Toronto City Council
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BL40.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026 passed By-laws 332-2026 to 409-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
CC40.1deferred
Payment of Legal Expenses Related to an Integrity Commissioner Investigation
The purpose of this report is for Council, in accordance with the Members of Council Operations Policy, to consider approving the reimbursement of legal fees incurred by Councillor Moise in relation to the recent Integrity Commissioner investigation.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, deferred consideration of Item CC40.1 to the May 20, 21, and 22, 2026, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. City Council approve the reimbursement of legal expenses of $20,807.61 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recovery plus any interest owing to the law firm retained by Councillor Chris Moise to assist him in responding to the Integrity Commissioner's investigation.
MM40.1adopted
In 2021, Parks and Recreation Division studied the Oakwood - St. Clair neighbourhood as a priority area for new and improved parkland. This area has low parkland provision, which is expected to decline with continued residential growth. The Oakwood-St. Clair Parks Plan is a tailored local parks plan informed by community feedback that was collected through multiple online and in-person engagement activities. The Plan establishes key directions for improving the area's parks and open spaces, including expansion of existing parkland. Roseneath Park, Charles Breteton Park, and the new park at 261 Nairn Avenue are identified as priority opportunities. Future expansion of the 261 Nairn Avenue park has been secured through off-site parkland dedication. Expansion opportunities for Charles Brereton Park have not yet been secured; however seating improvements are being explored for 2026. Roseneath Park is a 2340 square metre park serving an area of very low parkland provision near Oakwood Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West. Expansion opportunities have been actively pursued through off-site parkland dedication and direct acquisitions. In December 2025, the City successfully purchased the property at 252 Winona Drive ( Delegated Approval Form 2025-123 ) to advance this goal. Off-site parkland dedications from the development at located 1500 St. Clair Avenue West have also been secured. Parks and Recreation Division is actively exploring land assembly opportunities with these secured properties to maximize expansion of Roseneath Park. This motion directs City staff to continue to prioritize Roseneath Park expansion opportunities to improve the size and functionality of this important community asset.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to continue to prioritize expansion of Roseneath Park as a key implementation action of the Oakwood-St. Clair Parks Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to continue to prioritize expansion of Roseneath Park as a key implementation action of the Oakwood-St. Clair Parks Plan.
RM40.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:45 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. April 22, 2026 Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of: Clyde Henderson Clarke Sophie Constantopoulos Stephen Lewis Medhat Mahdy Barry Edmond McDermott Charlie Searle Marilyn Morrison, and Charlie Silson Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows: I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home. We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council .
CC40.2adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Sign Variance Committee
At its meeting on April 9, 2026, the Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee considered Item NS4.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (March 24, 2026) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee will conduct interviews and recommend two candidates and a Chair to City Council for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Sign Variance Committee for a term of office ending on April 24, 2030, and until successors are appointed: Stephen Job Farzana Jiwani 2. City Council appoint Derek Lett as Chair of the Sign Variance Committee for the remainder of his term ending December 16, 2027, and until a successor is appointed. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to this Item remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee. Confidential Attachment 1 to Item CC40.2 remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee. The Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Sign Variance Committee for a term of office ending on April 24, 2030, and until successors are appointed: Stephen Job Farzana Jiwani 2. City Council appoint Derek Lett as Chair of the Sign Variance Committee for the remainder of his term ending December 16, 2027, and until a successor is appointed. The City Clerk further recommends that: 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (April 9, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Sign Variance Committee remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Sign Variance Committee. Candidates' biographies: Farzana Jiwani Farzana brings to the position her expertise as an auditor in the Ontario College Quality Assurance Service, prior mediation experience, and as a trusted advisor in strategic planning and business development. She holds a Master's degree in Dispute Resolution from the University of Massachusetts - Boston, and a PhD in Public Policy from Carleton University. She is eager to leverage her skills and experience to contribute to her community. Stephen Job Stephen Job, a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, is an experienced manager and adjudicator of complex regulatory matters involving land use planning, environmental compliance, provincial and federal statutes and regulations, municipal by-laws and policies, and public-sector decision-making. He applies specialized expertise, clear analysis, and respectful communication in order to deliver fair and well-reasoned outcomes to complex challenges and contested matters. Derek Lett Derek Lett is a retired Ontario Public Service executive. His extensive public sector experience includes leadership roles in line ministries, central agencies and legislative oversight agencies of the provincial government. He is a Course Director in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University; a trained mediator, the chair of the board of directors of the Canadian Black Policy Network and a former member of City of Toronto's Committee of Adjustment (North York Panel).
MM40.2adopted
The intersection of Ossington Avenue and Dupont Street is at the center of a growing community experiencing rapid development and attracting new businesses. The surrounding area is home to a diverse mix of residents, including families with young children, seniors, and cyclists, who rely on safer streets to experience the best of their neighbourhoods. Many residents have noted that Ossington Avenue and Dupont Street is not a safe intersection, and that drivers too often speed through turns and nearly hit crossing pedestrians. The City of Toronto has already recognized Dupont Street as a priority corridor for urgent safety improvements through a complete street project that aims to enhance traffic safety and accessibility for all road users. However, as a result of changes to provincial law through Bill 212, the Dupont Complete Street project is currently paused pending review of options before additional consultation resumes. As an interim measure, the City focused efforts on quick-build intersection safety improvements beginning in October 2025. New curb extensions, curb radius reductions, bright pavement markings, and bollards are now at intersections on Dupont Street, between St. Clarens Avenue and Manning Avenue. These measures are slowing speeding vehicles, reducing crossing distances, and improving visibility for crossing pedestrians. To further address resident concerns, the City's Transportation Services Division recommends additional improvements to the pedestrian crossing at Ossington Avenue and Dupont Street to enhance safety. This motion will authorize the installation of signage requiring southbound drivers to yield before turning right onto Dupont Street. This cost-effective measure will build on existing improvements that are reducing turning speeds and improving safety for all road users.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the installation of pedestrian crossover signage at the right-turn channel at the northwest corner of the intersection of Ossington Avenue and Dupont Street. 2. City Council authorize yield control on the right-turn channel at the northwest corner of the intersection of Ossington Avenue and Dupont Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of pedestrian crossover signage at the right-turn channel at the northwest corner of the intersection of Ossington Avenue and Dupont Street. 2. City Council authorize yield control on the right-turn channel at the northwest corner of the intersection of Ossington Avenue and Dupont Street.
RM40.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on March 25 and 26, 2026.
City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 25 and 26, 2026.
CC40.3adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal
At its meeting on April 7 and 9, 2026, the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal considered Item NM5.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (March 25, 2026) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal will conduct interviews and recommend thirteen candidates, including one as Chair, to City Council for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal for a term of office ending April 25, 2030, and until successors are appointed: Barbara Cappell Hillary Cook Anne Gottlieb Diane Hall Paulette Haynes Gavin Leeb Taivi Lobu Shirley Nguyen Emile Ramlochan Janet Ross Chantelle Russell Paul Sommerville 2. City Council appoint Paul Sommerville as Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal for a term of office ending April 25, 2030, and until a successor is appointed. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to this Item remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal. Confidential Attachment 1 to Item CC40.3 remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal. The Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal for a term of office ending April 25, 2030, and until successors are appointed: Barbara Cappell Hillary Cook Anne Gottlieb Diane Hall Paulette Haynes Gavin Leeb Taivi Lobu Shirley Nguyen Emile Ramlochan Janet Ross Chantelle Russell Paul Sommerville 2. City Council appoint Paul Sommerville as Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal for a term of office ending April 25, 2030, and until a successor is appointed. The City Clerk further recommends that: 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (April 7 and 9, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Administrative Penalty Tribunal remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal. Candidates' biographies: Barbara Cappell Barbara Cappell is a retired lawyer and qualified adjudicator. Before becoming a lawyer, she earned a master's degree in psychology and worked in educational research. After being called to the Bar in 1983, she worked in private practice for several years until she joined the Legal Department of the City of Toronto in 1991, where she worked until retiring in 2016. After retiring, she qualified as an adjudicator and worked for 5 years as a part-time Vice-Chair at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. She was first appointed to the Administrative Penalty Tribunal in 2021. Hillary Cook Hilary Cook brings over 20 years of experience litigating before boards and tribunals in labour, employment, and human rights contexts to her practice as a mediator and arbitrator. She holds certificates in Adjudication for Administrative Agencies, Boards and Tribunals, and in Dispute Resolution. She has taught University level courses in Educational Law, Ethics, and Professional Conduct, Employment and Labour Law, and Employment Mediation. She sits on the executives of the Ontario Bar Association's ADR, Education Law, and Labour and Employment sections where she is also the Continuing Professional Development liaison. She is committed to fairness and to enhancing access to justice for everyone. She is fluent in English and French. Anne Gottlieb Anne Gottlieb is an adjudicator and mediator experienced in the delivery of online services. She serves on the Condominium Authority Tribunal and is on the Board of Directors of the Society of Adjudicators and Regulators (SOAR). Anne has been involved in many charitable and not for profit organizations. She holds the following degrees: Hons. B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR). Diane Hall Diane Hall is a bilingual professional with significant community service and employment experience relating to human rights, family violence and Ontario's Indigenous people. She has adjudicated appeals for municipal government tribunals and appeal bodies for eleven years. She is also an accomplished dispute resolution specialist achieved through nineteen years experience doing mediation and appeals resolution for the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and Ombudsman Ontario. Diane Hall is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C)and holds the Advanced Certificate in Adjudication from Osgoode Hall Law School/SOAR and the Dispute Resolution Certificate from the University of Windsor Law School. She is a registered member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Ontario's College of Social Workers, and a member of the Society for Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators (SOAR). Paulette Haynes Paulette S. Haynes received her Bachelor of Social Science in Political Science from the University of Ottawa and her Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School. She started her own law practice shortly after she was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1994. Ms. Haynes has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, the Federal Court of Canada, the Tax Court of Canada, and various administrative tribunals. She is also a trained mediator and former By-law Prosecutor with the City of Toronto. Gavin Leeb Gavin Leeb was the Legal Director of a large national social justice organization from 2016 until 2023 when he commenced early retirement to pursue other interests. He started with the organization as a staff lawyer in 2008 after being in private practice as a sole practitioner for five years. Prior to attending law school, Gavin worked as an advocate elsewhere in the social justice community. Over the course of his career Gavin was a dedicated litigator who regularly appeared before statutory and ad hoc administrative tribunals and in the Courts. Gavin has lived in Toronto his entire life and maintained an active local presence having coached minor league hockey in a number of programs over a period of 20 plus years. He continues to contribute to civic life through participation in a variety of other community activities. Gavin holds an M.I.R. and a LL.B. from the University of Toronto and a B.A. (C. Hons.) from McMaster University. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. Taivi Lobu With a rich history of community-based activity and with legal clinics, Taivi has played an active role in many Toronto neighbourhoods. She has served as the Executive Director of both Community Legal Education Ontario and of the Ontario Justice Education Network. In addition to a law practice, Taivi has had a long career as an adjudicator - primarily with the Health Professions and Health Services Appeal and Review Boards and later, with the Licence Appeal Tribunal. She has been a speaker and multi-year contributor with many justice sector organizations, including the Society for Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators and the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals. In 2025 Taivi was awarded the SOAR medal for her contributions to administrative justice. She supports many local initiatives, including Scarborough's Acoustic Harvest, the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre and Doors Open Toronto. Shirley Nguyen Shirley Nguyen is an adjudicator and dispute resolution professional with extensive experience in administrative justice. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School. In addition to her leadership roles and contributions to legal education, Ms. Nguyen has also volunteered with non-profit organizations in mediation and education through community-based initiatives. Emile Ramlochan Emile Ramlochan has held numerous appointments with administrative decision-making bodies created at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government. His roles included serving as an adjudicator, arbitrator, tribunal member, mediator, ombudsman investigator, and dispute resolution professional. Currently, he holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from York University and is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School holding three Master of Laws (L.L.M.) degrees in Dispute Resolution, Health Law, and Administrative Law. Janet Ross Janet Ross is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is also a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law and completed the Ontario Bar Admission Course. She practiced law in the private sector before joining the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Hearings Determination Division as a Tribunal Officer and Analyst until retiring in 2019. She was appointed to the Sign Variance Committee in 2022 and became Chair in 2024. She completed her service on the Committee in 2026. Chantelle Russell Chantelle Russell is a Licensed Paralegal and Hearing Officer with extensive experience in administrative decision-making and adjudication. She currently serves as a Resolution Officer with the Canadian Transportation Agency, a federal quasi-judicial tribunal, where she analyzes evidence, interprets legislation, and issues fair and impartial decisions. She also serves as a Hearing Officer for the City of Markham's Administrative Monetary Penalty System, conducting hearings in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act. Chantelle is the owner of TR at Law Paralegal Services and has previously held investigative and adjudicative roles with Service Canada in Employment Insurance programs. She has served as Vice President of CEIU Local 569 and as a Racism and Diversity Facilitator with the Canada School of Public Service. Chantelle is committed to promoting accessibility, fairness, and integrity in administrative justice. Paul Sommerville An experienced regulatory professional, with extensive experience in adjudication and policy development. As an executive has led a variety of organizations through evolving mandates, and regulatory environments.
