Toronto City Council
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CC42.9adopted
The purpose of this report is to request instructions in respect of the proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal. On December 1, 2022, the applicant filed an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 43-storey mixed-use building at 396-398 Church Street, 73 to 77 McGill Street and 50 Gerrard Street East (the "Site"), proposing 216 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 463 residential units above for a total gross floor area of 28,782 square metres. The applicant appealed the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application to the Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. On July 24 to 25, 2026, City Council accepted a without prejudice settlement offer that proposed a revised development to permit a 37-storey mixed-use building, proposing 241 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 425 residential units above for a total gross floor area of 24,815 square metres ("2024 Revised Settled Development"). The 2024 Revised Settled Development did not proceed to a settlement hearing and is not subject to any order of the Tribunal.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 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 (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings in Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor (together the "Settlement Offer"), and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 396-398 Church Street, 73-77 McGill Street and 50 Gerrard Street East. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment to permit the proposed development, including re-designation of a portion of the lands from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas, is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; c. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; ii. secured the design and provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports accepted by the Director, Engineering Review; iii. ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required; iv. submitted an updated Transportation Impact Study or Addendum to reflect revisions to site circulation, loading, parking and access for the development, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; v. submitted an updated Soil Volume Plan (including daylighting information), Landscape Plan and associated section drawings identifying appropriate clearance from existing utilities satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; vi. submitted an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study, and thereafter implemented any necessary mitigation measures in the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; vii. submitted an updated Aeronautical Report confirming the constructability of the proposed mixed use development to the requested overall building height (inclusive of all requested projections and mechanical equipment), to the satisfaction to the Executive Director, Development Review; and viii. any outstanding rental housing matters be addressed as a result of the revised development to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary and reasonable steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (June 11, 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 (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 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 confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, 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 is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM42.9adopted
Each year, demand for free and low-cost older adult recreation programs far exceeds available spots, leaving too many seniors feeling excluded from opportunities that are essential to their social, physical, and mental well-being. Expanding recreational programs for seniors not only supports their independence but also plays an undeniable role in helping them age-in-place and with dignity. As Toronto's population continues to age, it's crucial that the City take proactive measures to ensure there's enough space to accommodate demand. Whether it's through offering more yoga, aquafit, or art classes, we must make seniors' recreation a priority in Toronto.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consider service needs associated with Free and Low-Cost Older Adult recreation programming across the City, including identifying high in demand programs that could be added or enhanced, and report back in the second quarter of 2027 with opportunities for enhancements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommend that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consider service needs associated with Free and Low-Cost Older Adult recreation programming across the City, including identifying high in demand programs that could be added or enhanced, and report back in Q2 2027 with opportunities for enhancements.
CC42.10adopted
690 to 720 Sheppard Avenue East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On October 20, 2022, the City received Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Rental Housing Demolition applications to permit the redevelopment of the site at 690-720 Sheppard Avenue East (the "Site") with two mixed-use buildings of 32 and 28 storeys. On February 24, 2025, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications within statutory timeframes (the "Applications") to the Ontario Land Tribunal. On June 1, 2026, the applicant filed revised plans with the Ontario Land Tribunal, which plans are attached as Public Attachment 1 (the "Revised Plans"). The Ontario Land Tribunal hearing will now proceed on the basis of the Revised Plans. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026. This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 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 (June 11, 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 June 10, 2026, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 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 until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the owner, at their sole cost and expense, has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewer system and watermain have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; c. the owner has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure in a financially secured agreement, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, if the accepted FSR shows that any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development are required; d. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 777, Renew Sheppard Avenue East Secondary Plan, in proceeding OLT-25-000068; e. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the matters arising from the accepted study have been secured, if required; f. the owner has submitted an updated Wind Tunnel Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and any recommended wind mitigation measures are secured in the zoning by-law and/or through the site plan control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry memorandum dated December 18, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Environment, Climate and Forestry; h. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application RH 23 179263 NNY 17 in accordance with Chapter 667 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of 14 (fourteen) existing rental dwelling units at 690-720 Sheppard Avenue East; and i. the owner has entered into and registered on title a Section 111 Agreement with the City incorporating: i. the information outlined in the Rental Replacement Chart attached as Schedule A to the settlement offer letter from the owner dated June 9, 2026, including the replacement of the existing 14 rental dwelling units with the same number of units, unit type, and size, and with similar rents, as outlined in Schedule A, and the provision of 11 net-new replacement rental units as outlined in Schedule A at affordable rents; ii. the provision of 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; and iii. any other related matters; all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, then City Council approve: a. that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act and prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 815 square metres, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; c. a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 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 (June 11, 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 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.
MM42.10adopted
On May 28, 2026 the Committee of Adjustment refused Application A0318/25EYK respecting 2 Blaketon Road. The owner of the lands municipally known as 2 Blaketon Road, applied to the Committee requesting variances to construct a new townhouse building with eight back-to-back townhouse units. 2 Blaketon Road is a corner lot and half the proposed townhouses front onto Burnhamthorpe Road, a designated Major Street, whereas the other half front onto the side yard of the abutting lot on Blaketon Road. The Application requires variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 as well as City-wide By-law 608-2024 which implements OPA 727 respecting low-rise residential intensification on Major Streets. The required variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, include variances to the maximum permitted gross floor area of the lot, the maximum permitted floor space index, and the minimum required front yard setback. The required variances to City-wide By-law 608-2024, include variances to the maximum permitted lot coverage, the minimum required side yard setback, the minimum required dwelling unit width, and the minimum required lot frontage for a lot abutting a major street with townhouses not fronting directly onto a street. In its memorandum dated January 16, 2026, Community Planning Staff concluded that the Application is consistent with the intent of the policies set out in OPA 727 respecting Major Streets. In its most recent memorandums dated May 19 and 21, 2026, Urban Forestry Staff noted that the Application plans appear to impact trees protected under Municipal Code Chapter 813. However, Urban Forestry staff concluded that the impact to these trees is not directly related to the Application. Urban Forestry staff requested standard conditions regarding submission of a complete application to permit to injure trees Under Municipal Code Chapter 813 and advised that such an application may be denied. In its most recent memorandum dated January 21, 2026, Transportation Review staff noted that they had no concerns with the proposed setbacks as the proposed townhouse garages provide sufficient space for vehicles to be parked on private property. Transportation Review staff recommended approval of the Application subject to conditions relating to a required road widening of Burnhamthorpe Road. On April 15, 2026, Toronto Building issued a revised Zoning Certificate which identified a previously unreported variance concerning the lot frontage. As a result, the Committee deferred consideration to allow for additional notice to the public. No additional or revised staff report was issued by any Division in response to the newly identified variance. This motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attend before the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City Staff, in support of the Committee's decision to refuse the minor variance application. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke District. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the Applicant has appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and a hearing will be imminently scheduled. The City Solicitor requires instruction to obtain party status and subsequently attend the hearing.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 2 Blaketon Road (Application A0318/25EYK) with appropriate City Staff, to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the development proposed in Application A0318/25EYK. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 2 Blaketon Road (Application A0318/25EYK) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 2 Blaketon Road (Application A0318/25EYK) with appropriate City Staff, to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the development proposed in Application A0318/25EYK. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 2 Blaketon Road (Application A0318/25EYK) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke District.
