), collected for enhanced streetscape and public realm in the Highland Creek Village neighbourhood.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, Neighbourhood Improvements (CTP425-04) by $24,000 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, to implement decorative boulevard paving and banners for the Highland Creek Community Association, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from 1625 Military Trail and 6000 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701386), collected for enhanced streetscape and public realm in the Highland Creek Village neighbourhood. 2. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, Signs and Markings Asset Management (CTP725-02) by $5,000 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the Highland Creek community association fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from 1625 Military Trail and 6000 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701386), collected for enhanced streetscape and public realm in the Highland Creek Village neighbourhood.
RM29.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on March 26 and 27, 2025.
City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 26 and 27, 2025.
CC29.3amended
Procurement to Support Activities Funded by the Soccer for All Legacy Fund
The purpose of this report is to advise that the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services will be submitting a report to City Council for its meeting on April 23, 24 and 25. The report will address procurements to support activities through the Soccer for All Legacy Fund, which are being funded by private donations to further the legacy from hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Chief Procurement Officer, to negotiate and enter into any necessary agreements, including non-competitive agreements, with a value exceeding $500,000, and execute any necessary Purchase Order Amendments, with a value exceeding $500,000 or more than 10 per cent of the original commitment, for which Committee or City Council approval would normally be required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control By-law, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, for the provision of construction and professional services required to deliver up to 12 mini-pitches across Toronto, provided that: a. the procurement or purchase order amendment is necessary to meet the June 2026 timeline of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto; b. the costs will be fully funded by the funds raised through the Soccer for All Legacy Fund; c. the non-competitive procurement processes are completed in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, and associated policies and procedures; d. the terms and conditions of any such agreements and any amending agreements are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and e. a report summarizing any amendments made under this authority is submitted to the appropriate Committee and/or City Council for information on an annual basis. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to proceed to complete project planning and design, and establish a stage gate process that ensures the City's construction plan aligns with the funds committed through the Soccer for All Legacy Fund. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to enter into an agreement with the Toronto Foundation to accept donations on behalf of the City for the Soccer for All Legacy Fund and later paid to the City as a grantee. 4. City Council authorize, subject to the confirmation and receipt of donations noted in Part 3 above, the addition of donated funds as in-year adjustments to the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management to support the procurement activities and delivery of up to 12 mini-pitches, fully funded by the Soccer for All Legacy Fund.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM29.3adopted
This Motion seeks approval to release Section 37 funds in the amount of $210,000 to Transportation Services Neighbourhood Projects Unit for the purpose of funding laneway construction on Lane S Eglinton W Glen Cedar - an unnamed section of public laneway bounded by Toronto Parking Authority Car Park 155 (995 Eglinton West) to the north, Glen Cedar Road to the east and Menin Road to the west. In partnership with the local Councillor and Transportation Services staff, the Cedarvale and Upper Village Community Group has identified an opportunity to transform the laneway at the rear of Toronto Parking Authority property into a safe, vibrant and inviting public space for the local community. In addition to enhanced aesthetic appeal through replacement of an aging retaining wall and installation of decorative fencing, the project will also incorporate green infrastructure in the form of planting and permeable surfaces. As this laneway is located within the boundaries of the Upper Village Business Improvement Area, the local Business Improvement Area has been engaged and will assist with ongoing maintenance of laneway elements once constructed.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $210,000, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from the developments: a. $116,826.37 from 1996-2000 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701168); and b. $93,173.63 from 859, 861, and 875 Eglinton Avenue West and 2020 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701174). for public realm and laneway improvements to Lane S Eglinton W Glen Cedar in the Humewood-Cedarvale neighbourhood (CTP425-03).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $210,000, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from the developments: a. $116,826.37 from 1996-2000 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701168); and b. $93,173.63 from 859, 861, and 875 Eglinton Avenue West and 2020 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701174). for public realm and laneway improvements to Lane S Eglinton W Glen Cedar in the Humewood-Cedarvale neighbourhood (CTP425-03).