MM40.3adopted
This motion seeks to re-open and amend City Council Item 2025.NY28.10 - Assumption of Services, Registered Plan 66M‑2520, 2925 Keele Street (Stanley Greene Block G) Subdivision, which was adopted by City Council on December 16 and 17, 2025. A typographical error was identified in the title and recommendations of the item, incorrectly referencing Registered Plan 66M‑2520 instead of the correct Registered Plan 66M‑2554. As a result of this error, Legal Services is unable to prepare and enact the Assumption By-law required to formally assume the municipal services and public highways. The proposed amendments correct the registered plan number throughout the decision to ensure consistency with the actual subdivision registration. These corrections will allow Legal Services to proceed with the Assumption By-law, authorize the assumption of municipal services and public highways within the subdivision Registered Plan 66M‑2554, and enable the transfer of ownership of the street lighting system to Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. Requires Re-opening: North York Community Council Item 2025.NY28.10 (December 16 and 17, 2025 Council Meeting), only as it pertains to the number of the registered plan.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.NY28.10 by: a. deleting the words in Part 1 "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520" and replacing them with the words "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554", so that Part 1 now reads as follows: 1. City Council assume the municipal services relating to Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554; b. deleting the words in Part 3 "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520" and replacing them with the words "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554", so that Part 3 now reads as follows: 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to prepare an assumption By-law to assume the public highway within Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554 and to bring it forward for enactment; and c. deleting the words in Part 5 "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520" and replacing them with the words "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554", so that Part 5 now reads as follows: 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554 to Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.NY28.10 by: a. deleting the words in Part 1 "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520" and replacing them with the words "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554", so that Part 1 now reads as follows: 1. City Council assume the municipal services relating to Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554; b. deleting the words in Part 3 "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520" and replacing them with the words "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554", so that Part 3 now reads as follows: 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to prepare an assumption By-law to assume the public highway within Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554 and to bring it forward for enactment; and c. deleting the words in Part 5 "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2520" and replacing them with the words "Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554", so that Part 5 now reads as follows: 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision 66M-2554 to Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc.
RM40.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 30 on April 15, 2026 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 34 on April 17, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair Report of the Corporations Nominating Panel from Meeting 28 on April 8, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 27 on April 9, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 28 on April 8, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 28 on April 7, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 29 on April 14, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 30 on March 31, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 31 on March 31, 2026 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 30 on April 1, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Nick Mantas, Vice Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 31 on April 1, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business from City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC40.4adopted
At its meeting on March 25 and 26, 2026, City Council requested the City Solicitor to report to its April 22, 23 and 24, 2026 meeting on potential legal options to defend the City of Toronto's interests, including property ownership, in the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport lands and other important City-owned Waterfront lands. Confidential Attachment 1 provides further information and advice regarding potential legal options.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 15, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 15, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and information about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City.
MM40.4adopted
An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence at the premises at 1666 St. Clair Avenue West operating under the name Sporting Clube Portugues de Toronto. The application is for an indoor and outdoor area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence. This premises is located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the establishment be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Sporting Clube Portugues de Toronto, 1666 St. Clair Avenue West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Sporting Clube Portugues de Toronto, 1666 St. Clair Avenue West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to give effect to City Council's decision, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for Sporting Clube Portugues de Toronto, 1666 St. Clair Avenue West, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Sporting Clube Portugues de Toronto, 1666 St. Clair Avenue West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application. 2. City Council request that the Licence Appeal Tribunal provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to the Premises. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for the Premises, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
RM40.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC40.5amended
On July 22, 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued a decision in respect of a settlement of appeals filed by First Capital Realty Inc. from City Council's failure to make a decision on its applications for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands municipally known as 34 to 70 Montgomery Avenue. The Ontario Land Tribunal withheld its final order on the Appeals pending the Applicant's satisfaction of various conditions. The Ontario Land Tribunal decision is attached as Public Attachment 2. On March 30, 2026, the City Solicitor's office received a letter from the solicitor for the new owner of the Site, Graywood Montgomery Limited Partnership, wherein the Owner seeks City Council's consent to file a review request of the Tribunal's July 22, 2024 decision to proceed with a revised proposal. The letter is attached as Public Attachment 1. The City Solicitor requires further directions in respect of the Owner's request for consent to file a review request of the July 22, 2024 decision with the Tribunal.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 1. 2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 1 and in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1. 4. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 1, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council consent to Graywood Montgomery Limited Partnership filing a request to review the Ontario Land Tribunal's decision of July 22, 2024, with respect to the appeals of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 34-70 Montgomery Avenue (OLT-23-000647), pursuant to Rule 25.8 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM40.5adopted
Applications brought before the Committee of Adjustment are considered based on their adherence to the four tests as provided by the Planning Act: is the application minor, is the change desirable for the appropriate development of the site and neighbouring lands, does it maintain the intent and purpose of the zoning bylaw, and does it maintain the intent and purpose of the official plan. There are a range of materials that are submitted to accompany a Committee of Adjustment application, such as letters or petitions of support or opposition. While these materials may not directly impact the four tests, they may nonetheless raise points of consideration and provide context for the Committee's review of the application. It is important that efforts are made to verify these materials and ensure the accuracy of information presented to the Committee of Adjustment.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2027 on the procedures in place to verify the accuracy of supporting documentation submitted to the Committee of Adjustment, including any recommendations for process improvements to address inaccurate supporting documentation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2027 on the procedures in place to verify the accuracy of supporting documentation submitted to the Committee of Adjustment, including any recommendations for process improvements to address inaccurate supporting documentation.
RM40.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, received the following petition for information: 1. Petition headed "Applegrove Deserves a Permanent Home" submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 - Toronto-Danforth, containing the signatures of approximately 855 persons.
CC40.6adopted
2461 to 2475 Dundas Street West - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On July 24, 2024, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 2461 to 2475 Dundas Street West to permit the construction of a 29-storey mixed-use building. The application proposed a total of 288 residential units, including nine replacement rental units, and an overall gross floor area of 19,645 square metres, with 360 square metres of ground-floor retail space. At its meeting of November 13 and 14, 2024, City Council refused the application. The applicant appealed City Council's refusal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on December 4, 2024. The City Solicitor requires further directions on this matter as it is under appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated April 7, 2026 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 24 187124 STE 04 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units, and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision, including: i. replacement of the existing nine rental dwelling units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size, and with similar rents; and ii. an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has submitted revised Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management, and Hydrogeological Reports for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; the reports will determine whether the municipal water and fire flow, sanitary and storm sewer capacity can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements of the existing municipal infrastructure are required; d. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the Transportation Impact Study accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Director, Engineering Review; e. the owner has provided a revised Transportation Impact Study to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and f. the owner has submitted a revised Compatibility Mitigation and Noise and Vibration Studies for peer review, at the owner's sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM40.6adopted
Since 2023, permissions for multiplexes have existed in neighbourhoods across Toronto. In the years since, the City has monitored the rollout of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes citywide to identify issues, address challenges and improve the City's approach to their implementation. This approach has already resulted in a range of improvements to our multiplex by-laws, responding directly to situations that were not anticipated in the initially adopted permissions. An issue as-of-yet unaddressed in the City's approach to multiplexes arises from the definition of "duplex" as it currently exists, which is a subset of the broader "houseplex" definition. Houseplexes are entitled to expanded permissions beyond what would typically be allowed for a single-family dwelling, or a detached dwelling with a secondary suite, including relaxed restrictions for height and setbacks. To meet the definition of a duplex, an applicant must only provide two units on separate levels. No requirements are in place for proportionality between the units in a multiplex, or for minimum unit size beyond what is prescribed in the Ontario Building Code. Notably, this definition is almost indistinguishable from existing "secondary suite" permissions, which are proposed to be harmonized under houseplex permissions. In practice this has resulted in applications where a minimal secondary dwelling is proposed in the basement of a home, effectively allowing for a larger home than would typically be permitted for a single-family detached building. Where the City's multiplex policy intends to deliver multiple livable units on lots throughout the City, the lack of clarity around expectations for duplexes results in builds that in some cases do not deliver more than could be accommodated through the existing secondary suite permissions, while receiving the benefit of relaxed restrictions intended to provide more substantial living space. Reviewing our approach to duplexes will help to align the City's policy with intended outcomes. If applicants are granted permissions for larger buildings as a result of the inclusion of a second unit, those permissions should be justified by the unit's scale or proportionality to the primary dwelling unit. Buildings with secondary units achieving the bare minimum required under the Ontario Building Code do not warrant expanded building envelopes and should continue to be regulated under secondary suite permissions.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to provide clarification on what constitutes a "duplex" versus a secondary suite under the City-wide Zoning By-law, including recommendations on minimum unit size or proportionality between dwelling units to uphold the intent of multiplexes and potential updates to secondary suite definition and permissions to reflect distinctions between the two forms, in their upcoming Multiplex Monitoring Program report. 2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to explore the ability to track whether secondary units created under duplex permissions are retained post-construction through the Multiplex Monitoring Program report.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to provide clarification on what constitutes a "duplex" versus a secondary suite under the City-wide Zoning By-law, including recommendations on minimum unit size or proportionality between dwelling units to uphold the intent of multiplexes and potential updates to secondary suite definition and permissions to reflect distinctions between the two forms, in their upcoming Multiplex Monitoring Program report. 2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to explore the ability to track whether secondary units created under duplex permissions are retained post-construction through the Multiplex Monitoring Program report.