CC42.11adopted
Following City Council direction to report back to June Council ( Item - 2026.IE29.9 ), this report outlines the actions taken and planned to enhance the City's approach to reporting, tracking, and communicating odour issues associated with the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, following an odour event in April 2026. Improvements include the introduction of a new service request through 311 for plant- or wastewater-related odour concerns to support consistent tracking, follow-up, and improved transparency for residents. A new communications strategy has been developed in partnership with Communications Division, which focuses on proactive community notification, supported by clearer trigger criteria and expanded outreach tools. Toronto Water is also strengthening its internal incident escalation and notification processes to ensure more consistent application across operational events and more proactive notification for Councillors when issues arise. Planned capital investments, including primary tank refurbishments at Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant and a future odour control facility on Coxwell Avenue, will further support the long-term mitigation of odour impacts in the surrounding community.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (June 17, 2026) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and the Chief Communications Officer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and the Chief Communications Officer recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM42.11adopted
This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the minor variance application at 35 to 37 Baseball Place (Application A0170/26TEY), to retain outside consultants as necessary, and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion. The Applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York District requesting a variance to Zoning By-law 569-2013, in order to permit a vehicle dealership use on the site where one is not permitted under Chapter 900.11.10 (32)(A)(R). On May 21, 2026, the Committee refused the Application. A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment for the Application is attached as Attachment 1. On June 1, 2026, the Applicant appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the m. For the City to continue to effectively assess its case, the City Solicitor requires the expertise of an external consultant. This motion is required to authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the m to oppose the appeal of the Committee's Decision. This matter is time-sensitive as the Committee's Decision to refuse the Application has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the m and the City Solicitor requires instructions to secure Party status and prepare for a hearing that may be scheduled at any time.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0170/26TEY in respect of the property municipally known as 35 to 37 Baseball Place. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 35 to 37 Baseball Place (Application A0170/26TEY) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at their discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0170/26TEY in respect of the property municipally known as 35 to 37 Baseball Place. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 35 to 37 Baseball Place (Application A0170/26TEY) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at their discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
CC42.12amended
Follow Up on 2026.EX31.2: Framework for Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature By-law
At its meeting on May 20 and 21, 2026, City Council directed staff to report directly to the June 24, 25, 26, 2026 meeting of City Council with a framework for implementation of a maximum indoor temperature bylaw. The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards will be submitting a report that outlines a proposed framework and analysis on the implementation of a maximum indoor temperature by-law. The report was developed in consultation with the Housing Secretariat, Toronto Public Health, Environment, Climate, and Forestry Division, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, and Toronto Hydro.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to report back by June 2027 with a maximum indoor temperature by-law for Council approval, along with an implementation plan, to be informed by: a. results from City staff's next phase of research and analysis, as outlined by the framework in Table 1 in the report (June 23, 2026) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, such as outcomes from additional jurisdictional implementation research; b. results from Stakeholder Working Group meetings and engagement; c. key components and considerations for a by-law (e.g., phased implementation, potential exemption process); and d. update on the status of intergovernmental engagement and any other intergovernmental work on mitigating the impacts of extreme heat; and e. budget implications for enforcement of a maximum indoor temperature by-law. 2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, to prohibit above-guideline rent increase applications for any costs incurred to comply with any municipal maximum indoor temperature by-law. 3. City Council reiterate its request to the Government of Ontario to: a. amend the Ontario Building Code to support the health and well being of occupants by addressing overheating in new dwellings through introducing a maximum indoor air temperature standard; b. amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, to introduce a maximum temperature standard of 26 degrees Celsius for rental units and add cooling to the definition of "vital services" to ensure thermal safety protections are available to tenants; and c. examine additional measures to support vulnerable and low-income tenants with associated cooling costs such as the Ontario Electricity Support Program and Low-Income Energy Program, and service disconnection bans. 4. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to submit a code change request to the Secretary, Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes for amendments to the National Building Code to support the health and well being of occupants by addressing overheating in new dwellings.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM42.12adopted
On December 15, 2023, City Council adopted the Part Lot Control Exemption Application Decision Report ( 2023.TE9.22 ), and enacted the associated Part Lot Control Exemption By-law (By-law 1271-2023) for the development located at 276-294 Main Street. The intent of the Part Lot Control Exemption Application and associated by-law were to permit the division of the site into four lots and transfer ownership into stratified parcels. This was extended in July 2025. The applicant has now elected to proceed with a different land division method through a Plan of Condominium application. These two approaches are distinct mechanisms for land division and it is not appropriate in this case for both to apply concurrently. This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a by-law repealing the existing PLCE By-law. Repealing the PLCE By-law will allow the applicant to advance the already draft-approved condominium application, and will ensure that the division of the lands occurs in a controlled and coordinated manner through the condominium process, thereby supporting the orderly and planned development of the site.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.TE9.22 by adding the following new Part: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to repeal or amend the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law 1271-2023 to delete part of the lands described in the By-law, if the City Solicitor determines it is appropriate to do so, in her sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.TE9.22 by adding the following new Part: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to repeal or amend the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law 1271-2023 to delete part of the lands described in the By-law, if the City Solicitor determines it is appropriate to do so, in her sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review.
