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Toronto City Council

2026-06-24 · 0 stories from 85 items

The full agenda, as filed

All 85 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.

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MM42.30adopted
Advancing the Redevelopment of Scadding Court Community Centre - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
In November 2011, Toronto and East York Community Council directed City Planning staff to initiate a planning study to develop guiding principles for the revitalization and redevelopment of the Scadding Court Community Centre, including the Sanderson Branch of the Toronto Public Library. In November 2012, City Council endorsed the Redevelopment and Revitalization Principles. In the years that followed, City Council directed staff to establish an interdivisional working group and explore redevelopment and revitalization scenarios for the site. In April 2025, City Council adopted an Official Plan Amendment redesignating the lands from Parks to Mixed Use Areas. Scadding Court Community Centre is one of the ten community centres within the Association of Community Centres in the City of Toronto. The centre provides a wide range of services and programs, including social recreation and wellness; support for children, youth and families; an EarlyON Centre; food security and urban agriculture; social enterprise and entrepreneurship opportunities; anti-racism and community-building; supports for people living with disabilities; programming for seniors; and newcomer services. The facility also includes a Toronto District School Board alternative school (Oasis Skateboard Factory), the Sanderson Branch of the Toronto Public Library, and an indoor pool programmed by Parks and Recreation and Toronto District School Board. Scadding Court Community Centre, including Sanderson Branch of the Toronto Public Library, is a vital community asset that serves residents of all ages and backgrounds. However, the facility requires significant reinvestment to meet state-of-good-repair obligations and continue meeting the community's evolving needs, including housing, for years to come.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors, CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library, and other relevant City divisions and agencies, to continue advancing the development work for the revitalization of 707 Dundas Street West, known as Scadding Court Community Centre, and 327 Bathurst Street, known as Sanderson Library, throughout 2026. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library, and other relevant City divisions and agencies, to report back in the first quarter of 2027 on the following items that will be brought to Toronto and East York Community Council: a. a preferred development concept and site program; b. a recommended approvals path and timing for a future Zoning By-law Amendment application for the revitalization of the entire site, with the application to be submitted in the third quarter of 2027; c. a proposed internal and external stakeholder consultation plan, including timelines; d. any potential interim opportunities to enhance the facilities of Scadding Court Community Centre and Sanderson Library; and e. preliminary budget, funding and implementation considerations required to advance the project.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Board of CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library, and other relevant City divisions and agencies, to continue advancing the development work for the revitalization of 707 Dundas Street West, known as Scadding Court Community Centre, and 327 Bathurst Street, known as Sanderson Library, throughout 2026. 2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the City Librarian, Toronto Public Library, and other relevant City divisions and agencies, to report back in the first quarter of 2027 on the following items that will be brought to Toronto and East York Community Council: a. a preferred development concept and site program; b. a recommended approvals path and timing for a future Zoning By-law Amendment application for the revitalization of the entire site, with the application to be submitted in the third quarter of 2027; c. a proposed internal and external stakeholder consultation plan, including timelines; d. any potential interim opportunities to enhance the facilities of Scadding Court Community Centre and Sanderson Library; and e. preliminary budget, funding and implementation considerations required to advance the project.
MM42.31adopted
Commemorating Former Councillor and Toronto Transit Commission Chair Howard Moscoe - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
Howard Moscoe served as an elected member of Toronto, Metro and North York Councils for 32 years, serving on Toronto City Council for four consecutive terms from 1998 to 2010. He represented North York Spadina from 1998 to 2000, and Eglinton Lawrence from 2000 to 2010. Prior to amalgamation, he was elected to the North York City Council - first as an Alderman from 1978 to 1985 and later as a City Controller from 1985 to 1988 - during which time he also served on on Metro Toronto Council. Later, he was elected as a Metro Toronto Councillor from 1988 to 1997 representing North York Spadina. While a Member of Toronto City Council, he served as Commissioner, Vice Chair, and Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission over his 14 years service on the Commission. He served on the Toronto Transit Commission Board from 1992 to 2006, and was Chair from 1998 to 2000 and from 2003 to 2006. His working life started as a high school art teacher in the former North York where he became President of the North York Teachers' Federation and a governor of the Ontario Teachers' Federation. His art background later fed a very successful election sign business. As a member of the New Democratic Party, he ran three times to become the Member of Provincial Parliament in the riding of Wilson Heights. Mr. Moscoe had many achievements throughout his political career. Highlights include promoting a municipal housing corporation in North York to support rent geared to income housing, being an early supporter of 2SLGBTQ+ issues in the early 1990s when the community sought ad space on Toronto Transit Commission vehicles, and immense contributions at the Toronto Transit Commission. During his first term as Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission, the Toronto Transit Commission broke ground on the new Queens Quay streetcar line that connects Union Station with Exhibition Place, began construction on the Sheppard subway, and started to build the Transit Control Centre at Hillcrest Complex. In his second term as Chair, Moscoe helped steer the Toronto Transit Commission through the SARS crisis and the 2003 electricity blackout and the Toronto Transit Commission introduced it's 2003 Ridership Growth Strategy-a guiding document for transit investment in the decade that followed, which saw the system grow ridership to more than half a billion riders annually. Howard Moscoe's contributions to the City of Toronto are worthy of recognition. As such, this motion gives direction to the City Manager to identify opportunities for Mr. Moscoe to be commemorated by the City.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Moscoe family and local stakeholders, to report directly to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026, meeting of City Council with recommendations on options to commemorate former City Councillor and Toronto Transit Commission Chair Howard Moscoe and his contributions to the City of Toronto, including consideration of a commemorative naming.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Moscoe family and local stakeholders, to report directly to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026, meeting of City Council with recommendations on options to commemorate former City Councillor and Toronto Transit Commission Chair Howard Moscoe and his contributions to the City of Toronto, including consideration of a commemorative naming.
MM42.32adopted
Establishing a Public Art Program for New Transit Stations - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
Public art provides immense value to our City, creating engaging and beautiful public spaces and encouraging respect and stewardship of those spaces. The Toronto Transit Commission operates a public art program through which art juries, local representatives and members of the public play a role in selecting art installations featured in Toronto Transit Commission stations across our transit network. The program enhances the experience of transit users and has successfully reduced vandalism in stations where art has been installed. As of now, there is no comparable program in place for new stations along Lines 5 and 6, which are owned by Metrolinx. Establishing a program similar to the existing Toronto Transit Commission program would bring our new transit lines, as well as the Ontario Line and other future projects, into alignment with the rest of our network and provide opportunities for community engagement and beautification of the public realm for the benefit of transit users.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request Metrolinx to work with the Toronto Transit Commission to develop a public art program similar to the existing TTC Public Art Program, to promote the beautification of Metrolinx-owned stations along Line 5, Line 6 and the Ontario Line, as well as any future stations.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request Metrolinx to work with the Toronto Transit Commission to develop a public art program similar to the existing TTC Public Art Program, to promote the beautification of Metrolinx-owned stations along Line 5, Line 6 and the Ontario Line, as well as any future stations.
MM42.33adopted
Ensuring Safety and Accessibility in Local Parks - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
The parks and green spaces in Ward 3, both bordering the lake and within our neighbourhoods, are central to why residents choose to live and raise their families in Etobicoke-Lakeshore. They provide spaces to play, meet with neighbours and seek relief from the summer heat. Safety and accessibility are necessary to maintain green spaces that are welcoming to all visitors. With the warmer weather and increased usage, residents have shared concerns about more illegal bonfires and dogs off-leash outside of dogs off-leash areas. Recently, Credit Valley Conservation opened the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area in Mississauga, bordering Marie Curtis Park in Ward 3. The only access to Jim Tovey is through Marie Curtis Park, which puts additional stress on park trails, both for maintenance and visitor access, and on the already limited parking that exists in the park. As we approach the busiest park season, we need to ensure that we protect the health and sustainability of our green spaces while supporting safety, accessibility, and enjoyment for all visitors.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to conduct a review of educational opportunities and by-law compliance activities to address dogs off-leash in public parks. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to conduct a review of educational opportunities and by-law compliance activities to address non-permitted open-air burning in public parks, including engagement with Toronto Fire. 3. City Council direct the City Manager and General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to review the ongoing impacts of Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area on Marie Curtis Park and the surrounding neighbourhood, and work with Credit Valley Conservation, the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel, to ensure ongoing safety and accessibility for all visitors.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to conduct a review of educational opportunities and by-law compliance activities to address dogs off-leash in public parks. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to conduct a review of educational opportunities and by-law compliance activities to address non-permitted open-air burning in public parks, including engagement with Toronto Fire. 3. City Council direct the City Manager and General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to review the ongoing impacts of Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area on Marie Curtis Park and the surrounding neighbourhood, and work with Credit Valley Conservation, the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel, to ensure ongoing safety and accessibility for all visitors.