RM40.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026. April 22, 2026 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to recognize National Poetry Month. Mayor Chow addressed City Council in celebration of National Poetry Month and welcomed Lillian Allen, Toronto's Poet Laureate and Shahaddah Jack, Toronto's Youth Poet Laureate to the Chamber. Lillian Allen addressed City Council and read her poem "My Toronto - Poetic Gesture." Shahaddah Jack addressed City Council and read her poem "Not Okay." Councillor Morely, during the morning session of the meeting, in her capacity as City Council's Youth Champion, advised Members of Council about work that is underway at the City of Toronto to support youth employment and jobs, and acknowledged the Federal Government's creation of summer jobs through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed students from the grade 4 gifted class at Steelesview Public School and their teacher, Joanne Kim, who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Saxe, during the morning session of the meeting, wished Members of Council a happy Earth Day, and invited Members to attend a lunch she would be hosting for Dr. Melanie Woodin, President of the University of Toronto, and senior members of the University of Toronto team, in the Members' Lounge. April 23, 2026 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to recognize National Volunteer Week and the 2026 recipients of the Toronto Community Champion Award. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and acknowledged the week of April 19 to 25 as National Volunteer Week. Mayor Chow recognized 25 organizations as the 2026 recipients of the Toronto Community Champion Award, which will be presented at a ceremony next month. Mayor Chow invited the representatives of the organizations who were present in the Council Chamber to stand and be recognized, and introduced a short video about the Toronto Community Champion Award. Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized the 8th anniversary of the April 23, 2018, Yonge Street tragedy, where 11 people were killed and 15 others were injured. Mayor Chow gave remarks to remember those who died and to honour the courage and compassion shown that day by the first responders, and announced that work is underway to create a permanent memorial at Olive Square Park. Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, gave remarks to commemorate the Yonge Street tragedy. City Council observed a moment of silence and reflection to honour those who lost their lives, or were injured and impacted by this tragic event Councillor Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about a national engineering event at Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute in Ward 23 - Scarbrough North that took place on March 26, 2026, and was supported by staff from the City's engineering and construction services division Councillor Chernos Lin, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed students from the grades 4 and 5 gifted classes at Denlow Public School who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Shan, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Nepalese Canadian Community Services leadership who were present in the Council Chamber, and advised Members of Council about the annual Himalayan Mela event that they host, which will be held at Nathan Phillips Square on August 8, 2026.
CC40.7amended
110 Sheppard Avenue East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
An application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a 49-storey residential building and 53-storey mixed-use building at 110 Sheppard Avenue East was received. The proposal contains 1,313 residential market-based condominium units and has a total residential gross floor area of 77,968.55 square metres. A 362.16 square metre retail unit fronting Sheppard Avenue East is provided on the ground floor of the 53-storey building. The overall proposal results in a density of 16.88 times the area of the lot. A total of 169 residential parking spaces are provided including 15 visitor parking spaces. The Applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The Ontario Land Tribunal has set this matter down for a hearing commencing July 20, 2026. The City Solicitor requires further direction as the hearing will start in July 2026.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor as amended by motion 1, Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor, and Confidential Appendix A to motion 1. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor, as amended by motion 1, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated April 7, 2026, as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor, as amended by the without prejudice letter dated April 22, 2026, attached as Confidential Appendix A to motion 1, and the settlement plans as set out in Confidential Appendix B to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the conditions set out below: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 436.74 square metres, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; c. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; d. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time; and e. the Owner submits an updated Transportation Impact Study report, which will include information on any outstanding comments not addressed to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). Confidential Appendix A to motion 1 is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM40.7adopted
Early age onset cancers are an increasing concern among Canadians, with rates of diagnosis increasing significantly in Canadians born after 1980 than in earlier generations. Late diagnosis can complicate outcomes for patients, compromising treatment options and leading to poorer outcomes compared to those over the age of 50, who are more regularly screened for cancer. The Colorectal Cancer Resource and Action Network, a Toronto-based patient focused-organization leading support, education and advocacy efforts for all Canadians impacted by cancer, is a leader in awareness for those diagnosed at an early age. On November 19 and 20, 2026, Colorectal Cancer Resource and Action Network will be hosting its 6 th annual Early Age Onset Cancer Symposium, connecting patients, experts and policymakers to support young Canadians battling this disease. By proclaiming November 19 as Early Age Onset Cancer Awareness Day, City Council can help raise awareness of this critical issue and affirm our commitment to supporting those affected by cancer in Toronto, and across Canada more broadly.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council proclaim November 19 as Early Age Onset Cancer Awareness Day. 2. City Council request the Chief Communications Officer, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to conduct a public education campaign in support of Early Age Onset Cancer Awareness Day.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council proclaim November 19 as Early Age Onset Cancer Awareness Day. 2. City Council request the Chief Communications Officer, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to conduct a public education campaign in support of Early Age Onset Cancer Awareness Day.
RM40.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
April 22, 2026: City Council adopted the April 22, 2026, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent. April 23, 2026: City Council adopted the April 23, 2026, Order Paper.
CC40.8amended
59 to 81 Lawton Boulevard - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On February 14, 2025, an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a 38-storey residential building and 43-storey residential building at 59 to 81 Lawton Boulevard was received. On July 14, 2025, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the application for the Zoning By-law Amendment. The Ontario Land Tribunal has set this matter down for a hearing commencing June 8, 2026. The City Solicitor requires further direction as the hearing will start in June, 2026.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council request the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Executive Director, Development Review, to establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee, including the Deer Park Residents Group and other key community stakeholders, and consult the Neighbourhood Liaison Committee on the Site Plan Application and the Construction Management Plan. 5. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to work with the applicant to secure an in-kind community benefit contribution to support local community priorities including new parks, community space, or affordable housing. 6. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to request the applicant to consider an alternative built form with a taller podium and lower tower height, without removing any gross floor area. 7. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to request the applicant to convert the ground-floor amenity space to townhomes, to ensure the building design is more aligned with the existing neighbourhood feel along Lawton Boulevard. 8. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the applicant to deliver an expanded Carolyn Bennett Parkette. 9. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services to request the applicant to conduct additional traffic impact analysis. 10. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider options to implement additional local traffic calming measures to mitigate traffic impacts. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated April 9, 2026, as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the settlement plans, as set out in Confidential Appendix B to the report (April 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the conditions set out below: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the applicant has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study, with the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the Zoning By-law Amendment and through the Site Plan Control process, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; c. the applicant has provided a revised Arborist and Tree Protection Plan, to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry and the Executive Director, Development Review; d. the applicant shall make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for an on-site parkland dedication that complies with Policy 3.2.3.8 of the Toronto Official Plan; the off-site conveyance would be subject to the approval of the Executive Director, Development Review and would be subject to conditions for conveyance of parkland prior to the issuance of the First Above Grade Building Permit; in the event the Applicant is unable to provide an off-site parkland dedication to the City, the Applicant will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; e. the applicant has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and f. the applicant has entered into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM40.8adopted
April 14th marks the celebration of Nepali New Year, one of the most significant cultural occasions for the Nepali community. The celebration marks a time of renewal, unity, and reflection for Nepali-Canadians and is traditionally celebrated through cultural gatherings, community service, and the sharing of Nepal's rich heritage with the wider public. Toronto's Nepali community continues to be a vibrant and growing part of the City's diverse population. Nepali‑Canadians actively make meaningful contributions to support the City's social, cultural, economic, and civic life through supporting healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, public service, arts, sports, and volunteerism. Recognizing April as Nepali Heritage Month provides an important opportunity to celebrate Nepal's history, language, arts, literature, traditions, and values, while fostering cross‑cultural understanding, inclusion, and community cohesion citywide.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council proclaim April as Nepali Heritage Month for the City of Toronto in 2026, and for future years. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to proclaim April as Nepali Heritage Month for the Province in 2026 and for future years. 3. City Council request the Government of Canada to proclaim April as Nepali Heritage Month for the country in 2026, and for future years.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council proclaim April as "Nepali Heritage Month" for the City of Toronto in 2026, and for future years. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to proclaim April as "Nepali Heritage Month" for the Province in 2026 and for future years. 3. City Council request the Government of Canada to proclaim April as "Nepali Heritage Month" for the country in 2026, and for future years.
CC40.9adopted
On February 6 and 7, 2024, City Council authorized the expropriation of the property municipally known as 1430 Gerrard Street East (the "Property") which are lands comprised of approximately 9,135 square feet, for municipal purposes including Permanent Affordable Rental Housing (the "Project"). On April 29, 2024, the City registered Plan AT6560961 which expropriated the fee simple interest in the Property. The Property is located on the north side of Gerrard Street East and west of Coxwell Avenue. At the time of the expropriation, the Property was leased by the owner to the City of Toronto and sub-leased to a non-profit provider of transitional housing. Parties with security interests in the Property, namely Dramel Limited, Empire Capital Inc., and His Majesty The King In Right of Canada as Represented by the Minister of National Revenue (collectively, the "Security Interest Holders"), have filed claims against the City in respect of their interests. A two-week hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal has been scheduled to commence on May 17, 2027. This report deals with litigation that affects the City and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this Report. 2. City Council direct that all information contained in Confidential Attachment 1, including the confidential recommendations, is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM40.9adopted
Cricket Day - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Cricket is one of the fastest‑growing sports in the City of Toronto, with participation, demand, and a passionate fan base continuing to expand across the City. While its popularity is rising today, cricket has deep historical roots in Canada. The first international cricket match in the sport's history was played between Canada and the United States from September 24 to 26, 1844, with Canada claiming victory in the competition hosted at the St. George's Cricket Club in New York. Reflecting its early significance, cricket was officially declared Canada's first national sport in 1867. Proclaiming September 24th 2026, as Cricket Day highlights cricket's cultural heritage, historical importance, and ongoing contributions to Toronto's diverse communities. In addition, Cricket Day provides an opportunity to reaffirm the City's commitment to incorporating cricket into the City, focusing on how to expand access to cricket facilities and programming to provide more equitable, high-quality infrastructure and programming.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council proclaim September 24, 2026, as Cricket Day in the City of Toronto. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to engage with international and local cricket organizations, leagues, and other relevant stakeholders to initiate discussions on the potential of hosting cricket events and activities in Toronto. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with other relevant divisions, to review and identify how the booking processes for park facilities used by cricket leagues and organizations can be improved to support and promote local cricket communities across Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council proclaim September 24, 2026, as Cricket Day in the City of Toronto. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to engage with international and local cricket organizations, leagues, and other relevant stakeholders to initiate discussions on the potential of hosting cricket events and activities in Toronto. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in consultation with other relevant divisions to review and identify how the booking processes for park facilities used by cricket leagues and organizations can be improved to support and promote local cricket communities across Toronto.
MM40.10adopted
The motion authorizes the release of $367,905.77 in Section 42 funds secured from the development at 1648 Victoria Park Avenue to the Parks and Recreation 2026 - 2035 Capital Budget and Plan for capital improvements at Wigmore Park.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the "Wigmore Park Improvements" project, on a one-time basis, by $367,905.77 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 16 (Source Account: XR2213-4201714), for the purpose of park improvements at Wigmore Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the "Wigmore Park Improvements" project, on a one-time basis, by $367,905.77 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 16 (Source Account: XR2213-4201714), for the purpose of park improvements at Wigmore Park.
