Toronto City Council
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BL33.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, passed By-laws 1064-2025 to 1081-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
CC33.1amended
Expanding Toronto Community Crisis Response to the Toronto Transit Commission
The Toronto Transit Commission must be safe for everyone. Improving safety on the Toronto Transit Commission will attract more riders and help reduce congestion. At the May 2025 City Council meeting, City staff were directed to develop a plan to expand Toronto Community Crisis Service directly on to the Toronto Transit Commission. Appended here is a report from the Executive Director, Social Development, outlining the operational plan to follow through on Council's direction. In 2025, the City of Toronto expanded Toronto Community Crisis Service citywide and made it our official fourth emergency service as approved through the 2025 Mayor's Budget. As a next phase in embedding this service across Toronto, the attached report proposes to pilot an expansion of Toronto Community Crisis Service onto the subway system to provide appropriate, expert care to people experiencing mental health illness and enhance safety on the Toronto Transit Commission. Through the pilot program developed by Social Development, in partnership with the Toronto Transit Commission, trained crisis workers will be embedded in Toronto Transit Commission stations to provide immediate response to people in need. The crisis workers will also connect individuals with further City services and resources as required. Transit riders will be able to request help through the SafeToronto Transit Commission app, by sending a text message or by speaking directly with transit staff or crisis workers. To ensure transit riders are aware of the service and how to report safety concerns to Toronto Community Crisis Service, the Toronto Transit Commission will launch a public education campaign to accompany the pilot. In the attached report, Social Development details the operational plan for the pilot which will be launched in November, pending City Council approval, at high-incident stations in the "U-Zone" in the downtown portion of the Yonge-University line. The intent of this pilot is to provide immediate support to Torontonians, and through robust evaluation and reporting, provide City Council with a roadmap to further expand this service throughout the Toronto Transit Commission. Toronto Transit Commission riders must feel and be safe. Toronto Community Crisis Service teams will enhance Toronto Transit Commission safety measures by working with existing front-line workers on public transit, including: Toronto Transit Commission staff; Streets to Homes outreach staff; Leap of Faith Together's Multi-disciplinary Outreach Team; Provincial Offence Officers; safety ambassadors; contracted security guards; and the Toronto Police Service.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to negotiate, enter into, and amend any service and funding agreements with the Gerstein Crisis Centre for the provision of the Toronto Community Crisis Service for the Toronto Transit Commission Pilot for up to $540,000 (gross and net) in 2025 and up to $1,803,000 (gross and net) in 2026 with a term ending on December 31, 2026 on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with the Executive Director, Financial Planning, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, subject to all related expenditures being funded within the operating budget for Social Development. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to negotiate, enter into, and amend single-and multi-year agreements to support program components related to the Toronto Community Crisis Service-Toronto Transit Commission Pilot (e.g., training, evaluation, outreach campaigns) within the budget allocation for the program, and on such manner, content, terms and conditions as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council request the Toronto Police Service board to report on the creation of a Safe Toronto Transit Commission Strategy where police officers are deployed at Toronto Transit Commission stations in order to enhance safety for everyone. 4. City Council direct that the activities of the Toronto Community Crisis Response program of the Toronto Transit Commission will be published on the City's data portal: Community Safety and Wellbeing on Transit. 5. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to ensure sufficient funds to support the necessary and planned addition of new Toronto Transit Commission Special Constables to ensure adequate coverage and response capability across the transit system, while maintaining existing investments in community crisis services, as part of the 2026 budget process. 6. City Council direct the City Manager to work with the Toronto Police Service and report directly to the November 28, 2025, meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with information on: a. total number of emergency response calls related to Toronto Transit Corporation stations and vehicles in 2025; b. the percentage for which only the Toronto Community Crisis Service could have been dispatched to resolve without additional resources; and c. the percentage for which special constables or police were required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Mayor recommends that: 1. City Council consider the appended report from the Executive Director, Social Development regarding the expansion of Toronto Community Crisis Service to Toronto Transit Commission subway stations and adopt the following recommendations in the report: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to negotiate, enter into, and amend any service and funding agreements with the Gerstein Crisis Centre for the provision of the Toronto Community Crisis Service for the Toronto Transit Commission Pilot for up to $540,000 (gross and net) in 2025 and up to $1,803,000 (gross and net) in 2026 with a term ending on December 31, 2026 on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to negotiate, enter into, and amend single-and multi-year agreements to support program components related to the Toronto Community Crisis Service-Toronto Transit Commission Pilot (e.g., training, evaluation, outreach campaigns) within the budget allocation for the program, and on such manner, content, terms and conditions as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Social Development and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
DM33.1adopted
On February 26, 2024, the owner of 1117 Queen Street West appealed Council's refusal of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 1117 Queen Street West to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") (the "Original Development Applications"). On June 17, 2024, the owner appealed Council's refusal of the applications to alter and demolish heritage attributes of the property at 1117 Queen Street West under Sections 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to the Tribunal (the "Original Permit Requests"). The heritage permit applications reflected the proposal in the above noted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. On October 4, 2024, the Tribunal issued the Procedural Order regarding the appealed Original Development Applications and Original Permit Requests, and set down a 10 day hearing commencing on July 7, 2025, which has since been adjourned until December 1, 2025. On February 4, 2025, the owner filed revisions to the Original Development Applications and Original Permit Requests (the "February Development Applications and February Permit Requests"), which City Council considered at its meeting on April 23 and 24, 2025. On May 25, 2025, the owner filed revisions to the February Development Applications and February Permit Requests (the "May Development Applications and May Permit Requests"). The May Development Applications and May Permit Requests now propose the construction of a 27-storey, mixed use building, and partial retention of the designated heritage Postal Station C building at the base. The development proposes a total gross floor area of 17,353 square metres, consisting of 16,421 square metres of residential floor space and 932 square metres of community space. A total of 272 residential units are proposed and one level of underground parking for 309 bicycles. Loading for the site is proposed to be accessed from Lisgar Street. The owner now seeks City Council's consent to alterations to the designated property at 1117 Queen Street West and to the demolition of specified heritage attributes of the building on the designated heritage property. Council requires the advice of the Toronto Preservation Board in respect of matters which may impact a designated heritage property.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 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 (July 3, 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 contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. November 18, 2025 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to allow the owner's appeals of City Council's refusal to issue permits in part, under subsection 33(9) and 34.1(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, and approve: a. the alterations to the designated heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building, illustrated on the plans and drawings prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates, dated May 15, 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 May 15, 2025, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the removal of heritage attributes at the designated heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building in conjunction with an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, illustrated on the plans and drawings prepared Giannone Petricone Associates, dated May 15, 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 May 15, 2025, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that any order of the Ontario Land Tribunal directing the Council's consent of the application to alter the heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Council's consent to the removal of the specified heritage attributes on the heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Subsection 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act be subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Official Plan Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; b. prior to the issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the property at 1117 Queen Street West, the owner shall provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, which 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 the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2025 (including the curved design of the addition), and which details all future conservation efforts as part of this application, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to the issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the property at 1117 Queen Street West, the owner shall enter 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 May 15, 2025 (including the curved design of the addition), submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 26, 2023, and the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2025, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of this agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1117 Queen Street West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 2. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and the approved Interpretation Plan; e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.d.6 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant, confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill, authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 1117 Queen Street West. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 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 balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 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.
IA33.1referred
Councillor Dianne Saxe, Ward 11, University-Rosedale, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code section 27-7.11 to seek information regarding road construction delays on Harbord and Hoskin Streets in my Ward, which is an example of systematic issues that require redress. I am writing to seek information and clarification in particular with regards to oversight by Transportation and Engineering staff, and to express the concerns of my community regarding prolonged and unnecessary road closures and disrepair while communication was weak and contractors were absent. Construction on Harbord and Hoskin Streets from Ossington to Queens Park Circle began in late summer 2024. Residents received a brief notice that watermains were to be replaced. While watermain replacement was completed and the road reinstated in 2024, the same road was dug up again for reconstruction for most of 2025, including the entire summer. This meant many months of dust, noise lane restrictions, parking restrictions, and uneven road surfaces. Some of this extended disruption could and should have been avoided. The contractor did not pursue the project with diligence and treated neighbourhood concerns with apparent contempt. Despite numerous interventions by my office, there were repeated gaps when residents and local businesses were severely inconvenienced and some individuals were injured, but no contractors were present and no work was done. For example, weeks passed, for no good reason, between rough concrete being poured and the commencement of paving. Even now the work is not complete. Poor communication exacerbated the many problems created. This disregard for the welfare of local residents and businesses has infuriated the community, and caused material financial harm to local small businesses. Complete loss of the summer period was particularly harmful to those who depend on outdoor space such as patios. In these circumstances, I respectfully request the following: 1. Why was the road reconstruction conducted so slowly, in fits and starts that prolonged disruption of the surrounding neighbourhood? 2. What oversight measures which were in place during the project to minimize disruption of the surrounding neighbourhood, and what needs to change to achieve steady progress and swift completion of road reconstruction in each area? 3. What will be done to improve communication with surrounding communities and ensure that problems with such projects are promptly resolved? I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to receiving a detailed response.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, referred Administrative Inquiry IA33.1 from Councillor Dianne Saxe, Ward 11, University-Rosedale, regarding Harbord/Hoskin Reconstruction, and Answer IA33.1a from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for consideration.