MM42.13adopted
This motion seeks to provide City staff authority to transact on a land exchange with Donalda Club in order for the City to receive ravine land for a future East Don trail expansion and Donalda to have ownership of portions of their golf course currently leased from the City. The proposed terms include the City receiving new parkland in the Don Valley and securing post-closing obligations from Donalda to support future expansion of the East Don Trail. The proposed terms comply with Official Plan policies regarding City-owned parks and natural areas. Donalda has operated a golf course and other facilities on land at 12 Bushbury Drive, 1413 Don Mills Road and Don Valley Parkway W/S since 1960. While Donalda owns most of the land required for golf operations, the course includes two parcels of City-owned parkland and one Toronto and Region Conservation Authority-owned parcel (under City management). All three parcels are under lease from the City to Donalda. The current lease has been in effect since 1986 and expires in 2035. Donalda approached the City with a request to assess a proposed land exchange to provide greater certainty to members and support capital investment decisions, while meeting the City's Official Plan requirements regarding parkland disposal (Policy 4.3.8). The Official Plan permits the exchange of City-owned parkland for other nearby land of equivalent or larger area and comparable or superior green space utility. City staff have negotiated proposed terms of a land exchange with Donalda that satisfy the requirements of the Official Plan by delivering land to the City for the future East Don Trail extension and bringing additional natural areas into City ownership. Under the proposed terms, the City would receive natural areas from Donalda that are not required for golf operations. This enables the City to close a current gap in the East Don Trail in the future, between the Charles Sauriol Conservation Area and the Betty Sutherland Trail, subject to funding approval through a capital budget submission. Addressing this gap supports the City's delivery of the Loop Trail as well as connections to the Meadoway, Rouge Park and Lake Ontario. In exchange, Donalda would receive ownership of land required for golf course operations. Under the terms of the land exchange agreement, Donalda will receive two parcels of land from the City, reduced to exclude natural areas the City will retain and an existing local trail. The City will receive two new parcels of ravine land and additional easements to enable the trail. Easements for Toronto Water infrastructure will be maintained. A restrictive covenant will be placed on the lands given to Donalda to prevent any future redevelopment. Post-closing obligations will also be secured to avoid any undue risk to the City related to future trail delivery. These include the City providing notice of trail project commencement to Donalda, which will trigger their participation in the detailed trail design process to develop solutions that balance trail safety and golf quality in areas adjacent to three golf holes. Donalda will implement the identified design solutions on their course and pay for required safety features on the trail. Donalda will also provide a construction license and insurance indemnities. The City will secure these future obligations through a collateral security agreement to be negotiated as part of the land exchange agreement. The proposed land exchange would result in ending the current lease between the City and Donalda. The City would forgo the remaining nine years of lease revenue for the period of the lease ending in 2035. Current annual rent is equal to $96,740 plus harmonized sales tax and is indexed annually for inflation. This impact is offset by the City receiving additional land area through the exchange plus securing post-closing obligations from Donalda to pay the cost of infrastructure required for future trail delivery. This motion also seeks authority for the City to enter into agreements with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the acquisition of lands in fee simple as well as easement acquisitions and dispositions, for nominal consideration. Transaction costs are expected to be minimal and will be funded through approved funding in Parks and Recreation's 10-year Capital Plan, drawing from City-Wide Section 42 Parkland Acquisition Reserves. As part of the land exchange framework, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Donalda are negotiating a separate transaction at fair market value for Donalda to purchase the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority lands west of the river, where the golf course is located (currently managed by and leased from the City). This transaction is proposed to occur concurrently with other City and Donalda transactions but is subject to approval by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into a land exchange constituting approximately nine hectares with Donalda Club for lands located at the addresses municipally known as 12 Bushbury Drive, 1413 Don Mills Road and Don Valley Parkway W/S, on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and/or the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into associated ancillary agreements to the above-noted land exchange agreement including collateral security agreements, lease termination agreements, indemnity agreements, agreements relating to easement acquisitions and easement dispositions, all on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into agreements with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the acquisition of lands in fee simple as well as easement acquisitions and dispositions, on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into a land exchange constituting approximately nine hectares with Donalda Club for lands located at the addresses municipally known as 12 Bushbury Drive, 1413 Don Mills Road and Don Valley Parkway W/S, on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and/or the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into associated ancillary agreements to the above-noted land exchange agreement including collateral security agreements, lease termination agreements, indemnity agreements, agreements relating to easement acquisitions and easement dispositions, all on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into agreements with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the acquisition of lands in fee simple as well as easement acquisitions and dispositions, on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM42.14adopted
Participatory Budgeting provides residents with an opportunity to identify and vote on capital improvements that respond to local community needs. Through the Ward 18 Participatory Budgeting process, residents identified park improvements in the West Lansing and Avondale neighbourhoods, including new seating, picnic tables, a gazebo, playground equipment, adult fitness equipment, and ping pong tables. This Motion recommends amending the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to establish the required capital sub-projects and authorize the use of Section 37 community benefits so that the locally supported improvements at Franklin Park, Gwendolen Park, Glendora Park, and Avondale Park may proceed.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project known as the West Lansing Participatory Budgeting Park Improvements project, with a total project cost of $500,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026 and $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 4841 to 4881 Yonge Street, 2 and 50 Sheppard Avenue East, and 2, 4 and 6 Forest Laneway, secured for parkland acquisition and improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700868), for the purpose of undertaking participatory budgeting park improvements in the West Lansing neighbourhood. 2. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project known as the Avondale Participatory Budgeting Park Improvements project, with a total project cost of $500,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026 and $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 53-63 Sheppard Avenue West and 62-68 Bogert Avenue, secured for capital projects within the area of the ward (Source Account: XR3026-3701425), for the purpose of undertaking participatory budgeting park improvements in the Avondale neighbourhood.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project known as the West Lansing Participatory Budgeting Park Improvements project, with a total project cost of $500,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026 and $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 4841 to 4881 Yonge Street, 2 and 50 Sheppard Avenue East, and 2, 4 and 6 Forest Laneway, secured for parkland acquisition and improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700868), for the purpose of undertaking participatory budgeting park improvements in the West Lansing neighbourhood. 2. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project known as the Avondale Participatory Budgeting Park Improvements project, with a total project cost of $500,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026 and $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 53-63 Sheppard Avenue West and 62-68 Bogert Avenue, secured for capital projects within the area of the ward (Source Account: XR3026-3701425), for the purpose of undertaking participatory budgeting park improvements in the Avondale neighbourhood.