MM40.11adopted
The motion authorizes the release of $439,600 in Section 42 funds secured from the development at 1185 Eglinton Avenue East to the Parks and Recreation 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for capital improvements at Ferrand Park.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the "Ferrand Park Improvements" project, on a one-time basis, by $439,600 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 16 (Source Account: XR2213-4201076), for the purpose of park improvements at Ferrand Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the "Ferrand Park Improvements" project, on a one-time basis, by $439,600 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 16 (Source Account: XR2213-4201076), for the purpose of park improvements at Ferrand Park.
MM40.12adopted
Engaged residents of Joe Shuster Way have long raised concerns regarding the Metrolinx-owned fence on the north side of their street. This fence is a hub for graffiti, sometimes of an offensive nature. My office organized a community walk of the area alongside residents in Summer of 2025 to identify local issues, and this was an outstanding concern. In the absence of sustained and committed action from Metrolinx on this issue, residents have taken to using their own time and resources to clean this fence, which is unacceptable. Since last Summer, there have been ongoing efforts from the local councillor's office and residents to engage appropriate teams at Metrolinx and to get clear commitments for a regular cadence of graffiti clearing on Metrolinx property. Local residents have clearly and consistently expressed the desire to pursue community art on the fence as a long-term strategy to deter graffiti: despite this, no substantive action has been taken. Community art programming is upcoming at select sites on the Ontario Line, and so there is precedent for this type of work to be led by Metrolinx with input from our local communities.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1.City Council request Metrolinx, with the engagement of residents of Joe Shuster Way, to provide ongoing graffiti removal services on the Metrolinx-owned wall on the north side of Joe Shuster Way as soon as possible, and to provide funding and a plan for community artwork on the fence to beautify the neighbourhood and deter future graffiti.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1.City Council request Metrolinx, with the engagement of residents of Joe Shuster Way, to provide ongoing graffiti removal services on the Metrolinx-owned wall on the north side of Joe Shuster Way as soon as possible, and to provide funding and a plan for community artwork on the fence to beautify the neighbourhood and deter future graffiti.
MM40.13adopted
The City of Toronto conducts more than 120 public consultations annually, the majority of which are organized in silos by divisional teams without centralized communications oversight. As a result, Councillors and community members frequently learn of active consultations too late to participate meaningfully. I would like to ensure that Have Your Say can function as a one-stop shop for Torontonians to have their say. One clearly advertised link with advanced search functions can help drive citizen-engagement and widen the City's reach. In order to ensure public input always informs City policy, this motion directs the City's Communications Office to provide centralized oversight of all public consultations and surveys, with mandatory listing on Have Your Say as a condition before any consultation may inform City staff decisions.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to provide on-going centralized communications coordination to ensure all consultations published by the City of Toronto that are open to the general public shall be listed on the City's "Have Your Say" website, to commence by no later than the first quarter of 2027. 2. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to develop formal definitions for each form of public consultation, and include such definitions on the City's "Have Your Say" website by no later than the first quarter of 2027. 3. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to ensure the listing of all consultations published by the City of Toronto that are open to the general public on the City's "Have Your Say" website contain: a. a prominently visible "open date" (for clarity, meaning the first date that a member of the public may participate in the consultation); and b. "close date" (again for clarity, meaning the last date that a member of the public may participate in the consultation). 4. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to ensure that the City's "Toronto.ca" homepage contains a prominent link to the City's "Have Your Say" website so that members of the public can easily navigate the City's "Have Your Say" website as soon as practicable. 5. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to modify the City's "Have Your Say" website to provide updated functionalities that allow members of the public to filter the list of consultations published by geographical area and topic, as soon as may be practicable. 6. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to ensure that the existing Weekly Councillor Updates provided by the Communications Division include a listing of all new consultations published by the City of Toronto published on the "Have Your Say" website in the preceding week, as soon as may be practicable. 7. City Council direct that the Division Head of any City division which is going to conduct a consultation published by the City of Toronto that is open to the general public, shall ensure that the Communications Division is informed prior to the commencement of the public consultation and provide all information necessary to enable the Communications Division to include the proposed public consultation on the City's "Have Your Say" website's listing of public consultation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, reommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to provide on-going centralized communications coordination to ensure all consultations published by the City of Toronto that are open to the general public shall be listed on the City's "Have Your Say" website, to commence by no later than the first quarter of 2027. 2. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to develop formal definitions for each form of public consultation, and include such definitions on the City's "Have Your Say" website by no later than the first quarter of 2027. 3. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to ensure the listing of all consultations published by the City of Toronto that are open to the general public on the City's "Have Your Say" website contain: a. a prominently visible "open date" (for clarity, meaning the first date that a member of the public may participate in the consultation); and b. "close date" (again for clarity, meaning the last date that a member of the public may participate in the consultation). 4. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to ensure that the City's "Toronto.ca" homepage contains a prominent link to the City's "Have Your Say" website so that members of the public can easily navigate the City's "Have Your Say" website as soon as practicable. 5. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to modify the City's "Have Your Say" website to provide updated functionalities that allow members of the public to filter the list of consultations published by geographical area and topic, as soon as may be practicable. 6. City Council direct the Chief Communications Officer to ensure that the existing Weekly Councillor Updates provided by the Communications Division include a listing of all new consultations published by the City of Toronto published on the "Have Your Say" website in the preceding week, as soon as may be practicable. 7. City Council direct that the Division Head of any City division which is going to conduct a consultation published by the City of Toronto that is open to the general public, shall ensure that the Communications Division is informed prior to the commencement of the public consultation and provide all information necessary to enable the Communications Division to include the proposed public consultation on the City's "Have Your Say" website's listing of public consultation.
MM40.14adopted
Nature Canada provides certification of Bird Friendly Cities through an application process conducted by a Bird Team in the municipality composed of engaged stakeholders. Certification is determined when a municipality has met or exceeded a minimum standard with regard to reducing threats to birds, protecting and restoring natural habitat and increasing climate resiliency; and actively engaging communities in these actions through education and outreach. One of the requirements of the application is formal municipal support through Council resolution. City Council at its April 7 and 8, 2021 meeting adopted MM31.22- Officially Recognizing Toronto as a Certified Bird Friendly City . Nature Canada certified Toronto through the stakeholder-led application process. Endorsement by City Council must now be renewed for an updated application and certification process. Toronto was the first city in North America to establish bird-friendly policies and many cities in Canada and the United States have since followed suit. All new City development projects must adhere to Toronto Green Standard Version 4, which includes bird collision deterrence measures such as bird-friendly glazing. The City implements the life-saving practice of turning off unnecessary lighting at City-owned facilities during bird migration seasons. And the City leads the Lights Out Toronto campaign, encouraging residents, businesses, and building owners across Toronto to turn off non-essential nighttime lighting during migration seasons. The City of Toronto has also developed various plans and strategies to protect biodiversity and natural habitat in and around the City, which is essential for birds to thrive as they return to Canadian landscapes during their breeding seasons. Every May, the City of Toronto participates in the Toronto Bird Celebration, a two week long celebration of birds, culminating in the Colonel Sam Smith Bird Festival, co-hosted by the City of Toronto and community partners. A Bird Friendly City certification strengthens a municipality's legacy as a champion for bird conservation and celebrates the efforts of a municipality, as well as the local community organizations, to protect birds in their own backyards.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council support the efforts of Nature Canada's Bird Friendly Cities program to pursue the potential re-certification of Toronto in the program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council support the efforts of Nature Canada's Bird Friendly Cities program to pursue the potential re-certification of Toronto in the program.
MM40.15adopted
The City of Toronto is committed to ensuring fair and accessible services for all residents, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, disability, citizenship, creed, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or marital status, socioeconomic status, or other protected grounds. Despite these commitments, many equity-deserving communities continue to identify gaps in access and outcomes. These gaps may be addressed, in part, through increased awareness of existing City programs and services, improved coordination and targeted investments. Strengthening the City's capacity to assess inequities and enahnce inclusive program delivery are important steps towards eliminating discrimination and ensuring all Torontonians benefit from City initiatives.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with relevant City divisions, to explore opportunities to highlight best practices, examples of transformative racial equity initiatives underway, lessons learnt from previous initiatives and publishing these initiatives on our website and through a yearly report. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development to explore the feasibility of establishing a racial justice program advisory body to provide community-informed expertise to City staff, with membership reflecting the diversity of Toronto's racial and ethnic communities. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development and relevant City partners assess the potential to support community initiatives that target structural racism through existing grant streams or through new dedicated grant streams, subject to the City's Budget process. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development to provide a briefing note as part of the 2027 budget process that includes parts 1 through 3 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with relevant City divisions, to explore opportunities to highlight best practices, examples of transformative racial equity initiatives underway, lessons learnt from previous initiatives and publishing these initiatives on our website and through a yearly report. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development to explore the feasibility of establishing a racial justice program advisory body to provide community-informed expertise to City staff, with membership reflecting the diversity of Toronto's racial and ethnic communities. 3. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development and relevant City partners assess the potential to support community initiatives that target structural racism through existing grant streams or through new dedicated grant streams, subject to the City's Budget process. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development to provide a briefing note as part of the 2027 budget process that includes parts 1 through 3 above.
MM40.16deferred
On March 30th, 2026, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing introduced Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, and on April 14, 2026, the legislation passed Second Reading. Schedule 4 of Bill 98 will enact the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026, which enables the Minister of Transportation to exercise sweeping powers over service and fare policies to further integrate transit in the region. Consultation may commence as early as May 2026 on proposals under this new legislation. The Toronto Transit Commission's mission is to "serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone." The Toronto Transit Commission's role providing transit that keeps Toronto moving is integral to our city's economy and the lives of people who rely on the Toronto Transit Commission to get around. The ability for the Toronto Transit Commission to make decisions about service and fares are fundamental to our ability to deliver transit services that meet the needs of Torontonians and our city's goals for transportation, congestion, and climate outcomes. These decisions are made by the Toronto Transit Commission Board through the Annual Network Plan, Operating and Capital Budgets, and other plans and strategies, which are informed by community input and considered at public meetings. Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 proposes substantial power to the Minister of Transportation to introduce directives via regulation that would impact the Toronto Transit Commission's authority in these areas. As a partner in the One Fare program and operator of cross-boundary service on Line 1 into York Region, the Toronto Transit Commission has worked to contribute to a regional transportation network that serves people from across Ontario. These partnerships have been the result of collaboration across agencies and levels of government, and serve as a reminder of how we can work together to continue advancing stronger public transit in Ontario, together. If Bill 98 is adopted, regulations made under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026, (Schedule 4 of Bill 98) should be informed by the needs of local communities and continue that history of collaboration and mutual agreement. At the Toronto Transit Commission Board's meeting on April 16, 2026, the Board endorsed key principles to guide staff participation in consultations with the Province of Ontario on the regulatory framework under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026. This motion seeks Council's affirmation of that decision.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, deferred consideration of Item MM40.16 to the May 20, 21, and 22, 2026, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for the Toronto Transit Commission board's decision on Item 2026.TTC14.18 outlining key principles for staff participation in consultations with the Province of Ontario on the province's regulatory framework under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026. Recommendations in TTC Item 2026.TTC14.18: 1. Endorse the following key principles to guide TTC staff participation in consultations with the Province of Ontario on the province's regulatory framework under the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026: a. Local authority to develop local solutions to transportation needs - Preserve the autonomy of local transit systems to introduce fare and service policies that meet the needs of local communities and riders, keep transit affordable, and treat all Toronto residents equitably as a key component of the City's approach to local transportation and congestion management. b. Protect local transit service quality - Preserve service quality and standards relied upon by our customers - proposals must not negatively impact the experience of most customers who travel within the City of Toronto in efforts to improve cross-boundary travel for the 18% who currently make a connecting trip to GO or a 905-transit system. c. No unfunded provincial mandates - Provincial decisions to set fares and/or service be matched with full funding (operating and capital) by the Province of Ontario. d. Value for money - where provincial directives require the use of specific fare payment systems, unified booking systems, or other changes that have a financial impact to the TTC, there must be clear demonstration that the systems offer value for money, respect Toronto taxpayers, and are efficiently and effectively delivered. e. Respect local transit system expertise and planning process - Consultation that respects the expertise and planning processes of local transit systems, customers and its employees, during both the development of the regulatory framework and when decisions are made using the regulations enacted under the Act. f. Good governance - ensure opportunities for local transit systems, communities, and labour partners to have voice in decision making supported by a sustainable provincial funding model for public transit. 2. Request the Ontario Minister of Transportation provide an opportunity for public feedback on any regulatory framework or regulations proposed under Bill 98, Schedule 4, the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026. 3. Request TTC staff to support public advocacy efforts by transit riders and other stakeholders to advance the principles outlined in Recommendation 1.