MM33.1adopted
Half a century ago, the Village Corner club at 174 Avenue Road in Ward 11 was one of the birthplaces of Canadian folk music. It helped to launch the careers of legends like Ian and Sylvia, David Wiffen, and Gordon Lightfoot. Lightfoot's folk duo, the Two Tones, recorded his first album there: Live at the Village Corner. Lightfoot later played some of his first gigs as a solo artist there. The club was favoured by professionals and musicians. It started as a small, L-shaped room crowded with instruments, stools, and a piano, which could squeeze in 60 people. In 1962 it took over the barbershop next store, increasing its capacity to 100. The Village Corner was central to the early rise of Canadian folk music. While other local coffeehouses featured international folk artists, the Village Corner focussed on Canadian folk musicians, both amateur and professional. Many folk musicians played here, as well as some prominent blues musicians such as Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhie. The club opened in 1960 and ran for 7 years, operated by John Morley and Roy Davies. It charged 50-cent memberships and 1-dollar admissions. Morley said he loved owning a place where people from all walks of life could relax. This motion is to complete the funding for a heritage plaque at 174 Avenue Road. Part of the cost has been crowdfunded.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $5,300 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700794), secured for community improvements in the vicinity, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing the Village Corner music venue at 174 Avenue Road (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $5,300 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700794), secured for community improvements in the vicinity, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing the Village Corner music venue at 174 Avenue Road (Cost Centre: HG0001).
RM33.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:40 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of: The Honourable Hilary M. Weston The Honourable Ken Dryden The Honourable Jim Bradley Elder Garry Sault Susan Eng Michael Fanous Vito Farella Julie Lavertu Keith G.J. McKey Isobel Montgomery Patricia Moore Pyarali G. Nanji former City Councillor Dick O'Brien John Piper Norman Purves Jahvai Roy Sophia Smith Douglas Arthur Stephens Beverly Thomson, and Alan Wells 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 .
CC33.2adopted
Follow-Up from Implementation of Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 79 Collective Agreement
This report updates City Council on the implementation of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 79 collective agreement, following the ratification of the new collective agreements on March 26, 2025.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to labour relations and collective bargaining. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to labour relations and collective bargaining.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Chief People Officer recommend that: 1. City Council direct that confidential attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to labour relations and collective bargaining.
DM33.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to request instructions in respect of the proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal. The applicant appealed the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 1117 Queen Street West to the Ontario Land Tribunal as a result of City Council's refusal of the applications within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. The property municipally known as 1117 Queen Street West is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. November 18, 2025 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them 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 May 15, 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 Director, Engineering Review; 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 Director, Engineering Review, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports, accepted by the Director, Engineering Review; 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 the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2025 (including the curved design of the addition), and which 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 May 15, 2025 (including the curved design of the addition), submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 26, 2023, and the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2025, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.d. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of this 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 (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the 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.
IA33.2received
502 to 508 Parliament Street Construction Delays
Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 for the October 8, 2025 meeting of City Council to seek an update on delays and costs associated with the affordable rental units under construction at 502 to 508 Parliament Street. At its June 2020 meeting , City Council approved $6,000,000 in Section 37 funding for Dixon Hall towards the properties at 502-508 Parliament Street. Further to that funding, at its October 2021 meeting City Council authorized the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide a waiver of all applicable planning application and building permit fees. The 40 plus units with wrap-around services are a much needed contribution to our City's HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan . Following a media request in July, I emailed City staff who explained that the original estimated cost for interior and exterior renovations for 502-508 Parliament Street was $6.44 million. Three years later, staff say the estimated project costs in December 2024 were $13.96 million. The opening date was also delayed from third quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. This would represent a sharp escalation in costs, and it is unclear to me when the escalation was discovered and why it wasn't reported to Council. The need for efficient project management is painfully apparent by this alleged doubling of costs. Transparent reporting and sustainable funding models are needed so that future supportive housing initiatives can be delivered on time, on budget, and without leaving vulnerable residents waiting years for a safe place to live. Staff have explained that the costs are related to logistical delays, such as the sanitary line replacement, structural repairs, modernization of life safety systems (fire escapes, sprinkler systems) and extensive heritage-revitalization. It is problematic that some of these issues were not identified at the outset, and there did not appear to be an opportunity to intervene earlier to keep the budget for this project from spiraling. They have also mentioned that the original $6 million in Section 37 was leveraged to get Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI), Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) and Ontario Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) funding, although it as of writing it's unclear how much each are contributing. I am requesting answers to the following questions from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with other divisions or agencies who may bear some responsibility, such as Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Corporate Real Estate Management, and CreateTO: 1. How many units are projected to be built at 502-508 Parliament Street? 2. Regarding the 502-508 Parliament Street project, who is responsible for: a. The construction; b. Community engagement; 3. What is the extent of the City's responsibility for the 502-508 Parliament Street project? a. Which City departments are involved, and to which extent? b. What is the role of Toronto Community Housing in this project? c. What is the extent of Dixon Hall's responsibility for this project? 4. What was the original budget for the 502-508 Parliament Street project? a. What is the current estimated total budget as of September 2025? b. How much funding is coming from the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI)? c. How much funding is coming from the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI)? d. How much funding is coming from the Ontario Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP)? e. How much funding is coming from Section 37? f. How much funding is coming from City sources outside of Section 37, and where is it coming from? g. How much funding is coming from Dixon Hall's fundraising efforts and/or other sources not mentioned above? 5. What is the estimated cost of the following at 502-508 Parliament Street during the initial budget, and what are they estimated to cost in the current budget? a. the sanitary line replacement; b. the structural repairs; c. the modernization of life safety systems (fire escapes, sprinkler systems); and d. the heritage revitalization of existing buildings? 6. Are there outside forces, such as a global pandemic or economic tariffs, that have contributed to the escalation of costs, and what has been the estimated impact on the 502-508 Parliament Street project? 7. When were City Staff first made aware that the budget for the 502-508 Parliament Street project was increasing and at what other times were staff made aware of the increasing project budget? a. What was the estimated budget in the first quarter of 2021? b. What was the estimated budget in the first quarter of 2023? c. What was the estimated budget in the first quarter of 2025? 8. What efforts did City Staff take to make City Council aware of the escalated costs of the 502-508 Parliament Street project since 2021? 9. What considerations should be made in future projects of similar building type to ensure: a. Best use of City funds b. Maximum affordable housing created and maintained c. Clear and timely communication to City Council and the public
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, received Administrative Inquiry IA33.2 from Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, regarding 502 to 508 Parliament Street Construction Delays, and Answer IA33.2a from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, for information.
MM33.2amended
After Doug Ford's government implemented regulations in 2019 that gave municipalities authority to use speed cameras, he's now reduced them to a political prop and playing politics with our kids' safety. Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police have stated that automated speed enforcement cameras are effective and allow the police to focus on other public safety priorities like serious crime. "Employing Automated Speed Enforcement tools has been proven to reduce speeding, change driver behaviour, and make our roads safer for everyone - drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and especially children and other vulnerable road users". Speed cameras are installed in community Safety Zones and the data shows that they work. A study by SickKids and Toronto Metropolitan University found that they have reduced speeding by 45 percent in Toronto. In York Region, collisions are expected to be 53 percent lower and severe injuries have declined by 80 percent. The enforcement of these speed cameras has not occurred in a transparent way, which has undermined public confidence. I am calling for a common sense and evidence-based approach to the issuance of infractions. Cameras must be clearly marked, and the City must develop a more reasonable and transparent speed threshold regarding enforcement. We should be ticketing reckless speeders, not penalizing people who are trying their best to follow the law.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Court Services, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2025 on the Automated Speed Enforcement Program, including: a. data on the impact of Automated Speed Enforcement Program cameras on road safety, including the reduction of pedestrian fatalities, severe injuries and collisions; b. practices related to the issuance of Automated Speed Enforcement infractions; c. measures to ensure more clear signage around speed cameras; d. data on the number of tickets issued and the average speeds at which the vehicles were observed exceeding the posted speed limit, broken down by speed camera location; and e. a breakdown of the City of Toronto's annual spending on Traffic Calming measures city-wide, for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to: a. implement a reasonable threshold of enforcement that will ensure drivers who are inadvertently and not excessively exceeding the speed limit not be fined; and b. report on the average speed limit infractions since 2020 when the program began, the number of infractions issued, and the lowest recorded speed at which a ticket was issued. 3. City Council request the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manger, Transportation Services, to report to City Council in the fourth quarter of 2025 with options to protect all of the City's Vision Zero Road Safety tools, including the use of automated enforcement technology.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2025 on Automated Speed Cameras, including: a. data on the impact of Automated Speed Enforcement Program cameras on road safety, including the reduction of pedestrian fatalities, severe injuries and collisions; b. practices related to the issuance of Automated Speed Enforcement infractions; and c. measures to ensure more clear signage around speed cameras. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to: a. implement a reasonable threshold of enforcement that will ensure drivers who are inadvertently and not excessively exceeding the speed limit not be fined; and b. give notice of this threshold to the public to promote transparency and public confidence. 3. City Council request the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to City Council in the fourth quarter of 2025 with options to protect all of the City's Vision Zero Road Safety tools, including the use of automated enforcement technology.
