Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 76 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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MM35.19adopted
Buddies in Bad Times is the world's longest-running and largest queer theatre, providing both a platform for queer artists and programming for queer audiences, but also a space to perform works that challenge sexual, cultural, and artistic norms. The non-profit theatre company has requested $524,447.73 to bring critical improvements to 12 Alexander Street. The theatre at 12 Alexander Street is a City-owned building that has been used by the company for over two decades. The funding would be used to improve the building, including but not limited to: theatrical space upgrades, accessibility, safety, and energy efficiency improvements. Funding secured from 89 to 99 Church Street for "capital projects in the vicinity of the site in conformity with the City's Official plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor" would be used to fund these upgrades and improvements. The release of funds for these projects would allow Buddies in Bad Times to proceed with these capital improvements in 2026.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $524,447.73 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 89, 97 and 99 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701195), collected for capital improvements in the vicinity, for transfer to the 12 Alexander Street Theatre Project (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) for capital improvements to the building at 12 Alexander Street, including accessibility, safety, and theatrical space upgrades (NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $524,447.73 be forwarded to the 12 Alexander Street Theatre Project (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) upon the signing of an Undertaking by the 12 Alexander Street Theatre Project (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $524,447.73 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 89, 97 and 99 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701195), collected for capital improvements in the vicinity, for transfer to the 12 Alexander Street Theatre Project (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) for capital improvements to the building at 12 Alexander Street, including accessibility, safety, and theatrical space upgrades (NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $524,447.73 be forwarded to the 12 Alexander Street Theatre Project (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) upon the signing of an Undertaking by the 12 Alexander Street Theatre Project (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
CC35.20adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 180 Queens Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Queens Drive and Pine Street in the Weston neighbourhood. The property comprises of a spacious corner lot with the house set back deeply on the parcel. A location map and current photographs of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2. The property at 180 Queens Drive, Oliver Master House, features a substantial, three-storey house constructed in the Shingle style in 1911. The red-brick house is distinguished by its multiple, shingle-clad gables, broad verandah, and stone corner tower. The property was commissioned for Oliver Master, a prominent insurance broker, Weston village councillor (1912-13) and civic leader. The property at 180 Queens Drive was listed on the City's Heritage Register on December 15, 2021. Staff have determined that the property at 180 Queen's Drive has cultural heritage value and meets three of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the properties and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance. The Committee of Adjustment issued Notices of Decision on August 14, 2025 for the subject property that include the Consent Application 24210323WET05CO that was refused to sever the property into two residential lots and the Minor Variance Application 24210335WET05MV that was refused to allow for the development of a new fourplex dwelling. The property at 180 Queen's Drive is currently subject to a scheduled hearing on February 9, 2026 at Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB) because of appeals to the refusal of the two applications by the Committee of Adjustment.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 180 Queens Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 180 Queens Drive (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 180 Queens Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 180 Queens Drive (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM35.20adopted
Through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 ("Bill 23") the Province of Ontario amended the Ontario Heritage and prescribed a deemed expiry date for properties undesignated properties included on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. Properties Listed before January 1, 2023 will be deemed removed from the Register if they are not designated prior to January 1, 2027. The conservation of the City's listed properties fosters civic and local community identity and pride, enhancing stewardship opportunities, and recognizes our collective history. This motion requests that City Planning staff review the following ten listed properties for potential municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to ensure the conserve of these important sites, and would require appropriate consultation and engagement with property owners and the local city Councillor prior to recommendation. The General Engineering Company (Canada) Ltd. ("GECO") 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 (Canada) 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. While altered, approximately twenty of the buildings along with underground tunnels associated with the former General Engineering Company (Canada) Ltd facility remain. This motion recommends that City Planning evaluate the former General Engineering Company (Canada) Ltd lands under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and report on recommendations to the Toronto Preservation Board on and Toronto City Council.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review the following Ward 20 properties for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and following outreach to property owners, to report back with recommendations to the Toronto Preservation Board and City Council: 68 Chine Drive 323 Danforth Road 972 Danforth Road 120 Highview Avenue 27 Hill Crescent 1253 Kingston Road 1355 Kingston Road 1650 Kingston Road 23 Laurel Avenue 41 Laurel Avenue 459 Midland Avenue 42 Scarboro Crescent 236 Warden Avenue 2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to evaluate lands associated with the former General Engineering Company (Canada) Ltd. within Ward 20 under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and to report back with recommendations to the Toronto Preservation Board and City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review the following Ward 20 properties for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and following outreach to property owners, to report back with recommendations to the Toronto Preservation Board and City Council: 68 Chine Drive 323 Danforth Road 972 Danforth Road 120 Highview Avenue 27 Hill Crescent 1253 Kingston Road 1355 Kingston Road 1650 Kingston Road 23 Laurel Avenue 41 Laurel Avenue 459 Midland Avenue 42 Scarboro Crescent 236 Warden Avenue 2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to evaluate lands associated with the former General Engineering Company (Canada) Ltd. within Ward 20 under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and to report back with recommendations to the Toronto Preservation Board and City Council.
CC35.21adopted
This report recommends that City Council affirm its decision of October 8 and 9, 2025 (Item PH24.11) stating its intention to designate the properties at 336 and 340 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate from the property owners within the statutory timeline. The two properties at 336 and 340 Jarvis Street are located on the west side of Jarvis Street, mid-block between Carlton Street to the south and Sirman Lane to the north, in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. The properties are part of a collection of five abutting Victorian era house-form buildings, from 336 Jarvis Street to the south to 344 Jarvis Street to the north. 336 Jarvis Street was constructed in 1863 in the Georgian architectural style with later Second Empire alterations. From 1890 to 1923, it was home to the artist and educator Frederic Bell-Smith. Beyond his well-regarded artistic output, Bell-Smith was also known for co-founding the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto (1908) and serving as president of the Ontario Society of Artists from 1905 to 1908. 340 Jarvis Street was constructed c.1863 and forms one half of a present-day semi-detached house-form along with 338 Jarvis Street (designated Part IV in 2007), both designed in the Georgian style with subsequent Second Empire alterations. 340 Jarvis Street housed the John Howard Society from 1956 to the early 1960s. The properties at 336 and 340 Jarvis Street were first recognized for their cultural heritage value when they were listed on the City's Heritage Register on June 20, 1973. City Council has until February 8, 2026, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised by the owners and remain of the opinion that despite these objections, the property at 336 Jarvis Street meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Act under 4 of 9 criteria for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values, and the property at 340 Jarvis Street meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Act under 5 of 9 criteria for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. As the properties have cultural heritage value or interest and each meet the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff are of the opinion that these properties should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 336 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item PH24.11 on October 8 and 9, 2025. 2. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 340 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item PH24.11 on October 8 and 9, 2025. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating each of the properties, 336 Jarvis Street and 340 Jarvis Street, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 336 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item PH24.11 on October 8 and 9, 2025. 2. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 340 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item PH24.11 on October 8 and 9, 2025. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating each of the properties, 336 Jarvis Street and 340 Jarvis Street, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM35.21adopted
In March 2025, City Council authorized Toronto Water and Environment, Climate and Forestry to negotiate and execute Wastewater Thermal Energy Agreements and other necessary agreements of up to 30 years to enable wastewater energy projects. These projects connect to the City's sewer system for the non-contact exchange of wastewater flows to provide low-carbon heating and cooling solutions for buildings, thereby displacing natural gas use and reducing emissions. Toronto's first wastewater energy transfer project, currently being commissioned, serves Toronto Western Hospital. Staff are currently negotiating the Wastewater Thermal Energy Agreement for a second project, located at Exhibition Place, which is anticipated to serve 2.5 million square feet and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by ~90,000 tonnes over 30 years. There are several other potential projects under consideration across Toronto. The current Council authorization defines "agreement execution" as the commencement date and specifies a term of up to 30 years. However, since construction and commissioning - which all occur post-agreement execution - can take months or years to complete, the actual agreement term will be less than 30 years. This is inconsistent with the intent of the Wastewater Energy Program and creates a risk that project lenders will not release construction financing even after the agreements are executed. The Wastewater Thermal Energy Agreements for the project at Exhibition Place is the first project to proceed through the formal Wastewater Energy Program approved by Council, and therefore the first instance where this issue has come up. Staff are therefore recommending a technical amendment to a previous Council decision to clarify agreement terms, which will enable Wastewater Energy Program implementation, a key action in the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy, which aims to reduce Toronto's greenhouse gas emissions community-wide to net zero by 2040. There is no financial impact associated with this change. Requires Re-opening: Infrastructure and Environment Committee Item 2025.IE19.7 (March 26 and 27, 2025 Council Meeting) only as it pertains to Part 1f.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2025.IE19.7 by adding the words "commencing on the date that is one business day following delivery of the Notice of Acceptance of Commissioning by the General Manager, Toronto Water to the applicant(s), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement and" after the word "duration" to Part 1.f. so that it now reads: f. the agreements may be for terms up to but not exceeding 30 years in duration commencing on the date that is one business day following delivery of the Notice of Acceptance of Commissioning by the General Manager, Toronto Water to the applicant(s), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement and subject to any limitations under law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2025.IE19.7 by adding the words "commencing on the date that is one business day following delivery of the Notice of Acceptance of Commissioning by the General Manager, Toronto Water to the applicant(s), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement and" after the word "duration" to Part 1.f. so that it now reads: f. the agreements may be for terms up to but not exceeding 30 years in duration commencing on the date that is one business day following delivery of the Notice of Acceptance of Commissioning by the General Manager, Toronto Water to the applicant(s), in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement and subject to any limitations under law.