MM40.17adopted
The Applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment to request variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (Application No. A0075/26TEY) to alter the existing rear one-storey ancillary building by constructing a complete second storey addition which will be converted into a garden suite (the "Application"). The variances required to By-law 569-2013 include rear yard soft landscaping, minimum required rear yard setback for an ancillary building containing a garden suite, minimum required side yard setback for an ancillary building containing a garden suite, distance between ancillary building containing a garden suite and a residential building, and height of an ancillary building containing a garden suite. On April 9, 2026, the Toronto and East York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application (the "Decision"). A copy of the Decision is attached as Attachment 1. The last date of appeal is April 21, 2026. In a report from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District dated March 26, 2026, Community Planning Staff raised concerns with respect to the Application and recommended that the Application be refused. In particular, Community Planning Staff had concerns that the proposed separation distance between the primary dwelling and garden suite, the increased height of the garden suite, and the reduced year yard soft landscaping may negatively affect the functional quality of the rear yard as well as the privacy and amenity of the primary dwelling and garden suite. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in their discretion. This matter is time-sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor has already appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body to preserve its statutory rights.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's approval of the Application A0075/26TEY in respect of the property municipally known as 171 Parkside Drive (the "Appeal") and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing with appropriate City staff. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the Appeal and settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's approval of the Application A0075/26TEY in respect of the property municipally known as 171 Parkside Drive (the "Appeal") and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing with appropriate City staff. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the Appeal and settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
MM40.18adopted
Dieppe Park is a neighbourhood park in Toronto named in honour of the Canadian soldiers who fought in the Dieppe Raid during the Second World War. The park was established in the mid-20th century as part of the former Borough of East York's efforts to provide sports recreational space for its growing community. From early on, it served as a local hub for sports and outdoor activities, including baseball, skating, and informal recreation. Over the decades, Dieppe Park has evolved to reflect changing community needs, with additions such as sports fields, a ball diamond, playground areas, and seasonal amenities. Today, it continues to function as an important community park, supporting both organized sports and everyday use, with ongoing upgrades to improve accessibility and facilities. The baseball/softball diamond at Dieppe Park is currently rated as a 'B' diamond. The ball diamond was installed in 1950s. The ball diamond is of great significance for the surrounding community and used for youth baseball programs, adult slo-pitch leagues and permitted recreational groups. The ball diamond at Dieppe Park is currently undergoing several upgrades in spring 2026 to improve playability and drainage through a donation secured from East York Baseball. The infield will be expanded and rebuilt using new layers of sand and clay to create a more durable and better-draining surface. Crews will remove old material, reshape the field, and ensure proper grading so water drains effectively. New equipment will also be installed, including: a. a new home plate; and b. new base anchors at both 65' and 90' distances (with a double first base at 65'). The lighting at the ball diamond is old and requires upgrading. With ongoing improvements to the ball diamond, this is an opportune time to incorporate lighting upgrades as part of the Phase 2 improvements for Dieppe Park. Replacing the existing lighting with energy-efficient LED fixtures will improve illumination of the diamond and enhance the overall player experience. The lighting scope is not currently included in the Parks and Recreation capital budget or plan. This motion seeks authority to release Section 42 funds for the Dieppe Park Phase 2 project to facilitate completion of the lighting upgrades. The motion authorizes the release of $170,000 in Section 42 funds secured from various developments in Ward 14 - Toronto Danforth to the Parks and Recreation 2026 - 2035 Capital Budget and Plan for lighting improvements at Dieppe Park baseball diamond.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation, on a one-time basis, by $170,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, for a new capital project titled "Dieppe Park Baseball Lighting Improvement", for the purpose of new lighting for the baseball field at Dieppe Park, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds, with such funds to be drawn from the following source accounts: a. $20,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201592); b. $22,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201698); c. $18,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201789); d. $16,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201593); e. $25,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201387); f. $14,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201591); g. $15,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201518); h. $15,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201047); and i. $25,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201649).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation, on a one-time basis, by $170,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, for a new capital project titled "Dieppe Park Baseball Lighting Improvement", for the purpose of new lighting for the baseball field at Dieppe Park, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds, with such funds to be drawn from the following source accounts: a. $20,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201592); b. $22,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201698); c. $18,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201789); d. $16,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201593); e. $25,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201387); f. $14,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201591); g. $15,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201518); h. $15,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201047); and i. $25,000 from Section 42 Reserve Fund (Source Account: XR2213-4201649).
MM40.19deferred
In light of sustained population growth, increasing development pressure, and rising demand on Toronto's transit system, there is an opportunity to rethink how transit infrastructure is designed and integrated into the city. Major projects such as the Yonge North Subway Extension and the Scarborough Subway Extension present a rare chance to move beyond a narrow focus on transportation function toward a more holistic approach to station planning. Historically, many subway stations in Toronto have been designed primarily for mobility, often with limited amenities such as public washrooms, minimal architectural ambition, and weak integration with surrounding communities. As the city evolves, there is growing recognition that stations can function as civic hubs that support not only transit use, but also safety, accessibility, economic activity, housing, and community life. Global transit systems, including those in Taipei, demonstrate how stations can be designed as open-concept, well-lit, and highly visible environments, often incorporating two-storey configurations, platform screen doors, and stations that are integrated into buildings rather than stand alone structures. Their example also shows how transit agencies can manage real estate assets that generate long-term revenue while bringing vibrancy through retail and community space within stations. In Toronto, there is an increasing interest in exploring similar approaches to improve safety, accessibility, and financial sustainability. At the same time, it is important to recognize that stations outside the downtown core serve different travel patterns and must accommodate a broader range of access needs, including commuters arriving by car. This requires thoughtful integration of pick-up and drop-off areas, parking, and multi-modal connections that support efficient access while aligning with broader mobility and climate goals. As Toronto continues planning for expansion, stations such as the future Steeles and Sheppard-McCowan Stations represent a significant opportunity to advance a more ambitious, integrated model of station design. Their scale and locations make them well-suited for transit-oriented development that includes housing, particularly affordable housing, as well as commercial, community, and underground uses. Coordinated planning across City divisions, agencies, and regional partners will be essential to ensure these stations contribute to city-building objectives, support ridership growth, and help generate revenue that can be reinvested in transit. This motion reflects a shift toward viewing transit infrastructure not only as a transportation investment, but as a catalyst for inclusive growth and complete communities. We seek to work collaboratively with Metrolinx towards a visionary design standard to ensure how future stations can be optimized.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, deferred consideration of Item MM40.19 to the May 20, 21, and 22, 2026, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to work with the City and Metrolinx to examine the feasibility of: a. creating a design standard for all new transit stations that includes platform screen edge doors, public washrooms, bike parking and bike share, and well-lit two-storey high ceilings above subway platforms, and maximizing the creation of real estate assets for commercial and community use; b. including passenger pick-up and drop-off and commuter parking lots with electric vehicle charging solutions in the design plans for all new subway stations outside Downtown Toronto; and c. installing platform edge doors on all new stations along the Yonge North Subway Extension and Scarborough Subway Extension, and request the Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission provide updates to the Toronto Transit Commission Board through the Toronto Transit Commission's regular Transit Expansion Updates, and the City Manager provide those updates to City Council. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to work with Metrolinx, in consultation with the Executive Director of Transit Expansion, the Executive Director of Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director of the Housing Development Office, the Chief Executive Officer of CreateTO and the Executive Director of Social Development to initiate conversations regarding the feasibility of a more visionary station design at Steeles Station and Sheppard-McCowan Station that incorporates surface transit operations, new housing, affordable housing, underground real estate opportunities, including potential community space, and the integration of the Station with surrounding buildings, and provide an update to City Council. 3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, the President, Toronto Parking Authority, the Chief Strategy and Customer Experience Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and local Business Improvement Areas, to explore the need and opportunities for commuter parking at Steeles Station and Sheppard-McCowan Station, while also considering future parking in nearby developments. 4. City Council direct City Manager and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to provide all updates to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to strengthen collaboration on future transit stations.