MM42.34adopted
Request to Accept In-Kind Community Benefits for 1243 Islington Avenue - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
On May 26, 2026 Etobicoke York Community Council adopted Item 2026.EY32.4, approving staff recommendations to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1243 Islington Avenue to permit a 61 storey mixed use building, with approximately 702 dwelling units and 90 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at grade, a 170 square metre Privately Owned Publicly-accessible Space, and a mid-block connection. The Owner of the site has offered, as set out in Attachment 1, to provide affordable housing as an in-kind Community Benefits Charge pursuant to section 37 of the Planning Act. The terms include a unit count equivalent to 3 percent of the total residential units, which currently equates to 21 units, a 25 year affordability period, a unit mix proportional to the overall unit mix of the building, full integration throughout the building, and rent in accordance with the City of Toronto Official Plan definition. Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis staff have reviewed the proposed affordable housing and support accepting the same as an in-kind contribution.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council accept the Owner's offer of an in-kind contribution attached as Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM42.34 and allow the owner of 1243 Islington Avenue to design, construct, finish, provide, and maintain on the site twenty-one affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act; all in accordance with the following terms (the "In-kind Contribution"): a. the number of affordable rental housing units shall equal 3 percent of the total residential unit count for the project, which based upon the current project metrics equates to 21 affordable rental units; b. the unit mix shall be proportional to the overall unit mix of the building; c. the minimum unit size of the affordable rental housing units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type; d. the affordable rental housing units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units if the remainder of the building is condominium in tenure; e. the general configuration, location, and layout of the affordable rental housing units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the affordable rental housing units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. all affordable rental housing units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge; h. tenants of the affordable rental housing units will be provided with access to resident and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development; i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of and upon turnover of the affordable rental housing units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 25 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"); during the Affordability Period, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the affordable rental housing units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the owner shall provide and maintain the affordable rental housing units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in (i) above for the duration of the Affordability Period; the affordable rental housing units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any affordable rental housing unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the affordable rental housing units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the affordable rental housing units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any affordable rental housing unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the affordable rental housing units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and l. the affordable rental housing units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70 percent) of the new dwelling units erected on the site as are available and ready for occupancy. 2. City Council attribute a value to the In-kind Contribution, equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land at 1243 Islington Avenue for the development permissions permitting a 61 storey mixed use building, with approximately 702 dwelling units and 90 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at grade, a 170 square metre Privately Owned Publicly-accessible Space, and a mid-block connection, as approved by City Council in Item 2026.EY32.4 (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-Kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the In-kind Contribution on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council determine that the execution and registration of the In-kind Contribution Agreement constitute satisfactory arrangements for the provision of the In-Kind Contribution for the purpose of Applicable Law as defined in the Building Code.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, rececommends that: 1. City Council accept the Owner's offer of an in-kind contribution (attached as Attachment 1 to this Member's Motion) and allow the owner of 1243 Islington Avenue to design, construct, finish, provide, and maintain on the site twenty-one affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act; all in accordance with the following terms (the "In-kind Contribution"): a. the number of affordable rental housing units shall equal 3 percent of the total residential unit count for the project, which based upon the current project metrics equates to 21 affordable rental units; b. the unit mix shall be proportional to the overall unit mix of the building; c. the minimum unit size of the affordable rental housing units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type; d. the affordable rental housing units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units if the remainder of the building is condominium in tenure; e. the general configuration, location, and layout of the affordable rental housing units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the affordable rental housing units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. all affordable rental housing units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge; h. tenants of the affordable rental housing units will be provided with access to resident and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development; i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of and upon turnover of the affordable rental housing units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 25 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"); during the Affordability Period, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the affordable rental housing units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the owner shall provide and maintain the affordable rental housing units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in (i) above for the duration of the Affordability Period; the affordable rental housing units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any affordable rental housing unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the affordable rental housing units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the affordable rental housing units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any affordable rental housing unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the affordable rental housing units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and l. the affordable rental housing units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70 percent) of the new dwelling units erected on the site as are available and ready for occupancy. 2. City Council attribute a value to the In-kind Contribution, equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land at 1243 Islington Avenue for the development permissions permitting a 61 storey mixed use building, with approximately 702 dwelling units and 90 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at grade, a 170 square metre Privately Owned Publicly-accessible Space, and a mid-block connection, as approved by Council in Item 2026.EY32.4 (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-Kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the In-kind Contribution on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council determine that the execution and registration of the In-kind Contribution Agreement constitute satisfactory arrangements for the provision of the In-Kind Contribution for the purpose of Applicable Law as defined in the Building Code.
MM42.35adopted
Allocating Community Benefit Charges from 2810 to 2816 Bayview Avenue Development to Improve Sheppard East Park - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas
Sheppard East Park at 229 Glendora Avenue is an important local community park serving residents in the surrounding neighbourhood, including a growing population living in nearby residential developments. A proposed development at 2810 to 2816 Bayview Avenue is anticipated to contribute additional residential density and increased demand for parkland, recreational space, and community amenities in the area. As part of the development approval process, the City will collect Community Benefits Charges associated with the project. Given the direct relationship between the development and the anticipated increase in park usage, it is appropriate that the Community Benefits Charges funding generated through the project be allocated toward improvements at Sheppard East Park. Investing these funds into Sheppard East Park would help support neighbourhood growth, enhance the park's capacity to serve a larger number of residents, and ensure that local community infrastructure keeps pace with intensification in the area. Improvements may include upgrades to park amenities, accessibility features, landscaping, pathways, seating, playground, and other enhancements identified through the Parks planning and budget process in consultation with the local Councillor.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Mayor, as part of the 2027 Budget process, to allocate 100 percent of the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 2810 to 2816 Bayview Avenue to park improvements for Sheppard East Park at 229 Glendora Avenue, in consultation with the local community and the local Councillor, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Mayor, as part of the 2027 Budget process, to allocate 100 percent of the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 2810 to 2816 Bayview Avenue to park improvements for Sheppard East Park at 229 Glendora Avenue, in consultation with the local community and the local Councillor, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City.
MM42.36adopted
Public Realm Planters on Yonge Street: Interim Management and Long-Term Governance - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
Yonge Street through North York Centre is an important civic, commercial and cultural corridor in Toronto. It is the largest concentration of office space outside the downtown core, home to major civic destinations including Mel Lastman Square and the North York Civic Centre, and serves as the front door to thousands of residents, businesses, workers and visitors every day. It is also a key destination for festivals, community events and economic activity in the heart of North York. Despite its significance, many public realm planters along the corridor have fallen into disrepair. Vacant tree pits, overgrown weeds, accumulated root balls and litter create an appearance of neglect that undermines the City's investment in the area and detracts from the vitality of one of Toronto's flagship urban centres. This can undermine the efforts of office building owners who are still trying to bring tenancies back to pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, uncertainty regarding maintenance responsibilities and enforcement mechanisms has made it difficult to ensure these public realm features are properly maintained. With Transform Yonge still years away, there is an urgent need to improve the corridor in the interim while establishing a clear governance framework that ensures future public realm investments remain attractive, well maintained and accountable over the long term.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the City Solicitor, to report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2027 on options to assign maintenance responsibility and establish enforceable maintenance standards for on-street planters and boulevard tree pits, including amendments to the Toronto Municipal Code and other mechanisms, as appropriate. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to confirm budget availability and implement interim actions in 2026 within available resources and provide an update to the councillor in July 2026, and identify funding requirements for a longer-term solution to be included in the 2027 budget submission pending the implementation of Transform Yonge, including: a. the removal of material preventing replanting; b. interim planting of vacant planters where feasible, pending an assessment of available maintenance capacity or implementation of community-led maintenance agreements; c. consideration of removing or consolidating planters that are no longer functional or that are redundant due to their proximity to other planters; and d. coordination with other City landscaping initiatives to improve the overall appearance of the corridor. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to prepare an inventory of public realm planters along the Yonge Street corridor, identifying ownership, maintenance responsibility, applicable agreements, current condition, and identifying locations where responsibility is unclear or unenforceable, and report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2027. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review opportunities for interim beautification measures prior to the commencement of Transform Yonge, including temporary plantings or other enhancements that could be relocated or repurposed during construction, pending an assessment of available maintenance capacity and provide an update to the councillor in July 2026. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2027 on partnership models and funding opportunities that could support public realm stewardship on major commercial corridors. 6. City Council direct the City Manager to convene a cross-divisional working group consisting of Transportation Services, Urban Forestry, City Planning, Toronto Building, Economic Development and Culture, Municipal Licensing and Standards and other relevant divisions to develop a long-term governance framework for public realm planters and landscape features installed through development approvals, including recommendations respecting ownership, maintenance and funding and report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2027.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the City Solicitor, to report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2027 on options to assign maintenance responsibility and establish enforceable maintenance standards for on-street planters and boulevard tree pits, including amendments to the Toronto Municipal Code and other mechanisms, as appropriate. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to confirm budget availability and implement interim actions in 2026 within available resources and provide an update to the councillor in July 2026, and identify funding requirements for a longer-term solution to be included in the 2027 budget submission pending the implementation of Transform Yonge, including: a. the removal of material preventing replanting; b. interim planting of vacant planters where feasible, pending an assessment of available maintenance capacity or implementation of community-led maintenance agreements; c. consideration of removing or consolidating planters that are no longer functional or that are redundant due to their proximity to other planters; and d. coordination with other City landscaping initiatives to improve the overall appearance of the corridor. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to prepare an inventory of public realm planters along the Yonge Street corridor, identifying ownership, maintenance responsibility, applicable agreements, current condition, and identifying locations where responsibility is unclear or unenforceable, and report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2027. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review opportunities for interim beautification measures prior to the commencement of Transform Yonge, including temporary plantings or other enhancements that could be relocated or repurposed during construction, pending an assessment of available maintenance capacity and provide an update to the councillor in July 2026. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2027 on partnership models and funding opportunities that could support public realm stewardship on major commercial corridors. 6. City Council direct the City Manager to convene a cross-divisional working group consisting of Transportation Services, Urban Forestry, City Planning, Toronto Building, Economic Development and Culture, Municipal Licensing and Standards and other relevant divisions to develop a long-term governance framework for public realm planters and landscape features installed through development approvals, including recommendations respecting ownership, maintenance and funding and report back to the Executive Committee in the second quarter of 2027.
