Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 87 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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MM33.38adopted
Mascot Brewery - Etobicoke is more than just a craft beer spot, it's a true community staple. Brewing all their beer in-house, Mascot blends small-batch quality with big neighbourhood energy. Their Etobicoke location isn't just a brewery; it's a vibrant hub for local markets, seasonal events, and grassroots connections. From hosting vendor markets that spotlight local artisans to collecting donations for the Daily Bread Food Bank, Mascot Brewery is deeply woven into the fabric of the community. Reason for Urgency: The reason for the urgency is that the business is currently unable to operate - their license has expired, and they are not permitted to serve their beer. This is detrimental to their operations. As a small business, they simply cannot afford to remain shut down.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support of the application from Mascot Brewery and Restaurant, Etobicoke 37 Advance Road, for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales License for sales by the glass.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support of the application from Mascot Brewery and Restaurant - Etobicoke 37 Advance Road, for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales License for sales by the glass.
MM33.39adopted
Councillor Neethan Shan was elected to the office of Councillor for Ward 25, Scarborough-Rouge Park in a by-election held on September 29, 2025. As Councillor Shan does not have an appointment to a Standing Committee, this motion recommends he be appointed to the Economic & Community Development Committee until the end of this term. Furthermore, this Motion recommends that Councillor Shan be appointed to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, filling the vacancy created by the election of the former Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park to the House of Commons. In addition, this Motion recommends that Deputy Mayor Paul Ainslie be appointed as Chair of the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, a vacancy also created by the election of the former Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park to the House of Commons. This matter is urgent as it allows the Member of Council to assume his duties as soon as possible, and ensures compliance with § 27-16.2. D(2) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 27. It also fills a vacancy in the office of Chair of the Toronto Zoo Board of Management in time for their next Board meeting, which falls before the next meeting of City Council.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Councillor Neethan Shan to the Economic and Community Development Committee, effective immediately, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council appoint Councillor Neethan Shan to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, effective immediately, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed. 3. City Council appoint Councillor Paul Ainslie as Chair of the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, effective immediately, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Councillor Neethan Shan to the Economic and Community Development Committee, effective immediately, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council appoint Councillor Neethan Shan to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, effective immediately, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed. 3. City Council appoint Councillor Paul Ainslie as Chair of the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, effective immediately, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.
MM33.40adopted
At its meeting of July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, Toronto City Council adopted 2022.TE34.12 approving a Rental Housing Demolition Application to demolish 3 rental dwelling units located at 91-101 Raglan Avenue, which included conditions that must be met prior to issuance of the rental housing demolition permit and residential demolition permit. The conditions included a requirement for the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the lands. The applicant has requested to demolish the 3 rental dwelling units located at 91-101 Raglan Avenue before the issuance of the excavation and shoring permits for the approved development. This would allow the construction of the proposed development to be expedited. All 3 rental units are currently vacant, and the applicant has indicated that they intend to move forward with this project immediately upon receiving the requested demolition permit which is otherwise ready to be issued. The reason for urgency is that the applicant currently has another under-construction project immediately south of this property (65 Raglan) and they have requested to use these subject lands for construction staging, which will limit any construction staging on the public right of way, the approval of which is a time sensitive matter.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2022.TE34.12, a. by deleting Section 7.c. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue the Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the three (3) existing rental dwelling units located at 91-101 Raglan Avenue after all of the following have occurred: 7. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue the Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the three (3) existing rental dwelling units located at 91-101 Raglan Avenue after all of the following have occurred: Part to be deleted: c. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the lands.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos-Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2022.TE34.12, a. by deleting Section 7.c. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue the Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the three (3) existing rental dwelling units located at 91-101 Raglan Avenue after all of the following have occurred: 7. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue the Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the three (3) existing rental dwelling units located at 91-101 Raglan Avenue after all of the following have occurred: Part to be deleted: 1. c. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the lands.