RM29.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from the Mayor and City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 22 on April 14, 2025 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 24 on April 11, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 19 on April 8, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 20 on April 7, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 20 on April 9, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Mike Colle, Vice-Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 20 on April 10, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 8 on April 7, 2025 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 21 on April 2, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 22 on April 2, 2025 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 21 on April 3, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 21 on April 3, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business from the Mayor and City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC29.4adopted
Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, Metrolinx expropriated City-owned lands with the municipal addresses of 271 Front Street East, 25 Berkeley Street, and the north portion of 44 Parliament Street operating as a Toronto Parking Authority lot (collectively known as the "First Parliament Properties") and the subsurface portion of Parliament Square Park located at the south side of 44 Parliament Street (the "Strata Lands"), for the purpose of the construction of the new underground Corktown Subway Station and underground tunnel on the proposed Ontario Line. Metrolinx took possession of the First Parliament Properties and the Strata Lands on August 31, 2021. Metrolinx served offers of compensation on the City on August 16, 2021 in respect of 271 Front Street East and 25 Berkeley Street and on September 15, 2021 for 44 Parliament Street. The City accepted the offers of compensation without prejudice to its ability to further negotiate the payment of additional compensation or to bring a claim to the Ontario Land Tribunal to seek additional compensation for the expropriations as permitted by the Expropriations Act. This report deals with potential litigation that affects the City and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The purpose of this report is to seek further direction in this regard and information is being provided as confidential material.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as they contain advice and information that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report. 2. City Council direct that all information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 including Confidential Appendices A and B, and the confidential recommendations are to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice and information which are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM29.4adopted
I received a request from Spirit of York Distillery Co., located at 12 Trinity Street, advising that in order to obtain a "By The Glass" Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence, a resolution from the local Municipal Council is required.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support of the application from Spirit of York Distillery Co., 12 Trinity Street, for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for sales by the glass.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support of the application from Spirit of York Distillery Co., 12 Trinity Street for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for sales by the glass.
RM29.4received
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.
CC29.5adopted
On February 26, 2024, the owner of 1117 Queen Street West appealed Council's refusal of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 1117 Queen Street West (the "Original Development Applications") to the Ontario Land Tribunal. On June 17, 2024, the owner appealed Council's refusal of the applications to alter and demolish heritage attributes of the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Sections 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to the Tribunal (the "Original Permit Requests"). The heritage permit applications reflected the proposal in the above noted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. On October 4, 2024, the Tribunal issued the Procedural Order regarding the appealed Original Development Applications and Original Permit Requests, and set down a 10 day hearing commencing on July 7, 2025. On February 4, 2025, as permitted by the Procedural Order, the owner filed revisions to the Original Development Applications and Original Permit Requests. The Original Development Applications have been revised to propose the construction of a 28 storey, mixed use building, partially retaining the designated heritage Postal Station 'C' building at the base. The development proposes a total gross floor area of 17,353 square metres, consisting of 16,421 square metres of residential floor space and 932 square metres of community space. A total of 272 residential units are proposed and one level of underground parking for 309 bicycles. Loading for the site is accessed from Lisgar Street (the "Revised Development Applications"). This report focuses on the owner's revisions to the Original Permit Requests (described below) under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act which requests City Council's consent to alterations to the designated property at 1117 Queen Street West and subsection 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, which requests the demolition of specified heritage attributes on the building of the designated heritage property. Council requires the advice of the Toronto Preservation Board in respect of matters which may impact a designated heritage property.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2025) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to 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 (March 19, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM29.5withdrawn
In recent months, my office along with several of my colleagues have experienced a surge in concerns around public safety, dangerous overcrowding, and noise complaints stemming from certain non-profit organizations hosting large-scale rave parties. Currently, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issues Special Occasion Permits without requiring these organizations to notify municipal authorities, creating a regulatory gap that allows potentially problematic events to proceed unchecked. While the majority of non-profit events in our city contribute positively to our community, a few have exploited regulatory exemptions, undermining the public trust and safety that these guidelines are intended to protect. This motion seeks to address this oversight by requesting that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario amend its Special Occasion Permit process for non-profit organizations. By including municipalities in the approval process for these permits, as is the current practice for for-profit entities, the motion aims to enhance local oversight in event planning. Additionally, the establishment of a municipal complaint process will provide a structured channel for addressing grievances and ensuring that non-compliant events are swiftly managed. Through these amendments, we aim to preserve the integrity of non-profit events while safeguarding public safety and community welfare.
Member Motion MM26.5 was withdrawn at City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to review and amend its Special Occasion Permit process for non-profit organizations to include a municipal approval process to reduce nuisance actors.