RM33.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on July 23 and 24, 2025.
City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on July 23 and 24, 2025.
CC33.3deferred
This report responds to City Council's direction ( MM32.50 - Requesting Legal Review of Bid Process Complaint Relating to Toronto Parking Authority RFP-PARCS-202407 ) that the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, review the Toronto Parking Authority's bid process related to the Toronto Parking Authority's RFP-PARCS-20247 procurement for compliance with applicable laws and policies.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, deferred consideration of Item CC33.3 to the November 12, 13 and 14, 2025, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the City Solicitor recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
IA33.3received
Automated Speed Enforcement Program
Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code Section 27-7.11 for the October 8, 2025 meeting of City Council. I would like following information which pertains to the Automated Speed Enforcement Program, and the supporting functions of Transportation Services, Court Services, Legal Services, Revenue Services, Technology Services from January 20, 2025 to current date: a. the number and cost of providing screening services for all Automated Speed Enforcement penalty disputes, and if these costs are not available broken out, then total costs of screening services for all administrative penalty types along with the total numbers of each screened penalty type to date; b. the number and cost of providing hearing reviews for all Automated Speed Enforcement ticket disputes, and if these costs are not available broken out, then total costs of hearing reviews for all administrative penalty types along with the total numbers of each reviewed penalty type to date; c. the disposition break-down of all Automated Speed Enforcement penalty disputes under the screening step: including affirmed, varied, cancelled, adjourned, prepaid and those varied or reduced due to hardship; d. the disposition break-down of all Automated Speed Enforcement penalty disputes under the hearing review step: including affirmed, varied, cancelled, adjourned, prepaid and those varied or reduced due to hardship; e. the number of Automated Speed Enforcement penalties broken down by paid, not paid, partially paid, pending due, and under dispute, along with the monetary values of the penalties for each. f. the cost of delivering the Automated Speed Enforcement Program in 2025, including amounts for staff salaries and benefits, outsourced costs, and internal costs, separated by department, e.g. Transportation Services, Court Services, Legal Services, Revenue Services, Technology Services; and g. the gross and net revenues of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program in 2025, and those numbers compared to the same period in 2024.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, received Administrative Inquiry IA33.3 from Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre, regarding Automated Speed Enforcement Program, and Answer IA33.3a from the City Manager, for information.
MM33.3adopted
From 2020 to 2024 Toronto Fire Services saw a 591 percent increase in fire incidents involving Lithium-Ion batteries. This constitutes a serious risk to public safety and demands a more comprehensive response from all levels of government. Toronto Fire Services has launched a multilingual fire safety campaign aimed at educating Torontonians on the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, fulfilling its responsibilities to deliver public education for fire prevention. Both the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada have important roles to play in strengthening the regulation of lithium-ion batteries. Notable gaps remain in the regulation of battery sales and the enforcement of safety standards for products entering the Canadian market. According to Toronto Fire Services, several recent battery failures have been associated with products lacking certification from recognized bodies such as the Canadian Standards Association or Underwriters Laboratories, highlighting the need for enhanced regulatory measures under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and, where applicable, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Canada Transportation Act. In addition, amendments to the Ontario Fire Code should be explored to address the public fire safety risk created by uncertified and unregulated lithium-ion batteries. The City of Toronto and Toronto Fire Services are doing our part on fire prevention education related to lithium-ion battery fires and responding to the increasing fire and public safety risk related to lithium-ion batteries. The requests in this motion to the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada are proactive and preventative steps needed to address this evolving fire safety challenge, and support previous requests made by the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to both levels of government.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Federal Minister of Transport and the Federal Minister of Health to introduce stronger regulations that address the public fire safety risk created by unregulated and uncertified lithium-ion batteries, including but not limited to, new or enhanced regulations under the Consumer Product Safety Act, Canada Transportation Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. 2. City Council request the Solicitor General of Ontario and the Office of the Fire Marshal to explore amendments to the Ontario Fire Code, in consultation with Toronto Fire Services, that address the public fire safety risk being created by uncertified and unregulated lithium-ion batteries. 3. City Council forward this item to the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Federal Minister of Transport and the Federal Minister of Health to introduce stronger regulations that address the public fire safety risk created by unregulated and uncertified lithium-ion batteries, including but not limited to, new or enhanced regulations under the Consumer Product Safety Act, Canada Transportation Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. 2. City Council request the Solicitor General of Ontario and the Office of the Fire Marshal to explore amendments to the Ontario Fire Code, in consultation with Toronto Fire Services, that address the public fire safety risk being created by uncertified and unregulated lithium-ion batteries. 3. City Council forward this item to the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for information.
RM33.3adopted
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 26 on September 29, 2025 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 29 on September 4, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair Report of the Corporations Nominating Panel from Meeting 22 on September 22, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 23 on September 16, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 24 on September 19, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 24 on September 26, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 24 on September 25, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 25 on September 17, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 26 on September 17, 2025 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 25 on September 18, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 25 on September 18, 2025 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested from the Mayor and City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC33.4amended
Leave to Intervene in Ontario Court of Appeal Case on Encampments
The City Solicitor is seeking authority to proceed with a motion for leave to intervene in a case that is being heard at the Ontario Court of Appeal, where the Court will consider the scope of constitutional protections for persons sheltering in encampments.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, 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 Ontario Court of Appeal of the decision in Heegsma v. Hamilton; b. intervene in the appeal if leave is granted by the Court; and c. instruct counsel, as necessary, in consultation with the General Manager of Toronto Shelter and Support Services. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 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 Ontario Court of Appeal of the decision in Heegsma v. Hamilton; b. intervene in the appeal if leave is granted by the Court; and c. instruct counsel, as necessary, in consultation with the General Manager of Toronto Shelter and Support Services.
MM33.4adopted
The City employs thousands of motivated, skilled, and trained professionals and subject matter experts. The services and advice that these public servants provide on a daily basis helps to ensure that Toronto is consistently ranked as one of the best cities in the world to live in. Unfortunately, a troubling trend has emerged in recent years. Spending on outside consultants rose markedly over the tenure of the previous administration. From 2014 to 2023 (the most recent year data was made available), the City and its Agencies increased spending on outside consultants from $11.2 million to $57.7 million. This figure does not capture considerable additional expenditures on consultants involved with the delivery of capital projects. While the City will always require some external expertise, core responsibilities such as playground design, planning studies, and crosswalks should not be contracted out to high-priced firms. Apart from the increased cost of contracting consultants, there are also ancillary benefits of performing more of this work in-house. A City of Toronto employee has flexibility to perform several roles on our residents' behalf as opposed to an outside consultant hired to do a discrete task. Job satisfaction is also higher when public servants are engaged with the work they trained for instead of managing external partners to perform the same job. Hiring consultants also involves issuing a request for proposal, which can delay the start of a project by months while staff evaluate the contract bids. This motion requests the City Manager and Division Heads to prioritize the use of our public service over procuring outside consultants to more effectively deliver services for Toronto residents.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to request Division Heads to prioritize the use of internal resources for consulting services over procuring external resources/contracting out. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to review the City's Selection of Hiring of Consulting Services Policy and identify any revisions to support Part 1 above. 3. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to explore: a. opportunities to in-source consulting services which have been contracted out, as existing contracts expire; b. developing internal resources to address the top 5 operational areas for which the City procures consulting services; and c. prioritizing the use of internal expertise as new consulting services are required. 4. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to the appropriate Standing Committee in the third quarter of 2026 on the outcomes of Parts 2 and 3 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to request Division Heads to prioritize the use of internal resources for consulting services over procuring external resources/contracting out. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to review the City's Selection of Hiring of Consulting Services Policy and identify any revisions to support Recommendation 1 above. 3. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to explore: a. opportunities to in-source consulting services which have been contracted out, as existing contracts expire; b. developing internal resources to address the top 5 operational areas for which the City procures consulting services; and c. prioritizing the use of internal expertise as new consulting services are required. 4. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to the appropriate Standing Committee in the third quarter of 2026 on the outcomes of Recommendations 2 and 3 above.
RM33.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
There were no declarations of interest.