MM40.20adopted
The City of Toronto has made significant and ongoing investments in the restoration, naturalization, and public accessibility of the Don River and its valley lands, including through implementation of the Toronto Ravine Strategy, improvements to the Lower Don River Trail, and the Don Mouth Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Project. Paddle the Don is a long‑standing community event that provided residents with a direct, experiential understanding of the Don River as a living system. Reinstating the event in 2027 would support Toronto Regional Conservation Authority and City objectives to encourage safe enjoyment of ravines, foster environmental education, and strengthen public stewardship of revitalized waterways, consistent with current Toronto Regional Conservation Authority and City Council approved.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority to reinstate Paddle the Don for 2027. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Director, Urban Forestry and the Director, Waterfront Secretariat to enter into discussions with Toronto Regional Conservation Authority to determine how the City, and other partners who may be identified, can support the reintroduction of this event in 2027 in a manner consistent with the Toronto Ravine Strategy and Don River watershed objectives and report on these discussions to the June 10, 2026, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority to reinstate Paddle The Don for 2027. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Director, Urban Forestry and the Director, Waterfront Secretariat to enter into discussions with Toronto Regional Conservation Authority to determine how the City, and other partners who may be identified, can support the reintroduction of this event in 2027 in a manner consistent with the Toronto Ravine Strategy and Don River watershed objectives and report on these discussions to the June 10, 2026, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
MM40.21adopted
Toronto Centre is among the fastest-growing wards in the city, and maintaining pace with the demand for community space is essential to preserving the social, cultural, and livability foundations that define strong, resilient neighbourhoods. The Church-Wellesley Village has long served as a cornerstone of Toronto's identity and a vital cultural and social hub for the city's 2SLGBTQ+ community. In recent years, however, intensified development pressure within the area has significantly reduced the availability of accessible space for 2SLGBTQ+ organizations, eroding the community infrastructure that has historically supported and empowered marginalized residents and visitors alike. In early 2025, a unique opportunity was presented to acquire an existing building within The Village. Since that time, my office has been working collaboratively with City Staff -from Corporate Real Estate Management, Social Development, The 519, and key community stakeholders, to assess an opportunity to expand community space through partnerships between the City and community organizations. This effort has been coordinated with the Council-adopted Association of Community Centres Expansion Framework and Implementation Strategy, the Community Space Tenancy Policy, and the anticipated Cultural District Program. As part of this process, in June 2025, City Council approved a staff report on City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendments re-allocating Section 37 Planning Act funds within Ward 13 from four developments. A Community Consultation Meeting was hosted by City Planning in early June 2025 in connection with that re-allocation. My office has worked collaboratively with City staff to ensure the full cost of this initiative will be covered by Section 37 Community Benefits funds identified and approved for this purpose by City Staff. This opportunity is about revitalizing The Village by bringing organizations such as Glad Day Bookshop, Pride Toronto, and other 2SLGBTQ+ organizations and agencies back into the neighbourhood. Enriching the Village strengthens Toronto's long standing place as the nation's champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Securing necessary funding through the dedication of section 37 funds represents a significant first step. Next steps include further collaboration between City staff and community organizations to finalize the operating model that will underpin this new opportunity and typical due diligence on any proposed acquisition, including feasibility assessments, facility enhancements, and specific property due diligence. Due to the real estate nature of this matter, the property location has been identified in a confidential attachment, which will be released publicly following the closing of any purchase transaction.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management by the amount set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM40.21, fully funded from Section 37 community benefits from the developments identified below in the amounts as set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM40.21, to advance next steps for the development of community space in Ward 13: a. 20-26 Maitland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701376), for new and existing capital improvements in City owned community, cultural, and recreational centres in Ward 13; b. 244-262 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701311), for new and existing capital improvements in City owned community, cultural, and recreational centres in Ward 13; c. 319-323 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701209), secured and to be allocated at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. 308-314 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701216), secured and to be allocated for uses that will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Site at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor; e. 454-464 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700672), toward the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre; f. 365-375 Church Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500158), toward the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre; g. 587 to 599 Yonge Street, 2 to 4 Dundonald Street, 7 to 9 Gloucester Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700894), toward the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre; h. 2,6,8 Gloucester Street & 601-613 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701144), toward the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre; i. 608-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St Joseph Street, 15-25 St. Nicholas Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500155), toward community improvements in an area bounded by the north side of College Street to the south, Charles Street to the north, Bay Street to the west and Church Street to the east; j. 45 Charles Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3700433), secured the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre; k. 480-494 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700911), to be allocated towards capital improvements for new or existing cultural and/or community space in the Ward; l. 55-61 Charles Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701046), to be allocated towards community, cultural, or recreational facilities capital improvements within Ward 13; m. 40 Wellesley Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3700721), for improvements to community and cultural facilities in the Ward; and n. 45 Charles Street East (Source Account: XR3028-4500094), towards the construction of an indoor swimming pool at the Wellesley Community Centre, located at 495 Sherbourne Street, or construction of other community recreation facilities in the vicinity of the lot, and/or to the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13, Toronto Centre. 2. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials related to any community space expansion work in Ward 13, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and The 519 Community Centre. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, to negotiate and enter into an agreement of purchase and sale and such related and ancillary agreements as may be required or desirable to complete the acquisition and activation of the property identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM40.21 (the "Property"), on such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM40.21 remain confidential at this time as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition of properties by the City. 5. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM40.21 following the closing of any purchase transaction of the property identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM40.21, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM40.21 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 acquisition of properties by the City. Confidential Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM40.21 will be made public following the closing of any purchase transaction of the property at the discretion of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management by the amount set out in Confidential Attachment 1, fully funded from Section 37 community benefits from the developments identified below in the amounts as set out in Confidential Attachment 1, to advance next steps for the development of community space in Ward 13: a. 20-26 Maitland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701376), for new and existing capital improvements in City owned community, cultural, and recreational centres in Ward 13; b. 244-262 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701311), for new and existing capital improvements in City owned community, cultural, and recreational centres in Ward 13; c. 319-323 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701209), secured and to be allocated at the discretion of the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. 308-314 Jarvis Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701216), secured and to be allocated for uses that will benefit the community in the vicinity of the Site at the discretion of the Chief Planner in consultation with the Ward Councillor; e. 454-464 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700672), toward the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre; f. 365-375 Church Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500158), toward the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre; g. 587 to 599 Yonge Street, 2 to 4 Dundonald Street, 7 to 9 Gloucester Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700894), toward the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre; h. 2,6,8 Gloucester Street & 601-613 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701144), toward the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre; i. 608-618 Yonge Street, 5-9 St Joseph Street, 15-25 St. Nicholas Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500155), toward community improvements in an area bounded by the north side of College Street to the south, Charles Street to the north, Bay Street to the west and Church Street to the east; j. 45 Charles Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3700433), secured the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13 - Toronto Centre; k. 480-494 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700911), to be allocated towards capital improvements for new or existing cultural and/or community space in the Ward; l. 55-61 Charles Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701046), to be allocated towards community, cultural, or recreational facilities capital improvements within Ward 13; m. 40 Wellesley Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3700721), for improvements to community and cultural facilities in the Ward; and n. 45 Charles Street East (Source Account: XR3028-4500094), towards the construction of an indoor swimming pool at the Wellesley Community Centre, located at 495 Sherbourne Street, or construction of other community recreation facilities in the vicinity of the lot, and/or to the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13, Toronto Centre. 2. City Council direct that the use of Section 37 community benefits be prominently recognized in documents and promotional materials related to any community space expansion work in Ward 13, including on any construction hoarding, in consultation with the Ward Councillor as a requirement within the Undertaking between the City and The 519 Community Centre. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, to negotiate and enter into an agreement of purchase and sale and such related and ancillary agreements as may be required or desirable to complete the acquisition and activation of the property identified in Confidential Attachment 1 (the "Property"), on such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that the Confidential Attachment remain confidential at this time as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition of properties by the City. 5. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 following the closing of any purchase transaction of the property identified in Confidential Attachment 1, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
MM40.22deferred
Work on the Yonge North Subway Extension is now underway, with key design and alignment decisions actively advancing. At the same time, the City of Toronto is progressing the North York Centre Secondary Plan (Phase 3), which contemplates the addition of 100,000 new residents in the area. This growth builds on the significant intensification already planned under the Yonge North Secondary Plan. Together, these plans confirm that the Yonge Street corridor between Finch and Steeles is one of the most rapidly intensifying urban areas in the Greater Toronto Area. This motion is informed by previous City of Toronto staff analysis and Council direction, including the December 2023 " Cummer Station - Supplemental Report " (Background File 241560), which assessed the inclusion of Cummer Station within the Yonge North Subway Extension and confirmed the technical and planning implications of the current alignment. The current alignment of the Yonge North Subway Extension excludes a station at Cummer Avenue. This omission results in a notably long station spacing of approximately 2 km between Finch and Steeles, which is atypical for a high-density urban context and inconsistent with established Toronto Transit Commission network patterns. In comparison, downtown Line 1 stations such as King, Queen, Dundas, College, and Wellesley are spaced at approximately 500-700 metres, reflecting a planning approach that prioritizes accessibility and walkable station catchments in dense urban environments. Once construction proceeds beyond a certain point, the opportunity to incorporate a future Cummer Station will become increasingly cost-prohibitive and technically complex. The current design, including track profile considerations that are not flat through this segment, risks making future station insertion at this location practically infeasible without major disruption, including potential multi-year shutdowns of the line. City modelling indicates that the current five-station extension is projected to serve approximately 94,000 daily riders, while a station at Cummer alone is forecast to accommodate over 23,000 daily boardings by 2051. This level of ridership is comparable to several existing Toronto Transit Commission subway stations and demonstrates that Cummer would function as a major node within the network, rather than a marginal stop. The case for reinstating Cummer Station is grounded in several key considerations: High Ridership Potential: City forecasts indicate Cummer Station would exceed projected ridership levels of approved stations such as Clark and Royal Orchard. Active Development and Growth: The surrounding area is designated for significant intensification, with planned densities of approximately 249 people and jobs per hectare by 2051, exceeding typical Major Transit Station Area targets. Future-Proofing and Infill Potential: As demonstrated by the historical addition of North York Centre Station to Line 1, strategic infill stations can be successfully integrated to better serve evolving urban form and demand. Constructing Cummer Station now would avoid substantially higher costs and future disruption. Local Connectivity: The station would directly serve multiple secondary schools, including Drewry Secondary School, École secondaire catholique Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel, and Avondale Secondary Alternative School, while improving access to the 97 Yonge bus corridor. High Future Risk: Delaying consideration of this station risks necessitating full or partial shutdown of the Yonge North Subway Extension for extended periods if a station is added post-construction, as identified in City technical discussions. As construction proceeds, nearby communities will inevitably experience significant disruption. While such impacts are inherent to major infrastructure delivery, they must be balanced with meaningful local benefits. Incorporating Cummer Station would help ensure that the corridor directly benefits from the substantial investment being made, while improving overall network utility and accessibility. In light of these considerations, reinstating Cummer Station represents sound planning, improved network efficiency, and a commitment to equitable transit investment that aligns infrastructure with the scale of growth already planned and underway along the Yonge Street corridor.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, deferred consideration of Item MM40.22 to the May 20, 21, and 22, 2026, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Federal and Provincial governments to consider funding the previously descoped Cummer Station to ensure transit infrastructure can support the current and projected density in the North York Centre Secondary Plan and Yonge North Secondary Plan, noting that these areas will experience significantly higher density than any other stations on the Yonge North Subway Extension outside of Toronto.
MM40.23adopted
Through Item 2026.PH29.11 - Impact Assessment of Extended Flightpath at Billy Bishop Airport, a report back was directed to Planning and Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2026 on the prospective impact that expanding the flightpath to accommodate jets at Billy Bishop Airport would have on new housing supply. Toronto and East York Community Council has previously directed through Item 2026.TE29.69 - Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Transportation Study a report back on a multi-modal transportation study for this area. To inform the report back to Planning and Housing Committee on housing impacts, a status of land-side transportation directions and matters related to Billy Bishop Airport and the surrounding area, including a preliminary identification and assessment of transportation impacts and issues, and an overview of the comprehensive analysis that will be included in the multi-modal transportation study, should be included in this report-back.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2026, along with the report-back for Item 2026.PH29.11 - Impact Assessment of Extended Flightpath at Billy Bishop Airport, on the current status of land-side transportation directions and matters related to Billy Bishop Airport and the surrounding area, including a preliminary identification and assessment of transportation impacts and issues, and an overview of the comprehensive analysis that will be included in the multi-modal transportation study, directed for the third quarter of 2027 by Item 2026.TE29.69 - Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Transportation Study.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2026, along with the report-back for Item 2026.PH29.11 - Impact Assessment of Extended Flightpath at Billy Bishop Airport, on the current status of land-side transportation directions and matters related to Billy Bishop Airport and the surrounding area, including a preliminary identification and assessment of transportation impacts and issues, and an overview of the comprehensive analysis that will be included in the multi-modal transportation study, directed for the third quarter of 2027 by Item 2026.TE29.69 - Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Transportation Study.