CC35.22adopted
This report recommends that Council affirm its decision of July 23-24, 2025 (PH23.13) stating its intention to designate the property at 324 Old Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The City has received an objection on behalf of the property owner to the Notice of Intention to Designate within the statutory timeline. The Notice of Objection dated August 26, 2025, is included as Attachment 1 to this report. City Council has until January 18, 2026 to make a decision on the objection. The property at 324 Old Yonge Street - Jephcott -Sanderson Residence - is located in the St. Andrews - Windfields neighbourhood in the North York-York Mills area of Toronto. It is situated on the west side of Old Yonge Street, north of York Mills Road, east of Yonge Street, and south of Highway 401. The property contains a two-and-one-half-storey brick house and a detached two-storey brick garage and was constructed in 1935 in the Georgian Revival style. It was designed by the prominent architectural firm of Allward & Guinlock for Alfred Jephcott (1866-1940), president of the Dominion Paper Box Company. Jephcott commissioned the house for his daughter, Amulette Sanderson, and son-in-law Arthur C. Sanderson, a salesman with the Toronto Brick Company Ltd who later became Secretary Treasurer of the company. The Sandersons purchased the land in 1935 from St Andrew's Estates and Golf Course and owned the property until 1947. Directories suggest that Jephcott and the Sandersons occupied the property together from the time that the house was completed until Jephcott's death in 1940. Staff have reviewed the objections raised by the owner and are of the opinion that despite these objections, the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, under four of nine possible criteria for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. City Council has until January 18, 2026, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, or 120 days from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Ontario Heritage Act. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, this property should be designated. Designation enables Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance and refuse demolition.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 324 Old Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council Decision PH23.13 on July 23-24, 2025. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 324 Old Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council Decision PH23.13 on July 23-24, 2025. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM35.22adopted
Since the approval for 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard was adopted by City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024 ( Item 2024.PH17.3 ) the applicant has proposed revisions to Block 1 of the proposal, which staff are supporting through a Supplementary Report to advance the change. The revisions involve a slight increase the building height, a modification to the building stepback, the removal of the requirement for dwelling units on the ground floor, a reduction in the amenity rates and the removal the parking rate requirement. Requires Re-opening: Planning and Housing Committee Item 2024.PH17.3 (December 17 and 18, 2024 Council Meeting) only as it pertains to Part 1.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.PH17.3 by amending Part 1 by: a. deleting the words "Attachment 6 to the report (November 21, 2024) from the Executive Director, Development Review" and replace them with the words "Attachment 1 to the report (December 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review" so that Part 1 now reads as follows: 1. City Council amend By-law 228-2020, being a by-law to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the portion of the lands municipally known as 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report (December 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review. 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 (December 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (December 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.PH17.3 by amending Part 1 by: a. deleting the words "Attachment 6 to the report (November 21, 2024) from the Executive Director, Development Review" and replace them with the words "Attachment 1 to the report (December 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review" so that Part 1 now reads as follows: 1. City Council amend By-law 228-2020, being a by-law to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the portion of the lands municipally known as 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report (December 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review. 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 (December 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review.
MM35.23adopted
GO Expansion is being delivered in three "packages" of work. The Union Station Enhancement Project, Package 1 ("USEP-1") includes enabling works to build a south concourse that will connect into Union Station. The City has entered into various agreements with Metrolinx to support the delivery of USEP-1, including to fund dedicated City real estate resources to manage the City's interests during this Project. This motion is required to enable the City of Toronto to amend its funding agreement with Metrolinx and accept additional funding from Metrolinx to: a. fund one (1) additional temporary full-time City staff, thereby increasing the total City staff funded by Metrolinx for this Project to three (3) full-time City staff; b. increase the City's existing retainer for external legal advice for property agreements; and c. add other incremental resources to enable further City involvement in Metrolinx's USEP-1, specifically for real estate services and agreements Reason for Urgency: The allocation of these resources is conditional upon full funding being provided by Metrolinx. It is imperative that City Council authorize the above so that the City can receive the funding from Metrolinx without delay beginning in 2026, and avoid either delaying critical work associated with necessary and time sensitive property management and heritage approvals. Staff will seek Council authority to adjust the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management, upon the execution of the Amended and Restated Funding Agreement between the City and Metrolinx, at the first opportunity in 2026.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to execute amendments to the Amended and Restated Funding Agreement between the City and Metrolinx, dated February 19, 2021, and other project related agreements as necessary to give effect to this motion, for Union Station Enhancement, Package 1 to permit additional funding for one (1) full-time temporary City staff to perform services related to real estate agreements and issues, increase to the funding for legal support for property agreements and such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize an amendment to the existing retainer agreement with Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP (Purchase Order number 6048193) for property matters at Union Station in connection with the Union Station Enhancement Project Package 1, to: increase the retainer amount to Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($830,000.00) and to include the provision of legal advice and expertise for any necessary property agreements including easements, operating agreements and/or amendments to the existing Amended and Restated Reciprocal Rights Agreement between the City and Metrolinx, dated December 7, 2009, and as amended August 19, 2013, related to Union Station Enhancement Project Package 1; and to authorize the City Solicitor to further amend the amount of the retainer as needed.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to execute amendments to the Amended and Restated Funding Agreement between the City and Metrolinx, dated February 19, 2021, and other project related agreements as necessary to give effect to this motion, for Union Station Enhancement, Package 1 to permit additional funding for one (1) full-time temporary City staff to perform services related to real estate agreements and issues, increase to the funding for legal support for property agreements and such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize an amendment to the existing retainer agreement with Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP (Purchase Order number 6048193) for property matters at Union Station in connection with the Union Station Enhancement Project Package 1, to: increase the retainer amount to Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars ($830,000.00) and to include the provision of legal advice and expertise for any necessary property agreements including easements, operating agreements and/or amendments to the existing Amended and Restated Reciprocal Rights Agreement between the City and Metrolinx, dated Dec 7, 2009, and as amended August 19, 2013, related to Union Station Enhancement Project Package 1; and to authorize the City Solicitor to further amend the amount of the retainer as needed.
MM35.24adopted
At its meeting held on February 7 and 8, 2023 City Council adopted Item 2023.TE2.1 which recommended amendments to Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a 5-storey mixed-use building. City Council enacted By-law 447-2023 to permit the development. It came to Development Review's attention that there are minor errors in the implementing site specific zoning by-law that must be corrected for the applicant to continue ongoing construction activities. The corrections reflect the development concept previously considered by City Council, but recent detailed review identified details that should have been originally included in Site Specific Zoning By-law 447-2023. The corrections will address: - Type G loading space access by residential and non-residential units; - Location of residential and non-residential units on the same storey; - Angular plane projection along the entire required rear yard setback; - Landscaping requirement for abutting a lot in the Residential Zone; and - Access to a lot from a neighboring lane. The corrections reflect the main intent of the original application, and the building has not changed in any material way from what was considered and approved by City Council. It is therefore appropriate that the technical amendments as set out in the Recommendations be made to Site Specific Zoning By-law 447-2023, without the need for any further public notice. This is an urgent matter as the site is currently under construction in order to provide student housing required by the university. Failing to correct these omissions from the zoning by-law would delay their building permit and building opening.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by deleting Section (L) and replacing it with the following: "Despite Regulation 40.10.40.1(1), residential uses may be located below and on the same storey as non-residential use portions" 2. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by deleting Section (N) and replacing it with the following: "Despite Regulation 220.5.10.1 (1), (2) and (3), 1 loading space Type "G" shall be provided and maintained on the lot and may be shared between the residential and non-residential uses; regardless of access type" 3. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by introducing a new Section (Q), that reads: "Regulation 40.10.40.70.(2) (E) regarding a 45-degree angular plane does not apply;" 4. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by introducing a new Section (R), that reads: "Despite Regulation 40.10.50.10.(3), a minimum 0.74-metre-wide strip of land, used only for soft landscaping, must be provided along the part of the lot line abutting a lot in the Residential Zone category" 5. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by introducing a new Section (S), that reads: "Despite Regulation 40.10.90.40.(1), access to a loading space may be provided from a street" 6. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by introducing a new Section (T), that reads: "Despite Regulation 40.10.100.10.(1), vehicle access may be provided from a street" 7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward to Council's next meeting for enactment by Council by-laws to make the changes noted in Recommendations 1 through 6 to By-law 447-2023. 8. 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 By-law 447-2023 in accordance with Attachment 1 to this motion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by deleting Section (L) and replacing it with the following: "Despite Regulation 40.10.40.1(1), residential uses may be located below and on the same storey as non-residential use portions" 2. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by deleting Section (N) and replacing it with the following: "Despite Regulation 220.5.10.1 (1), (2) and (3), 1 loading space Type "G" shall be provided and maintained on the lot and may be shared between the residential and non-residential uses; regardless of access type" 3. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by introducing a new Section (Q), that reads: "Regulation 40.10.40.70.(2) (E) regarding a 45-degree angular plane does not apply;" 4. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by introducing a new Section (R), that reads: "Despite Regulation 40.10.50.10.(3), a minimum 0.74-metre-wide strip of land, used only for soft landscaping, must be provided along the part of the lot line abutting a lot in the Residential Zone category" 5. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by introducing a new Section (S), that reads: "Despite Regulation 40.10.90.40.(1), access to a loading space may be provided from a street" 6. City Council amend By-law 447-2023 by introducing a new Section (T), that reads: "Despite Regulation 40.10.100.10.(1), vehicle access may be provided from a street" 7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward to Council's next meeting for enactment by Council by-laws to make the changes noted in Recommendations 1 through 6 to By-law 447-2023. 8. 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 By-law 447-2023 in accordance with Attachment 1 to this motion.