MM42.15adopted
The Asian Garden at Cynthia Lai Park is a significant community-led project designed to provide an inclusive public space that reflects the diversity of the Scarborough community. In October 2025, City Council enacted By-law 1146-2025, which amended the zoning for 1088 Progress Avenue. This by-law provides the authority to redirect previously secured Section 37 cash contributions in instances where the funds have not been used for their original intended purpose within three years of the enactment of the original zoning by-law. The amending by-law specifies that such funds may be redirected at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided the new purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and benefits the community in the vicinity of the subject lands. As these specific funds have remained unused for more than three years, they are eligible for reallocation. The development site at 1088 Progress Avenue is located directly across the street from Cynthia Lai Park. Allocating these funds to the Asian Garden project directly serves the local community in the immediate vicinity of the original development and aligns with the goals of the Toronto Official Plan to foster vibrant, well-maintained public realms. This motion seeks to authorize the release of $11,499.28 in eligible Section 37 funds to support the construction and implementation of the garden.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $11,499.28 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1088 Progress Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700651), as authorized by By-law 1146-2025, to facilitate the construction and implementation of the Asian Garden at Cynthia Lai Park (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $11,499.28 be forwarded to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto upon the signing of an undertaking by the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $11,499.28 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1088 Progress Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700651), as authorized by By-law 1146-2025, to facilitate the construction and implementation of the Asian Garden at Cynthia Lai Park (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $11,499.28 be forwarded to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto upon the signing of an undertaking by the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM42.16adopted
Most programs and services delivered by Toronto Public Health are mandatory programs required by the Ontario Public Health Standards and are funded by the provincial government (cost-shared or 100 per cent funded). As part of Strengthening Public Health , there had been a three-year commitment for modest annual funding increases of approximately 1 per cent per year for 2024/25, to 2026/27. This is effectively a cut in public health budgets considering obligations in meeting inflationary pressures and increasing service demands from required activities, amounting to increasing cost pressures for Toronto Public Health and the City of Toronto as the obligated municipality. Inflationary pressures and cost of living increases continue to be one of the key drivers attributing to year-over-year increases to Toronto Public Health's annual budget. In particular, the recently ratified Local 79 agreement, which includes Toronto Public Health staff, results in a cumulative 16.4 per cent increase in salaries and benefits over four years. Public Health Nurses will see an even greater increase of 17.9 per cent to their base salary rate. These increases represent significant cost pressure along with other inflationary impact on service delivery. Provincial public health funding that is adjusted for inflation will help to ensure that Toronto Public Health is able to deliver mandatory provincial programs and respond to the growing population and health needs in Toronto. There are currently no provincial commitments for public health funding for 2027/28 and beyond. A stable, long-term provincial funding commitment that acknowledges annual inflationary pressures is needed so Toronto Public Health can plan and deliver core public health programs and services without disruption and meet the demands of a growing city.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to provide a stable, long-term funding commitment for Toronto Public Health that: a. incorporates an annual cost of living adjustment equivalent to the annual average Ontario Consumer Price Index; b. considers the complexity of Toronto's population health needs and the ratio of public health staff to the population compared to other municipalities; c. reflects increasing service demands from provincially mandated required activities; and d. considers negotiated wages that are commensurate with wages in other municipal public health offices in Ontario.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to provide a stable, long-term funding commitment for Toronto Public Health that: a. incorporates an annual cost of living adjustment equivalent to the annual average Ontario Consumer Price Index; b. considers the complexity of Toronto's population health needs and the ratio of public health staff to the population compared to other municipalities; c. reflects increasing service demands from provincially mandated required activities; and d. considers negotiated wages that are commensurate with wages in other municipal public health offices in Ontario.
MM42.17adopted
Residents on Old Weston Road, between Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West, have historically parked in front of their homes overnight and outside existing rush-hour restrictions. However, this segment of Old Weston Road is currently not located within a designated permit parking zone and is therefore subject to the unsigned three-hour parking limit for visitors. Recently, a number of residents on this section of Old Weston Road received overnight parking tickets, resulting in significant concern and frustration within the community. Residents are requesting this section of the street be added to permit parking area 3D, noting that nearby streets are already included. Many households on this section do not have access to private parking, and many already hold valid 3D permits. The local councillor's office, in coordination with local residents, is conducting a neighbourhood survey to confirm support for including this section of Old Weston Road in permit parking area 3D. This process will expedite consultation with affected residents and ensure all feedback is considered. An exemption to the permit parking bylaws requiring City-managed polling will enable future direction at the July meeting of Toronto and East York Community if residents are supportive of a change.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Old Weston Road between Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Old Weston Road between Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.