MM40.24adopted
The future park at 464-470 Queen Street West is progressing well on the design and demolition front; however, the City of Toronto is still awaiting conveyance of the remaining parcel of land. There has been no clear movement on this matter. In the interim, the condition of the temporary fencing on-site has become an urgent issue for residents and businesses in the area. The fencing is now being blown or pushed over on a regular basis impacting sidewalk accessibility and perceived deterioration of a key intersection. The Queen Street West Business Improvement Area has been requesting improvements for several years - particularly with FIFA activities approaching this summer. The prolonged lack of resolution is no longer reasonable. This motion seeks to direct City staff to explore all options to resolve this issue with the dedication that it deserves. To ensure City staff have sufficient time to implement necessary measures before FIFA-related restrictions take effect and before the anticipated increase in visitors to the area.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the developer to implement immediate safety improvements and ongoing maintenance of the fencing surrounding the vacant site of the future park at 464-470 Queen Street West, prior to the land being conveyed to the City. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to undertake scoped and targeted engagement with local stakeholders, including the Queen Street West Business Improvement Area, on opportunities to improve and beautify the site and its fencing, and to report back on progress to the May 28, 2026, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the developer to implement immediate safety improvements and ongoing maintenance of the fencing surrounding the vacant site of the future park at 464-470 Queen Street West, prior to the land being conveyed to the City. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to undertake scoped and targeted engagement with local stakeholders, including the Queen Street West Business Improvement Area, on opportunities to improve and beautify the site and its fencing, and to report back on progress to the May 28, 2026, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
MM40.25referred
Barbara Hall Park is a critical urban green space in the Church-Wellesley Village, home to two memorials of profound importance: the AIDS Memorial and the Trans Memorial. The park has experienced persistent health and safety concerns, significantly intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic and a rise in opioid-related incidents. These issues, particularly pronounced during overnight hours, include vandalism, violence and lateral violence, and maintenance challenges - especially around the Memorials which are in secluded areas in the park. These memorials are central to the 2SLGBTQ+ community and are located in sections of the park that make them particularly vulnerable to damage and misuse. In response to ongoing issues, the City of Toronto established the Barbara Hall Park Response Team, comprised of municipal staff, local agencies, and community partners, to pursue sustainable solutions. This work aligns with the Downtown East Action Plan (adopted July 24, 2024, 2024.EC14.8), which emphasizes the need to balance public safety with support for community members and businesses. Current mitigation measures include: a. Routine Maintenance: is serviced for litter and maintenance three times per day; b. Needle Collection: twice daily visits to remove sharps, hazards and debris; c. Crisis Outreach and Support Team Patrols: daily multidisciplinary crisis intervention and de-escalation; d. Here to Help (H2H): is a mutli-service, community-based mobile team that responds to immediate concerns in the community to assist with conflict resolution, crisis intervention and de-escalation. This program is funded through the Downtown East Action Plan; and e. Security Presence: mobile contracted guards as part of the Interdivisional Protocol for Encampments in Toronto. Despite these efforts, overnight safety challenges persist. The Community Response Unit in Toronto Police Service 51 Division conducts regular bike patrols and responds to high-priority incidents in the park, including violent behaviour, threats to public safety, and medical emergencies. However, due to the high volume of priority calls in the area, officers must prioritize urgent responses, limiting their ability to consistently address ongoing lower-priority nuisance and quality-of-life issues in the park. Residents and community members have called for stronger interventions to address late-night activity through public feedback, meetings, and direct communications to staff and 311. As part of the ongoing Barbara Hall Park Master Plan project, there is an opportunity to consult the broader public and stakeholders on the potential nighttime closure and other safety enhancements to determine public support and identify potential mitigation measures. The Master Plan's extensive process of stakeholder and public engagement to date has identified safety and vandalism concerns from the community members, specifically late night crowding.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, referred Item MM40.25 to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to continue to review the Echoes proposal brought forward by AIDS Service Organizations and explore the feasibility of incorporating all, or parts, of the proposed elements in the final design of Barbara Hall Park. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to undertake a community engagement process to assess local community support for the nighttime closure of Barbara Hall Park, and to consult with relevant Divisions on any operational considerations, and to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee by the second quarter of 2027 on findings and next steps.
MM40.26adopted
This motion is to express support in principle for the intent of the provincial government's proposal to ministerially zone the lands known as 125 the Queensway ("the Site") to maintain the existing zoning for the property and prevent the introduction of incompatible land uses (e.g., residential). The motion also reaffirms City Council's longstanding position on the protection and preservation of employment lands across Toronto. The Ontario Food Terminal Board, with the support of the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, has requested an Minister's Zoning Order in order to safeguard the continued operational viability of the Ontario Food Terminal. The site is directly adjacent to the Ontario Food Terminal, a key employer in Toronto's west end that supports 2,500 direct jobs and contributes to the employment of approximately 168,000 people indirectly, including farm workers and the operations of 5,000 registered buyers. Currently the Site is occupied by a retail and commercial plaza with surface parking. An application was submitted on March 28, 2025 to redesignate the Site from General Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas to permit residential uses. On October 30, 2025, the application was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the timeframe prescribed in the Planning Act. The proposed Minister's Zoning Order is consistent with City Council's February 4, 2026, adoption of an appeal report (PH27.11) for 125 The Queensway, which recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the current application. The Ontario Food Terminal is a critical distribution centre for independent grocers across the Greater Toronto Area and plays an essential role in maintaining food security. Allowing residential uses near the site could lead to complaints, constrain operations, and create a precedent that threatens the long-term viability of the Ontario Food Terminal. Maintaining the employment use of the Site will help ensure stability for the terminal and protect the significant economic and community benefits it provides to Toronto and the surrounding region. More broadly, maintaining the employment use of the Site supports the City's policy framework for Employment Areas and helps avoid land use conflicts that could constrain existing operations. Bringing Official Plan Amendment 804 into force would further strengthen this framework and provide greater certainty for the long-term protection of employment lands across the city, including sites experiencing conversion pressures.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council support in principle the intent of the proposed Minister's Zoning Order for 125 The Queensway, being the protection of the Ontario Food Terminal from encroaching residential and other sensitive uses. 2. City Council reaffirm its support for the protection and preservation of employment lands within the City of Toronto, including encouraging the Province to bring Official Plan Amendment 804 into force to align the City's employment area policies with the provincial policy framework and provide greater certainty for the protection of employment lands.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council support in principle the intent of the proposed Minister's Zoning Order for 125 The Queensway, being the protection of the Ontario Food Terminal from encroaching residential and other sensitive uses. 2. City Council reaffirm its support for the protection and preservation of employment lands within the City of Toronto, including encouraging the Province to bring Official Plan Amendment 804 into force to align the City's employment area policies with the provincial policy framework and provide greater certainty for the protection of employment lands.
MM40.27adopted
Radiant Journey (previously known as Reimaging University Avenue.) is an enhancement project of the University Avenue median between Elm Street and College Street, consisting of lighting installations and plantings (the "Enhancements"), that was led by the non-profit Friends of University Avenue. Founded in 2017 by Christine Ralphs, inspired by time spent on University Avenue during her husband Peter's cancer treatment and her own care at Princess Margaret Hospital she wanted to make the area safer, brighter, and more welcoming for patients, families, healthcare workers, and the community. The project involved collaboration with design, architecture, and landscape experts along with the City, with a focus on urban lighting, greening, and public art. It features a 380‑metre illuminated display with 20,000 lighting control points, including the Lightwave installation synchronized to a heartbeat audio track and median plantings restored with durable, low‑maintenance, year‑round species. These Enhancements were installed through a construction and licence agreement authorized through 2021.MM30.18. The Friends of University Aveenue is proposing an in-kind donation of the Enhancements valued at approximately $755,000.00 and a cash donation of $32,500.00 of which $30,000.00 will be allocated to maintenance and $2,500.00 will be allocated to Parks and Recreation for flower replacement in the fall of 2026. The Friends of University Avenue do not have the resources to continue their obligations under a new agreement and the existing licence agreement is currently in overhold. This in-kind donation would be accepted through a donation agreement with Parks and Recreation. Parks and Recreation staff have been consulted and have agreed to accept the Enhancements for a minimum term of five (5) years, after which they will advise the Friends of University Avenue on whether Parks and Recreation will continue maintenance for an additional term or retire the project at the City's discretion. The total donation amount is valued at $787,500.00. Under the City of Toronto Donation Policy, Council authority is required to accept donations over $0.050 million. The maintenance requirements of these Enhancements have been reviewed and approved by staff. Ongoing maintenance for a minimum of five (5) years will be covered through this donation. The Friends of University Avenue, as non-profit organization, will not require a charitable tax receipt for this donation.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept an in-kind donation valued at approximately $755,000.00 which consists of the Enhancement project along the University Avenue median between Elm Street and College Street known as Radiant Journey and a cash donation of $32,500.00 for the maintenance of the Enhancements and flowers to be planted in the median in the fall of 2026. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with the Friends of University Avenue to accept the Enhancements and cash donation on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in accordance with the City's Donations Policy, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept an in-kind donation valued at approximately $755,000.00 which consists of the Enhancement project along the University Avenue median between Elm Street and College Street known as Radiant Journey and a cash donation of $32,500.00 for the maintenance of the Enhancements and flowers to be planted in the median in the fall of 2026. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement with the Friends of University Avenue to accept the Enhancements and cash donation on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in accordance with the City's Donations Policy, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM40.28adopted
This motion ensures that community space, secured through Section 37 as part of an infill development at 765 Steeles Avenue West, has sufficient flexibility to support the needs of the surrounding residents. In our efforts to finalize the Section 37 agreements for the subject development application, we are bringing forward the following direction to City Council to support flexibility in the use of the secured community space.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward a City-initiated amendment to By-laws 1089-2022 and 1090-2022 to provide the City with greater flexibility in the use, design, finishing and equipping of the future City facility secured through Section 37 provisions in the by-laws. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development and the General Manager, Children's Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, to explore future funding options to finish, furnish and equip the future City facility to support the ultimate use of the space.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward a City-initiated amendment to By-laws 1089-2022 and 1090-2022 to provide the City with greater flexibility in the use, design, finishing and equipping of the future City facility secured through Section 37 provisions in the by-laws. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development and the General Manager, Children's Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, to explore future funding options to finish, furnish and equip the future City facility to support the ultimate use of the space.
MM40.29adopted
In February 2025, City Council approved the installation of the Ontario Street cycling connection from Wellesley Street East to Prospect Street, as part of 2025.IE19.1, and in July 2025, City Council approve changes to the bikeway on Ontario Street between Aberdeen Avenue and Carleton Street as part of 2025.IE23.6. In 2026, Ontario Street, between Wellesley Street East and Carlton Street, will undergo watermain, road resurfacing, and public realm improvements, in conjunction with new bike lanes. The project will enhance existing sidewalk and boulevard conditions impacted by tree root upheaving, strengthen connections between existing cycling routes, building on earlier cycling upgrades south of Winchester Square Park through the Cabbagetown Cycling Connections project in 2023. There is no change to existing motor vehicle lanes. Most residents supported the plans during public consultation, and concerns about parking, loading, and safety were addressed through design adjustments without changing overall permit parking arrangements. Proposed changes include: a. universally accessible sidewalks and replacing asphalt in boulevard with pavers north of the park; b. new contra-flow bike lanes north of the park; c. reconfiguring the contra-flow cycle track between Aberdeen Avenue and Carlton Street to a contraflow bike lane next to parking to allow curbside on-street parking; d. a new permanent loading zone near Garner Lane; and e. safety upgrades south of the park such as a raised pedestrian crossing at Aberdeen Avenue, curb extension with landscape elements at intersection with Carlton Street.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the parking, bike lane and traffic by-law amendments in Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM40.29 as part of the Cabbagetown Cycling Connections project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council approve the parking, bike lane and traffic by-law amendments in Attachment 1 to this motion as part of the Cabbagetown Cycling Connections project.