MM35.25adopted
Cecil Community Centre stretches very limited resources to serve a high-needs, low-income population in downtown Toronto. It provides essential community services, like affordable childcare, housing and employment support, and language resources for those learning English, and also acts as a Warming Centre surge site. Acting as a Warming Centre caused the Centre to lose multiple paid bookings, and damaged its ability to raise private funds through hosting events. Despite these many valuable services, Cecil Community Centre receives only $6,567 annually from the Community Services Partnership grant program, far less than the other eight members of the Association of Community Centres that provide similar programs. This wholly inadequate amount has not received a meaningful increase in well over a decade. The Ward Councillor, in consultation with Social Development, Finance and Administration, requests that Cecil's Community Services Partnership funding allocation be brought into equitable alignment with the eight members of the Association of Community Centres that are currently receiving Community Services Partnership funding. This motion is urgent because it is an input into the 2026 Budget negotiations. The proposed amount was just recommended by Social Development, Finance and Administration yesterday.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Mayor to consider an increase of $0.135 million to the 2026 Operating Budget for Social Development in the Community Services Partnership program to provide equitable grant funding to Cecil Community Centre's program budget.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Mayor to consider an increase of $0.135 million to the 2026 Operating Budget for Social Development in the Community Services Partnership program to provide equitable grant funding to Cecil Community Centre's program budget.
MM35.26adopted
The City of Toronto has implemented a number of successful off-street multi-use trails alongside rail corridors, including the Beltline Rail Trail, the Don Mills Rail Trail, the West Toronto Rail Trail, and the Etobicoke Creek Trail. In Scarborough, the corridor between Warden Subway Station and Kennedy Subway Station has long been advanced as a means of connecting the Scarborough Junction area, and Scarborough more broadly, to other recreational trails in Toronto. To the north, the Rail Trail would eventually connect to the east-west Meadoway linking Rouge Park and the central city, while to the south, the Rail Trail would present options for connecting to Taylor Massey Creek Trail. In July 2022, City Council adopted a motion directing Transportation Services to report on implementation recommendations from the Warden Woods Community Secondary Plan for a West Scarborough Rail Trail along the former GN-GECO rail spur line. City Council considered these recommendations in June 2024, with a subsequent feasibility study presented in quarter three of 2026. To advance the feasibility of the West Scarborough Rail Trail, this motion requests Transportation Services initiate a study to advance next steps, including preliminary design work and identifying property requirements and cost estimates. The motion would also direct city staff to work collaboratively with partners, including the Toronto Transit Commission, to reserve necessary rights relating to the Warden Storage track and associated Warden spur bridge, in order to implement the West Scarborough Rail Trail. The motion was developed by City Staff in Transportation Services and Corporate Real Estate Management, with Toronto Transit Commission awareness. Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent as Council direction on this approach to support the West Scarborough Rail Trail is needed to inform the 30 percent design for the Warden Storage Track Project which Toronto Transit Commission is finalizing by the first quarter of 2026.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to initiate a study to advance the next steps for the West Scarborough Rail Trail including initiating a minimum of 10 percent functional design, identifying potential opportunities to achieve a continuous multi-use trail experience to address challenges that were identified in the feasibility assessment completed in 2024, as well as identifying property requirements and preliminary cost estimates for the rail trail project, and to consider including delivery of the trail as part of the next near-term Cycling Network Plan (2028 to 2030), subject to resolution of constraints identified in the feasibility study, and subject to available funding. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to reserve necessary rights in favour of Transportation Services to preserve options for a future West Scarborough Rail Trail development, including future pedestrian and cycling connections, in any future transfer of operational management decisions relating to the Warden Storage Track and associated Warden spur bridge. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with Toronto Transit Commission staff to review opportunities to advance design and/or construction of the West Scarborough Rail Trail segment within or immediately adjacent to the limits of the Warden Storage Track Project in conjunction with the Toronto Transit Commission's Line 2 Capacity Enhancement Program's Warden Storage Track Project, subject to available funding for the West Scarborough Rail Trail project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to initiate a study to advance the next steps for the West Scarborough Rail Trail including initiating a minimum of 10 percent functional design, identifying potential opportunities to achieve a continuous multi-use trail experience to address challenges that were identified in the feasibility assessment completed in 2024, as well as identifying property requirements and preliminary cost estimates for the rail trail project, and to consider including delivery of the trail as part of the next near-term Cycling Network Plan (2028 to 2030), subject to resolution of constraints identified in the feasibility study, and subject to available funding. 2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to reserve necessary rights in favour of Transportation Services to preserve options for a future West Scarborough Rail Trail development, including future pedestrian and cycling connections, in any future transfer of operational management decisions relating to the Warden Storage Track and associated Warden spur bridge. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with Toronto Transit Commission staff to review opportunities to advance design and / or construction of the West Scarborough Rail Trail segment within or immediately adjacent to the limits of the Warden Storage Track Project in conjunction with the Toronto Transit Commission's Line 2 Capacity Enhancement Program's Warden Storage Track Project, subject to available funding for the West Scarborough Rail Trail project.
MM35.27amended
Cliffside Public School is a well-frequented space within the Cliffside community in Scarborough Southwest, but its outdoor grounds currently lack a dedicated area for structured outdoor learning and community seating. The school has expressed a need for an enhanced outdoor environment to support student programming, small group instruction, and environmental education. Residents have also noted the absence of accessible gathering spaces in the immediate area that can be used informally outside of school hours. In consultation with the school administration and local community members, it is recommended that the site be improved with an outdoor learning and seating area, including elements such as benches, shade features, and accessible pathways. This space would be used by students during the school day and would be available to the public after hours, expanding local open-space amenities. There are available Section 37 funds within Ward 20 suitable for supporting local improvements of this nature. City Council authority is requested to release these funds so that the project can proceed with design and construction in coordination with the school community. Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent as Council direction on this approach to support improvements at Cliffside Public School is needed in order for the City and Toronto District School Board to enter into a Community Access Agreement, thereby allowing for continued design and eventual implementation.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $30,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 2229-2245 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026- 3700726), secured for improvements to the school playground at Cliffside Public School, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Cliffside Public School, subject to the following conditions: a. the Toronto District School Board will enter into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City; and b. the design of the improvements will be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at Cliffside Public School, for a term of 20 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community benefits in the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $100,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 2229-2245 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026- 3700726), secured for improvements to the school playground at Cliffside Public School, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at Cliffside Public School, subject to the following conditions: a. the Toronto District School Board will enter into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City; and b. the design of the improvements will be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at Cliffside Public School, for a term of 20 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community benefits in the community.