MM42.18adopted
Rogers Stadium is an open air music venue that sits on the north end of the old Downsview Airport runway. It opened in June 2025 and was built by way of temporary zoning permissions. The venue attracted about 700,000 visitors in 2025 and is expected to attract over 1 million visitors in 2026. The economic benefit to the City includes the hiring of over 1,000 part time employees, procurement and economic activity to local businesses, music grants and scholarships to local schools and benefits to Toronto's tourism industry. The stadium aligns with provincial live music polices and guidelines which can be found at https://www.ontario.ca/document/vision-ontarios-live-music-industry/local-music-scenes and the City of Toronto Live Music Strategy https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/90a2-2022-2026EDCBrandedMusic-StrategyC5-test.pdf Despite these advantages, many residents in York Centre, Willowdale and the City of Vaughan have raised serious concerns about the noise levels on concert nights. While noise can be a factor of wind direction, velocity and cloud cover, it is also a factor of amplification and bass driven musical scores. Capital improvements and operational measures at the stadium should be explored. The operator of the stadium, Live Nation, affixed soundproof cladding on the stadium at the start of this concert season. While some have noticed an improvement, others have not. Adding to the frustration of local residents there is also a lack of a City of Toronto integrated and consistent response framework. 311 operations and municipal licensing are providing contradictory information to residents about the noise by-law and the action that can be taken. This includes the City of Toronto noise by-laws and exemption policies as well as enforcement at the source of the sound.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to immediately work with Live Nation to retain a mutually agreeable third party acoustics engineer firm and/or sound expert - at its sole cost - to examine and review Rogers Stadium's physical layout and structures and identify any capital improvements or acoustical enhancements and technologies that will mitigate sound dispersal (including bass) into the neighbouring communities, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and industry stakeholders and experts in the acoustics and sound industry. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and appropriate divisions to work with Live Nation, at their cost, to explore the option of building a sound barrier berm on the edge of the west Allen East District and any other property nearby property that would produce a reduction of sound. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Executive Director, Customer Experience to establish a harmonized and co-ordinated response policy in communicating to local residents' noise complaints with consistent responses. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in partnership with Live Nation to explore seasonally installed stationary noise monitoring at locations where there has been a history of noise complaints, to be paid for by Live Nation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to immediately work with Live Nation to retain a mutually agreeable third party acoustics engineer firm and/or sound expert - at its sole cost - to examine and review Rogers Stadium's physical layout and structures and identify any capital improvements or acoustical enhancements and technologies that will mitigate sound dispersal (including bass) into the neighbouring communities, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and industry stakeholders and experts in the acoustics and sound industry. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and appropriate divisions to work with Live Nation, at their cost, to explore the option of building a sound barrier berm on the edge of the west Allen East District and any other property nearby property that would produce a reduction of sound. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Executive Director, Customer Experience to establish a harmonized and co-ordinated response policy in communicating to local residents' noise complaints with consistent responses. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in partnership with Live Nation to explore seasonally installed stationary noise monitoring at locations where there has been a history of noise complaints, to be paid for by Live Nation.
MM42.19adopted
Honouring Constable Marc Pinizzotto - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Constable Marc Pinizzotto was a dedicated member of the Toronto Police Service for 18 years and served with distinction as a member of the Emergency Task Force, one of the Service's most highly specialized units. Throughout his career, Constable Pinizzotto demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public safety, protecting Toronto residents and supporting his fellow officers in some of the city's most challenging and high-risk situations. He was also a devoted husband, father, son, coach, and mentor. On June 11, 2026, Constable Pinizzotto was tragically killed in the line of duty while executing a search warrant as part of a major investigation into a series of shootings in Toronto. His death has sent shockwaves throughout Toronto and across the policing community, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from residents, elected officials, community leaders and police services across Canada. Constable Pinizzotto's service and sacrifice are a powerful reminder of the risks undertaken each day by the women and men who serve in law enforcement. His loss is deeply felt by his family, friends, colleagues and the communities he spent nearly two decades protecting. As Toronto mourns the loss of Constable Pinizzotto, it is fitting that the City take steps to commemorate his life, honour his service, and ensure that future generations remember his dedication, courage and commitment to the people of Toronto.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Toronto Police Service and the Toronto Police Service Board, to identify an opportunity to commemorate an asset in honour of the late Constable Marc Pinizzotto and that such review include: a. engagement with the Pinizzotto family and Toronto Police Association; and b. a report back to the appropriate body by December 2026. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Service Board to establish a process for commemorating officers killed in the line of duty.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Toronto Police Service and Toronto Police Service Board, to identify an opportunity to commemorate an asset in honour of the late Constable Marc Pinizzotto and that such review include: a. engagement with the Pinizzotto family and Toronto Police Association; and b. a report back to the appropriate body by December 2026. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Service Board to establish a process for commemorating officers killed in the line of duty.
MM42.20adopted
Toronto is home to over 3.2 million people and is often referred to as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. As Toronto continues to grow, so do the diverse communities that contribute to the culture of our City. Today, our City is composed of a wide range of religious affiliations. As communities across the City grow, religious celebrations have become important community landmarks to gather and come together. However, despite these times intended to be opportunities of building community and celebration, faith communities have expressed experiencing challenges in their places of worship such as facing limited access to space, permit expansion, parking permits, safety, and transportation. We need to ensure that there is clarity on the City's process to secure and permit out City spaces.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with relevant City divisions, to explore opportunities to better provide service to growing faith communities in Toronto to access information on City services, programs, and supports related to: a. space booking processes for City-owned spaces; b. permit processes; c. parking exemptions; and d. transportation access. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services to review and identify opportunities to support community safety and inclusion for growing faith communities across the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with relevant City divisions, to explore opportunities to better provide service to growing faith communities in Toronto to access information on City services, programs, and supports related to: a. space booking processes for City-owned spaces; b. permit processes; c. parking exemptions; and d. transportation access. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services to review and identify opportunities to support community safety and inclusion for growing faith communities across the City of Toronto.