MM42.37adopted
Revitalizing Toronto’s Peace Garden - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Toronto's Peace Garden was originally established in 1984, as a physical expression of the City's commitment to peace, and opposition to nuclear warfare. The symbolism of the garden is informed by the context of its creation at the height of the Cold War. The garden's gazebo represents community and civilization, the vulnerability of which is manifested in its incomplete roof. Central to the garden is the eternal flame, kindled in Hiroshima, which is surrounded by waters from Nagasaki - serving as a memorial, and a message to future generations about the need for ongoing work and commitment to build and maintain peace among each other, and across the world. The creation of this space was highly consequential. Then-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau attended the site on March 5th, 1984, to turn the first sod on the project on the City's 150th anniversary. The eternal flame was lit later that year by Pope John Paul II, who also poured waters from Nagasaki into the garden's pool. Queen Elizabeth II visited the site in October 1984 to formally dedicate the Peace Garden as an expression of Torontonian's commitment to peace. Today, more than 40 years later, the message of the Peace Garden resonates as strongly as at the time of its creation. As conflicts around the world drive increasing hate and division in our own City, it is imperative that Toronto renew its commitment to lasting peace at home and abroad. While our commitment to its principles remains strong, engaged community members and advocates for peace have raised concerns about the present condition of Peace Garden. In 2010, the garden was moved from its previous location at the heart of Nathan Phillips Square to its present location at the west side of the square. Concerns have been raised about the maintenance of the site, and about the lack of public awareness about the garden and its message. There is a consensus that its current state does not reflect the importance of its message and meaning to our City. Improving the maintenance of the garden and establishing a plan for its future at Nathan Phillips Square is one way for the City to advance and renew its commitment to peace.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to develop and implement a plan to enhance the upkeep of the Peace Garden, such plan to include: a. repair and maintenance of the space, and the existing plaques and signage on the site, and b. improved wayfinding directing visitors to the Peace Garden. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and relevant divisions, to undertake public and stakeholder consultation to develop a plan to revitalize the Peace Garden and increase public awareness about its historical significance, purpose and meaning through actions including, but not limited to, physical improvements to the garden and integration with surrounding public spaces including the Spirit Garden, such consultation to include outreach to Indigenous communities, community leaders and faith leaders, and report back to City Council with a recommended approach by the second quarter of 2027. 3. City Council request the Chief Communications Officer and the City Clerk to review and update the description of the Peace Garden on the City of Toronto's website to include more information on its historical significance and meaning. 4. City Council request the City Clerk to incorporate the Peace Garden into civic education programming and tours of City Hall.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to develop and implement a plan to enhance the upkeep of the Peace Garden, such plan to include: a. repair and maintenance of the space, and the existing plaques and signage on the site, and b. improved wayfinding directing visitors to the Peace Garden. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and relevant divisions, to undertake public and stakeholder consultation to develop a plan to revitalize the Peace Garden and increase public awareness about its historical significance, purpose and meaning through actions including, but not limited to, physical improvements to the garden and integration with surrounding public spaces including the Spirit Garden, such consultation to include outreach to Indigenous communities, community leaders and faith leaders, and report back to City Council with a recommended approach by the second quarter of 2027. 3. City Council request the Chief Communications Officer and the City Clerk to review and update the description of the Peace Garden on the City of Toronto's website to include more information on its historical significance and meaning. 4. City Council request the City Clerk to incorporate the Peace Garden into civic education programming and tours of City Hall.
MM42.38adopted
North York Pedestrian Tunnel - Request for Safety and Accessibility Review - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
The North York Pedestrian Tunnel is a City-owned underground pedestrian connection below Yonge Street, which connects from the Yonge Sheppard Centre (4841 Yonge Street) north-west to the Service Canada Building (4900 Yonge Street). The local community has raised concerns about potential safety and accessibility issues in the tunnel. It is actively used and relied upon by many in the community, including area seniors.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report in advance of the 2027 Budget process on a workplan and budget to address the findings from a structural analysis of the North York Pedestrian Tunnel, and recommendations to address the State of Good Repair, achieve Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance and improve the tunnel's safety.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report in advance of the 2027 Budget process on a workplan and budget to address the findings from a structural analysis of the North York Pedestrian Tunnel, and recommendations to address the State of Good Repair, achieve Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance and improve the tunnel's safety.
MM42.39adopted
Creating a Pedestrian Streets Program for Toronto - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise
The enormous popularity of street festivals in Toronto demonstrates that Torontonians are eager to enjoy pedestrian streets and the food, entertainment, and social opportunities they provide. These events are drawing increasingly large crowds, signalling strong public demand for pedestrian-oriented experiences. Pedestrian streets deliver significant economic benefits and have been successfully implemented in cities around the world, including places like Paris and Copenhagen, and as close to home as Montreal. A recent Toronto Destination Master Plan report from April 2026 finds that Toronto lags peer cities in walkability and street-level vibrancy, with many areas lacking pedestrian-friendly design. This report recommends creating more pedestrian-friendly public spaces and evaluating candidate streets for year-round pedestrianization. Transportation Services has been researching and developing a Pedestrian Streets Policy since at least early 2025, with a final report originally targeted for December 2025 that did not go forward. At its May 2026 meeting, City Council approved the Church Street pedestrianization pilot and directed that those outcomes and findings be used to inform the creation of the pedestrianization policy. This motion seeks to build on and accelerate that work by directing staff to broaden the scope and create a citywide Pedestrian Streets Program, identifying candidate streets for seasonal and year-round pedestrianization next year, and requesting staff to report back on the required resources for implementation through the 2027 budget process. Torontonians and tourism experts are calling on the city to expand pedestrianization options, and we should listen by taking concrete steps to make this happen. While there are important considerations around impacts to congestion, public safety, and responsible management, these can be effectively addressed - like many cities around the world already do. It's time to move forward on a Pedestrian Streets Program for Toronto.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Toronto Police Services, Toronto Paramedic Services, and Toronto Fire, to create a Pedestrian Streets Program and implementation plan that identifies the process for identifying candidate streets, the criteria for selecting them, and the approach for planning and implementing pedestrian street projects, and to: a. incorporate findings and lessons from the Church Street pedestrianization pilot and the Toronto Destination Master Plan recommendations; b. assess the implementation experience of Pedestrianization Programs in comparable jurisdictions including Montreal and New York; c. include meaningful consultation with Business Improvement Areas, local businesses, residents, and other interest groups to define potential roles for external groups in implementing pedestrian street projects; d. identify and assess potential impacts on traffic congestion, public transit, site servicing, maintenance and operations, parking, and the needs of first responders, and include how these issues and needs can be addressed; e. identify necessary resources, materials, and infrastructure to support the permanent or temporary pedestrianization of a street, including vibrant lighting, public art, seating, and event-ready infrastructure; f. ensure that the program considers financial sustainability with regards to safety and security requirements for policing, hostile vehicle mitigation, security, and city servicing; and g. propose an implementation plan that addresses the public desire for pedestrianized space while implementing in a manner that enables learning and modification of the program as it evolves. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report in advance of the 2027 budget process on the resources required to implement future seasonal or year-round pedestrianization projects, and to report back in the first quarter of 2027 with an implementation plan for Summer 2027.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Toronto Police Services, Toronto Paramedic Services, and Toronto Fire, to create a Pedestrian Streets Program and implementation plan that identifies the process for identifying candidate streets, the criteria for selecting them, and the approach for planning and implementing pedestrian street projects, and to: a. incorporate findings and lessons from the Church Street pedestrianization pilot and the Toronto Destination Master Plan recommendations; b. assess the implementation experience of Pedestrianization Programs in comparable jurisdictions including Montreal and New York; c. include meaningful consultation with Business Improvement Areas, local businesses, residents, and other interest groups to define potential roles for external groups in implementing pedestrian street projects; d. identify and assess potential impacts on traffic congestion, public transit, site servicing, maintenance and operations, parking, and the needs of first responders, and include how these issues and needs can be addressed; e. identify necessary resources, materials, and infrastructure to support the permanent or temporary pedestrianization of a street, including vibrant lighting, public art, seating, and event-ready infrastructure; f. ensure that the program considers financial sustainability with regards to safety and security requirements for policing, hostile vehicle mitigation, security, and city servicing; and g. propose an implementation plan that addresses the public desire for pedestrianized space while implementing in a manner that enables learning and modification of the program as it evolves. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report in advance of the 2027 budget process on the resources required to implement future seasonal or year-round pedestrianization projects, and to report back in the first quarter of 2027 with an implementation plan for Summer 2027.