MM35.28adopted
Through 2025.PH18.1 City Council approved a Zoning By-Law Amendment for 267 to 275 Merton Street, an affordable housing project on City-owned land that is being constructed and operated by Collecdev-Markee. In addition to amending the Zoning By-law, 2025.PH18.1 also approved that the Applicant (Collecdev-Markee) shall design, construct, and deliver a public park on site - to facilitate an improved mid-block connection between Merton Street and the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail. The creation of an expanded mid-block pedestrian connection between Merton Street and the Beltline Trail is a key City objective for the redevelopment of the City-owned land at 267 to 275 Merton Street, implementing policy in the Yonge and Eglinton Secondary Plan. As part of the development deal negotiated by CreateTO on behalf of the City, Collecdev-Markee has committed to design and construct this mid-block connection, and also to maintain and operate it for a 99-year period (carrying all costs and responsibilities associated with doing so). These obligations are included in the 99-year Ground Lease, and through the recommendations in 2025.PH18.1 these obligations (which formerly related to a privately-operated Publicly Accessible Space) were converted into an obligation to provide this mid-block connection as a public park encumbered by the housing project's underground parking garage. The City project team, CreateTO, and Collecdev-Markee have been working to advance this affordable housing project throughout 2025. The Developer submitted a Site Plan Application in May 2025 and began demolition of the existing structures in September 2025. They have also been working with City staff on the design of the public park and the terms of a Project Agreement that would be appended to the Lease to further secure the delivery of this park. Through this work, it has become clear that delivering this mid-block connection as a Publicly Accessible Space instead of a public park would provide value and efficiencies for the following reasons: - the land is already in City ownership, lessening the value of dedicating the space as public park; and - the Developer (not the Parks and Recreation division), through its Ground Lease obligations, will be the long-term stewards of the space, paying for its operations, upkeep, and maintenance. In this case, dedicating the space as a Park creates a duplicative administration and coordination layer for the duration of the Lease that can be simplified by delivering the space as a Publicly Accessible Space. The Developer shall meet their parkland dedication obligations for this project through cash-in-lieu. The Developer shall be obligated through the Site Plan Control process to provide the Publicly Accessible Space that facilitates an improved mid-block connection to the same standard and size as previously envisioned. This amendment to the direction provided in 2025.PH18.1 will enable the City to achieve the envisioned creation of a new public space and improved mid-block connection, and all costs for construction and ongoing maintenance covered by the Developer, in a more efficient manner. This motion is urgent as the project is currently under construction. Requires Re-opening: Item 2025.PH.18.1 (February 5, 2025), as it relates to Parts 3, 4 and 5.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.PH.18.1 by deleting Parts 3, 4, and 5, Parts to be deleted: 3. City Council approve that the Applicant shall design, construct, and deliver as part of the development, parkland in base and above-base condition, lands located along the west side of the site and to serve as a connection between Merton Street and the Key Gardner Beltline Trail, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of the lands for public park purposes subject to the lands being free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, save and except for the underground garage; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to enter into a Maintenance Agreement with the Applicant (or their heirs or assigns) for the duration of the lease for the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the parkland and the maintenance obligations shall be finalized via separate agreement to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. and adopt instead the following: 3. City Council require the Applicant to design, construct, and maintain a Publicly-Accessible Space with an approximate area of 313 square metres on lands located along the west side of the site to facilitate a midblock connection between Merton St. and the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, the specific configuration, design and timing of delivery of which is to be determined during Site Plan Approval for the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 4. City Council require the Applicant to provide a public access easement for the duration of the 99-year lease period in favour of the City over the approximately 313 square metre Publicly-Accessible Space to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, prior to Site Plan Approval.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.PH.18.1 by deleting Parts 3, 4, and 5, Parts to be deleted: 3. City Council approve that the Applicant shall design, construct, and deliver as part of the development, parkland in base and above-base condition, lands located along the west side of the site and to serve as a connection between Merton Street and the Key Gardner Beltline Trail, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of the lands for public park purposes subject to the lands being free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, save and except for the underground garage; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to enter into a Maintenance Agreement with the Applicant (or their heirs or assigns) for the duration of the lease for the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the parkland and the maintenance obligations shall be finalized via separate agreement to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. and adopt instead the following: 3. City Council require the Applicant to design, construct, and maintain a Publicly-Accessible Space with an approximate area of 313 square metres on lands located along the west side of the site to facilitate a midblock connection between Merton St. and the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, the specific configuration, design and timing of delivery of which is to be determined during Site Plan Approval for the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 4. City Council require the Applicant to provide a public access easement for the duration of the 99-year lease period in favour of the City over the approximately 313 square metre Publicly-Accessible Space to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, prior to Site Plan Approval.
MM35.29adopted
At its meeting of July 23 and 24, 2025, City Council adopted Item 2025.NY25.9, approving a Rental Housing Demolition Application proposing to demolish and replace 26 replacement rental dwelling units at 133 Erskine Avenue, including the provision of at least 1 one-bedroom unit and 6 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, and 8 two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The Approval Report can be found here. After Council's approval, the applicant identified a clerical error in their Rental Housing Demolition application with regards to the rents and rent classifications for two of the existing rental dwelling units. This motion would address the clerical error to revise the replacement rental units to be provided at mid-range (moderate) rents, from 8 two-bedroom units to 1 one-bedroom unit and from 7 two-bedroom units This motion is urgent as it rectifies a clerical error in the recommendations of an item previously approved by City Council, and is required to finalize and execute the Section 111 agreement for this project. Requires Re-opening: City Council item 2025.NY25.9 (July 23 and 24, 2025), as it relates to Part 1, unit mix.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.NY25.9 by: a. deleting Part 1.c. 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application 21 251215 NNY 15 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of 26 existing rental dwelling units located at 133 Erskine Avenue, subject to the following conditions: Part to be deleted: c. the owner shall, as part of the 26 replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide at least 1 one-bedroom unit and 6 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, and 8 two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; the rents of the remaining 11 replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted; and replacing it with the following new Part 1.c.: c. the owner shall, as part of the 26 replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide at least 1 one-bedroom unit and 6 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, and 1 one-bedroom unit and 7 two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; the rents of the remaining 11 replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.NY25.9 by: a. deleting Part 1.c. 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application 21 251215 NNY 15 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of 26 existing rental dwelling units located at 133 Erskine Avenue, subject to the following conditions: Part to be deleted: c. the owner shall, as part of the 26 replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a above, provide at least 1 one-bedroom unit and 6 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, and 8 two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; the rents of the remaining 11 replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted; and replacing it with the following new Part 1.c.: c. the owner shall, as part of the 26 replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a above, provide at least 1 one-bedroom unit and 6 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, and 1 one-bedroom unit and 7 two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; the rents of the remaining 11 replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted.