CC33.5adopted
On August 31, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 64-storey mixed-use building with 25,700 square metres of non-residential gross floor area and 704 dwelling units. The historic Shell Oil Building at 505 University Avenue was proposed to be demolished, with some of its materials re-used in the construction of a new base building. On October 23, 2023, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframe in the Planning Act for 505 University Avenue. On February 23, 2024, an Official Plan Amendment application was submitted to establish a Site and Area Specific Policy and among other matters, amend the Downtown Plan to remove the requirement to replace the existing non-residential gross floor area in the proposed development. On July 9, 2024, the applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision within the timeframe in the Planning Act. The Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 505 University Avenue are referred to as the Original Development Applications. On September 2, 2025, the owner filed a Heritage Permit Application requesting Council's consent to demolish the designated heritage property at 505 University Avenue. This report focuses on the owner's Heritage Permit application (described below) under Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, which requests City Council's consent to demolish the historic former Shell Oil Building at the designated property at 505 University Avenue. The Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects dated August 22, 2025, including a comprehensive structural review (Heritage Retention Study) prepared by Jeff Watson, Professional Enginner, Jablonsky Ast and Partners dated November 25, 2024 (the "Heritage Structural Study"), and a Site Investigation Report by Clifford Restoration dated October 8, 2024 and Stone Cladding memo prepared by Clifford Restoration dated January 13, 2025 (the "Site Investigation/Restoration Report") (collectively, the "Applicant's Heritage Impact Documents") all contained in Public Attachment 3 to this Report. The Applicant's Heritage Impact Documents state that the demolition is being requested because of structural concerns with the existing building resulting from an "imbalance in the stiffness between the flexibility of the structural steel frame and that of the stiff Queenston Limestone masonry exterior". This imbalance will over time cause the stone to become "over-stressed" and crack. The Applicant's Heritage Impact Documents state that repairing the cracks will over time result in "a patchwork of mis-matched stones" that will result in "an accelerating loss of heritage value". The Applicant's Heritage Consultant therefore recommends that the building be carefully dismantled and the Queenston Limestone be salvaged and reused as part of a new building that would commemorate the heritage building by incorporating its reconstructed facades as part of a new mixed-used building. The owner now seeks City Council's consent to demolish the designated property at 505 University Avenue. Council requires the advice of the Toronto Preservation Board in respect of matters which may impact a designated heritage property.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 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 (September 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 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 contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. October 23, 2025 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, as follows: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the designated heritage property at 505 University Avenue in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of a reconstruction and commemoration strategy for the site substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle Architects, dated June 12, 2025, and submitted in conjunction with the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated August 22, 2025, prepared by GBCA Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to demolish the designated heritage property at 505 University Avenue, in accordance with Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; b. prior to the issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the property at 505 University Avenue, the owner shall provide a detailed Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the reconstruction and commemoration strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated August 22, 2025, prepared by GBCA Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. prior to the issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the property at 505 University Avenue, the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 505 University Avenue substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle Architects, dated June 12, 2025, and submitted in conjunction with the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated August 22, 2025, prepared by GBCA Architects, and in accordance with the Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan required in Part 2.b. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of this agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 505 University Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner of the subject property shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the reconstruction keyed to the approved Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan required in Part 2.b. above, including a detailed description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 2. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property at 505 University Avenue including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8 by 10 inch colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a memory stick in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 6. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 7. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan and Interpretation Plan. e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.d.7. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant, confirming that the required reconstruction and commemoration work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of work has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill, authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 505 University Avenue. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 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 balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 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 the 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.
MM33.5adopted
In June 2023, City Council approved the Sheppard Avenue East Complete Street project, which includes road safety improvements, cycle tracks, and public realm upgrades between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street. Since then, Bill 212 (Transportation for the Future Act, 2024) has amended the Highway Traffic Act to require "prescribed municipalities," including Toronto, to obtain approval from the Minister of Transportation before installing bicycle lanes that reduce the number of motor vehicle lanes. The Province has not yet released regulations outlining the approval process, creating uncertainty about whether the Sheppard Avenue East cycle tracks could proceed as planned or be subject to removal. Proceeding with the tender and construction of this project prior to receiving provincial approval may risk the project being halted or the infrastructure being removed at the direction of the Minister, resulting in wasted public funds and further project delays.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to suspend the tender and construction of the Sheppard Avenue East Complete Street project elements until such time as the City has received positive written approval from the Ministry of Transportation under the amended Highway Traffic Act. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to explore and expedite interim measures to address traffic flow and congestion along the Sheppard Avenue East between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street to address current conditions until Provincial approval has been received on the Sheppard Avenue East Complete Street project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to suspend the tender and construction of the Sheppard Avenue East Complete Street project elements until such time as the City has received positive written approval from the Ministry of Transportation under the amended Highway Traffic Act. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to explore and expedite interim measures to address traffic flow and congestion along the Sheppard Avenue East between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street to address current conditions until Provincial approval has been received on the Sheppard Avenue East Complete Street project.
RM33.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, received the following petition for information: 1. Petition headed "Say No to the Proposed Shelter at 1220 Wilson Avenue" submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 - York Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 50 persons.
CC33.6adopted
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 505 University Avenue 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 505 University Avenue is subject to designation by-law 505-2024 under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. On September 22, 2025, the Toronto Preservation Board was consulted respecting the Heritage Permit Application for this property.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, C, D and E to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, C, D and E to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, C, D and E to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. October 23, 2025 The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public, as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings in Confidential Appendices B and C to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor (together the "Settlement Offer") for the lands municipally known as 505 University Avenue, and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 505 University Avenue (the "Development Site"). 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment substantially in accordance with the Confidential Appendix D to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor, 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 generally in accordance with Confidential Appendix E to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor, is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; c. the owner has, at its sole expense: i. provided a detailed Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the reconstruction and commemoration strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated August 22, 2025, prepared by GBCA Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; ii. entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 505 University Avenue substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle Architects, dated June 12, 2025, and submitted in conjunction with the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated August 22, 2025 prepared by GBCA Architects, and in accordance with the Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan required in Part 3.c.i. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of this agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; iii. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; iv. secured the design and provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports accepted by the Director, Engineering Review; v. ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required; vi. submitted an updated Transportation Impact Study or Addendum, and updated Parking and Loading Study or Addendum, to reflect revisions to site circulation, loading, parking and access for the development, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; vii. submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that matters arising from such study be satisfactorily addressed, and secured if required; viii. submitted an updated Noise Study or Addendum, including any required third party peer review, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and ix. where a zoning provision is requested to be added to the Draft ZBA arising from Paragraph 7.e. of Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor, an updated View Corridor Analysis respecting the protected view of City Hall will be provided to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision on this matter. Confidential Appendices A, B, C, D and E to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor's discretion to make them public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 and Confidential Appendix A,B,C,D and E to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the 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.
MM33.6adopted
This seeks to amend a City Council decision of July 2025 as it relates to renaming of Balmoral Park. This is being done at the request of the homeowners' association who would like to keep Balmoral as part of the name while at the same time honouring Michael Mostyn. Requires Re-opening: North York Community Council Item 2025.NY25.31 (July 23 and 24, 2025, City Council meeting).
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2025.NY25.31 by inserting the word "Balmoral" after "Michael Mostyn" so the decision reads as follows: 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, City Council approve the renaming of Balmoral Park to Michael Mostyn Balmoral Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2025.NY25.31 by inserting the word "Balmoral" after "Michael Mostyn" so the decision reads as follows: 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, City Council approve the renaming of Balmoral Park to Michael Mostyn Balmoral Park.
RM33.6received
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 October 8 and 9, 2025. October 8, 2025 Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the newly elected councillor for Ward 25, Councillor Neethan Shan, to City Council and congratulated him on his election. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council in memory of Elder Garry Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and reflected on Elder Sault's life and his work to build a connection between the City and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Mayor Chow drew Council's attention to the condolence motion for Elder Garry Sault on Council's agenda. Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council of the commendable police work done by 41 Division of the Toronto Police Service to address proliferating gun violence in his community and asked Members of Council to join him in recognizing police efforts. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about two recent incidents of gun violence in her Ward, including the homicide of 8-year old JahVai Roy, and thanked 12 Division of the Toronto Police Service for their work leading to arrests made in those incidents. Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, expressed her appreciation to the Toronto Police Service and advised Members of Council of the efforts of City staff in helping the mother of JahVai Roy find a new home. Councillor Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the Toronto Transit Commission Board at its October 6, 2025, meeting voted to name the Leslie Barns Carhouse after former Mayor David Miller. Councillor Moise, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Michael Fanous, a pharmacist and advocate of Toronto's Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer and HIV communities. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, invited Wendy Walberg, City Solicitor, to introduce articling students from Legal Services who were present in the Council Chamber. They are Avery Warren, Laura Di Taranto, Chris Roberts, Paloma Teila, Andy Huang Chen and Emily Tivoli. Councillor Cheng, during the afternoon session of the meeting advised Members of Council that Little Iran will be inaugurated as a cultural district in Willowdale on Saturday, October 11, and invited Members of Council to join her and Mayor Chow for the celebration . Deputy Mayor Malik, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that October is Islamic Heritage Month and recognized the contributions of the Muslim Staff Network and the Muslim Youth Fellowship. Councillor Moise, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed a group from the Fred Victor Centre that was present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Moise, during the afternoon session of the meeting, recognized the contributions of Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey, who had served as Toronto's Acting Medical Officer of Health. October 9, 2025 Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated the Toronto Blue Jays for their series win over the New York Yankees in the American League Divisional Series to advance to the American League Championship Series. Mayor Chow also recognized the victories of Toronto's other teams: the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors. Councillor Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about two initiatives that support work to promote social cohesion: first, the latest iteration of the Toronto For All public education campaign, which includes a video available on the City's website and, second, that Toronto will be the host of the sixth global summit of the Strong Cities Network from December 2 to 11, 2025. Councillor Pasternak invited all Councillors to attend the summit. Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the first ever Korean Heritage Month was proclaimed this October by Mayor Chow and acknowledged Toronto's Korean community. Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated the Korean community on its first Korean Heritage Month proclamation. Deputy Mayor Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the work happening in the City through the annual United Way Employee Campaign and recognized the campaign co-patrons, the Mayor and the City Manager, as well as the Champions Circle and the hundreds of staff volunteers. Councillor Saxe, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Little Korea is in her Ward, and congratulated the Korean community on its first Korean Heritage Month proclamation. Councillor Matlow, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed grade nine students from the York School who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Kandavel during the afternoon session of the meeting welcomed Barbara Dickson, author of "Bomb Girls: Trading Aprons for Ammo" about the women who built shells and munitions in a secret World War II munitions plant in Scarborough, who was present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Morley during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed members of the Toronto Youth Cabinet who were present in the Council Chamber. They are Kowmitha Satkunarajan, Melanie Yu, Edna Nortey, Laura Vu and Zain Khurram.