MM42.40adopted
Re-opening and Amending Item 2026.PH30.2 Toronto Builds: 970 Kipling Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
At its meeting on May 20, 2026, City Council, via 2026.PH30.2 , approved the application to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, to permit a modified version of the previously approved Housing Now mixed-use building on Block 5 of the Bloor-Kipling Block Context Plan (970 Kipling Avenue). This development proposal on City-owned land is being delivered through the Toronto Builds Policy Framework. As the selected proponent of the Toronto Builds project, the applicant is anticipated to deliver a portion of the site, measuring 2,193 m2 in area, in Base Park condition (see "Dundas St Historical Alignment" in Appendix A), to be operated and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Division. The applicant wishes to deliver Above-Base Park Improvements prior to first occupancy of the approved mixed-use building, given that some units in the building will front onto the parkland. Staff are seeking City Council authority to provide the applicant with a credit for the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction of the Above Base Park Improvements. This future park will expand the existing public open space network in the Six Points area. This matter is urgent because City Council authority is required prior to finalization of the Ground Lease and Project Agreement for the Toronto Builds project. Requires Re-opening: Planning and Housing Committee Item 2026.PH30.2 (May 20 and 21, 2026 Council Meeting).
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2026.PH30.2 by adding a new Part 3 as follows: 3. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Leasehold 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2026.PH30.2 by adding a new Recommendation 3 as follows: 3. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Leasehold 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.
MM42.41adopted
Safer Access to Transit: Building a Pedestrian Connection from Stephenson Avenue to the Danforth GO Platform - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Study and Design - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
As a city, we should always be working to make it easier for residents to use our transit systems, which includes looking at ways to improve access points. Residents have identified the need for a safer and more direct pedestrian connection from Stephenson Avenue to the Danforth GO platform. Currently, access to the station is only available on the east side of Main Street, which presents several challenges for pedestrians coming from the west including the use of multiple stairs, insufficient lighting, and the need to navigate busy traffic without a convenient safe pedestrian crossing. Finding a way to create a direct pedestrian connection from Stephenson Avenue to the Danforth GO Transit platform will greatly improve connectivity in the neighbourhood and access to public transportation. This motion directs city staff to undertake a feasibility study and initial design work for a pedestrian connection, taking a concrete step towards building this important new link which would need to be delivered in partnership with Metrolinx and coordination with adjacent landowners.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in partnership with Metrolinx and in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and adjacent landowners, to initiate and complete a feasibility study and initial design work to implement a direct pedestrian walkway from Stephenson Avenue to provide access to the Danforth GO Transit platform in a manner that prioritizes safety, customer experience, and quality of design, with the study beginning in 2026. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in partnership with Metrolinx and in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and adjacent landowners, to report to Toronto and East York Community Council with a summary of the feasibility study and required next steps to enable the construction of the pedestrian connection between Stephenson Avenue and the Danforth GO Transit Station, following the completion of the feasibility study and no later than the third quarter of 2027. 3. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $250,000 gross, $0 debt, to create a new capital sub-project for the purpose of a feasibility study and initial design work to implement a direct pedestrian walkway from Stephenson Avenue to provide access to the Danforth GO Transit platform (CTP826-04) , fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits obtained from the following developments in the following amounts: a. 6 Dawes Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701419) in the amount of $76,668.18; b. 10, 10A, 12, 18, 20 and 30 Dawes Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701424) in the amount of $76,408.29; and c. 286-294 Main Street and 144 Stephenson Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701173) in the amount of $96,923.53.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in partnership with Metrolinx and in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and adjacent landowners, to initiate and complete a feasibility study and initial design work to implement a direct pedestrian walkway from Stephenson Avenue to provide access to the Danforth GO Transit platform in a manner that prioritizes safety, customer experience, and quality of design, with the study beginning in 2026. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in partnership with Metrolinx and in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and adjacent landowners, to report to Toronto and East York Community Council with a summary of the feasibility study and required next steps to enable the construction of the pedestrian connection between Stephenson Avenue and the Danforth GO Transit Station, following the completion of the feasibility study and no later than the third quarter of 2027. 3. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $250,000 gross, $0 debt, to create a new capital sub-project for the purpose of a feasibility study and initial design work to implement a direct pedestrian walkway from Stephenson Avenue to provide access to the Danforth GO Transit platform (CTP826-04) , fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits obtained from the following developments in the following amounts: a. 6 Dawes Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701419) in the amount of $76,668.18; b. 10, 10A, 12, 18, 20 and 30 Dawes Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701424) in the amount of $76,408.29; and c. 286-294 Main Street and 144 Stephenson Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3701173) in the amount of $96,923.53.
MM42.42adopted
537 Kennedy Road - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza
The owner of the lands municipally known as 537 Kennedy Road, applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting variances to legalize an existing structure for use as a garden suite. The structure, constructed without building permits in 2014, requires multiple variances related to massing and placement. An application for this structure was first received in 2021. The Applicant subsequently submitted several revisions to the application and hearings related to the application scheduled for December 2021 and April 2024 were deferred upon the Applicant's request. On February 17, 2026, the Applicant submitted a further revised application. The Application requires variances to City-wide Zoning By-law No. 569-2013, including but not limited to minimum required side yard setback, maximum permitted height and maximum gross floor area. On April 14, 2026, the Scarborough District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused the requested variances (Decision in Attachment 1). In its report dated March 31, 2026, Community Planning Staff noted that there were concerns with the Application, in particular, there is concern regarding the size and scale of the current garage structure/proposed garden suite relative to both the dimensions of the subject property, as well as the smaller primary residential dwelling on the lot. Community Planning Staff concluded that the proposed garden suite variances do not meet the intent of the City-wide garden suite framework and recommended refusal of the Application (Staff Report in Attachment 2). 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 of Adjustment'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, Scarborough District. Reason for Urgency: 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 537 Kennedy Road (Application A0348/21SC) with appropriate City Staff, to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the development proposed in Application A0348/21SC. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 537 Kennedy Road (Application A0348/21SC) 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, Scarborough District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 537 Kennedy Road (Application A0348/21SC) with appropriate City Staff, to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the development proposed in application A0348/21SC. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 537 Kennedy Road (Application A0348/21SC) 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, Scarborough District.
MM42.43adopted
Authorization to Release Section 42 Funds for Advancing Playground Improvements at Trinity Bellwoods Park - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley
This motion is to release $1,100,000 in Section 42 funds secured from developments at 107 Bathurst Street, 431 Richmond Street West, and 621 King Street West to the Parks and Recreation 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan to support the design and implementation of playground replacement and improvements at Trinity Bellwoods Park. Following community and stakeholder consultation, it was determined that new playground equipment, surfacing, additional park features, and related repairs are required to meet current standards and address community needs. This motion is urgent to move forward with design consultations this summer.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation, on a one-time basis, by $1,100,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow commitment in 2026, fully funded by Section 42 Community Benefits secured in Ward 10, from the following source accounts: - XR2213-4200473: $459,989; - XR2213-4200481: $465,600; and - XR2213-4200609: $174,410 for the purpose of funding playground improvements at Trinity Bellwoods Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation, on a one-time basis, by $1,100,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow commitment in 2026, fully funded by Section 42 Community Benefits secured in Ward 10, from the following source accounts: - XR2213-4200473: $459,989; - XR2213-4200481: $465,600; and - XR2213-4200609: $174,410 for the purpose of funding playground improvements at Trinity Bellwoods Park.