MM33.41adopted
The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment (Application A0293/25TEY) to amend the site specific zoning by-law (By-law 750-2023) respecting 145 Saint George Street. By-law 750-2023 permits a tall residential building with non-residential space at grade, with a height of 96.0 metres and a combined total gross floor area of 24,00 square metres. The Application requests variances with respect to maximum building height, gross floor area, number of units and setbacks to lot lines. At its hearing on September 3, 2025, the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application. The Notice of Decision is attached. The applicant has appealed the Decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal, along with their Site Plan Application. This motion will authorize the City Solicitor, appropriate City staff, and outside consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in order to oppose the proposed minor variances requested in the Application. This motion will give the City Solicitor authority to negotiate a settlement of the appeal and retain outside consultants as necessary. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the decision has been appealed and the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing in opposition of the proposal.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal respecting 145 St. George Street to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variances requested through Application A0293/25TEY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal respecting 145 St. George Street to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the minor variances requested through Application A0293/25TEY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal and, if a resolution is reached, to settle the appeal at the City Solicitor's discretion, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
MM33.42adopted
Item EX23.3 entitled "Metrolinx Ontario Line - Temporary Lane Closures on the Don Valley Parkway and F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Temporary Delegation of Authority" was adopted by City Council at its meeting on May 21 and 22, 2025. Recommendations 4 and 8c of the Item approved a road closure window from September 22, 2025 to October 24, 2025, inclusive, to facilitate installation of the trestle structure across the Don Valley Parkway. This road closure window is no longer achievable due to supply chain and fabrication delays. As a result, the bridge fabricator has re-sequenced work, and the earliest achievable fabrication date is October 20, 2025. This does not provide sufficient time to complete the required site works within the previously approved road closure window. To enable successful completion of the trestle installation, the road closure window must be extended to November 29, 2025. Accordingly, a reopening and amendment of Item EX23.3 is required. The revised closure will be coordinated with concurrent major events, including Remembrance Day and the Santa Claus Parade, to avoid conflicts. It will also be coordinated with the Eastern Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation. With the subject City Council approval, future temporary lane closures for the Ontario Line Lower Don Bridge remain unaffected. Reason for Urgency: Temporary lane closures are imminent, and updated City Council authority is required at the October Council meeting to maintain project schedule and prevent cascading impacts to subsequent construction stages.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Item 2025.EX23.3 by deleting the date "October 24, 2025, in Parts 4 and 8.c. and inserting the date "November 29, 2025" so that they now read as follows: 4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, to facilitate the installation and removal of trestle structure, final bridge adjustments and removal of monitoring equipment related to the Ontario Line Lower Don Bridge, despite Section 937-4 of Code Chapter 937, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular traffic: a. the southbound inside lane and adjacent pavement shoulder on the Don Valley Parkway, between 350 metres north of Gerrard Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway on-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; b. the southbound middle lane on the Don Valley Parkway, between 165 metres south of Gerrard Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway on-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; c. the southbound outside lane on the Don Valley Parkway, between 30 metres north of Queen Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway on-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; d. the eastbound inside lane on the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, between 90 metres west of Rees Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; e. the eastbound middle lane on the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, between 80 metres east of Lower Simcoe Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; f. the eastbound outside lane on the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, between 110 metres west of Bay Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; g. the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, between the F.G. Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; h. the Don Valley Parkway northbound, all lanes, between the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway off-ramp and 100 metres south of Eastern Avenue, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; i. the Bay Street-F.G. Gardiner Expressway eastbound on-ramp, between Bay Street and the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; and j. the Rees Street- F.G. Gardiner Expressway eastbound on-ramp, between Rees Street and the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025, and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027, and June 30, 2027, inclusive. and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor. 8. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular traffic: c. the Don Roadway, northbound and southbound, between the Don Valley Parkway and Lake Shore Boulevard, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive, to facilitate the installation and removal of trestle structure, final bridge adjustments and removal of monitoring equipment related to the Ontario Line Lower Don Bridge; and City Council exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Item EX23.3 by deleting the date "October 24, 2025, in Parts 4 and 8c and inserting the date "November 29, 2025" so that they now read as follows: "4. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, to facilitate the installation and removal of trestle structure, final bridge adjustments and removal of monitoring equipment related to the Ontario Line Lower Don Bridge, despite Section 937-4 of Code Chapter 937, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular traffic: a. the southbound inside lane and adjacent pavement shoulder on the Don Valley Parkway, between 350 metres north of Gerrard Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway on-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; b. the southbound middle lane on the Don Valley Parkway, between 165 metres south of Gerrard Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway on-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; c. the southbound outside lane on the Don Valley Parkway, between 30 metres north of Queen Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway on-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; d. the eastbound inside lane on the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, between 90 metres west of Rees Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; e. the eastbound middle lane on the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, between 80 metres east of Lower Simcoe Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; f. the eastbound outside lane on the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, between 110 metres west of Bay Street and the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; g. the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway off-ramp, between the F.G. Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; h. the Don Valley Parkway northbound, all lanes, between the Don Valley Parkway-F.G. Gardiner Expressway off-ramp and 100 metres south of Eastern Avenue, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; i. the Bay Street-F.G. Gardiner Expressway eastbound on-ramp, between Bay Street and the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive; and j. the Rees Street- F.G. Gardiner Expressway eastbound on-ramp, between Rees Street and the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025, and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027, and June 30, 2027, inclusive. and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor. 8. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular traffic: c. the Don Roadway, northbound and southbound, between the Don Valley Parkway and Lake Shore Boulevard, from 11:00 p.m. of one day to 5:00 a.m. on the following day for up to and including five nights between September 22, 2025 and November 29, 2025, inclusive, and for up to and including eight nights between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, inclusive, and for up to and including two nights between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027, inclusive, to facilitate the installation and removal of trestle structure, final bridge adjustments and removal of monitoring equipment related to the Ontario Line Lower Don Bridge; and City Council exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor."