MM42.21adopted
Many communities in Scarborough, especially those that are equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse, face challenges with access to Scarborough city-owned spaces that support community programming and gathering. These challenges have included limited venue availability and barriers in the booking and permitting process. Identifying how to improve access for gatherings for these communities across Scarborough provides an opportunity to reaffirm the City's commitment to ensuring culture is valued and incorporated into the daily lives of Torontonians.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to review and take appropriate actions to improve access to and awareness of City-owned spaces in Scarborough that are bookable by residents, community groups, and non-profit organizations including: a. exploring opportunities to improve access to City-owned spaces in Scarborough, while also considering opportunities across the broader City-wide portfolio, such as by extending hours and, where feasible, activating additional community-accessible spaces; and b. improving awareness of available spaces and booking processes for equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse communities in Scarborough, while also considering opportunities across the broader City-wide portfolio. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to work with equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse communities to explore strategies to address barriers to community space, including opportunities within the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to review and take appropriate actions to improve access to and awareness of City-owned spaces in Scarborough that are bookable by residents, community groups, and non-profit organizations including: a. exploring opportunities to improve access to City-owned spaces in Scarborough, while also considering opportunities across the broader City-wide portfolio, such as by extending hours and, where feasible, activating additional community-accessible spaces; and b. improving awareness of available spaces and booking processes for equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse communities in Scarborough, while also considering opportunities across the broader City-wide portfolio. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to work with equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse communities to explore strategies to address barriers to community space, including opportunities within the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy.
MM42.22adopted
Third-party advertising has evolved significantly since the City of Toronto introduced its Sign By-law (Chapter 694) and the Third-Party Sign Tax (Chapter 771) in 2010. As the City works to modernize its approach to governing signs, there is an opportunity to ensure that our revenue tools are keeping pace with updated regulations and reflect changes in the sign industry, and the city as a whole. At present, the City's ongoing review of the Sign By-law does not include an examination of whether the Third Party Sign Tax remains effective, efficient, and aligned with today's sign landscape, particularly as it relates to changes in sign types, new technologies, and how third-party advertising is provided across the City, creating a gap in our overall approach. Including a review of the Third-Party Sign Tax as part of the broader Sign By-law update would support a more complete and coordinated analysis. It also creates efficiencies by engaging affected parties through a single, integrated process. This approach would help identify opportunities to improve how the tax functions, both in terms of supporting City revenues and ensuring it is fair, transparent, and workable for businesses seeking to take advantage of advertising opportunities throughout the City.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, as part of the ongoing comprehensive review of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General (the "Sign By-law"), undertake a review of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 771, Taxation, Third Party Sign Tax (the "Third Party Sign Tax"), including: a. an assessment of its structure and overall effectiveness; b. a review of the annual tax rates and any other financial implications of changes to the Third Party Sign Tax, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and c. appropriate consultation with the sign industry and other affected stakeholders. 2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to report to the Planning and Housing Committee with any recommendations to the Third Party Sign Tax, concurrent with the report on the Sign By-law in 2027.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, as part of the ongoing comprehensive review of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General (the "Sign By-law"), undertake a review of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 771, Taxation, Third Party Sign Tax (the "Third Party Sign Tax"), including: a. an assessment of its structure and overall effectiveness; b. a review of the annual tax rates and any other financial implications of changes to the Third Party Sign Tax, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and c. appropriate consultation with the sign industry and other affected stakeholders 2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to report to the Planning and Housing Committee with any recommendations to the Third Party Sign Tax, concurrent with the report on the Sign By-law in 2027.
MM42.23adopted
Since 2025, considerable public engagement has occurred in the Liberty Village neighbourhood around Liberty for All, a once in a generation neighbourhood planning study, led by City Planning. The FIFA World Cup has also arrived at the doorstep of this vibrant neighbourhood. Through both of these processes, opportunities have been sought out to deliver legacy improvements to this community to make it a more vibrant and welcoming place for visitors and neighbours alike. Some utility boxes have been painted in the Liberty Village neighbourhood and surrounding area, through the Street Art program in advance of the FIFA World Cup. In early 2026, engagement with the Box Murals Program and a local neighbourhood artist commenced, with a proposal for further utility box painting in Liberty Village, specifically on Bell boxes. Unfortunately, this organization went on hiatus as conversations continued. Subsequent venues for commissioning of public art on utility boxes and on picnic benches in Liberty Village Park were explored through multiple partners including the City's Street Art team, the Liberty Village BIA, who lacked capacity to complete the work in the 2026 season, as well as STEPS Public Art. This motion seeks to confirm and secure STEPS Public Art as the lead organization for leading artist calls to beautify the local community through public art on Bell utility boxes and prominent picnic benches in Liberty Village Park, to be completed in Fall 2026.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $55,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained in the development at 125 Western Battery Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500012), secured for community benefits, for the purpose of forwarding funds to STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) Public Art for installation of murals on 12 utility boxes and 2 picnic benches in the Liberty Village neighbourhood (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $55,000.00 be forwarded to STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) Public Art, subject to STEPS Public Art signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $55,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained in the development at 125 Western Battery Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500012), secured for community benefits, for the purpose of forwarding funds to STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) Public Art for installation of murals on 12 utility boxes and 2 picnic benches in the Liberty Village neighbourhood (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $55,000.00 be forwarded to STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) Public Art, subject to STEPS Public Art signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM42.24adopted
For more than 50 years, the Cabbagetown Group Softball League has been providing a safe place for queer and trans people to play softball and build community. The Cabbagetown Group Softball League began in 1975 when a group of gay friends decided to play pickup softball each Sunday. In that first year they played wherever they could find an empty field and they did not think of themselves as a formal league. In 1976 they picked their first home of Riverdale Park East, and their numbers began to grow. In 1977 they became a formal league and chose a name based on the neighborhood where many of the original members lived: Cabbagetown. Their current home is McCleary Park. In August 1977, the Cabbagetown Group Softball League played the first international queer softball game against a team in New York City. In 1979, the Cabbagetown Group Softball League was a founding member of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance, now called International Pride Softball. In 1981 and 2000, the Cabbagetown Group Softball League hosted the Gay Softball World Series. These friends were seeking a safe place to engage in a friendly, competitive sport and to build bonds of 2SLGBTQ solidarity during an era of overt discrimination. The league soon meant more and went on to become a pillar of the queer community in Toronto. Cabbagetown Group Softball League's impact should be formally recognized by the city with a plaque that will recognize their history as part of the 2SLGBTQ community in Toronto. This motion seeks authorization to amend the 2026 Operating Budget of Heritage Toronto to fund the creation and installation of a plaque commemorating the history of the Cabbagetown Group Softball League in Toronto. Heritage Toronto estimates the entire project to cost $10,000.00.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 319 Carlaw Avenue, secured for local improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700374), for the production and installation of a plaque commemorating the history of the Cabbagetown Group Softball League in Toronto (Cost Centre: HG0001). 2. City Council direct that the location of the plaque will be determined in consultation with Cabbagetown Group Softball League to be either McCleary Park or Riverdale Park East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 319 Carlaw Avenue, secured for local improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700374), for the production and installation of a plaque commemorating the history of the Cabbagetown Group Softball League in Toronto. (Cost Centre: HG0001). 2. City Council direct that the location of the plaque will be determined in consultation with Cabbagetown Group Softball League to be either McCleary Park or Riverdale Park East.