MM35.30adopted
This Motion seeks to reopen and amend 2025.MM33.44, which approved the release of Section 45 funds in the amount of $41,340, which will be amended to $10,052.86, for the construction of streetscape improvements in Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area. The funding that was approved in the previous Motion does not exist in the account and was approved in error. 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 decisions for the developments at 109 Vaughan Road and 834 to 840 St. Clair Avenue West 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 as the project is currently underway.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2025.MM33.44 by deleting Part 1 and replacing it with: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $10,052.86 gross and $0 net (NP2161), for completing streetscape improvements on St. Clair Avenue West at Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area, fully funded by: a. Section 45(9) funds obtained in the development at 109 Vaughan Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500202), collected for streetscape improvement projects, in the amount of $1,966; and b. Section 45(9) funds obtained in the development at 834-840 St. Clair Avenue West (Source Account XR3028-4500226), collected for local streetscape improvements, in the amount of $8,086.86. 2. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2025.MM33.44 by adding the following Part 2: 2. City Council direct that the $10,052.86 be forwarded to the Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2025.MM33.44 by deleting Part 1 and replacing it with: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $10,052.86 gross and $0 net (NP2161), for completing streetscape improvements on St. Clair Avenue West at Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area, fully funded by: a) Section 45(9) funds obtained in the development at 109 Vaughan Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500202), collected for streetscape improvement projects, in the amount of $1,966; and b) Section 45(9) funds obtained in the development at 834-840 St. Clair Avenue West (Source Account XR3028-4500226), collected for local streetscape improvements, in the amount of $8,086.86. 2. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2025.MM33.44 by adding the following Part 2: 2. City Council direct that the $10,052.86 be forwarded to the Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM35.31adopted
Further to a settlement hearing held by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal on November 20, 2017, which resulted in site specific amendments to Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 in respect of the property at 117 to 127 Broadway, the City secured the long-term lease of a non-profit licensed daycare facility, to be located in the development, as a Section 37 benefit. At the time City Council accepted the settlement offer which resolved the appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, it was the City's practice to enter into long-term leases with owners of development, to secure non-profit licensed daycare facilities offered as Section 37 benefits The instructions to the City Solicitor in City Council decision 2017.CC34.5, adopted on November 7, 8 and 9, 2017, were therefore to negotiate a Section 37 Agreement to secure a long-term lease, in favour of the City, in respect of the non-profit licensed daycare facility. This Section 37 Agreement was negotiated, executed, and registered on title to 117 to 127 Broadway as Instrument Number AT5499194 on August 19, 2020. Technical amendments were made to the Section 37 Agreement by an Amending Section 37 Agreement, registered as Instrument Number AT5655580 on February 19, 2021. The building at 117 to 127 Broadway has now been constructed and occupied, and is subject to a Declaration under the Condominium Act, 1998. The non-profit licensed daycare facility space, comprised of finished interior and exterior space has been unitized, and the declarant (former owner of the development site) has retained ownership of the unit. The Declaration discloses that the unit will be used for the purposes of a non-profit licensed daycare facility, and provides that the daycare facility will be operated in accordance with the Section 37 Agreement. The declarant prefers to convey the ownership of the daycare unit to the City, rather than to enter into a long-term lease with the City. This motion will serve to amend City Council's previous instructions to staff, by amending the recommendation to secure a long-term lease for the non-profit licensed daycare facility, to add the option to secure the conveyance of the non-profit licensed daycare facility condominium unit, on terms acceptable to the City. No amendments to the in-force site specific Zoning By-laws 20-0973(LPAT) and 20-0974(LPAT) are required to allow the Section 37 Agreement to be amended as described in this summary. In addition, this motion will amend Item 2025.GG24.14 (adopted October 8 and 9, 2025) to replace the existing recommendation authorizing a sublease with the non-profit child care operator with language that provides flexibility for either a sublease (if the City remains a tenant under the head lease) or a lease (if the City acquires ownership of the daycare space through conveyance), ensuring continuity of operations under either arrangement. Children's Services staff and Corporate Real Estate Management staff support the recommendations of this motion. This motion is urgent because the daycare facility is finished, save for minor items that do not impede its operation. There is a desire to have the daycare facility ready to be opened for public use, with an operator in place as soon as possible. Delaying consideration of this motion until the next City Council meeting could result in a delay in the daycare space being available for use, as City staff require authority to negotiate the necessary agreements and/or amending agreements before the daycare space can be opened. Requires Re-opening: Item 2025.GG24.14 (October 8 and 9, 2025), as it relates to Part 1.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Item 2017.CC34.5 by: a. deleting Parts 4b and 4c of the instructions to staff: b. the details of the lease term in respect of the non-profit licensed daycare centre community benefit will be finalized between the Owner and the City substantially in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Term Sheet; and c. the parties shall negotiate a Section 37 Agreement in this regard, which will be registered on title to the property. and: b. adopting instead the following new Parts 4b and 4c: b. the details of the lease term or the conveyance at no cost to the City in respect of the non-profit licensed daycare centre community benefit will be finalized between the Owner and the City substantially in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Term Sheet or such other terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; and c. the parties shall amend the Section 37 Agreement registered as Instrument Number AT5499194 on August 19, 2020, as amended by the Amending Section 37 Agreement registered as Instrument Number AT5655580 on February 19, 2021; to give effect to the new Part 4b. 2. City Council amend Item 2025.GG24.14 by: a. deleting Part 1: City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a nominal sublease agreement (the "Sublease") with Macaulay Centres for Children, as subtenant, (the "Subtenant") for a term of ten years (the "Term") with an option to renew for a further ten years in respect of premises at the property municipally known as 115 Broadway Avenue, as set out in Appendix A (the "Subleased Premises") to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Children's Services, as illustrated on the Location Map and Floor Plan of the Subleased Premises set out in Appendix B and Appendix C to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Children's Services respectively, and including such other or amended terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. and: b. adopting instead the following new Part 1: City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into either: 1. a nominal sublease agreement with Macaulay Centres for Children, as subtenant, if the City enters into a 99 year head lease with the Owner; or 2. a nominal lease agreement with Macaulay Centres for Children, as tenant, if the City acquires ownership of the daycare space through conveyance; in either case, for a term of ten years, with an option to renew for a further ten years in respect of premises at the property municipally known as 115 Broadway Avenue, as set out in Appendix A to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Children's Services, as illustrated on the Location Map and Floor Plan of the Premises set out in Appendices B and C to the report, and including such other or amended terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos-Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Item 2017.CC34.5 by: a. deleting Parts 4b and 4c of the instructions to staff: b. the details of the lease term in respect of the non-profit licensed daycare centre community benefit will be finalized between the Owner and the City substantially in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Term Sheet; and c. the parties shall negotiate a Section 37 Agreement in this regard, which will be registered on title to the property. and: b. adopting instead the following new Parts 4b and 4c: b. the details of the lease term or the conveyance at no cost to the City in respect of the non-profit licensed daycare centre community benefit will be finalized between the Owner and the City substantially in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Term Sheet or such other terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; and c. the parties shall amend the Section 37 Agreement registered as Instrument Number AT5499194 on August 19, 2020, as amended by the Amending Section 37 Agreement registered as Instrument Number AT5655580 on February 19, 2021; to give effect to the new Part 4b. 2. City Council amend Item 2025.GG24.14 by: a. deleting Part 1: City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a nominal sublease agreement (the "Sublease") with Macaulay Centres for Children, as subtenant, (the "Subtenant") for a term of ten years (the "Term") with an option to renew for a further ten years in respect of premises at the property municipally known as 115 Broadway Avenue, as set out in Appendix A (the "Subleased Premises") to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Children's Services, as illustrated on the Location Map and Floor Plan of the Subleased Premises set out in Appendix B and Appendix C to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Children's Services respectively, and including such other or amended terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. and: b. adopting instead the following new Part 1: City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into either: 1. a nominal sublease agreement with Macaulay Centres for Children, as subtenant, if the City enters into a 99 year head lease with the Owner; or 2. a nominal lease agreement with Macaulay Centres for Children, as tenant, if the City acquires ownership of the daycare space through conveyance; in either case, for a term of ten years, with an option to renew for a further ten years in respect of premises at the property municipally known as 115 Broadway Avenue, as set out in Appendix A to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Children's Services, as illustrated on the Location Map and Floor Plan of the Premises set out in Appendices B and C to the report, and including such other or amended terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM35.32adopted
At its meeting of September 5, 2024, City Council adopted Item 2024.NY16.1 , granting approval to a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application to allow the construction of 16-storey mixed use building at 6125 Yonge Street, near Centre Avenue. Since the approval of the item, the applicant has worked with the City to refine the draft Zoning By-law. Revisions have been made to address missing provisions for landscaping and accessible parking. Additionally, provisions related to building height, first floor height, building setbacks and encroachments have been slightly modified. The changes can be summarized as follows: building height was revised to clarify the maximum building height to permit the height of the mechanical penthouse level, provision (F) is modified to align with the Zoning By-law definition for the functional operation of the building, a new Provision was added to exempt the site from a landscaping setback at the rear due to the proposal not providing landscaping next to the existing laneway, a provision was added to building setbacks and encroachments to identify the correct provisions, a new Provision is added related to accessible parking width due to the Provision in Zoning By-law 569-2013 related to accessible parking width being under appeal, and a new Provision is added related to the location of accessible parking in the underground parking. The built form for a 16-storey mixed use building approved by City Council through the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment on September 9, 2024, remains the same. Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent in order to advance permissions for housing and community infrastructure and resolve appeals related to the Yonge North Secondary Plan. When adopted on September 5, 2024, the bills were withheld to resolve outstanding technical matters, and requiring the applicant to withdraw their appeal of the Yonge North Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 615) (By-law1016-2022). These technical matters have been resolved and the applicant has confirmed withdrawing the appeal of the Yonge North Secondary Plan.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.NY16.1 by deleting the words in Part 2 that read "attached as Attachment 6 to the report (July 29, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District" and replacing them with the words "Attachment 1 to this Motion" so that Part 2 now reads as follows: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 6125 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to this Motion. 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 this motion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.NY16.1 by deleting the words in Part 2 that read "attached as Attachment 6 to the report (July 29, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District" and replacing them with the words "Attachment 1 to this Motion" so that Part 2 now reads as follows: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 6125 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to this Motion. 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 this motion.