MM42.44amended
Reducing Development Charges in Partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
On June 23, 2026, the Premier of Ontario announced that $1.5 billion in funding will be provided to the City of Toronto over ten years through the Development Charge Reduction Program, funded through the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build. This landmark funding deal will pay for major infrastructure projects in the City's 10 Year Capital Plan, including our road network, water infrastructure, and enhanced transit capacity to support a growing population, instead of through development charges collected from residential homebuyers. Through the Provincial and Federal funding, the City can now reduce its residential development charges by 40 to 60 per cent for the next three years. These reductions will apply across the board for residential development. Deeper development charge discounts (60 per cent) will be offered to units two or more bedrooms, to help incentivize building more housing for families. In a time when our housing market has slowed down, these development charge reductions will help make projects more financially viable, build more of the kind of housing we need, and make homes more affordable for residents. This program will not only catalyze building more housing in Toronto, it will also support jobs through construction and related industries. These investments are estimated to generate over 143,000 jobs, including 65,800 direct jobs, and 78,000 indirect or induced jobs. These investments are in addition to the $1.2 billion in financial contributions from the City of Toronto since 2024 to help get more housing built, including a freeze on development charges, exempting multiplexes up to six units from development charges, a 15 per cent property tax reduction for rental housing, and programs to incentivize the construction of affordable housing. It is critically important that we continue to increase the supply of affordable housing in the City. With the greater financial stability provided through the $1.5 billion in federal and provincial infrastructure funding, the City of Toronto is now in a position to launch a new phase of our Purpose-Built Rental Incentives Stream through our own financial resources. This program provides full 100 per cent waivers of development charges for projects that include a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing. Phase 1 of this program launched in Fall 2024 and supported approximately 8,000 units, including approximately 2,000 affordable units. It was highly successful at incentivizing new projects with affordable housing to break ground across the city - some are nearly complete. There was significant interest in the program, with 75 applications received representing over 32,600 new units - far exceeding expectations. Phase 2 of the program will support up to 10,000 new rental homes, including a minimum of 2,000 affordable rental homes. We will prioritize shovel-ready projects and City staff will review and approve applications on a rolling basis over the coming weeks and months. The attached report from City staff outlines the details of the $1.5 billion in funding from the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build, and the launch of Phase 2 of the Purpose-Built Rental Incentives program. The recommendations below outline the authorities required to execute these important measures for unlocking supply of new market housing and affordable housing in Toronto. Reason for Urgency: This matter is urgent because it is time-sensitive to execute a transfer payment agreement with the Provincial government to reduce development charges and incentivize construction as quickly as possible.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on behalf of the City of Toronto, to negotiate terms and execute a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Government of Canada and/or Province of Ontario, for the purposes of receiving funds for the provision of a development charge rate reduction effective from March 30, 2026, and ending at three years after the date of the Transfer Payment Agreement, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report back to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026, meting of City Council with proposed by-law amendments for City Council's consideration which include a decrease of the current development charge rates for residential developments as follows, that will apply contingent on the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement and on other such circumstances specified in the amendments: a. for all rental and non-rental units with 1 bedroom or less, a discount of 40 percent from current rates; and b. for all rental and non-rental units with 2 bedrooms and larger, as well as dwelling rooms, singles and semis, a discount of 60 percent from current rates. 3. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to include in the report to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026, meeting of City Council further implementation considerations required to successfully implement the direction in Part 2 above. 4. City Council approve Phase 2 of the Purpose-built Rental Homes Incentives stream of the Rental Housing Supply Program substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 2 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and on such additional terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, provided that such additional terms and conditions do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, following the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement referenced in Part 1 above, to release a Call for Applications under Phase 2 of the Purpose-built Rental Homes Incentives stream of the Rental Housing Supply Program to identify up to a total of 10,000 new rental homes, including a minimum of 2,000 affordable homes and up to 8,000 market rental homes in eligible rental housing projects, and to approve: a. City benefits available under the Rental Housing Supply Program to eligible affordable rental homes within the approved projects; and b. a deferral of development charges payable by the purpose-built rental units within the approved projects in accordance with Part 6 below. 6. City Council authorize severally the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and Executive Director, Housing Development Office to negotiate and execute any agreements or documents necessary to implement the program referenced in Parts 4 and 5 above, including agreements with the appropriate legal entities pursuant to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, to defer the payment of development charges payable in relation to market rental units within projects approved through the Call for Applications for as long as they meet program eligibility requirements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to require approved projects, as referenced in Part 5 above, to continually demonstrate progress towards construction start, and where necessary reallocate incentives to other eligible projects, in accordance with program guidelines and agreements. 8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to consult with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to assess any applications received from in-flight housing projects on City-owned or City-controlled land under Phase 2 of the Purpose-built Rental Housing Incentives stream, in consideration of other financial support provided by the City to these developments. 9. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in coordination with the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to prepare an annual report to City Council which lists the successful application details and amounts of all development projects which access the incentives programs. 10. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to impose a time limit on development applications that have been approved through the City's planning process yet the development site has sat vacant for a long period of time, for which no building permit application has been received. 11. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Chief People Officer, to enter into negotiations for Voluntary Recognition Agreements in Toronto's non-industrial, -commercial and -institutional (ICI) construction sectors with the following unions or, where the union with bargaining rights in the non-ICI sector is a separate local of the same international union, their appropriate non-ICI counterpart, and with any corresponding accredited Employer Associations: Labourers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 183; Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (Insulators); International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (Ironworkers); United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (Plumbers); International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Electricians); International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Local 285 formerly known as Sheet Metal Workers' International Association, Local 285; International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local 2; International Union of Painters and Allied Trades - Glaziers Division (Glaziers); and International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (Painters), and that: a. the Voluntary Recognition Agreement with LIUNA Local 183 will recognize LIUNA Local 183's bargaining rights in the Residential, Heavy Construction, Road Work, and Sewers and Watermain only, and will expressly specify that the City does not recognize LIUNA Local 183's bargaining rights in any other sector that is not already recognized; b. the Voluntary Recognition Agreements with each of the other eight building trades locals listed above will recognize their respective bargaining rights in the Residential sector only, and will expressly confirm that recognition applies to the Residential sector only and does not alter or expand any existing ICI sector recognition or collective agreement where such recognition or collective agreement already exists; c. each Voluntary Recognition Agreement will include language to give effect to the following: 1. construction phase only, not the operation or maintenance of completed buildings; 2. direct City procurement only, excluding projects where the City's role is limited to capital contribution, grants, land conveyance, or loan guarantees to third-party developers; 3. eligibility of non-union general contractors to bid on City projects, provided covered trade work is subcontracted to union-signatory employers; 4. project thresholds and exemptions to protect the participation of small construction companies, including a value threshold and an exemption for sole proprietors and small firms; 5. not applicable to modular and prefabricated construction at any stage, including off-site fabrication, on-site assembly, and supplier sourcing; the scope of Voluntary Recognition Agreements with respect to modular and prefabricated construction may be reviewed in future as the industry and applicable labour relations frameworks develop; 6. negotiate a dispute resolution process that resolves Labour Board disputes with no delays to construction, no costs or damages to the City, contractors, or bidders, no cost recovery against the City or its contractors, and focuses on go-forward outcomes; 7. protection of TCEU Local 416, with language tailored to the sector of each agreement; and 8. carve-outs for work placed through the City's Social Procurement Program and Community Benefits Framework for workforce development purposes. 12. City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2027 with an update on the status of negotiations of the Voluntary Recognition Agreements in Part 11 above and an anticipated timeline to their conclusion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (June 23, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on behalf of the City of Toronto, to negotiate terms and execute a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Government of Canada and/or Province of Ontario, for the purposes of receiving funds for the provision of a development charge rate reduction effective from March 30, 2026, and ending at three years after the date of the Transfer Payment Agreement, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report back to the July 2026 City Council meeting with proposed by-law amendments for City Council's consideration which include a decrease of the current development charge rates for residential developments as follows, that will apply contingent on the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement and on other such circumstances specified in the amendments: a. for all rental and non-rental units with 1 bedroom or less, a discount of 40 percent from current rates; and b. for all rental and non-rental units with 2 bedrooms and larger, as well as dwelling rooms, singles and semis, a discount of 60 percent from current rates. 3. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to include in the report to the July City Council meeting further implementation considerations required to successfully implement the direction in Recommendation 2. 4. City Council approve Phase 2 of the Purpose-built Rental Homes Incentives stream of the Rental Housing Supply Program substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 2 to this Report, and on such additional terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, provided that such additional terms and conditions do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, following the execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement referenced in Recommendation 1 above, to release a Call for Applications under Phase 2 of the Purpose-built Rental Homes Incentives stream of the Rental Housing Supply Program to identify up to a total of 10,000 new rental homes, including a minimum of 2,000 affordable homes and up to 8,000 market rental homes in eligible rental housing projects, and to approve: a. City benefits available under the Rental Housing Supply Program to eligible affordable rental homes within the approved projects; and b. a deferral of development charges payable by the purpose-built rental units within the approved projects in accordance with Recommendation 6 below. 6. City Council authorize severally the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and Executive Director, Housing Development Office to negotiate and execute any agreements or documents necessary to implement the program referenced in Recommendations 4 and 5, including agreements with the appropriate legal entities pursuant to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, to defer the payment of development charges payable in relation to market rental units within projects approved through the Call for Applications for as long as they meet program eligibility requirements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and Executive Director, Housing Development Office to require approved projects, as referenced in Recommendation 5, to continually demonstrate progress towards construction start, and where necessary reallocate incentives to other eligible projects, in accordance with program guidelines and agreements. 8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to consult with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to assess any applications received from in-flight housing projects on City-owned or City-controlled land under Phase 2 of the Purpose-built Rental Housing Incentives stream, in consideration of other financial support provided by the City to these developments.
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Supporting Local Arts and Culture Organizations in Ward 10 - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
Since 2022, ongoing engagement has been occurring with local arts organizations in Ward 10 around their needs and barriers to delivering their programming. The first phase of this engagement was input that fed into improvements and additions to the City's Culture Connects Plan in Fall 2024. Organizations like Bygone Theatre and On Task Studios have been displaced from their previous homes in Ward 10 and are seeking new permanent spaces. Organizations like Cinecycle have been working to identify ways to ensure their laneway and venue are accessible for patrons with accessibility and mobility needs. IATSE Local 58 has been continually searching for training space in our downtown to train the next generation of arts workers in the live performance sector. We know there are more organizations in Ward 10 and across the City in dire need of affordable and accessible arts space. These motions are aimed at ensuring local arts organizations in Ward 10 continue to be well-supported with the space they need to do their work, that their spaces are accessible, and that we leverage all possible opportunities. They also aim at addressing and investigating new sectors that are not currently receiving support to better understand the viability of City supports. The reason for urgency is that there are a number of arts and culture organizations experiencing displacement and in need of affordable and accessible arts space.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to identify strategies to support cultural organizations facing displacement and cultural organizations with capital funding and space needs and report on findings to the Economic and Community Development Committee as part of the 2027 annual report on the implementation of Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto (2025-2035). 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to provide a plan for the long-term activation of the City-owned arts space Sandbox building (formerly Artscape) upon the departure of their upcoming short-term tenant, with focus wherever possible on the prioritization of arts-serving organizations currently based in or recently displaced from Ward 10 and other options to address creative space needs in the City. 3. City Council request the Board of Directors of the Toronto Arts Council to assess the feasibility of developing programs to support independent fashion designers, in collaboration with fashion design schools, local artists, and neighbourhood groups, as well as analyzing the sector's need from a commercial standpoint through the Economic Development and Culture Division's economic development efforts.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to identify strategies to support cultural organizations facing displacement and cultural organizations with capital funding and space needs and report on findings to the Economic and Community Development Committee as part of the 2027 annual report on the implementation of Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto (2025-2035). 2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to provide a plan for the long-term activation of the City-owned arts space Sandbox building (formerly Artscape) upon the departure of their upcoming short-term tenant, with focus wherever possible on the prioritization of arts-serving organizations currently based in or recently displaced from Ward 10 and other options to address creative space needs in the City. 3. City Council request the Board of Directors of the Toronto Arts Council to assess the feasibility of developing programs to support independent fashion designers, in collaboration with fashion design schools, local artists, and neighbourhood groups, as well as analyzing the sector's need from a commercial standpoint through the Economic Development and Culture Division's economic development efforts.