MM33.43adopted
On January 22, 2025, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued its Final Order regarding an application to amend City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for a 31-storey mixed use development on lands located at 289 to 299 Balliol Street and 305 Balliol Street. City Council had previously accepted a settlement offer, and instructed the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement ( Item 2023.CC11.13 ). On July 23 and 24, 2025 City Council adopted a motion ( Item 2025.MM32.33 ) authorizing and directing City staff to work with the Owner of the Lands to seek an off-site parkland dedication and accept an off-site parkland dedication, or in the alternative, cash-in-lieu, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act. The Owner of the Lands has a tentative agreement to purchase a property as off-site parkland dedication, with staff approval. The current owner of the property anticipated to be the off-site parkland is seeking a one-year lease back from the Owner of the Lands to allow time to find alternate living arrangements. This would result in the property being conveyed to the City after the first above grade building permit for the Lands as required by the Toronto Municipal Code, chapter 415-28. This motion will authorize the timing of conveyance for the off-site parkland dedication to be altered from prior to the first above grade building permit, for the Lands to prior to two (2) years after the issuance of the first above grade building permit. This motion is urgent as the agreement between the Owner of the Lands and the owner of the property closes in the next 30 days.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.MM32.33 by amending Part 2 by deleting the words "the issuance of the first above grade building permit " and replacing them with "two (2) years after the issuance of the first above grade building permit" and adding a new subsection c) so that Part 2 now reads as follows: 2. Should the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Owner agree to a property as a substitution for cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to two (2) years after the issuance of the first above grade building permit, in accordance with the following: a. in the event that the value of the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the cash-in-lieu parkland dedication, the Owner shall pay cash-in-lieu of parkland for the shortfall in the value of the off-site parkland dedication in accordance with Chapter 415 Article 3 of the Municipal Code; b. in the event that the Owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article 3 of the Municipal Code; and c. in the event that the City is seeking an off-site parkland dedication, the Owner has registered or authorized the City to register a section 118 restriction on title to the parkland prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit of the Lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.MM32.33 by amending Part 2 by deleting the words "the issuance of the first above grade building permit " and replacing them with "two (2) years after the issuance of the first above grade building permit" and adding a new subsection c) so that Part 2 now reads as follows: 2. Should the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Owner agree to a property as a substitution for cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to two (2) years after the issuance of the first above grade building permit, in accordance with the following: a. in the event that the value of the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the cash-in-lieu parkland dedication, the Owner shall pay cash-in-lieu of parkland for the shortfall in the value of the off-site parkland dedication in accordance with Chapter 415 Article 3 of the Municipal Code; b. in the event that the Owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article 3 of the Municipal Code; and c. in the event that the City is seeking an off-site parkland dedication, the Owner has registered or authorized the City to register a section 118 restriction on title to the parkland prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit of the Lands, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.
MM33.44adopted
This Motion seeks approval to release Section 45 funds in the amount of $41,340 for the construction of streetscape improvements in Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area. Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area has been working in partnership with the City, through the Business Improvement Area Office on the redesign of the sidewalk in front of 803 to 815 St. Clair Avenue West to make it accessible. The construction project an accessible ramp, stairs, planters and integrated seating in front of the storefronts. Funds have been secured through a Committee of Adjustment decision for the development at 109 Vaughan Road for streetscape improvements in the area. The funds secured have been received by the City and sufficient monies remain uncommitted for this project. This motion is urgent because the project is currently underway.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by $41,340 gross and $0 debt, in project costs with cash flow funding of $10,000 in 2023, and cash flow commitments of $41,340 in 2025, fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 109 Vaughan Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500202), for completing streetscape improvements on St. Clair Avenue West, at Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area (WBS Element: CED104-13 - PAR Hillcrest Village).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2023-2032 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Economic Development and Culture by $41,340 gross and $0 debt, in project costs with cash flow funding of $10,000 in 2023, and cash flow commitments of $41,340 in 2025, fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 109 Vaughan Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500202), for completing streetscape improvements on St. Clair Avenue West, at Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area (WBS Element: CED104-13 - PAR Hillcrest Village).