MM35.33adopted
At the Council Meeting on November 8 and 9, 2023, Parkdale Hub development concept was approved for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment through adoption of Item 2023.PH7.5 . The Parkdale Hub project envisions the improvement and expansion of City-owned facilities and community agency space and provides an opportunity to unlock City-owned lands for new affordable rental housing. It includes rental replacement and in May 2023 Council approved the site as part of the Housing Now Initiative to advance the affordable rental housing component of the project. Council approved the site-specific by-laws designed to permit the overall mixed use development concept. Original recommendations included waiver of certain identified fees given the nature of the project. A proponent has now been selected and the West Block (zoning Block A) component of Parkdale Hub is proceeding with implementation of the development approvals. Pursuant to Item 2023PH7.5, the site-specific zoning for the Parkdale Hub was enacted as By-law 1145-2023 and was with respect to the lands identified as being municipally known in the year 2022 as "1303, 1313, 1325, 1337, and 1345 Queen Street West and 212, 220 and 224 Cowan Avenue". In preparation for a minor variance application relating to refinements for development of the West Block, City Staff identified that the municipal address 1345 Queen Street West had been inadvertently included in the site description of lands comprising Parkdale Hub, particularly the West Block. 1345 Queen Street West appears to be a street address associated with the three-storey building at the corner of Queen Street West and Dunn Avenue, with the property address of 1375 Queen Street West (PIN 213020042). It is a privately owned property. Staff have confirmed that the diagrams included in By-law 1145-2023 accurately reflect the correct site lands and do not include 1345 Queen Street West. It has been determined that the reference to 1345 Queens Street is appropriately removed from several of the adopted recommendations of the Council authority as well as in the site-specific zoning By-law 1145-2023 pertaining to the Parkdale Hub development. . Prior to submission of a minor variance application to the Committee of Adjustment for Parkdale Hub, and prior to finalizing required agreements and proceeding with the next phase of development approvals, a correction is required to remove the address inadvertently included and to modify original authority for accuracy. City Council authorization for the necessary text corrections will enable the minor variance application for the West Block to proceed immediately. The West Block phase of Parkdale Hub is anticipated to commence construction by the end of 2026 and will deliver approximately 2,100 square metres of community space along with over 170 rental housing units, with a minimum of one-third to be secured as affordable rental housing. The proposed text revisions to delete references to 1345 Queen Street West in the Council authority ( Item 2023.PH7.5 ) and site-specific zoning amendment are minor and solely for the purpose of ensuring accuracy for next steps of the process. Reason for Urgency: In order to proceed with submission of a minor variance application to the Committee of Adjustment for Parkdale Hub, and prior to finalizing required agreements and proceeding with the next phase of development approvals, a correction is required to remove the address inadvertently included and to modify original authority for accuracy. City Council authorization for the necessary text corrections will enable the minor variance application for the West Block to proceed immediately.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.PH7.5 by deleting references to 1345 Queen Street West in parts 2, 13, 14 and 15, so that those parts read as follows: 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 1303, 1313, 1325, and 1337 Queen Street West and 212, 220 and 224 Cowan Avenue ("Parkdale Hub"), substantially in accordance with the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 10, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 13. City Council approve an amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1303, 1325, and 1337 Queen Street West from Permit Parking Area 2. 14. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to permit, where applicable, entering into licenses or other arrangements at nominal value in respect of new or existing parkland, or to waive in full the following fees, for the site located at 1303, 1313, 1325, and 1337 Queen Street West and 212, 220 and 224 Cowan Avenue ("Parkdale Hub"): a. all fees related to tieback encumbrances and construction staging which impact new or existing parkland; and b. crane swing agreements over any new or existing parkland. 15. City Council waive in full all application and permit fees required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees, and Charges, for Street Work Permits and Temporary Street Occupation Permits for 1303, 1313, 1325, and 1337 Queen Street West and 212, 220 and 224 Cowan Avenue ("Parkdale Hub"). 2. City Council authorize and direct that no further public notice is required pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.PH7.5 by deleting references to 1345 Queen Street West in parts 2, 13, 14 and 15, so that those parts read as follows: 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 1303, 1313, 1325, and 1337 Queen Street West and 212, 220 and 224 Cowan Avenue ("Parkdale Hub"), substantially in accordance with the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 10, 2023) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 13. City Council approve an amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1303, 1325, and 1337 Queen Street West from Permit Parking Area 2. 14. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to permit, where applicable, entering into licenses or other arrangements at nominal value in respect of new or existing parkland, or to waive in full the following fees, for the site located at 1303, 1313, 1325, and 1337 Queen Street West and 212, 220 and 224 Cowan Avenue ("Parkdale Hub"): a. all fees related to tieback encumbrances and construction staging which impact new or existing parkland; and b. crane swing agreements over any new or existing parkland. 15. City Council waive in full all application and permit fees required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees, and Charges, for Street Work Permits and Temporary Street Occupation Permits for 1303, 1313, 1325, and 1337 Queen Street West and 212, 220 and 224 Cowan Avenue ("Parkdale Hub"). 2. City Council authorize and direct that no further public notice is required pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.
MM35.34adopted
To accommodate residences with significant storage space constraints, it has been standard practice since approximately 2008 for Solid Waste Management Services to allow some residents to use one (1) curbside collection bin for a dual purpose. These locations use a garbage bin for garbage collection every other week, and use the same bin for recycling collection on alternating weeks. To distinguish the dual-use bins from regular City residential garbage bins, the lid of the bin is green. This signals to the waste collection operator that the location is approved to use a dual bin for alternating garbage and recycling collection. There are 358 properties with this accommodation. Circular Materials requested access to these dual bins for recycling collection. Council direction is required for staff to negotiate and execute an agreement that allows Circular Materials to collect Blue Box Materials from these City-owned assets. Reason for Urgency: The transition of the Blue Box Program to Extended Producer Responsibility ends on December 31, 2025, after which producers will assume the financial and operational responsibility for the management of Blue Box Recycling from eligible sources (single-family homes, some multi-residential properties, long term care homes, and retirement residences). This motion is urgent as Council direction is required for the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate and execute an agreement with Circular Materials to provide them with access to the City's dual-use waste collection containers for the 358 residential properties that have this accommodation. The agreement must be executed by December 31, 2025 so Circular Materials can access the bins for collection as of January 2, 2026.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Circular Materials for the purpose of the providing access to the City's dual-use waste collection containers for the collection of Blue Box Materials pursuant to Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, as amended, with the total term of the new agreement and each extension of an existing service agreement not to exceed ten (10) years, on terms and conditions, including receipt of payments from Circular Materials, acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Circular Materials for the purpose of the providing access to the City's dual-use waste collection containers for the collection of Blue Box Materials pursuant to Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, as amended, with the total term of the new agreement and each extension of an existing service agreement not to exceed ten (10) years, on terms and conditions, including receipt of payments from Circular Materials, acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM35.35adopted
On December 14, a horrific antisemitic terrorist act took place at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. This terrorist act targeted the annual Chanukah by the Sea event that celebrates the beginning of Chanukah, where thousands of Jewish Australians, tourists, family and friends attend every year. Fifteen innocent people were killed by these terrorists. Toronto Police have done an outstanding job at protecting our many communities as part of Project Resolute, where more than $30 million above the approved police budget have been incurred by the City of Toronto, in large part to protect the Jewish community and with only nominal support from the Federal or Provincial governments. In May of this year, the City of Toronto passed the Safe Access to Social Infrastructure (bubble-zone) by-law to keep places of worship, schools and daycares safer. Earlier this month, the City of Toronto also created a $2.5 million program to support vulnerable institutions with a Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Grant. Ongoing acts of antisemitism continue at Toronto's places of worship, schools, businesses, and neighbourhoods despite the best efforts of our Toronto Police Services but it is imperative that all levels of government publicly acknowledge not only the domestic incidents of hate, vandalism and violence, but the borderless, international threat that antisemitic hate and violence pose for the safety of all Toronto residents and demonstrate this publicly in a show of clear leadership to send a clear message to those who pose a threat. Toronto's Jewish community continues to experience not just a perceived, but a real and heightened sense of danger and insecurity as evidenced by the persistent, often physical incidents motivated by hate. These deep concerns have further been exacerbated by the events at Bondi Beach, demonstrating that even public celebrations of religious holidays have become targets of greater risk. Given the international scope and scale of premeditated antisemitic hate, violence and acts of terror, it is necessary that all three levels of government deploy their police and intelligence resources to combat this ongoing threat directed at Jewish Canadians and all other vulnerable communities. This motion should be deemed urgent due to the need for urgent action at all levels of government to immediately address the rising threat of physical harm.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to work with the City to establish a combined Federal, Provincial and Municipal, law enforcement joint task force composed of but not limited to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Ontario Provincial Police, and Toronto Police Service to plan for, combat and prevent acts of antisemitic hate and violence directed at Toronto's Jewish Community. 2. City Council request the Federal and Provincial governments to immediately take action to fund not only this task force but provide urgently needed financial support to the City of Toronto and other municipalities to adequately address the financial pressure due to the unprecedented rise in hate and violence directed at the Jewish and other vulnerable communities. 3. City Council forward this request to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, federal Minister of Public Safety, the Solicitor General and Attorney General of Ontario, and the Toronto Police Service Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to work with the City to establish a combined Federal, Provincial and Municipal, law enforcement joint task force comprised of but not limited to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Ontario Provincial Police, and Toronto Police Services to plan for, combat and prevent acts of antisemitic hate and violence directed at Toronto's Jewish Community. 2. City Council request the Federal and Provincial governments to immediately take action to fund not only this task force but provide urgently needed financial support to the City of Toronto and other municipalities to adequately address the financial pressure due to the unprecedented rise in hate and violence directed at the Jewish and other vulnerable communities. 3. City Council forward this request to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, federal Minister of Public Safety, the Solicitor General and Attorney General of Ontario, and the Toronto Police Services Board.