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Re-opening and Amending Item 2026.TE32.25 - Spadina Road, between Lowther Avenue and Kendal Avenue - Toronto Transit Commission Subway Ventilation Equipment Replacement - Construction Staging Area - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
The purpose of this motion is to request City Council approval to adopt a revised construction staging area and schedule for Spadina Road, between Lowther Avenue and Kendal Avenue, in support of the Toronto Transit Commission Subway Ventilation Equipment Replacement project. Toronto Transit Commission plans to replace the end-of-life subway ventilation equipment's within Spadina Station Line 1 ventilation shafts. To carry out this critical work, temporary street-level access is required at the ventilation shafts located in the center of Spadina Road, between Lowther Avenue and Kendal Avenue. The residents and businesses in this same area have been substantially disrupted to accommodate Toronto Transit Commission Easier Access construction for the last several years. To accommodate the ventilation equipment replacement, City Council, at its meeting of May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted Item 2026.TE32.25, approving a construction staging area on Spadina Road, between Lowther Avenue and Kendal Avenue. At that time, the project was proposed to proceed as a single-phase operation, with concurrent work on both the north and south ventilation shafts. The approved traffic impacts included: a. closure of the northbound through lane on Spadina Road between a point 15 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 110 metres south of Lowther Avenue; and b. closure of the southbound through lane between a point 90 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 30 metres south of Lowther Avenue. These closures were approved for the period from October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. However, in light of the last several years of community disruption at the same intersection, I requested the Toronto Transit Commission and Transportation staff to consider revising this staging plan to mitigate local impacts. Staff offered to limit impacts on the local community by limiting the staging area and by restructuring the work into two phases, constructing one ventilation shaft at a time. They also offered to defer the project start date to March 1, 2027, with a revised completion date of February 28, 2028, to give the surrounding community a break between disruptions. Toronto Transit Commission has therefore developed a revised construction staging plan that incorporates a two-phase approach and defers the project start to March 2027. Under the revised plan, the work will be undertaken in two sequential phases to minimize impacts to traffic operations and the surrounding community. Phase 1 will focus on the north ventilation shaft, located near Spadina Road and Kendal Avenue, and will be carried out over a six month period from March 1, 2027 to August 30, 2027. Upon completion of Phase 1, Phase 2 will proceed at the south ventilation shaft, located near Spadina Road and Lowther Avenue, over a six month period from September 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028. To facilitate construction staging operations, Transportation Services is requesting Council authorization for the following temporary closures and traffic amendments: Phase 1 - North Ventilation Shaft (March 1 to August 30, 2027) a. closure of the northbound through traffic lane on Spadina Road, between Lowther Avenue and a point 100 metres north of Kendal Avenue; b. closure of the southbound through lane on Spadina Road, between a point 35 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 100 metres north of Kendal Avenue; and c. prohibition of northbound left-turns, in effect at all times, at the intersection of Spadina Road and Kendal Avenue. Phase 2 - South Ventilation Shaft (September 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028) a. closure of the northbound through traffic lane on Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 115 metres south of Lowther Avenue; b. closure of the southbound through traffic lane on Spadina Road, between a point 60 metres south of Lowther Avenue and a point 40 metres south of Kendal Avenue; and c. prohibition of eastbound and westbound left-turns, northbound and southbound left turns, eastbound and westbound through movements, in effect at all times, at the intersection of Spadina Road and Lowther Avenue.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item - TE32.25 by deleting Parts 1 to 17, 19, and 27. Parts to be deleted: 1. City Council authorize the close the northbound traffic lane adjacent to the road centre, between a point 15 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 110 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the close the southbound traffic lane adjacent to the road centre, between a point 90 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 30 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 3. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 4. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 5. City Council prohibit westbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 6. City Council prohibit westbound through movements at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 7. City Council prohibit eastbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 8. City Council prohibit eastbound through movements at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 9. City Council prohibit eastbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Kendal Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 10. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Kendal Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 11. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 12. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $2.00 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 2.5 hours on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 13. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 3 hours on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 14. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 15. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 115 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 65 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 16. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 115 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 65 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 17. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 115 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 65 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 19. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 27. City Council direct that Spadina Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. and adopt instead the following: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the northbound through traffic lane on Spadina Road, between Lowther Avenue and a point 100 metres north of Kendal Avenue, from March 1, 2027, to August 30, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the southbound through traffic lane on Spadina Road, between a point 35 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 100 metres north of Kendal Avenue, from March 1, 2027, to August 30, 2027, inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing northbound left turn prohibition in effect at all times, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays at the intersection of Spadina Road at Kendal Avenue. 4. City Council prohibit northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Kendal Avenue, from March 1, 2027, to August 30, 2027, inclusive. 5. City Council authorize the closure of the northbound traffic lane adjacent to the centre of the roadway on Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 115 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 6. City Council authorize the closure of the southbound traffic lane adjacent to the centre of the roadway on Spadina Road, between a point 60 metres south of Lowther Avenue and a point 40 metres south of Kendal Avenue, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 7. City Council prohibit southbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 8. City Council rescind the existing northbound left turn prohibition in effect at all times, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 9. City Council prohibit northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 10. City Council prohibit westbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Lowther Avenue at Spadina Road, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 11. City Council prohibit eastbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Lowther Avenue at Spadina Road, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 12. City Council prohibit westbound through movements at all times at the intersection of Lowther Avenue at Spadina Road, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 13. City Council prohibit eastbound through movements at all times at the intersection of Lowther Avenue at Spadina Road, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 14. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 125 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 15. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $5.75 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 2.5 hours on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 125 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 16. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday., at a rate of $5.75per 1 hour, for maximum period of 3 hours on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 125 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 17. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 125 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 18. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday., at a rate of $5.75per 1 hour, for maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 70 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 19. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Spadina Road between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 70 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 20. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 70 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 21. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to the City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council's decision, and to reinstate traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) referred in Parts 3 - 20 above, once the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item - TE32.25 by deleting Parts 1 to 17, 19, and 27. Parts to be deleted: 1. City Council authorize the close the northbound traffic lane adjacent to the road centre, between a point 15 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 110 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the close the southbound traffic lane adjacent to the road centre, between a point 90 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 30 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 3. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 4. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 5. City Council prohibit westbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 6. City Council prohibit westbound through movements at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 7. City Council prohibit eastbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 8. City Council prohibit eastbound through movements at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 9. City Council prohibit eastbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Kendal Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 10. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Kendal Avenue, from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive. 11. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 12. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $2.00 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 2.5 hours on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 13. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 3 hours on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 14. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 130 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 15. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 115 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 65 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 16. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 115 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 65 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 17. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 115 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 65 metres south of Lowther Avenue. 19. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 27. City Council direct that Spadina Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete. and adopt instead the following: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the northbound through traffic lane on Spadina Road, between Lowther Avenue and a point 100 metres north of Kendal Avenue, from March 1, 2027, to August 30, 2027, inclusive. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the southbound through traffic lane on Spadina Road, between a point 35 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 100 metres north of Kendal Avenue, from March 1, 2027, to August 30, 2027, inclusive. 3. City Council rescind the existing northbound left turn prohibition in effect at all times, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays at the intersection of Spadina Road at Kendal Avenue. 4. City Council prohibit northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Kendal Avenue, from March 1, 2027, to August 30, 2027, inclusive. 5. City Council authorize the closure of the northbound traffic lane adjacent to the centre of the roadway on Spadina Road, between a point 50 metres north of Lowther Avenue and a point 115 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 6. City Council authorize the closure of the southbound traffic lane adjacent to the centre of the roadway on Spadina Road, between a point 60 metres south of Lowther Avenue and a point 40 metres south of Kendal Avenue, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 7. City Council prohibit southbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 8. City Council rescind the existing northbound left turn prohibition in effect at all times, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 9. City Council prohibit northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Spadina Road at Lowther Avenue, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 10. City Council prohibit westbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Lowther Avenue at Spadina Road, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 11. City Council prohibit eastbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Lowther Avenue at Spadina Road, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 12. City Council prohibit westbound through movements at all times at the intersection of Lowther Avenue at Spadina Road, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 13. City Council prohibit eastbound through movements at all times at the intersection of Lowther Avenue at Spadina Road, from September 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 14. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 125 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 15. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $5.75 per 1 hour, for maximum period of 2.5 hours on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 125 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 16. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday., at a rate of $5.75per 1 hour, for maximum period of 3 hours on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 125 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 17. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 125 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 18. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday., at a rate of $5.75per 1 hour, for maximum period of 3 hours on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 70 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 19. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Spadina Road between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 70 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 20. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Spadina Road, between a point 110 metres north of Kendal Avenue and a point 70 metres south of Lowther Avenue, from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2028, inclusive. 21. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to the City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to give effect to City Council decision, and to reinstate traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) referred in recommendations 3 - 20, once the project is complete.