MM33.45adopted
The federal government has announced its intention to replace door-to-door Canada Post delivery with Community Mailboxes. Currently, approximately 75 percent of Canadians receive their mail through these boxes. However, they have been placed in very few dense, urban areas across the country. This is not the first time that Community Mailboxes in Toronto have been considered. In 2014, the federal government announced their intention to eliminate home delivery. After considerable pushback from residents and municipalities, the government reconsidered and cancelled the plan in 2018. Implementing these new boxes poses a lot of potential issues. The Toronto Star reported that between 2,500 and 11,000 boxes will be needed to replace home delivery. Further complicating matters is that Canada Post requires the boxes to be on concrete slabs and at least 9 metres from an intersection. It will be particularly challenging to even find enough possible locations in dense, older parts of the city. Importantly, the federal government must work with City staff to consider the aesthetic impacts on our neighbourhoods and practical concerns including accessibility, safety, traffic, litter collection, and snow clearing. That's why this motion provides new direction for Staff to engage Canada Post to ensure that Torontonians' needs are considered in the placement of Community Mailboxes should the federal government continue on this path. The accompanying recommendations are taken from PG 5.7, delivered to Planning and Growth Committee on June 3rd, 2015, with minor edits to reflect the current context. This motion is urgent in light of the recent announcement by the Federal Government that they are considering discontinuing Canada Post home mail delivery. Given the potential impacts on Torontonians, it is vital that the City start preparing for this potential outcome.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to request Canada Post to provide the following information on the implementation of the community mailbox program in Toronto and report to City Council with an assessment of the impacts: a. the number and location of current residential and business mailboxes that will be affected and the number and location of community mailboxes that will be installed; b. the specific timelines for implementation; c. the design options for community mailboxes being considered by Canada Post, including any modifications to the standard mailbox format; d. Canada Post's siting guidelines and performance standards for assessing site feasibility; e. a detailed communications plan to inform Toronto residents about the conversion to community mailboxes; and f. a plan for addressing barriers to accessing postal services, including social isolation, literacy, linguistic, cognitive and mobility barriers and ensuring equitable outcomes for all Torontonians. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to offer to work with Canada Post to develop location, siting and design guidelines for community mailboxes, including delivery options for areas where community mailboxes are not feasible. 3. City Council request the City Manager to seek assurance from Canada Post that the City of Toronto will recover incremental costs for any staff services required to support the implementation and operation of community mailboxes in Toronto, which may include: a. community mailbox siting and installation; b. traffic management; c. snow clearing; and d. litter collection.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to request Canada Post to provide the following information on the implementation of the community mailbox program in Toronto and report to City Council with an assessment of the impacts: a. the number and location of current residential and business mailboxes that will be affected and the number and location of community mailboxes that will be installed; b. the specific timelines for implementation; c. the design options for community mailboxes being considered by Canada Post, including any modifications to the standard mailbox format; d. Canada Post's siting guidelines and performance standards for assessing site feasibility; e. a detailed communications plan to inform Toronto residents about the conversion to community mailboxes; and f. a plan for addressing barriers to accessing postal services, including social isolation, literacy, linguistic, cognitive and mobility barriers and ensuring equitable outcomes for all Torontonians. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to offer to work with Canada Post to develop location, siting and design guidelines for community mailboxes, including delivery options for areas where community mailboxes are not feasible. 3. City Council request the City Manager to seek assurance from Canada Post that the City of Toronto will recover incremental costs for any staff services required to support the implementation and operation of community mailboxes in Toronto, which may include: a. community mailbox siting and installation; b. traffic management; c. snow clearing; and d. litter collection.