CC33.7adopted
On July 29, 2021, the City received Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan applications for an eight-storey residential building to permit the construction of 93 residential dwelling units. On October 8, 2024, revised applications were submitted to permit a 12-storey mixed-use building containing 168 residential dwelling units and 59.11 square metres of non-residential space. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan application to the Ontario Land Tribunal on December 5, 2024. On August 21, 2025, the applicant submitted revised plans to the Ontario Land Tribunal for an 11-storey building to permit the construction of 139 residential dwelling units and 359.83 square metres of non-residential space. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for November 19 to November 26, 2025. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instruction to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council not accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated September 2, 2025, set out in Public Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to continue to oppose the appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that if the appeal is allowed in whole or in part, the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the owner submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Geotechnical Study and Hydrogeological Report, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; c. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, at the owner's sole expense, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports or any other reports accepted by the Director, Engineering Review; d. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Director, Engineering Review and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required; e. the owner has submitted a revised Arborist Report or addendum, and Tree Protection Plan acceptable and satisfactory to the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; and f. the owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM33.7adopted
Winchester Junior and Senior Public School has requested the use of Winchester Park on a short-term, temporary, basis for additional student outdoor space while the school yard is under construction. Currently, there is no shared use agreement in place between the City and the Toronto District School Board that covers use of Winchester Park. This motion seeks City Council authority to waive the permit fees on a one-time basis to accommodate the outdoor recreation space needed for the duration of the construction.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees totaling $1,017.75 (excluding Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by the Toronto District School Board until the end of 2025 for use of Winchester Park during construction at Winchester Junior and Senior Public School.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees totaling $1,017.75 (excluding Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by the Toronto District School Board until the end of 2025 for use of Winchester Park during construction at Winchester Junior and Senior Public School.
RM33.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
October 8, 2025: City Council adopted the October 8, 2025, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent. October 9, 2025: City Council adopted the October 9, 2025, Order Paper.
CC33.8adopted
70 Wicksteed Avenue - Development Charges Complaint - Request for Directions
On August 26, 2024, the City received a complaint from Leaside Shopping Centres Ltd., pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, Statutes of Ontario 1997, Chapter 27, for 70 Wicksteed Avenue regarding the payment of development charges. The City Solicitor requires further directions. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that the confidential recommendations and all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM33.8adopted
City Council authorize an increase of $769,170.59 to the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, fully funded through Section 37 community benefits secured from the development at 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place. These funds will be allocated to meadow habitat restoration and public realm improvements within The Meadoway, specifically in the Gatineau Hydro Corridor near Markham Road and Brimorton Drive. Funding Details: - $225,780.17 to be spent in 2028 (Source Account: XR3026-3700698) - $543,390.42 to be spent in 2026 (Source Account: XR3026-3701178) This motion supports the continued transformation of The Meadoway into a vibrant, ecologically rich corridor that connects communities and natural spaces across Toronto. The proposed funding will: - restore native meadow habitat, enhancing biodiversity and supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife; - improve the public realm by installing rest areas and benches, making the space more inclusive and accessible for seniors, families, and people with disabilities; - encourage active transportation and outdoor recreation by improving the experience along the bicycle path, promoting walking and cycling; - deliver community benefits without increasing City debt, as the funding is fully sourced from developer contributions; and - advance key City strategies, including the Ravine Strategy, TransformTO climate action goals, and the Toronto Biodiversity Strategy. This initiative reflects a fiscally responsible and environmentally progressive investment in public space, responding directly to community needs while enhancing the livability and sustainability of Toronto's urban landscape.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority by $769,170.59 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by: a. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place (Source Account: XR3026-3700698), secured for the restoration and re-naturalization of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor along the bicycle path near the Markham Road and Brimorton Drive intersection, in the amount of $225,780.17 to be spent in 2028; and b. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place (Source Account: XR3026-3701178), secured for the restoration and re-naturalization of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor, in the amount of $543,390.42 to be spent in 2026 for the purpose of funding meadow habitat restoration work and public realm improvements including the installation of rest areas and benches at The Meadoway, within the Gatineau Hydro Corridor.
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 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority by $769,170.59 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by: a. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place (Source Account: XR3026-3700698), secured for the restoration and re-naturalization of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor along the bicycle path near the Markham Road and Brimorton Drive intersection, in the amount of $225,780.17 to be spent in 2028; and b. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place (Source Account: XR3026-3701178), secured for the restoration and re-naturalization of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor, in the amount of $543,390.42 to be spent in 2026 for the purpose of funding meadow habitat restoration work and public realm improvements including the installation of rest areas and benches at The Meadoway, within the Gatineau Hydro Corridor.
CC33.9adopted
On February 28, 2025, the City received a complaint from 2500 Yonge Street Ltd., pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, Statutes of Ontario 1997, Chapter 27, for 2490 - 2515 Yonge Street, 10 - 20 Castlefield Avenue, 565 - 567 Duplex Avenue regarding the payment of development charges. The City Solicitor requires further directions. For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as they contain advice and information that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that the confidential recommendations and all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM33.9adopted
On August 29, 1998, the Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman, City councillors and local residents gathered at Tommy Thompson Park to erect a plaque honouring legendary marathon swimmer, coach and disabled athlete advocate Vicki Keith. The event marked the 10th anniversary of Keith's historic swims across all five great lakes, culminating in her Lake Ontario swim from the Niagara River mouth to the tip of the Leslie Street Spit. The plaque, which named the location the "Vicki Keith Point" was especially meaningful as it was there that Keith launched her first Lake Ontario swim in 1986, and became the first swimmer ever to complete a two-way crossing of Lake Ontario a year later. In 1989, she was the first to use her famous butterfly stroke to cross the English Channel and Strait of Juan de Fuca, and also completed swims across the Catalina Channel in California and Lake Ontario using the stroke. The recipient of 41 awards and honours, Vicki Keith was a successful coach, with six of her athletes winning world records. She coached many disabled athletes of whom 24 competed at the national level and another four competed at the international level. Her dedication to children and athletes with disabilities and to the Variety Club motivated her to raise over one million Canadian dollars for worldwide charitable projects including the Variety Village Sunshine Pool. Sadly, plaque honouring Vicki Keith and her achievements was removed. Its absence is felt not only by residents and visitors who valued it as part of our shared waterfront heritage, but also by Ms. Keith herself, for whom the plaque carried personal meaning. The restoration of this plaque would reaffirm the City's commitment to celebrating those who inspire us and would ensure that Ms. Keith's legacy remains visible to future generations.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to replace the plaque made to honour Vicki Keith at the Vicki Keith Point on the Leslie Street by June 30, 2026, and the re-installation of the plaque take place as part of a ceremony commemorating Vicki Keith by local representatives and residents.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to replace the plaque made to honour Vicki Keith at the Vicki Keith Point on the Leslie Street by June 30,2026, and the re-installation of the plaque take place as part of a ceremony commemorating Vicki Keith by local representatives and residents.
CC33.10adopted
Amending Item 2025.NY22.2 - 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment
At its meeting on April 23 and 24, City Council adopted a site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment to City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive. The City Solicitor and City Clerk noticed an omission in the authorization for the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment adopted by City Council in Item NY22.2 - 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive - Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval .
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its decision in Item 2025.NY22.2 for 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive to include the following: City Council authorize the inclusion of the following provisions in By-law 359-2025: 7.(E)(iii) vents, chutes and caged ladders listed in (i) above, by a maximum of 1.8 metres.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision in Item NY22.2 for 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive to include the following: "City Council authorize the inclusion of the following provisions in By-law 359-2025: 7.(E)(iii) vents, chutes and caged ladders listed in (i) above, by a maximum of 1.8 metres;"
MM33.10adopted
The motion authorizes a $2,500.00 one-time increase to the Parks and Recreation 2025 Operating Budget, funded by Section 37 community benefits from 124 and 128 Pears Avenue earmarked for 250 Davenport Road. The funds will be used to install planters at Joseph Tough Park, which abuts 250 Davenport Road, so vines can grow on an existing Toronto Community Housing fence frame, in order to screen the garbage area at 250 Davenport Road for the benefit of tenants.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation on a one-time basis by $2,500.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue and earmarked for 250 Davenport Road, (Source Account: XR3026-3700793), for the purpose of installing planters at Joseph Tough Park to support vine planting on an existing Toronto Community Housing fence frame at 250 Davenport Road to screen the Toronto Community Housing Corporation garbage area.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation on a one-time basis by $2,500.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue and earmarked for 250 Davenport Road, (Source Account: XR3026-3700793), for the purpose of installing planters at Joseph Tough Park to support vine planting on an existing Toronto Community Housing fence frame at 250 Davenport Road to screen the Toronto Community Housing Corporation garbage area.