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Authority to Enter into Agreements to Facilitate the Implementation of FIFA World Cup 2026 Indigenous Legacy Initiatives - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ represents an unprecedented opportunity for the City of Toronto to showcase its global reputation as a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant city. Through 2025.EX27.10 adopted by City Council in November 2025 and 2026.EX29.9 adopted by Executive Committee in March 2026, FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat staff have outlined a suite of Legacy Initiatives that reflect the City's commitment to ensuring that the benefits of hosting FIFA World Cup 2026™ are felt widely across communities, support local economic growth, enhance civic engagement, and strengthen Toronto's position as a world-class destination for major international events. In addition to this, in line with Call to Action #91, an Indigenous Advisory Body has been established and funding set aside within the FIFA World Cup 2026 Secretariat's budget to support initiatives specifically focused on Indigenous communities with no impact on the $380.0 million gross budget for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Reason for Urgency: In order to ensure implementation of the approved Indigenous Legacy Initiatives it is necessary for required agreements to be executed where appropriate on an immediate basis.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto to negotiate and enter into agreements for the purpose of delivering the timely implementation of Indigenous Legacy Initiatives on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto to negotiate and enter into agreements for the purpose of delivering the timely implementation of Indigenous Legacy Initiatives on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM42.48adopted
Referral of Urgent Laneway Naming to the Toronto and East York Community Council: Public Lane South of St. Clair Avenue West - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
This motion recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council, at its July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting, consider renaming the existing public lane located south of St. Clair Avenue West, extending southerly from Ellsworth Avenue as "Aren Levy Lane", honouring a local resident in the community. For over 30 years, Aren Levy owned and operated Levy's, a family clothing store at 541 St. Clair West. From the early 1970s until the late 2000s, the store was an anchor of the St. Clair West community. At its height, the business expanded to three locations, even being featured on Eye on Toronto and frequently cited in the media as a formidable competitor to major retailers such as Winners and The Bay. This specific lane is deeply tied to the store's history, as it was the primary access point Aren Levy used for three decades to manage shipments. Consent was provided by the son of the named party. Community support was demonstrated with a petition of signatures from the local community. Reason for Urgency: This motion is time sensitive and urgent as the submission deadline for the Toronto East York Community Council- Meeting 33 has passed. This will be the last opportunity for the 2022-2026 term of Council to move laneway renamings.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council refer Member Motion MM42.48 to the July 8 and 9, 2026, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council and; a. request the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to submit a staff report to the July 8 and 9, 2026, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations to rename the existing public lane located south of St. Clair Avenue West, extending southerly from Ellsworth Avenue as "Aren Levy Lane"; and b. request the City Clerk to give notice in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162, Notice, Public.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council refer this item to the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council and; a. request the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to submit a staff report to the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations to rename the existing public lane located south of St. Clair Avenue West, extending southerly from Ellsworth Avenue as "Aren Levy Lane" b. request the City Clerk to give notice in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 162, Public Notice.
MM42.49adopted
447 Horsham Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
The Applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment to request seventeen (variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (Application A0156/26NY) to construct a three-storey apartment building containing six dwelling units, and a two-storey garden suite in the rear of the yard. Prior to the Committee of Adjustment hearing, the garden suite was removed from the Application and the variances were reduced to six, including east interior side yard setback, west corner side yard setback, distance between main walls on the ground floor, front yard setback, height of the first floor above established grade, and platform encroachment into side yard setback. On June 4, 2026, the North York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application. A copy of the Decision is attached as Attachment 1. The last date of appeal is June 24, 2026. For the City to continue to effectively assess its case, the City Solicitor requires the expertise of an external consultant to advise on the Applicant's proposed plan, and to potentially make recommendations respecting a solution. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in their discretion. This matter is time-sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor has already appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body to preserve its statutory rights.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's approval of the Application A0156/26NY in respect of the property municipally known as 447 Horsham Avenue and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the Appeal and settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's approval of the Application A0156/26NY in respect of the property municipally known as 447 Horsham Avenue and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the Appeal and settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM42.50adopted
Support for Théâtre français de Toronto - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
This motion seeks to support Théâtre français de Toronto and its long-standing project to build a permanent venue designed specifically for French-language theatre in Toronto. For nearly 60 years, Théâtre français de Toronto has been a pillar of Toronto's Francophone cultural life. As the only professional French-language theatre in the Queen City, Théâtre français de Toronto serves Francophone and Francophile communities in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, and well beyond, while playing an important role in education, youth audience development, and artistic creation. The company welcomes nearly 12,000 audience members each season, including non-Francophone spectators who can also enjoy the plays thanks to surtitles. Despite its significant contribution to Toronto's cultural life, Théâtre français de Toronto has operated for decades without a permanent venue. Seventy-one Franco-Ontarian organizations recently signed letters of support reaffirming the need for a permanent home for Théâtre français de Toronto. Support from the federal government has been secured but it is insufficient to bring the project to completion. The City of Toronto would benefit from such a project. It is important that the City explore what it can do to support the project as well. It is in this spirit that I propose the following motion. Reason for Urgency: Construction is scheduled to begin within weeks. Financial certainty is needed to move forward.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to consider, and perform all necessary financial due diligence for a Capital Loan Guarantee for Théâtre français de Toronto, which may be provided to Théâtre français de Toronto's lender on an exceptional basis, in support of Théâtre français de Toronto's acquisition of a theatre property with the property at development at 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $3 million, inclusive of any accrued interest and potential enforcement costs, contingent on: a. Théâtre français de Toronto demonstrating to the satisfaction of the City Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, by September 30, 2026, that it has secured financing from a third-party lender for the full purchase price of the property; b. Théâtre français de Toronto providing the City staff with all materials as the City Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer may request, as are consistent with the requirements of the City Loan Guarantee Policy; and c. the City's Capital Loan Guarantee being secured against the property being purchased and ahead of all creditors. 2. City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasury to extend the date to secure financing by Théâtre français de Toronto for the full purchase price should it be determined that an extension is necessary and justified. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to negotiate and enter into all related agreements for the Capital Loan Guarantee, on such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to consider, and perform all necessary financial due diligence for a Capital Loan Guarantee for Théâtre français de Toronto, which may be provided to Théâtre français de Toronto's lender on an exceptional basis, in support of Théâtre français de Toronto's acquisition of a theatre property with the property at development at 1095-1111 Danforth Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $3 million, inclusive of any accrued interest and potential enforcement costs, contingent on: a. Théâtre français de Toronto demonstrating to the satisfaction of the City Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, by September 30, 2026, that it has secured financing from a third-party lender for the full purchase price of the property; b. Théâtre français de Toronto providing the City staff with all materials as the City Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer may request, as are consistent with the requirements of the City Loan Guarantee Policy (provided as Appendix C to this report); and c. the City's Capital Loan Guarantee being secured against the property being purchased and ahead of all creditors. 2. City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasury to extend the date to secure financing by Théâtre français de Toronto for the full purchase price should it be determined that an extension is necessary and justified. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to negotiate and enter into all related agreements for the Capital Loan Guarantee, on such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM42.51adopted
Partial Reimbursement of Permit Fees for Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance is a not-for-profit organization that has produced the Promise Cherry Beach music and arts event series for more than 25 years. The event series is a longstanding part of Toronto's cultural landscape and attracts residents and visitors to Cherry Beach throughout the summer season. In 2024, Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance obtained permits to host eleven ticketed event dates at Cherry Beach. Following permit issuance, access to Cherry Beach was significantly impacted by the unexpected closure of the Cherry Street bridge for emergency repairs undertaken by Ports Toronto. The bridge closure was extended multiple times throughout the summer, often with limited notice. Cherry Beach has limited access points, and the bridge closure created significant challenges for event attendees travelling to and from the site. The nearest Toronto Transit Commission service is approximately a 40-minute walk from the event location. As a result, the event series experienced an estimated 50 percent reduction in attendance and associated revenue losses due to circumstances beyond the control of the event organizer. Recognizing these impacts, City Council adopted Item 2024.MM23.31 in 2024, authorizing a refund of 25 percent of the permit fees paid by the organizer. The approved refund totalled $13,319.51, based on total permit fees of $60,150.66. The remaining permit fee balance of $46,831.15 remains outstanding. While Parks and Recreation has delegated authority to waive or refund up to $1,000 in fees for a not-for-profit organization, any additional fee relief requires approval by City Council. Although Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance is a not-for-profit organization, the event series did not qualify for assistance under the City's one-time Special Events Stabilization Initiative because their commercial permit classification allows for for-profit sales rather than not-for-profit events that would be free and open to the public. Given the extraordinary and prolonged access restrictions experienced during the 2024 event season, and the significant impacts on attendance and event revenues arising from circumstances outside the organizer's control, additional relief is being sought through the waiver of 60 percent of the remaining permit fees for the 2024 Promise Cherry Beach event series, following the previously approved 25 percent fee reduction. Reason for Urgency: The permit fees associated with the 2024 Promise Cherry Beach event series remain outstanding and are now past due. As a result, Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance is currently in arrears with the City and is not eligible to receive permits for future events under existing City policies. The 2026 Promise Cherry Beach event series is scheduled to commence on June 19, 2026, and permits must be issued in advance to allow for event planning, site preparation, and operational coordination. As Parks and Recreation staff do not have delegated authority to waive permit fees beyond $1,000, City Council direction is required to resolve the outstanding balance and enable permit processing for the 2026 event season. Consideration of this matter at this meeting will provide certainty to both the event organizer and City staff and support the continued delivery of a longstanding cultural event series at Cherry Beach.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive 60 percent or $28,098.69 of the total remaining permit fees that are outstanding, $46,831.15 on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance for cultural events programming held at Cherry Beach in 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive 60 percent or $28,098.69 of the total remaining permit fees that are outstanding, $46,831.15 on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto Music, Arts and Nature Alliance for cultural events programming held at Cherry Beach in 2024.