RM29.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, received the following petitions for information: 1. Petition headed "Torontonians United Against MM29.5 - Enhance Oversight of Special Occasion Permits for Non-Profit Organizations" submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 - Scarborough-Guildwood, containing the signatures of approximately 6,808 persons. 2. Petition headed "Make School Zones Safer in North Scarborough" submitted by Councillor Jamaal Myers, Ward 23 - Scarborough North, containing the signatures of approximately 218 persons.
CC29.6adopted
The purpose of this report is to request instructions in respect of the proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal. The applicant appealed the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 1117 Queen Street West to the Ontario Land Tribunal as a result of Council's refusal of the applications within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. The property municipally known as 1117 Queen Street West is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application filed on February 5, 2025, for the lands municipally known as 1117 Queen Street West. 2. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, in whole or in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; c. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and the provision of financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, all to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and 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 and the City Solicitor, 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; d. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1117 Queen Street West prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 26, 2023, and Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated January 31, 2025 and details all future conservation efforts as part of this application, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and e. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1117 Queen Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates, dated January 31, 2025, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 26, 2023, and Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated January 31, 2025, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.d. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor on the lands municipally known as 1117 Queen Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any additional conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 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.
MM29.6amended
The Toronto Transit Commission Board in response to safety concerns and customer complaints approved at its December meeting banned lithium-ion battery powered micromobility devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters until April 15, 2025. The decision came after an incident in December 2024 involving a battery explosion and fire on a Toronto Transit Commission subway train, as well as several other similar incidents in Toronto. While the Toronto Transit Commission remains committed to improving the integration of cycling, micromobility and transit in Toronto, this ban supports the Toronto Transit Commission's priority of putting the safety of employees and customers first. Lithium-ion batteries are known to pose a greater risk in colder months, resulting in a higher likelihood of fires. Paired with the increased risk for fire damage and spread in underground tunnels, the seasonal ban was determined to be the safest option for customers and employees. However, the Toronto Transit Commission recognizes that this ban also has a disproportionate effect on some of the most marginalized workers in our city. In New York City a public e-bike battery charging pilot program was piloted and met with considerable success. It is thus vital that the City of Toronto explore appropriate options and the costs of supplying such options for food delivery workers prior to the re-implementation of the ban for Winter 2025.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to assess the need for more secure e-bike storage and battery charging and exchange facilities near Toronto Transit Commission transit stations. 2. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to work with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, through the multi-partner table led by Transportation Services, to develop a communications campaign to inform Toronto Transit Commission riders of the Toronto Transit Commission's electronic micromobility policies.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the Toronto Parking Authority to: a. work with the Toronto Transit Commission, food delivery companies (including Uber, Doordash, Skip, etc.) and labour unions (such as Gig Workers United) to study the feasibility of providing more secure e-bike storage and battery charging and exchange facilities near transit stations; and b. develop an e-bikes policy specific to all enclosed Toronto Transit Commission public spaces by July 2025. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the Toronto Parking Authority to work with food delivery companies to provide e-bike and battery storage, exchange, charging, and transport solutions to support their workers' needs, including requiring verification of e-bike and battery certification for workers to use their delivery platform. 3. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to work with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, labour associations (such as Gig Workers United) and food delivery companies (including Uber, Doordash, Skip, etc.) to develop a communications campaign to inform e-bike users of the Toronto Transit Commission's e-bike policies.