CC33.11adopted
On February 18, 2021, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 11 Pleasant Boulevard to permit the construction of a 53.40-metre (14-storeys including the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 72 dwelling units and 65 square metres of retail space on the ground floor. On July 4, 2024, the City received a revised Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the construction of a 62.75-metre (17-storeys including the mechanical penthouse) residential building with 87 dwelling units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its revised application for the Zoning By-law Amendment to the Ontario Land Tribunal on October 30, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on December 8, 2025. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 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 (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 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 (September 18, 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 September 16, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 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 form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has entered into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required; and d. the owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study, with the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the Zoning By-law Amendment and through the Site Plan Control process, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 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 (September 18, 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 (September 18, 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.
MM33.11adopted
The General Engineering Company (Canada) Ltd. operated a top-secret munitions plant during the Second World War, located southeast from the corners of Warden Avenue and Civic Road in Scarborough, Ontario. The plant comprised 346 acres, 172 buildings, and over four kilometers of tunnels. General Engineering Company Ltd. employed twenty-one thousand patriotic Canadians - predominantly women - who risked their lives daily handling gunpowder and high explosives. These brave women filled over 256 million fuses for the Allied Forces. Scarborough's emblem, "Sc/C," which was etched onto every fuse, became a symbol of quality on battlefields around the world. The General Engineering Company Ltd. plant was split into two distinct areas: a safe or "dirty" side where operations not related to munitions were situated, and a danger zone, or "clean side," which encompassed the vast portion of the plant where munitions were filled. Workers on the clean side wore government-issued two-piece heavy cotton white uniforms and nail-free leather shoes, as well as a turban to cover their hair. The clean side was separated into two groups of buildings representing unique ammunition-filling lines: the "H. E. Group" where workers used high explosives such as tetryl, trinitrotoluene, cordite, and magnesium oxide, to fill munitions, and the "G. P. Group" where gunpowder was used. World War II brought women's employment in Canada to the forefront of industry. Seemingly overnight, women by the hundreds of thousands entered industries where men predominated. War workers doffed their aprons to don factory uniforms, honouring their nation by labouring in its munitions factories across the nation. Without argument, General Engineering Company Ltd. contributed to the Allies' decisive victory in Europe. Therein lies the legacy of their faith, loss, love, sacrifice and devotion to family and country during Canada's war years.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 743 Warden Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700830), secured for streetscape improvements, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing the Bomb Girls at Civic Road and Warden Avenue (Cost Centre: HG0001).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 743 Warden Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700830), secured for streetscape improvements, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing the Bomb Girls at Civic Road and Warden Avenue (Cost Centre: HG0001).
CC33.12adopted
849 Eglinton Avenue East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On June 9, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application and Draft Plan of Subdivision application for 849 Eglinton Avenue East to permit the construction of a 40-storey residential building, a 21-storey mixed use building and a 6-storey office building. On September 1, 2022 an Official Plan Amendment application was also submitted to facilitate the development. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on July 18, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for January 19, 2026.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 September 19, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the City Solicitor advises the Ontario Land Tribunal of the following: a. the Owner and the City have filed with the Tribunal the final form of the Official Plan Amendment, which instrument shall be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, and which shall designate the New Public Park as Parks; b. the Owner and the City have filed with the Tribunal the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment, which instrument shall be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, and which shall zone the New Public Park as Open Space; c. the Owner and the City have entered into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the provision of the new community space and 6 affordable rental housing units; d. the Owner has filed an updated Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; e. the Compatibility Mitigation Study, Air Quality, Noise and Vibration, prepared by SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., dated May 20, 2025, and previously filed with the City, has been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City, and the Owner agrees to implement any necessary air quality, noise, vibration or land use compatibility control measures and recommendations identified through the peer review, with the control measures to be secured through the site plan approval and/or subdivision process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; f. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed the Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated May 7, 2024, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; g. the Owner has submitted a revised Traffic Impact Assessment acceptable to the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study have been secured if required; h. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed the Urban Forestry matters in the Urban Forestry Memorandum dated August 9, 2022, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; i. the Owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements applicable at the time of the applicant's initial Site Plan Application of June 9, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; j. should it be determined that upgrades are required to infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Traffic Impact Study, the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities shall be secured to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services; k. the Owner and the City have received draft plan of subdivision approval for the Draft Plan Application (City File 22 162079 NNY 15 SB, Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT- 24-000774); and l. the Owner has withdrawn its appeal of City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment 558 (Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-21-001844). 3. City Council approve the acceptance of an on-site parkland dedication, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, being 1,150 square metres in size, in a rectangular configuration generally located in the southwest corner of the Property with frontages on Vanderhoof Avenue and Don Avon Drive (the "New Public Park"), being conveyed to the City in a phased manner described as follows: a. City Council approve that prior to the first above-grade permit for Building A (the first building in the proposed development), the owner shall register a Section 118 Restriction, pursuant to the Land Titles Act, against title to the New Public Park to be conveyed to the City, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. City Council approve that prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Building B (the second building in the proposed development), the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having a size of 956 square metres of the New Public Park, with frontage on a public street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor; i. City Council direct that the 956 square metres of the New Public Park be permitted to be used for the stockpiling of any soils or materials, or as an interim construction staging area for the development and construction access, for nominal consideration, and for no longer than four (4) years following the conveyance of the 956 square metres of the New Public Park, subject to agreements with the City outlining the insurance requirements, extent of area and use permitted, tree removal and replacement (if any), duration, restoration plan and costs, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; c. City Council approve that prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Building C (the third building in the proposed development), the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having a size of 194 square metres of the New Public Park, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor; i. City Council direct that the 194 square metres of the New Public Park be permitted to be used for the stockpiling of any soils or materials, or as an interim construction staging area for the development and construction access, for nominal consideration, and for no longer than four (4) years following the conveyance of the 194 square metres of the New Public Park, subject to agreements with the City outlining the insurance requirements, extent of area and use permitted, tree removal and replacement (if any), duration, restoration plan and costs, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 5. City Council approve the acceptance of all on-site parkland dedications, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 6. City Council authorize that the remaining approximately 47.8 square metres of the parkland dedication requirement, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, shall be satisfied through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment, with payment shall be made prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Building C (the third building in the proposed development). 7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 8. City Council allow the owner to design, construct, and convey to the City, a minimum 464 square metres of community space ("Community Agency Space") to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor, as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the terms set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 9. City Council allow the owner to design, construct and maintain 6 affordable rental housing units to be located in Building A or B for 99 years to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor in accordance with the terms set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 10. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution, set out in Parts 8 and 9 above, equal to 100 percent of four percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 11. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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.
MM33.12adopted
Requesting to re-open item 2025.EY22.22 - Dundas Street West at Dundas Street West - Traffic Regulation Amendments to amend recommendation 5 as the wrong direction was initially approved. Requires Re-opening: Etobicoke York Community Council Item 2025.EY22.22 (May 21 and 22, 2025, City Council meeting) only as it pertains to Part 5.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.EY22.22 by: a. amending Part 5 by deleting the word "westbound" and replacing it with the word "eastbound" so that Part 5 now reads as follows: 5. City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Dundas Street West between, Dundas Street West and a point 40 metres east as a reserved lane for public transit vehicles at all times.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.EY22.22 by: a. amending Part 5 by deleting the word "westbound" and replacing it with the word "eastbound" so that Part 5 now reads as follows: 5. City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Dundas Street West between, Dundas Street West and a point 40 metres east as a reserved lane for public transit vehicles at all times.