MM42.25adopted
In 2023, authorized by City Council decision 2023.IE3.2 , the General Manager of Parks and Recreation executed a Nominal Fee Licence Agreement with Elder Dr. Redbird, in collaboration with Jumblies Theatre, a Toronto-based non-profit arts group and registered charity, to use approximately 3,000 square feet of park space in Toronto Island Park, near the dock wall along the west side of Blockhouse Bay, for Indigenous cultural programming. Activities included, but were not limited to, knowledge sharing, story-telling, performances, artistic events, public "ask an Elder" drop-in programming intended to spread Indigenous knowledge in the larger population, and school tours intended to spread Indigenous knowledge among students. They erected a teepee as they have in other locations. For logistical support and to create a visual attraction, the program was supported by the Wigwam Chi-Chemung, Elder Dr. Redbird's floating art installation, studio, office, and Indigenous interpretive learning centre. It tells the story of Indigenous presence on Toronto's waterfront. The forty-foot pontoon boat has been covered with artwork by Elder Dr. Redbird and Philip Cote, a noted painter and muralist from Moose Deer Point First Nation. The Wigwam Chi-Chemung has appeared at public locations in Toronto such as Ontario Place and the Luminato Festival Toronto. The 2023 agreement has expired after a successful three-year seasonal presence by Elder Dr. Redbird at Toronto Island Park. The recommendations in this motion would extend the licence for up to an additional three seasons, beginning this June. As in the previous three seasons, the Wigwam Chi-Chemung would be moored to the dock wall under a separate agreement with the Toronto Island Marina, which manages the dock wall under an agreement with the City. The marina's agreement with the City requires the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to provide consent for this special longer-duration use of the dock wall. Recognizing the importance of Indigenous place-keeping and cultural programming, this motion seeks to continue building the City's ongoing partnerships with Indigenous groups to enhance the park's role as a site for Indigenous-led programming. This motion aligns with the City's ongoing commitments to equity, cultural recognition, and environmental sustainability, ensuring that Toronto Island Park continues to serve as a vibrant and inclusive space for all residents in alignment with the aims of the Toronto Island Park Plan.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a nominal fee licence agreement with Jumblies Theatre, a registered charity, and Elder Dr. Duke Redbird to facilitate Indigenous cultural activities at Toronto Island Park, for a term from June 1, 2026, to October 9, 2026, renewable for additional two similar seasons at the sole discretion of, and on terms and conditions acceptable to, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and subject to the licence referenced in Part 2 below. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to provide consent to Toronto Island Marina to grant a licence for the use of the Blockhouse Bay docking wall by Jumblies Theatre, a registered charity, and Elder Dr. Duke Redbird for a term from June 1, 2026, to October 9, 2026, renewable for additional two similar seasons, if the licence at Toronto Island Park is renewed at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a nominal fee licence agreement with Jumblies Theatre, a registered charity, and Elder Dr. Duke Redbird to facilitate Indigenous cultural activities at Toronto Island Park, for a term from June 1, 2026, to October 9, 2026, renewable for additional two similar seasons at the sole discretion of, and on terms and conditions acceptable to, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and subject to the licence referenced in Recommendation 2. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to provide consent to Toronto Island Marina to grant a licence for the use of the Blockhouse Bay docking wall by Jumblies Theatre, a registered charity, and Elder Dr. Duke Redbird for a term from June 1, 2026, to October 9, 2026, renewable for additional two similar seasons, if the licence at Toronto Island Park is renewed at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
MM42.26adopted
Bastille Day in Toronto is a festive opportunity for the City to come together with our formidable and proud French community to celebrate France's national day. Bastille Day is about liberty, equality and fraternity. It is also a time for us to take stock of the extraordinary contributions the French community has made to Toronto in all facets of society, including our economic prosperity. Through a Bastille Day commemorative street sign partnership with the France Canada Chamber of Commerce, the City of Toronto can formally recognize our enduring bonds with France. This motion proposes to add sign toppers on July 14, 2026 on certain street signs on Bloor Street West, between Avenue Road and Yonge Street.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install one temporary honourary sign topper per intersection recognizing the French Mile: Bastille Day Celebration on July 14, 2026, at the following locations: a. Bloor Street West and Avenue Road; b. Bloor Street West and St. Thomas Street; c. Bloor Street West and Bay Street; and d. Bloor Street West and Yonge Street. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate with the France Canada Chamber of Commerce to enter into, and execute any agreements and ancillary documents required to facilitate the fabrication, installation and removal of the temporary sign toppers, including reimbursement to the City for all associated costs, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportations Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install one temporary honourary sign topper per intersection recognizing the French Mile: Bastille Day Celebration on July 14, 2026, at the following locations: a. Bloor Street West and Avenue Road; b. Bloor Street West and St. Thomas Street; c. Bloor Street West and Bay Street; and d. Bloor Street West and Yonge Street. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate with the France Canada Chamber of Commerce to enter into, and execute any agreements and ancillary documents required to facilitate the fabrication, installation and removal of the temporary sign toppers, including reimbursement to the City for all associated costs, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportations Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM42.27adopted
Across Toronto, there have been numerous instances in which illegal actions are undertaken on a site to clear obstacles for new construction, which may range from damage or destruction of heritage elements to the removal of protected trees without permission. In such instances, the City undertakes litigation to rectify the issue. There are a range of options available to Courts presiding on such matters if an offense is proven - including directing the restoration of the site to its previous legal condition. Unfortunately, there is a disconnect between this process and the one by which Toronto Building issues building permits. Toronto Building operates in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, which requires the issuance of permits for development proposals provided there has not been a violation of applicable law on the site - a category which does not include a range of illegal activities that may clear the way for development. In practice, this means that Toronto Building must issue permits on certain sites where the City is in active litigation, and where the result of that litigation may be the restoration of the property to its original state. This is a significant concern, as by issuing permits to allow development to go forward on sites whose legal status is in question, the City is tacitly accepting the condition of the land and precluding the Court's potential decision to restore it to its previous condition. As the Province moves forward with its line-by-line review, this is a process conflict that warrants consideration. On sites where the City has initiated litigation, and where restoration of the land to its previous condition is being sought, there should be a process in place for the City to effectively freeze the development process until a final decision has been rendered by the Court.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to consider the addition of provisions in the Ontario Building Code addressing development on sites where municipalities have initiated legal action on matters material to the legal condition of the land and are seeking remediation of the land to its previous condition, so as not to fetter the court through the issuance of building permits prior to the conclusion of legal proceedings, as part of the Province's line-by-line review of the Ontario Building Code.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to consider the addition of provisions in the Ontario Building Code addressing development on sites where municipalities have initiated legal action on matters material to the legal condition of the land and are seeking remediation of the land to its previous condition, so as not to fetter the court through the issuance of building permits prior to the conclusion of legal proceedings, as part of the Province's line-by-line review of the Ontario Building Code.