MM35.36adopted
As a Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the City of Toronto has the opportunity to purchase a ticket allocation of 1.5 percent of the stadium capacity. For Toronto, this results in 591 tickets per match for a total of 3,546 tickets across the 6 matches to be held in Toronto. To date, 1,594 (approximately 45 percent) of these tickets have been allocated to and/or included in Host City Commercial Hospitality Program as a key revenue generating strategy for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto. The cost for these tickets is accounted for as a commercial sales expense and paid from revenue generated from sales/donations. Use of the remaining 1,952 (3,546 less 1,594) tickets is to be determined by the City, with the primary use to be expansion of the commercial sales program, representing a significant revenue generating opportunity for the City. Additionally, as other Host Cities such as Vancouver have done, the City of Toronto can generate revenue and provide access to fans by conducting a sweepstakes. The sweepstakes would be run as a promotional contest, in accordance with legal requirements, would offer Ontario residents the ability to pay a nominal fee for a chance to access tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto match, with winners picked at random. In March 2025, City Council authorized the purchase of $10.7 million for the Host City Commercial Hospitality Program, as a strategy to generate revenue for the hosting of FIFA World Cup 2026. Representing an expansion of this strategy, the City has the opportunity to purchase additional hospitality assets which would be bundled with existing hospitality assets and used to generate commercial revenue. Revenue generated through the above initiatives will be used to support the Soccer for All Legacy Program (mini-pitches, soccer hub at Centennial Park and free programming) as well as other legacy initiatives. The purchase of tickets and hospitality assets will have no impact on the $380.0 million overall budget for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Detailed financial information around the cost of purchasing the Host City tickets, procuring a vendor to deliver the sweepstakes, and purchase of the additional hospitality assets is included in Confidential Attachment 1. The reason this information is confidential is because the details are to be applied to negotiations to be carried out by or on behalf of the City of Toronto. Reason for Urgency: The sweepstakes must be in market by March 3, 2026 - to maximize revenue generation potential, launching the sweepstakes as soon as possible would be in the City's financial interest. Confirmation of the intent to purchase the City's allocated tickets needs to be provided to FIFA by January 22, 2026. Given the next session of City Council is on February 4, 2026, the December session of City Council represents the only opportunity to proceed.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat to purchase the full allotment of 3,546 tickets that the City of Toronto has the opportunity to purchase with the primary purpose of revenue generation toward the hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat to conduct a sweepstakes or other prize draw providing Ontario residents the opportunity to win a total of 52 tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches to be held in Toronto and authorize the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat to determine the appropriate contest rules for such prize, including eligibility requirements, in accordance with any legal requirements for such prize. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat and Chief Procurement Officer to award, negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement, in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Chapter 195 (195-7.1 (P), to deliver the sweepstakes and manage all associated components and processes, in an amount not to exceed the amount identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Motion Without Notice by Deputy Mayor Mike Colle, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat to purchase additional hospitality assets, for the purpose of expanding the Host City Commercial Hospitality Program as a key revenue generation strategy for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM35.36 remain confidential at this time as it includes details to be applied to negotiations to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto. 6. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM35.36 at the discretion of the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat following the conclusion of the sweepstakes in quarter 2 of 2026. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM35.36 remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it includes details to be applied to negotiations to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM35.36 will be made public at the discretion of the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat following the conclusion of the sweepstakes in quarter 2 of 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat to purchase the full allotment of 3,546 tickets that the City of Toronto has the opportunity to purchase with the primary purpose of revenue generation toward the hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat to conduct a sweepstakes or other prize draw providing Ontario residents the opportunity to win a total of 52 tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches to be held in Toronto and authorize the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat to determine the appropriate contest rules for such prize, including eligibility requirements, in accordance with any legal requirements for such prize. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat and Chief Procurement Officer to award, negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement, in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Chapter 195 (195-7.1 (P), to deliver the sweepstakes and manage all associated components and processes, in an amount not to exceed the amount identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Motion Without Notice by Deputy Mayor Mike Colle, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat to purchase additional hospitality assets, for the purpose of expanding the Host City Commercial Hospitality Program as a key revenue generation strategy for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at this time as Confidential Attachment 1 includes details to be applied to negotiations to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto. 6. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 at the discretion of the Executive Director FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat following the conclusion of the sweepstakes in quarter 2 of 2026.
MM35.37adopted
The Ralph Thornton Community Centre is planning two projects where a total of $80,000 is required as follows: 1. Second Floor Flooring - $50,000 Replace 3,260 square feet of flooring that is beyond its state of good repair throughout the second floor in keeping with the heritage aesthetic of the building. The current state of the flooring is in rapid decline, having been re-sanded and finished multiple times over its lifespan (possible original to the building). As nail-heads are now exposed, it cannot be re-sanded and needs to be replaced. Individual floorboards are disintegrating and popping out, creating a hazard. 2. Exterior signage and way finding - $30,000 The funds would restore the large vertical sign near the entrance of the building which has fallen into disrepair. Heritage Planning has been consulted regarding incorporating more visibility into the heritage facade, and the Centre has received preliminary approval to move forward with: a. the refurbishment and enhancement of the iconic blade/vertical sign, b. the installation of a new lit sign on the Saulter street side of the building, c. a new lit information box, either on Saulter street (as pictured) or on the Queen Street Side (where we frequently host event banners), and d. if Budget approves upgrades to our entry way wayfinding. These have been prioritized as they will greatly enhance the appearance and recognizability of the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and will advertise our services (especially space provision). Total is $80,000 between these two separate projects. Reason for Urgency - The completion of the work is time sensitive.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centres' 2025 Operating Budget for Ralph Thornton Community Centre (NP2037) on a one-time basis by $80,000 gross, $0 net, for capital improvements to the Ralph Thornton Community Centre at 765 Queen Street East, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments in the following amounts: a. 201 Carlaw Avenue and 66 Boston Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700268) in the amount of $40,572.19; b. 201 Carlaw Avenue and 66 Boston Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700269) in the amount of $13,217.68; and c. 319 Carlaw Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700374) in the amount of $26,210.13.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councilor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councilor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centres' 2025 Operating Budget for Ralph Thornton Community Centre (NP2037) on a one-time basis by $80,000 gross, $0 net, for capital improvements to the Ralph Thornton Community Centre at 765 Queen Street East, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments in the following amounts: a. 201 Carlaw Avenue and 66 Boston Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700268) in the amount of $40,572.19; b. 201 Carlaw Avenue and 66 Boston Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700269) in the amount of $13,217.68; and c. 319 Carlaw Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700374) in the amount of $26,210.13.
MM35.38adopted
The purpose of this motion is to increase the existing retainer amount with the law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. In the spring of 2025, the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office issued an Invitation to Provide Legal Services for external legal services to support the development of affordable housing at Quayside with particular expertise in complex integrated construction development and financing. On June 16, 2025, a retainer agreement with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP as the successful proponent was entered under Purchase Order Number 6057271, with an initial amount of $500,000 to support the City in negotiations with Waterfront Toronto, the site developer, the development manager, the affordable housing providers and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation on completing the acquisition of property interests and securing the financing, construction, delivery and operation of the purpose-built and affordable rental buildings being constructed as part of Phase 1 of Quayside. The term of the retainer is until December 31, 2026. To date, the first phase of negotiations among the City, Waterfront Toronto, the site developer, the development manager and the affordable housing providers of a comprehensive framework agreement for the Project has been completed and the agreement has been executed. Given the unique nature of the Project and the significance of the City's role, it has been challenging to adequately estimate the value of the legal services required. Given the complexity of this integrated development structure, the broad scope of the framework agreement, and the significant role the City has played in drafting agreements to date to move negotiations forward on tight project timelines, the initial retainer amount of $500,000 (exclusive of HST) will not be sufficient to carry out ongoing work. The proposed increase to the City's existing retainer with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is required to allow the drafting and negotiation of a suite of Project agreements and financing documents that flow from the framework agreement to continue. This motion seeks City Council approval of a Purchase Order Amendment of an additional $250,000 net of HST from $500,000 to $750,000 net of HST funded from the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for the Housing Secretariat. City Council approval is required in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Purchasing By-law, or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of HST allowed under staff authority as per Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11.1C. Reason for Urgency: The approval of the increase to the existing retainer with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is necessary on an urgent basis to allow work to continue on project agreements under negotiation that are needed to advance the development of affordable housing in Phase 1 of Quayside to meet approaching project and funding deadlines.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorize the City Solicitor to amend the retainer with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP on Purchase Order Number 6057271, by increasing the value by $250,000 from $500,000 to $750,000, net of HST.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorize the City Solicitor to amend the retainer with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP on Purchase Order Number 6057271, by increasing the value by $250,000 from $500,000 to $750,000, net of HST.