RM29.6received
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 April 23 and 24, 2025. April 23, 2025 Councillor Colle, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Wendy Bishop and offered condolences to Wendy's family and colleagues, who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Christina Huang, and offered condolences to Christina's family, classmates, teachers and everyone grieving her tragic passing. Councillor Saxe, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed grades 4 and 5 students from Huron St. Junior Public School who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Colle, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Joe Xuereb, a vistor from Malta, and former MP and York City Councillor John Nunziata, who were present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, recognized the anniversary of the Yonge Street tragedy of April 23, 2018, and asked for a moment of silence to honour the memories of the victims of the incident: Renuka Amarasingha, Andrea Bradden, Geraldine Brady, So He Chung, Anne Marie D'Amico, Mary Elizabeth Betty Forsyth, Chul Min Kang, Ji Hun Kim, Munir Abdo Habib al-Najjar, Dorothy Sewell, and Amaresh Tesfamariam. City Council observed a moment of silence. Mayor Chow acknowledged the first responders and personnel involved in the aftermath and investigation, and announced that on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Canterbury Place in North York will be ceremonially renamed as "Heroes' Way." The following Members of Council, during the afternoon session of the meeting, made remarks to commemorate the Yonge Street tragedy: Councillor Cheng, Councillor Moise, and Councillor Bravo April 24, 2025 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to recognize National Poetry Month. Mayor Chow addressed City Council in celebration of National Poetry Month. Mayor Chow welcomed Lillian Allen, Toronto's Poet Laureate and Shahaddah Jack, Toronto's Youth Poet Laureate to the Chamber. Lillian Allen addressed City Council and read her poems "Arrivals" and "The Village Corner - Old Yorkville, Toronto." Shahaddah Jack addressed City Council and read her poem "I am a Poem." Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed participants in the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's "The Next Surgeon" program, who were present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow recognized program staff and volunteers and presented them with a scroll. Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged Abi Bond, Executive Director, Housing Secretariat on her last City Council meeting. Mayor Chow thanked Abi for her contribution to the City of Toronto and wished her all the best on her return to British Columbia. Deputy Mayor Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed grades 3, 4 and 5 students from the Waterfront School who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Fletcher, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed former City of Toronto Councillor and budget chief Gary Crawford who was present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Matlow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students from the Centennial Infant and Child Centre who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Mantas, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that today marked the day to commemorate the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, and made remarks in remembrance of the event.
CC29.7adopted
On October 12, 2023, the applicant submitted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the City to permit the development of a 21-storey mixed-use building containing 263 dwelling units and 213 square metres of ground floor retail at 1304-1318 King Street West and 143-145 Cowan Avenue. At the May 22 to 24, 2024 meeting of City Council, City Council considered a staff report that recommended refusal of the applications. City Council adopted City staff's recommendations without amendment. One June 24, 2024, the applicant appealed City refusal of the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearings scheduled to commence on May 26, 2025. This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated April 4, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including any appropriate holding (H) provisions; b. acceptable site and concept landscape plans have been provided to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services for the required streetscape works along King Street West and Cowan Avenue (including the reduction of the curb radius at the northeast corner of the intersection, in accordance with the City's Curb Radii Design Guidelines); c. any other required plans, reports and studies have been revised to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services with revisions, as may be necessary, implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-law, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and d. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 23 213845 STE 04 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 housing. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM29.7adopted
Toronto rightly prides itself on being a leader in the protection of tenants. From the groundbreaking Section 111 Rental Replacement by-law to the recent Renovictions By-law, one of the strongest in Canada, this City and Council has consistently worked to close the gaps in legislation to protect tenants. One area that needs a careful look at creating additional protections is the Committee of Adjustment. Many applications go to the Committee that, if approved, would likely lead to current residential tenants having to move. While the Committee is constrained to consider only the factors as laid out in the four tests under the Planning Act, there is an opportunity to expand the City's information about residential tenancies and potential future impacts. The addition of a simple question on the application asking whether current residential tenants would be required to move would be invaluable to the City. With a similar question now added to the Building Permit process it should be well within the scope of the City's authority to collect this data. Another area where the Committee could make a simple change to help tenants is to make it standard to notify tenants of an application at the property they live in. Currently only property owners are notified via mail up to 20 days before, while tenants have to wait until a sign goes up 10 days before.
City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include in future changes to the Committee of Adjustment the creation of a standard entry on Committee of Adjustment Applications that would disclose whether one or more tenants are expected to be displaced by the application and to provide that information as part of the materials posted on the Application Information Centre. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include in future changes to the Committee of Adjustment notices to tenants at the impacted property, rather than solely to property owners.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to include in future changes to the Committee of Adjustment the creation of a standard entry on Committee of Adjustment Applications that would disclose whether one or more tenants are expected to be displaced by the application and to provide that information as part of the materials posted on the Application Information Centre. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include in future changes to the Committee of Adjustment notices to tenants at the impacted property, rather than solely to property owners.
RM29.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
April 23, 2025: City Council adopted the April 23, 2025, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent. April 24, 2025: City Council adopted April 24, 2025, Order Paper.