MM33.46adopted
The Esplanade and Mill Street Connection Project aims to make travel on the street safer and more inviting for people walking, cycling and taking transit, while maintaining access to local and citywide destinations. As part of this work, staff have been working with stakeholders to seek safety improvements. The Novotel at 45 The Esplanade has requested that a "Bus Loading Zone" on the north side of The Esplanade be placed closer to their front door to support their business. Transportation Services have advised that through the revised design to The Esplanade, this is now possible. Staff are also recommending that an additional "No Standing" zone be placed just east of the "Bus Loading Zone" to support passenger pick-up and drop-off. As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on The Esplanade, City Council approval of this motion is required. This motion is urgent because the project is currently under construction and bylaw amendments need to be implemented to complete the work in October.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize amendments to parking and traffic regulations as set out in the tables below: a. to be rescinded Chapter 950-1313 - Schedule XIV - No Stopping Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days The Esplanade North Scott Street and a point 87.5 metres west of Church Street Anytime b. to be enacted Chapter 950-1313 - Schedule XIV - No Stopping Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days The Esplanade North Scott Street and a point 24 metres east Anytime Chapter 950-1309 - Schedule X - Bus Loading Zone Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days The Esplanade North A point 24 metres east of Scott Street and a point 24 metres further east Anytime Chapter 950-1315 - Schedule XVI - No Standing Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days The Esplanade North A point 48 metres east of Scott Street and a point 40 metres further east Anytime
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize amendments to parking and traffic regulations as set out in the tables below: a. to be rescinded Chapter 950-1313 - Schedule XIV - No Stopping Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days The Esplanade North Scott Street and a point 87.5 metres west of Church Street Anytime b. To be enacted Chapter 950-1313 - Schedule XIV - No Stopping Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days The Esplanade North Scott Street and a point 24 metres east Anytime Chapter 950-1309 - Schedule X - Bus Loading Zone Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days The Esplanade North A point 24 metres east of Scott Street and a point 24 metres further east Anytime Chapter 950-1315 - Schedule XVI - No Standing Highway Side Between Prohibited Times and/or Days The Esplanade North A point 48 metres east of Scott Street and a point 40 metres further east Anytime
MM33.47adopted
The local community has expressed interest a new Community Garden located in the underutilized hydro corridor space bound by the Islington Toronto Transit Commission Station Fieldway Lot on the west, 2 and 8 Fieldway Road on the south, and the rail corridor and Bloor Street West on the north. A resident drafted an initial proposal and canvassed the neighbourhood collecting over 60 signatures showing support for this initiative. It is a good proposal and would bring a welcome improvement to the area, as well as additional Community Garden space which is in high demand with long wait lists. Reason for Urgency: This is urgent because there are 2026 Parks Capital Budget implications, which is currently being finalized.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with Hydro One and the local Councillor and in consultation with the adjacent multi-residential buildings, as appropriate, to explore the feasibility of utilizing greenspace within the Hydro One corridor in Ward 3 (located behind 2 Fieldway Road), as outlined in Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM33.47, for use as a community garden, 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 Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with Hydro One and the local Councillor and in consultation with the adjacent multi-residential buildings, as appropriate, to explore the feasibility of utilizing greenspace within the Hydro One corridor in Ward 3 (located behind 2 Fieldway Road), as outlined in Attachment 1 to this motion, for use as a community garden, 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.
MM33.48adopted
Almost all residents of Clifton Road south of Glenrose have petitioned for the implementation of permit parking on their street. This is urgent because parking pressure and enforcement in the area has greatly increased and many residents do not have private off-street parking. They are asking for immediate implementation of permit parking at the October Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. There is no need for a further round of polling before the Toronto and East York Community Council considers their request. This Motion is urgent because people on the street are suddenly getting very frequent parking tickets, have no alternative parking locations and are extremely anxious to introduce permit parking.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Clifton Road between Glenrose Avenue and the south end of Clifton Road, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as the Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Clifton Road between Glenrose Avenue and the south end of Clifton Road, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as the Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.
MM33.49adopted
The Independent Electricity System Operator requires municipalities to adopt resolutions of support for energy projects submitted through the Long Term 2 Request for Proposal process. City staff have received a request for support for a rooftop solar photovoltaic project in Etobicoke. City staff are supportive of the proposed project, which aligns with the TransformTO goals of expanding local renewable energy generation and improving resilience. City Council can express its support through either a Municipal Resolution in Support of Proposal Submission (project-specific) or a Blanket Municipal Support Resolution. City staff have determined that a Blanket Municipal Support Resolution is the appropriate form of support. Reason for Urgency: The October 8 to 10 City Council meeting is the final opportunity for the proponent to obtain the resolution before the Long Tern 2 proposal window closes October 16.
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its general support for solar panel installations in Toronto that further the goals of Transform Toronto's Net Zero Plan, align with the City's Official Plan and other land-related goals and objectives, and comply with all applicable laws and policies. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager or their designate to prepare and submit any forms requested by federal or provincial government entities in connection with projects supported by Part 1 above, as and where appropriate.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council expresses its general support for solar panel installations in Toronto that further the goals of Transform Toronto's Net Zero Plan, align with the City's Official Plan and other land-related goals and objectives, and comply with all applicable laws and policies. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager or their designate to prepare and submit any forms requested by federal or provincial government entities in connection with projects supported by Part 1, as and where appropriate.