CC33.13amended
65, 73, 75, 77, 81 McCormack Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On December 15, 2022, the City received a combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 65-81 McCormack Street to permit the construction of two mixed-use buildings of 10 and 12 storeys. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on December 19, 2023. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on November 17, 2025. This matter is urgent and consideration of it should not be deferred.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council request the Mayor to consider allocating any Community Benefits Charges collected from the development at 65, 73, 75, 77, 81 McCormack Street to the improvement of Harwood Park, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated September 25, 2025 set out in Public Appendix A to the report (September 26, 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 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be finalized, in a form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor, the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence dated October 30, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; c. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study including all requested revisions identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated October 30, 2023, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; d. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, and such report shall determine the stormwater run-off, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from the Development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the Development and/or any upgrades that may be required; the Owner shall also provide the Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, Foundation Drainage Summary Form, Foundation Summary Form Technical Brief, and the Hydrological Review Summary to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities, at no cost to the City, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, and General Manager, Transportation Services; the Owner has provided a Pedestrian Level Wind Study, in accordance with the City's Terms of Reference, with such report to be reviewed and recommendations implemented as part of the Zoning By-law and/or secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the Owner has submitted an Electromagnetic Field Management Plan to be peer reviewed at the owner's expense, with recommendations to be implemented to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review and provided required materials, including a Public Utilities Plan and a Site Grading Plan, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; g. the Owner has submitted a phasing plan to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, how the required non-residential gross floor area will be achieved; h. the Owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements current as at the time of zoning application, if applicable, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; i. the submission and acceptance of a Compatibility and Mitigation Study (including air quality and noise and vibration assessments), which shall be peer reviewed at the owner's expense, with recommendations to be implemented to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and j. the Owner has provided an updated Geotechnical Study and/or Erosion Hazard Assessment to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM33.13adopted
In 2018, construction began on the portion of the Etobicoke Creek Trail situated on Ontario Ministry of Transportation land. However, the City could not finish this construction at that time due to Ontario Ministry of Transportation completing their own work on the Queen Elizabeth Way overpass. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is now ready to allow the City access to the space to complete the trail construction. As per City Council agenda items 2012.MM19.14 and 2012.MM19.15 , staff have necessary authority to enter into a construction agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to move forward with the project. Staff require authority to enter into a Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to allow the City to complete regular maintenance and any future rehabilitation that may be required. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has requested this agreement be in place to issue the necessary construction permits.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, a Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to maintain and rehabilitate a portion of the Etobicoke Creek Trail on lands owned by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, as shown in Schedule A to Member Motion MM33.13, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, a Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to maintain and rehabilitate a portion of the Etobicoke Creek Trail on lands owned by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, as shown in Schedule A, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC33.14adopted
On June 27, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 4158 to 4180 Kingston Road and 8 to 12 Overture Road to permit the construction of a 12-storey residential building. On October 11, 2023, the applicant submitted a revised proposal to permit the construction of a 20-storey mixed use building with retail at-grade and a total of 320 dwelling units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on September 4, 2024. The City Solicitor urgently requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on November 24, 2025 for 10 days. This report cannot be deferred.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 September 24, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and settlement drawings set out in Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor (collectively, the "Settlement Offer"), and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft zoning by-law amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review Report, Hydrogeological Assessment Report, Servicing Report, Groundwater Summary Form, Foundation Drainage Summary Form, Hydrological Review Summary Form and Associated engineering plans (i.e., Servicing Plan, Grading Plan, Storm Tributary Plan, Sanitary Tributary Plan, Plan and Profiles) (the "Engineering Reports"), to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this Development, and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; ii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required; iii. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, including a Transportation Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that matters arising from such study, be secured if required; iv. submitted a Pedestrian Level Wind Study - Wind Tunnel Study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be implemented and secured through the zoning by-law process to resolve wind safety exceedances and to improve pedestrian comfort, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; v. submitted an Arborist Report, Tree Preservation and Inventory Plan, Soil Volume Plan (QL-A), Public Utilities Plans, Landscape Plan demonstrating sufficient soil volume for tree growth and Landscape Sections to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; vi. made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and vii. provided a revised Energy Strategy Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment and Climate. c. if the accepted Engineering Report(s) require(s) any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either: i. the owner, at its sole cost and expense, has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Report(s), to support the development, in a financially secured agreement, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; or ii. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Engineering Report(s), have been constructed and are operational, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the General Manager, Toronto Water. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to retain external professional consultants and to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the settlement drawings in Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor in the event City Council refuse to accept the Settlement Offer. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 Appendices A and B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM33.14adopted
Residents have expressed longstanding interest in a dog-off leash within the Hydro corridor along Aukland Road between Bloor Street West and Dundas Street West. The area continues to grow with multi-residential building development around Kipling Station, and a Dog Off-Leash Area in this area would serve existing and future pet owners well. Hydro One is managing the adjacent Greenway project and have indicated willingness to evaluate a Dog Off-Leash Area at this site, subject to formal review and approval. Establishing the Dog Off-Leash Area would require going through the Secondary Land Use agreement process.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the local Councillor, to explore the feasibility of utilizing greenspace within Hydro One corridor in Ward 3 (along Aukland Road south of Bloor Street West and north of Dundas Street West), as outlined in the attachment to this motion, for use as a dog off-leash area, and to identify potential funding sources including but not limited to existing Section 37 funds, with a report back to the Etobicoke York Community Council in the second quarter of 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the local Councillor, to explore the feasibility of utilizing greenspace within Hydro One corridor in Ward 3 (along Aukland Road south of Bloor Street West and north of Dundas Street West), as outlined in the attachment to this motion, for use as a dog off-leash area, and to identify potential funding sources including but not limited to existing Section 37 funds, with a report back to the Etobicoke York Community Council in the second quarter of 2026.
CC33.15adopted
On July 5, 2024, the City received Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications for 253-263 Viewmount Avenue and 12-18 Romar Crescent to permit the construction of two residential towers of 35 and 39 storeys in height (the "Applications"). A related Rental Housing Demolition application was also submitted because the Applications entail the demolition of eight residential dwelling units, three of which are rental. On February 20, 2025, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the Applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for February 23, 2026.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 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 September 24, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 26, 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 draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the owner or applicant, at their sole cost and expense, has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewer system and watermain and any required improvements to them have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; c. the City has received, reviewed, and accepted the updated Transportation Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; d. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, which among other matters may include a holding (H) provision, with the enactment of an amending by-law to remove the holding symbol when the following conditions are fulfilled: i. if the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report are accepted and satisfactory from Part 2.b. above, and indicate that new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure are required to support the development, then either: 1. the owner or applicant has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Sanitary Capacity Analysis, in a financially secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; or 2. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted and satisfactory Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management report and Sanitary Capacity Analysis in Part 2.d.i.1. above are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction to the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and ii. all necessary approvals or permits arising from Part 2.d.i.1. or 2.d.i.2. above are obtained, where required, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review. e. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 24 191529 NNY 08 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 three (3) existing rental dwelling units on the lands and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure, among other matters, the following: i. the provision of an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for all Eligible Tenants of the three (3) existing rental units proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments; the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated September 13, 2024, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review of the Proposed Development (which may require provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; g. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Memorandum dated September 10, 2024, or any outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry arising from the ongoing technical review of the Proposed Development (which may require provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; i. the owner has provided a revised wind study including a wind tunnel test, and all recommended mitigation measures are secured in the Zoning By-law Amendment and/or through the Site Plan approval process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review; j. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense, facilitated the City undertaking a peer review of the submitted Noise and Vibration Assessment, and has secured any recommended mitigation measures in the Zoning By-law Amendment, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; k. the owner has submitted an updated and complete Toronto Green Standard Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and l. the owner has registered on title to the lands a Limiting Distance Agreement, to which the City will be a party, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, that ensures a minimum 28.0-metre separation distance between Tower A and any building on the abutting property to the west of Tower A. 3. City Council approve: a. that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, and prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Tower A (the first phase of the development), the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 562.7 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor; b. the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; and c. a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 4. City Council authorize that the on-site parkland dedication be permitted to be used for the stockpiling of any soils or materials, or as an interim construction staging area for the development and construction access for nominal consideration and for no longer than two (2) years following the conveyance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to agreements with the City outlining the insurance requirements, extent of area and use permitted, tree removal and replacement (if any), duration, restoration plan and costs, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other relevant staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A and B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM33.15adopted
Since the approval for 2720, 2726 and 2734 Danforth Avenue was adopted by Council on July 23 and 24, 2025 (Item 2025.TE24.16), the applicant has submitted updated Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports which staff have reviewed and accepted. This additional information confirms that the holding (H) provision is no longer needed, which staff are supporting through an Information Report to advance the change. Requires Re-opening: 2025.TE24.16 (July 23 and 24, 2025), as it relates to Part 1.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE24.16 by: a. amending Part 1 by deleting the words "Attachment 5 to this report" and replacing with the words "Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District", so that Part 1 now reads as follows: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2720, 2726 and 2734 Danforth Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE24.16 by: a. amending Part 1 by deleting the words "Attachment 5 to this report" and replacing with the words "Attachment 1 to the Information Report (October 1, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District", so that Part 1 now reads as follows: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2720, 2726 and 2734 Danforth Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the Information Report (October 1, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 1.
CC33.16adopted
On March 9, 2018, the City received an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment application for 202 Sheppard Avenue West to permit the construction of a 6-storey mixed-use building containing 310 square metres of medical offices on the second floor and 1,039 square metres of residential uses from the third to sixth floor. On November 8, 2024, the applicant appealed City Council's decision to approve the Application on October 10, 2024, to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A case management conference is scheduled for November 5, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal case management conference scheduled for November 5, 2025.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 26, 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 September 22, 2025, as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the condition set out below: a. confirmation that the final form and content of the draft zoning by-law amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM33.16adopted
The Central Eglinton Community Centre remains an integral part of the Yonge/Eglinton community providing a wide variety of services ranging from childcare to income tax preparation seminars. This Community Centre is one of 10 such centres known as the Association of Community Centres who receive their funding as a group via the annual City Council approved Operating Budget. This motion is to authorize the release of funding for Central Eglinton Community Centre to secured for purchase of equipment and renovation of parts of the existing space, to utilize for renovations to the kitchen facility and purchase of equipment to offer cooking workshops. This investment will significantly benefit the users of Central Eglinton Community Centre programs and services.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's 2025 Operating Budget for Central Eglinton Community Centre on a one-time basis by $94,096.25 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 79 Dunfield Avenue and 85-117 Eglinton Avenue East (Source Account: XR3026-3700331), secured for purchase of equipment and renovation of parts of the existing space, to utilize for renovations to the kitchen facility and purchase of equipment to offer cooking workshops (Cost Centre: NP0239).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's 2025 Operating Budget for Central Eglinton Community Centre on a one-time basis by $94,096.25 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 79 Dunfield Avenue and 85-117 Eglinton Avenue East (Source Account: XR3026-3700331), secured for purchase of equipment and renovation of parts of the existing space, to utilize for renovations to the kitchen facility and purchase of equipment to offer cooking workshops (Cost Centre: NP0239).