MM42.28adopted
Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld served as Rabbi and Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanu-El for 58 years, and was well established as a community leader for his work in the City of Toronto. Rabbi Bielfeld was known for his commitment to social justice, advocating compassionately on issues of poverty, hunger and peace, and for his contributions to interfaith projects and community building initiatives. For his efforts, Rabbie Bielfeld was awarded the Order of Canada in 2013. As a faith leader and community builder, Rabbi Bielfeld has left a profound impact on the lives of those he supported. His work will live on through the congregants of Temple Emanu-El, and through the numerous organizations whose missions he helped advance as a founding contributor including the Leo Baeck Day School, MAZON Canada - a Jewish response to Hunger, KOLEL - The Adult Centre for Jewish Liberal Learning, and The Campaign Against Child poverty. Rabbi Bielfeld's passing earlier this year was a significant loss for Don Valley West, and Toronto as a whole. His contributions to the betterment of our City deserve recognition, and work to determine the form of commemoration should be undertaken in consultation with his community.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with relevant divisions, to identify opportunities to commemorate the life of Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld in Ward 15, Don Valley West, in consultation with the local Councillor and community stakeholders, in a form deemed appropriate by the local Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with relevant divisions, to identify opportunities to commemorate the life of Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld in Ward 15, Don Valley West, in consultation with the local Councillor and community stakeholders, in a form deemed appropriate by the local Councillor.
MM42.29amended
In 2022, City Council approved the redevelopment of 5800 Yonge Street through By-laws 1285-2022 (OLT) and 1286-2022 (OLT). As part of the approval, the owner was required to provide a new child care facility and deliver associated community benefits secured through a Section 37 agreement. This agreement includes also and over dedication of parkland for 4,291.6 square meters. Since the approval of the development, the provincial land use planning and development framework has undergone significant reform through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23). Bill 23 significantly restructured municipal tools for securing community benefits by limiting the scope of Section 37 density bonusing and introducing a capped Community Benefits Charge system. These changes have materially reduced the City's ability to secure community benefit if the developers choose to bring forward their application again. Within this evolving legislative and financial context, the owner has continued discussions with City staff regarding the implementation and delivery of the required child care facility. The owner has now proposed a revised framework that maintains the obligation to deliver a fully fitted out stand-alone child care facility, along with associated furnishings and equipment contributions, and $500,000 Child Care Facility Capital Contribution. Importantly, the continued requirement for a stand-alone child care facility represents a significant and meaningful community benefit outcome. Given current market and policy conditions, including the limitations introduced by Bill 23 and the City's constrained ability to secure equivalent child care capital contributions through alternative mechanisms, the delivery of a purpose-built facility of this scale would be extremely difficult to achieve through any other planning or funding pathway. In this regard, securing the delivery of this facility represents a clear success in advancing critical community infrastructure. This outcome is particularly significant given that Willowdale is identified as a "red zone" on Toronto Children's Services Priority Levels for CWELCC expansion, indicating high unmet demand for licensed child care spaces and limited existing capacity relative to need. The revised proposal provides for a direct capital investment by the owner in the construction of the child care facility. This approach aligns with the current legislative environment, and ensures the continued delivery of a high-priority community service in an area of demonstrated need along with the over dedication of the parkland. Given the increased construction costs associated with delivering the child care facility, the strong public policy imperative to secure new licensed spaces in high-need areas such as Willowdale, and the legislative changes introduced by Bill 23 that have constrained alternative funding tools, it is appropriate to amend the existing Section 37 requirements to remove the separate cash contribution obligation while maintaining and strengthening the obligation to deliver the stand-alone child care facility and its associated benefits.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward a City-initiated amendment to By-laws 1285-2022 (OLT) and 1286-2022 (OLT) to amend the terms of the Section 37 benefits, specifically to introduce an election by City Council to require the Owner to provide two of the required facilities services and matters secured as Section 37 benefits. 2. City Council elect that, in the event that the By-law Amendments are adopted, the Owner provide: a. the Parkland Over dedication; and b. the conveyance and construction of the childcare facility in accordance with the terms in the By-law and Section 37 Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward a City-initiated amendment to By-laws 1285-2022 (OLT) and 1286-2022 (OLT) to amend the terms of the Section 37 benefits, specifically the removal of the required cash contribution for the increase in density, in an effort to preserve the construction of a fully built-out daycare and recognize the over-dedication of parkland.