MM35.39adopted
In December 2018, City Council adopted Item CC1.3 , approving the Housing Now program, intended to activate City-owned surplus sites for the development of affordable housing. In May 2020, City Council adopted Item CC21.3 , which approved adding 6 additional sites to phase two of the Housing Now initiative, including the lands at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East, and provided delegated authority to approve any lease, transfer and other property transactions involving the phase two sites. In April 2023, following the completion of a competitive market call, the CreateTO Board of Directors adopted Item RA4.5 , approving the proponents and endorsing key business terms to advance the development at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East. The project is a mixed-use development consisting of 3 residential towers - one market ownership and two co-op buildings. The site is one of the largest affordable housing projects in Ontario in the past 25 years and the province's largest co-operative development, delivering a total of 612 new co-op homes. The two co-op towers are being developed by Kennedy Green Non-Profit Co-operative Inc. and are proceeding in the first phase of construction, which commenced in November 2025, with the market ownership building to be developed by CW Kennedy LP. Pursuant to the approved business terms, authorized in accordance with Item CC21.3 , the City intended to sell a portion of the land at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East to CW Kennedy LP (the "Market Lands") and lease a portion of the land to Kennedy Green Non-Profit Co-operative Inc. for 99 years (the "Non-Profit Lands"). The proceeds from the sale of a portion of the lands to CW Kennedy LP, the value of which is set out in Confidential Attachment 1, were intended to be provided to Kennedy Green Non-Profit Co-operative Inc. The City was not responsible for this payment, other than directing CW Kennedy LP to send the funds to Kennedy Green Non-Profit Co-operative Inc. on closing. Due to current market conditions, CW Kennedy LP has indicated that it is not in a position to complete the purchase of the Market Lands in a timely manner. Because Kennedy Green Non-Profit Co-operative Inc. was expecting the funds, the City is pursuing alternative mechanisms to support the co-op. Although staff continue to work towards an agreement with CW Kennedy LP to complete the development on the Market Lands, authority is being sought to approve amended key business terms to ensure the affordable housing project on the Non-Profit Lands continues to advance. Housing Development Office staff, in consultation with CreateTO and Corporate Real Estate Management, and in accordance with Item CC21.3 , are recommending the original business terms be amended to (i) to remove CW Kennedy LP and the Market Lands from the development if negotiations are unsuccessful, and (ii) issue a provisional funding letter, if required. In the event the Market Lands are removed from the development, staff will assess opportunities to recover the funds through a future market transaction and seek additional authorities as required. Reason for Urgency: To ensure the project at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East continues uninterrupted, the City is seeking Council approval to proceed with the instructions outlined in this motion.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to amend the approved business terms for the Housing Now development at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East (the "Development") by removing the 'market lands' portion of the development, described as Part 1 on Plan 66R-34709, and CW Kennedy LP as a development partner. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to approve any lease, transfer and other property transactions for 2444 Eglinton Avenue East in accordance with Item CC21.3, as amended or revised by the updated approved business terms as described in Part 1 above. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, to amend the existing municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement") with Kennedy Green Non-Profit Cooperative Inc. to permit the issuance of a provisional funding letter in an amount set out in Confidential Attachment 1 if funding is required with the City using existing approved capital budget funding to support the required funding, with the expectation that any required City funding would not be flowed until 2028. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to evaluate the remaining parcel of land at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East, which had been intended to be sold under the Housing Now program, to determine the best use of the lands to support housing development in Toronto, and to report back by the second quarter of 2026. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM35.39 remain confidential at this time as it relates to a proposed or pending disposition of property by the City and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Board of Directors of CreateTO and the City, and contains financial information, supplied in confidence to the City and CreateTO, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere with the contractual or other negotiations. 6. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM35.39 at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM35.39 remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to a proposed or pending disposition of property by the City and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Board of Directors of CreateTO and the City, and contains financial information, supplied in confidence to the City and CreateTO, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere with the contractual or other negotiations. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM35.39 will be made public at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to amend the approved business terms for the Housing Now development at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East (the "Development") by removing the 'market lands' portion of the development, described as Part 1 on Plan 66R-34709, and CW Kennedy LP as a development partner. 2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to approve any lease, transfer and other property transactions for 2444 Eglinton Avenue East in accordance with Item CC21.3, as amended or revised by the updated approved business terms as described in Recommendation 1. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, to amend the existing municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement") with Kennedy Green Non-Profit Cooperative Inc. to permit the issuance of a provisional funding letter in an amount set out in Confidential Attachment 1 if funding is required with the City using existing approved capital budget funding to support the required funding, with the expectation that any required City funding would not be flowed until 2028. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to evaluate the remaining parcel of land at 2444 Eglinton Avenue East, which had been intended to be sold under the Housing Now program, to determine the best use of the lands to support housing development in Toronto, and to report back by the second quarter of 2026. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at this time as it relates to a proposed or pending disposition of property by the City and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the Board of Directors of CreateTO and the City, and contains financial information, supplied in confidence to the City and CreateTO, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere with the contractual or other negotiations. 6. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the motion (dated December 16, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services.
MM35.40adopted
The property at 10 Rosehill Avenue is on land administered by CreateTO. CreateTO is working with the Economic Development and Culture and Toronto Music Office to explore potential cultural and music-related uses that would support Toronto's creative sector on a temporary basis while due diligence continues to support the Toronto Builds housing site. These uses are not currently permitted under the applicable zoning. This motion asks Development Review to initiate a City-led zoning by-law amendment to enable appropriate cultural and creative uses on the site, with specific permissions to be determined through the zoning review process. Additional permitted uses may include an entertainment place of assembly or performing arts studio. This motion is urgent as staff require immediate direction to initiate this zoning amendment prior to the report-back requirement in quarter one of 2026.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions, to initiate appropriate amendments to Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 for the property municipally known as 10 Rosehill Avenue, to permit additional arts and culture sector uses that are not currently permitted, and to hold a public consultation on the proposed amendment and report back with recommended Zoning By-law Amendments in the first quarter of 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with appropriate City Divisions, initiate appropriate amendments to Zoning By-laws 438-86 and 569-2013 for the property municipally known as 10 Rosehill Avenue, to permit additional arts and culture sector uses that are not currently permitted, and to hold a public consultation on the proposed amendment and report back with recommended zoning by-law amendments in the first quarter of 2026.
MM35.41adopted
In May 2016, City Council approved Item 2016.GM10.9 , authorizing the Toronto Parking Authority to acquire the property at 838 Broadview Avenue to address short-term community parking needs, while recognizing the site's potential for future development. In December 2019, City Council adopted Item 2019.PH11.9 , approving an affordable and market housing project through the sale and redevelopment of a City-owned property at 838 Broadview Avenue, alongside the mixed-use redevelopment of the adjoining privately-owned properties at 840, 842 and 844 Broadview Avenue. The City lands at 838 Broadview Avenue are currently under the operational management of Toronto Parking Authority and include a retail building and surface parking lot. CreateTO and City staff have actively explored a coordinated development approach intended to maximize affordable housing outcomes alongside market housing across the combined lands, with both parties contributing land of equal sizes to the transaction. Despite sustained efforts, including providing four extensions, each six months in duration, the owner-led private-sector developer has not successfully delivered the intended housing outcomes. CreateTO and City staff explored every possible option to preserve the project's viability; however, the developer remained unwilling to compromise, and the transaction ultimately expired in January 2025. In order to advance the timely delivery of affordable and rent controlled housing on City-owned lands, the City intends to independently pursue a mixed-income affordable housing project without reliance on the adjacent owner as a development partner. This approach aligns with the Toronto Builds Policy Framework, activating public land to improve housing outcomes. Staff are requested to report back to City Council with a development plan in the second quarter of 2026. Reason for Urgency: The City continues to face a housing crisis and must utilize all tools to activate its real estate assets for housing. This motion is needed to direct staff to independently advance housing uses on the City lands at 838 Broadview Avenue.
City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to report back to the March 10, 2026, meeting of the Executive Committee with a development plan to activate the City-owned lands at 838 Broadview Avenue for a mixed-income affordable housing development, consistent with the Toronto Builds Policy Framework and the public builder model.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to report back to the March 10, 2026 Executive Committee with a development plan to activate the City-owned lands at 838 Broadview Avenue for a mixed-income affordable housing development, consistent with the Toronto Builds Policy Framework and the public builder model.