MM40.30amended
The City of Toronto delivers essential local maintenance services through multiple divisions, including road repair, tree maintenance, grass cutting, and waste collection. Residents of Toronto consistently identify slow response times, repeated service requests, and lack of coordination as key frustrations with local maintenance services. Routine issues such as potholes, overgrown grass, minor tree maintenance, litter, and illegal dumping often require multiple service requests across different divisions, increasing costs and delaying resolution. A more coordinated, neighbourhood-focused approach to service delivery has the potential to reduce duplication, improve response times, and deliver better value for taxpayers. Local residents, Business Improvement Areas, and community organizations have direct, on-the-ground knowledge of maintenance priorities and can help the City respond more effectively. A clean, beautiful, well maintained city must be a priority.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to report to the June 24, 25 and 26, 2026, meeting of City Council on a pilot program to establish a Ward-Based Maintenance Team, composed of City staff trained and equipped to perform: a. litter collection and illegal dumping clean up; b. grass cutting and landscaping; c. minor tree trimming and debris removal; d. pothole and minor sidewalk repair; and e. general public realm maintenance. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to include in the report requested in Part 1 above the following elements in the design of the Ward-Based Maintenance Team pilot: a. use existing staff and resources, with a focus on improving coordination across divisions; b. include a locally informed work plan, developed in consultation with the ward Councillor, resident associations and community groups, and Local Business Improvement Areas; and c. be implemented in four wards across the City with one in each Community Council District. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to include in the report on the Ward-Based Maintenance Team pilot program requested in Part 1 above: a. operational feasibility within existing collective agreements; b. opportunities to integrate existing staff and resources; c. opportunities to reduce 311 service backlogs and repeat calls; d. cost implications and potential efficiencies; and e. potential service level improvements and response times.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to report to the next meeting of City Council on a pilot program to establish a Ward-Based Maintenance Team, composed of City staff trained and equipped to perform: a. litter collection and illegal dumping clean up; b. grass cutting and landscaping; c. minor tree trimming and debris removal; d. pothole and minor sidewalk repair; and e. general public realm maintenance. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to include in the report requested in Recommendation 1 above the following elements in the design of the Ward-Based Maintenance Team pilot: a. use existing staff and resources, with a focus on improving coordination across divisions; b. include a locally informed work plan, developed in consultation with the ward Councillor, resident associations and community groups, and Local Business Improvement Areas; and c. be implemented in four wards across the City with one in each Community Council District. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to include in the report on the Ward-Based Maintenance Team pilot program requested in Recommendation 1 above: a. operational feasibility within existing collective agreements; b. opportunities to integrate existing staff and resources; c. opportunities to reduce 311 service backlogs and repeat calls; d. cost implications and potential efficiencies; and e. potential service level improvements and response times.
MM40.31adopted
Covenant House Toronto is Canada's largest agency serving youth who require effective pathways to transitional and permanent affordable housing. For more than 40 years, it has provided a range of supports to youth including emergency shelter, transitional housing, health care, education, and employment supports, supporting more than 110,000 young people. To meet the needs of youth in the twenty first century there is a critical need for more youth focused transitional and permanent affordable housing with comprehensive support services to enable young people to transition from crisis to stability and helping youth reach their full potential. To meet today and tomorrow's challenges faced by youth in Toronto, Covenant House Toronto is launching an ambitious program to redevelop its main site at 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street and pivot to a housing-focused new modern building providing improved services. The existing buildings have reached the end of their useful lifespan and require redevelopment to continue providing essential services. The project would deliver up to 121,000 square feet of a new home for youth with an estimated 118 supportive and transitional homes, integrated with on-site health, education, housing and employment services aimed at improving long-term housing outcomes for youth. Covenant House has initiated pre-application consultations with City staff and has begun engagement with neighbouring residents, institutions, businesses, and landowners in advance of filing the formal applications. To support the overall capital cost of the redevelopment, Covenant House will also be making an application to Build Canada Homes for capital funding and financing and will shortly launch an ambitious public fund-raising campaign. The motion recommends that the City reduce financial barriers to the redevelopment by waiving applicable planning application and building permit fees, exempt the redevelopment from parkland dedication requirements, and applicable development charges (if not exempted by Provincial legislation). The City is responsible for the collection of the education development charges on behalf of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, as required by the Education Act, 1990. This motion also recommends requesting that the Toronto Catholic District School Board waive the education development charges for this redevelopment. Lastly, the motion requests that the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services work with Covenant House in support of this important youth serving city-building project, and report to City Council in the first quarter of 2027 on the status of the project. This matter is urgent as Covenant House is poised to submit a Site Plan Control application and an application for minor variance to the Committee of Adjustment.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council waive site plan fees set out in Schedule 13, Appendix C in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, in connection with the development of the new Covenant House proposal at 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street that would otherwise be payable. 2. City Council waive building permit fees that would otherwise be payable by Covenant House for the Proposal at 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street. 3. City Council exempt the redevelopment of 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street by Covenant House Toronto from parkland dedication requirements and applicable development charges, unless already exempted by Provincial legislation. 4. City Council request the Toronto Catholic District School Board to waive the Education Development Charge applicable to the redevelopment by Covenant House Toronto at 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street. 5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to work with Covenant House, if approved for financial incentives under the Rental Housing Supply Program, to secure the value of those financial incentives for eligible transitional housing units in a municipal housing facility agreement ("Contribution Agreement"). 6. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Executive Director Housing Development to report to City Council by the first quarter of 2027 on the status of the project and make any such further recommendations to support Covenant House Toronto in the redevelopment of 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council waive site plan fees set out in Schedule 13, Appendix C in Municipal Code Chapter 441 in connection with the development of the new Covenant House proposal at 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street that would otherwise be payable. 2. City Council waive building permit fees that would otherwise be payable by Covenant House for the Proposal at 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street. 3. City Council exempt the redevelopment of 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street by Covenant House Toronto from parkland dedication requirements and applicable development charges, unless already exempted by Provincial legislation. 4. City Council request the Toronto Catholic District School Board to waive the Education Development Charge applicable to the redevelopment by Covenant House Toronto at 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street. 5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to work with Covenant House, if approved for financial incentives under the Rental Housing Supply Program, to secure the value of those financial incentives for eligible transitional housing units in a municipal housing facility agreement ("Contribution Agreement"). 6. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Executive Director Housing Development to report to City Council by the first quarter of 2027 on the status of the project and make any such further recommendations to support Covenant House Toronto in the redevelopment of 20 Gerrard Street East and 21 McGill Street.
MM40.32adopted
On May 9, 1992, 26 miners at the Westray Mine in Nova Scotia died in an explosion. Advocacy for better protections for workers and a subsequent Royal Commission led to changes to the law around criminal negligence, which allowed for employers to be held accountable when workers are killed or injured on the job. Police and prosecutors have used this law to prosecute employers who are negligent in protecting their workers, including in Toronto in the Metron case. However, with over 1,000 workers a year still dying on the job across Canada, more needs to be done. This motion makes requests of the Province and the Toronto Police Service Board to ensure that the training and resources are in place to ensure that the Westray Law is being enforced and workers are being protected. Reason for urgency: April 28 is the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured in workplace accidents and May 9th is the anniversary of the Westray Mine Disaster. The motion is urgent in order to meet these significant milestones.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to ensure that Crown Attorneys and health and safety regulators are trained in the application of the Westray Amendment, and ensure that there are sufficient resources for training and investigation of workplace fatalities or injuries. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Service Board to ensure that all police officers have training on how to apply the Westray Amendment and the resources necessary to investigate workplace fatalities and injuries.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to ensure that Crown Attorneys and health and safety regulators are trained in the application of the Westray Amendment, and ensure that there are sufficient resources for training and investigation of workplace fatalities or injuries. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Service Board to ensure that all police officers have training on how to apply the Westray Amendment and the resources necessary to investigate workplace fatalities and injuries.
MM40.33adopted
The Union Station Rail Corridor is 6.4 kilometres long, stretching from approximately Bathurst Street in the west to the Don River in the east. There are seven underpasses within the corridor, including at Lower Sherbourne Street and Lower Jarvis Street (the "Bridge Underpasses"), which cross the City of Toronto's right of way. Metrolinx owns the Union Station Rail Corridor and, among other things, has overall responsibility for maintaining its infrastructure in a state of good repair and ensuring safety, functionality, and long-term asset sustainability. Given the City's expertise in maintaining components of the Bridge Underpasses, and to address their construction impacts, Metrolinx has agreed to provide up to $500,000 to the Transportation Services Capital Budget, to be allocated towards general maintenance and upkeep at the Bridge Underpasses. Reason for Urgency: This matter is urgent as it involves time-sensitive third-party funding from Metrolinx tied to upcoming work along the Union Station Rail Corridor. Council authorization is required immediately to secure the funding and coordinate activities within scheduled construction timelines. Delay would risk loss of funding and missed implementation window.
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Metrolinx, as required, to receive funds up to $500,000 from Metrolinx for the purpose of the City performing state of good repair work, including graffiti prevention and management strategies at the Bridge Underpasses, on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to receive a contribution of up to $500,000 from Metrolinx for state of good repair work, including graffiti prevention and management strategies on the Bridge Underpasses delivered through the StreetARToronto program. 3. City Council authorize a one-time increase of $280,000 gross and $0 debt to the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services (CTP426-02) for the purpose of ideating, developing, and delivering state of good repair work, including graffiti prevention and management strategies on the Bridge Underpasses. 4. City Council authorize a one-time transfer of $220,000 to Transportation Services' deferred revenue account (220098) subject to the execution of a funding agreement with Metrolinx, for the purpose of future operating maintenance and upkeep of the Union Station Rail Corridor underpasses at Lower Jarvis Street and Lower Sherbourne Street. 5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to enter into any necessary contracts, agreements, or arrangements in relation to the adoption of Parts 1 to 4 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Metrolinx, as required, to receive funds up to $500,000 from Metrolinx for the purpose of the City performing state of good repair work, including graffiti prevention and management strategies at the Bridge Underpasses, on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to receive a contribution of up to $500,000 from Metrolinx for state of good repair work, including graffiti prevention and management strategies on the Bridge Underpasses delivered through the StreetARToronto program. 3. City Council authorize a one-time increase of $280,000 gross and $0 debt to the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services (CTP426-02) for the purpose of ideating, developing, and delivering state of good repair work, including graffiti prevention and management strategies on the Bridge Underpasses. 4. City Council authorize a one-time transfer of $220,000 to Transportation Services' deferred revenue account (220098) subject to the execution of a funding agreement with Metrolinx, for the purpose of future operating maintenance and upkeep of the Union Station Rail Corridor underpasses at Lower Jarvis Street and Lower Sherbourne Street. 5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to enter into any necessary contracts, agreements, or arrangements in relation to the adoption of Recommendations 1 to 4 above.