MM42.52adopted
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Investing in Birch Cliff Village with a Review of Streetscape Enhancements - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
Birch Cliff Village, one of the earliest established villages in Scarborough, has a longstanding legacy of community identity and local entrepreneurship. Kingston Road, between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road, continues to function as the central spine of the area, characterized by a mix of historic buildings, established institutions, and independent businesses. This corridor remains a vital destination for residents and visitors alike, supported by a diverse commercial base and ongoing development that signals continued growth and evolution. While existing gateway features at either end of Birch Cliff Village provide a sense of arrival, there is a clear opportunity to further strengthen placemaking elements that highlight the area's distinct character. Enhancing the public realm through coordinated streetscape improvements can better showcase the cultural and economic vibrancy of the corridor, reinforce a cohesive identity, and create a more inviting and recognizable destination within the broader city context. Reason for Urgency: This item is considered urgent given the current opportunity to review existing and future planned work by Transportation Services in the Birch Cliff Village area, together with the recent impacts on local businesses as a result of roadwork. Recent infrastructure and roadwork have placed temporary strain on local businesses and community activity. Strategic investment in streetscape enhancements represents a critical next step in supporting recovery and long-term resilience. Improvements such as upgraded streetscaping, landscaping, and/or wayfinding can elevate the overall visitor experience, increase foot traffic, and encourage longer dwell times. These enhancements not only benefit existing businesses but also position Birch Cliff Village to attract new investment, foster economic vitality, and sustain its role as a dynamic and welcoming main street for the community.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $30,000 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits at 1478 to 1496 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701343), secured for streetscape improvements not abutting the site and in compliance with the Streetscape Manual, for the purpose of implementing local streetscape, gateway, and placemaking improvements, such as signage, planters, pavement treatments, and/or other public realm enhancements along Kingston Road between Birchcliff Avenue and Birchmount Road and between Warden Avenue and Manderley Drive (Cost Centre : CTP426-03).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $30,000 gross and $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits at 1478 to 1496 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701343), secured for streetscape improvements not abutting the site and in compliance with the Streetscape Manual, for the purpose of implementing local streetscape, gateway, and placemaking improvements, such as signage, planters, pavement treatments, and/or other public realm enhancements along Kingston Road between Birchcliff Avenue and Birchmount Road and between Warden Avenue and Manderley Drive (Cost Centre : CTP426-03).
MM42.53adopted
Improving Public Access at Birchmount Stadium - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
Birchmount Stadium is a premier publicly funded track and field facility in Scarborough, upgraded as part of a $206 million investment in sport infrastructure across the Greater Toronto Area for the 2015 Pan Am Games. Under current agreements, use is restricted to use by local school students during the school year between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.. Outside those hours, the stadium is heavily permitted by athletic groups, leaving limited windows for general public access during the school year. During the school year (September to June), permitted bookings run Monday to Friday from 6:00-11:00 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., leaving little room for unstructured community use. In the summer (July to August), the stadium offers public drop-in access on weekday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m., with no access available on weekends or after work hours. Residents and local clubs have raised concerns about barriers to access throughout the year. The existing permit structure does not allow multiple user groups to share the facility at the same time, meaning the track may sit unused while a soccer group holds a field permit, further limiting use of the facility. This motion asks City staff to explore options to expand public access, review the existing Toronto District School Board agreement, introduce a multi-use permitting model, and expand drop-in windows beyond the current summer-only offering. Reason for Urgency: This matter is considered urgent given the present opportunity to review and negotiation applicable agreements following City's investment in Birchmount Stadium, coupled with growing demand by the public and permit holders of recreational spaces in Scarborough Southwest.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the local ward Councillor, to review and implement immediate and long-term opportunities, where feasible, to improve permitted and recreational access to Birchmount Stadium for local community groups, including consideration of: a. dedicated community access hours and additional permitted access during the academic year, including between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. when the facility is not actively in use; b. a shared permitting model that would allow compatible user groups to book different components of the stadium simultaneously, with fee structures that reflect the portion of the facility being used (for example, the soccer field and running track booked by different groups at the same time); and c. improvements to permit communication and transparency to enhance the user experience.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the local ward Councillor, to review and implement immediate and long-term opportunities, where feasible, to improve permitted and recreational access to Birchmount Stadium for local community groups, including consideration of: a. dedicated community access hours and additional permitted access during the academic year, including between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. when the facility is not actively in use; b. a shared permitting model that would allow compatible user groups to book different components of the stadium simultaneously, with fee structures that reflect the portion of the facility being used (for example, the soccer field and running track booked by different groups at the same time); and c. improvements to permit communication and transparency to enhance the user experience.
MM42.54adopted
Extending the Permit for a Seasonal Outdoor Patio at 460 Adelaide Street East - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
On June 26 and 27, 2024, City Council adopted recommendations to allow a seasonal patio at 460 Adelaide Street East ( 2024.MM19.16 ), for a temporary period ending October 15, 2025. At that time, City Planning staff had advised that a seasonal outdoor patio on a portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space (POPS) is supported by Official Plan Policy 3.1.1.20(a), which states that POPS may include temporary commercial uses which animate the space. The temporary permission to operate the POPS allowed the City to assess the potential impacts of the patio, with the stipulation that an extension of the timeframe for which the seasonal outdoor patio use is permitted may be considered. To date there have been no observed negative impacts of this seasonal outdoor patio. The purpose of this motion is to permit the owner or tenant of an at grade and adjacent retail unit in Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 to continue operating a seasonal outdoor patio on a portion of the POPS at 424-460 Adelaide Street East on a temporary basis until October 15, 2027. This matter is urgent as the 2026 patio season is already underway and City Council approval is required to enable the installation of this patio in a timely manner.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council permit the owner or tenant of an at-grade and adjacent retail unit in Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 to operate a seasonal outdoor patio with associated obstructions on an portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space (Instrument AT5116765) located at 424-460 Adelaide Street East, for a temporary period ending October 15, 2027, provided the same is in accordance with the following terms to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District: a. the total area of the seasonal outdoor patio does not exceed 126 square metres; b. any portion of the seasonal outdoor patio located within the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space is situated in the westerly portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space and does not extend past 13.3 metres measured from the east property line; c. the retail unit(s) within Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 operating the patio must have direct access to the patio area within the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space; d. any fencing and patio furniture (including tables, chairs, and plants) are entirely removed from the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space during the "off-season period" (between October 15 and April 30) of each calendar year and no portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space shall be used for storage of furniture or fencing during this "off-season" period; e. no structure shall be erected on any portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space to cover the seasonal outdoor patio; f. the daily operation hours of the seasonal outdoor patio are limited to 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and g. the patio area will be installed and maintained substantially in accordance with the seasonal outdoor patio plans prepared by Kirkor Architects & Planners and NAK Design Strategies, dated January 9, 2024, on file with City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council permit the owner or tenant of an at-grade and adjacent retail unit in Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 to operate a seasonal outdoor patio with associated obstructions on an portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space (Instrument AT5116765) located at 424-460 Adelaide Street East, for a temporary period ending October 15, 2027, provided the same is in accordance with the following terms to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District: a. the total area of the seasonal outdoor patio does not exceed 126 square metres; b. any portion of the seasonal outdoor patio located within the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space is situated in the westerly portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space and does not extend past 13.3 metres measured from the east property line; c. the retail unit(s) within Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation 2756 operating the patio must have direct access to the patio area within the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space; d. any fencing and patio furniture (including tables, chairs, and plants) are entirely removed from the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space during the "off-season period" (between October 15 and April 30) of each calendar year and no portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space shall be used for storage of furniture or fencing during this "off-season" period; e. no structure shall be erected on any portion of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space to cover the seasonal outdoor patio; f. the daily operation hours of the seasonal outdoor patio are limited to 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and g. The patio area will be installed and maintained substantially in accordance with the seasonal outdoor patio plans prepared by Kirkor Architects & Planners and NAK Design Strategies, dated January 9, 2024, on file with City Planning.