CC33.17adopted
1160 Birchmount Road, Unit 4 - Toronto Local Appeal Body Hearing - Request for Directions
On September 13, 2024, the applicant submitted a Minor Variance application for 1160 Birchmount Road, Unit 4 seeking a variance to the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 in order to permit a recreational establishment on the Site. The City appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decision to approve the application for the Minor Variance, to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on March 31, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Toronto Local Appeal Body Hearing scheduled for November 10, 2025. The matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 September 23, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in support of the settlement. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the applicant provide a Transportation Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, prior to attending at the Toronto Local Appeal Body in support of the settlement. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Toronto Local Appeal Body to impose the following condition on the minor variance decision, in accordance with the offer to settle: a. the proposed recreation use shall be permitted for a period of three years, beginning on the date of the issuance of the Toronto Local Appeal Body decision. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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.
MM33.17adopted
This motion is to provide $3 million to provide enhancements to the future site of the relocated Saint Lawrence Library branch. The relocation of the Saint Lawrence branch at 171 Front Street East has long been planned. At only 4,833 square feet, the current library is undersized and has many constraints at delivering the quality of service and breadth of programming that residents have come to expected from Toronto Public Library branches. The Saint Lawrence branch was originally planned to be relocated to the First Parliament Site at 271 Front Street East, before the province expropriated those lands for construction of the Ontario Line. Staff also considered a new build at the City-owned site at 125 The Esplanade, but the constraints of that site and market conditions made moving forward with new construction there very challenging. Following discussions with various property owners, an existing site was discovered in the Saint Lawrence neighbourhood that could provide a 30,000 square feet district library in a significantly shorter timeframe and at a lower cost than the previously planned site at 125 the Esplanade. At its meeting on July 23 and 24, 2025, Council authorized the City to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale to acquire this property for the purposes of relocating the existing Saint Lawrence branch to this new site. This new site will provide the community with a much needed larger district library that is able to support enhanced library programming and services. Within the Toronto Public Library 2025 - 2034 approved capital budget and plan is a capital project that will allow for the acquisition of this site and to carry out the renovations to the facility needed to deliver a modern and multi-functional district branch. As part of enhanced services at this new branch, there are several components that are critical to see funded to meet community needs. These include enhanced library programming space, a digital innovation hub and fabrication studio, and virtual interview rooms, as well as other capital improvements to the facility that will contribute to enhancing programming and services offered. This motion is to provide $3 million from secured Section 37 agreements for these capital enhancements to the future site of the relocated Toronto Public Library Saint Lawrence branch. The exact location of the site remains confidential as it pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition of simple fee interests by the City of Toronto.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Public Library by $3,000,000.00 gross, $0 debt, with cash flow commitments of $3,000,000.00 in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 245-285 Queen Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701360) secured towards capital facilities to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for capital improvements to the relocated Toronto Public Library Site - Saint Lawrence Branch as part of the Saint Lawrence Relocation and Expansion project (WBS Elements: CLB232-02) for the following purposes: a. enhanced library programming space; b. digital innovation hub/fabrication studio; c. virtual interview rooms; and d. other capital improvements to the new library.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Public Library by $3,000,000.00 gross, $0 debt, with cash flow commitments of $3,000,000.00 in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 245-285 Queen Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701360) secured towards capital facilities to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor for capital improvements to the relocated Toronto Public Library Site - Saint Lawrence Branch as part of the Saint Lawrence Relocation and Expansion project (WBS Elements: CLB232-02) for the following purposes: a. enhanced library programming space; b. digital innovation hub/fabrication studio; c. virtual interview rooms; and d. other capital improvements to the new library.
CC33.18adopted
155-157 Thirtieth Street - Toronto Local Appeal Body Hearing - Request for Directions
On April 10, 2025, the applicant submitted Minor Variance applications for 155 Thirtieth Street and 157 Thirtieth Street seeking a variance to the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 in order to permit a personal service shop use on the Sites. The City appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decisions to approve the applications for the Minor Variance, to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on June 4, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Toronto Local Appeal Body Hearing scheduled for November 24, 2025. The matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withdraw the City's appeals of the Committee of Adjustment Decisions for File A0146/25EYK (Toronto Local Appeal Body File 25 171920 S45 03 TLAB) and File A0148/25EYK (Toronto Local Appeal Body File 25 171959 S45 03 TLAB) regarding 155-157 Thirtieth Street. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM33.18amended
The parks in our city are some of the best amenities we have to offer residents. This initiative is about making those parks better for residents and better places to build community. Through installing sport equipment stations in Toronto parks, residents will have free access to balls, paddles, and other sports equipment that makes it easy to get active and play. This is an exciting partnership, cultivated by Parks and Recreation staff that reduces barriers to physical activity, promotes equity in recreation, and strengthens the sense of connection in neighbourhoods across Toronto. The Equip sport equipment stations in City parks is a new public-private collaboration that proposes to provide open-access sport equipment lockers and equipment, free of charge in through in-kind sponsorship. Through a financial commitment from Canadian Tire Jumpstart to Equip, Equip will install, operate, and maintain the Stations at no cost to the City or to users. The goal is to reduce barriers to physical activity by offering free access to basic recreation equipment in City parks. Equip provides similar services in Europe and in other Canadian cities. The agreement will be executed in accordance with the City's Sponsorship Policy. That policy defines "sponsorship" as a mutually beneficial business arrangement wherein an external party, whether for profit or otherwise, provides cash and/or in-kind services to the City in return for commercial advantage. This payback may take the form of publicity, promotional consideration, merchandising opportunities, etc. Because of these marketing benefits, a sponsorship does not qualify for a tax receipt. In this instance, Canadian Tire Jumpstart has committed up to $500,000.00 over three years to fund the Toronto-based rollout of the Equip Stations. The initiative is consistent with the City's strategic directions to promote active living, equity in public recreation, and innovative collaborations. Given the scale and impact of this project, staff recommend that City Council acknowledge the contribution as an in-kind sponsorship and provide clear direction to proceed with the implementation, beginning in 2025, pending necessary operational approvals.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services to work with the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation to work to find a Canadian vendor to install and operate sport equipment stations in various City of Toronto parks, with at least one station installed in each of the Community Council areas by the start of summer 2026, and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with regard to the partnership, including consideration of the following conditions: a. the General Manager, Parks and Recreation must consult the Ward Councillor before selecting the park and location before installation and operation of a sport equipment station; b. the installation and operation of sport equipment stations shall be in compliance with all applicable privacy and record keeping legislation applicable to the City of Toronto, including but not limited to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006; c. the agreement complies with the City of Toronto's Sponsorship Policy; d. the agreement is on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; e. measures to bridge the digital divide and ensure alignment with the Digital Infrastructure Strategic Framework and the findings of the Mapping Toronto's Digital Divide report; f. addressing data privacy issues, particularly as it relates to data collection from minors; and g. alignment with the forthcoming Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a sponsorship agreement for a term three years with Equip Club SA, valued at $500,000.00, which is funded by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation, for Equip to install and operate sport equipment stations in various City of Toronto parks, with at least one station installed in each of the Community Council areas by the start of summer 2026, on the following conditions: a. the General Manager, Parks and Recreation must consult both Equip and the Ward Councillor before selecting the park and location within the park for Equip to install and operate a sport equipment station; b. the installation and operation of sport equipment stations shall be in compliance with all applicable privacy and record keeping legislation applicable to the City of Toronto, including but not limited to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006; c. the agreement complies with the City of Toronto's Sponsorship Policy; and d. the agreement is on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
CC33.19adopted
120 Bouchette Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On June 11, 2024, the City received an Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment to permit a mixed-use development on 120 Bouchette Street in the McCleary District. The original proposal included three residential towers at 43-storeys, 46-storeys, and 49-storeys, containing a combined 1,626 dwelling units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on January 24, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for January 19, 2026. This report is urgent and cannot be deferred because the procedural deadlines for the hearing are imminent.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 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 (September 29, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 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 (September 29, 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 September 23, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 29, 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the Owner, which will include Holding conditions as set out in the Settlement Offer (as set out below); b. joint ministerial approval pursuant to the Lower Don Special Policy Area and Lower Don Protocol for the Official Plan Amendment has been obtained; c. the Owner has entered into and registered on title an agreement with the City to secure the provision of Affordable Rental Housing units, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and d. the Owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study including a Wind Tunnel Study, with recommendations implemented as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment and the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the studies have been made, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 3. City Council allow the owner of the Site to construct, provide and maintain either 6.5 percent of the gross floor area on the Lands as affordable rental housing for 99 years, or 10 percent of the gross floor area on the Lands as affordable rental housing for 25 years; to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and allow the affordable rental housing to be secured as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the terms set out in the Settlement Offer. 4. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 3 above equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Part 3 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 29, 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 (September 25, 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 (September 29, 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.