Toronto City Council
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.
BL42.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, passed By-laws 613-2026 to 713-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
CC42.1deferred
On August 6, 2025, I notified the Toronto Transit Commission of my intention to investigate the process leading up to the Toronto Transit Commission's decision not to provide refunds or credits for discontinued legacy fares. I have concluded my investigation and am submitting my report, dated June 17, 2026, to City Council for consideration at its June 24 to 26, 2026, meeting. Toronto Transit Commission leadership and the Toronto Transit Commission Board have had an opportunity to review this report. This report makes eight recommendations which Toronto Transit Commission leadership and the Board have agreed to implement.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, deferred consideration of Item CC42.1 to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026, meeting of City Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report, "No refunds for discontinued Toronto Transit Commission tickets and tokens: An investigation behind how the decision was made" (June 17, 2026) for information.
DM42.1amended
Toronto Island is one of our most important destination parks, with 1.5 million annual visitors. The ferry service operates year-round, bringing passengers from across Toronto and the world. In 2027, two new faster, higher capacity ferries will enter service, making the trip to the Island faster and easier. Along with improvements to the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, and implementation of the Toronto Island Park Plan, we have prioritized making access to and on the Island even better. With the transition of Ferry Fleet management and the Ferry Terminal and docks to Fleet Services in late 2025, there is a new focus on structuring the ferry system as a complete transportation system. And with increasing numbers of visitors expected to Toronto Island as we develop it as a year-round destination, this is the time to examine how an efficient and equitable fare structure should be implemented. Increasing access to Toronto Island with updated ticketing options including discounted fares that have long been implemented through other transportation systems like the Toronto Transit Commission should be reviewed. It is also time to examine alternate ticketing options without fees that can meet our goal of a Toronto Island park that is accessible to all.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services, to explore potential options to reduce financial barriers to accessing the Toronto Islands and report in the second quarter of 2027 with the Toronto Island Park Master Plan update.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services, to explore potential options to reduce financial barriers to accessing the Toronto Islands, including discounted fare policies and removing passenger fees, and report through the 2027 budget process on the results of the review, including recommendations and financial impacts.
MM42.1withdrawn
Item MM42.1 was added to the agenda in error and has been removed by the City Clerk.
RM42.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:37 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of: Wilburn Theodore "Stranger" Cole John Jamieson Donaldson Alexander Hryshko Monica Lewis Howard Moscoe Marc Pinizzotto Robert William Pletsch Carl Porritt Marcelo Puente Eric Roher, and Eric Windeler Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows: I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home. We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council .
CC42.2amended
The purpose of this report is to advise that the City Manager will be submitting a supplementary report that provides a response to Council directive 2026.CC.38.1 to provide an update on the negotiations between the City and Province on executing a memorandum of understanding for uploading the Garinder Expressway and Don Valley Parkway.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the Interim Funding Approach and Framework and the Provincial Terms and Conditions for the Upload contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (June 22, 2026) from the City Manager and authorize the City Manager and their designates, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to negotiate and execute a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province to accept the provincial funding set out in the Interim Funding Approach and Framework, including any required amendments and extensions, on terms satisfactory to the City Manager, all in forms satisfactory to the City Solicitor 2. City Council approve in principle the terms of the Provincial Term Sheet contained in Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (June 22, 2026) from the City Manager and authorize the City Manager and their designates, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to continue negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation on the implementation of the upload of the Expressways, and to report to Council to seek any authority as may be necessary to implement the Provincial Term Sheet. 3. City Council direct the City Manager and their designates, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Transportation Services and other staff as required, to engage relevant City agencies, commissions and corporations, as may be required, to further develop the terms of the Expressways upload, and to enter into any agreements with such City agencies, commissions and corporations as may be required to do so. 4. City Council direct the City Manager and their designates, in consultation with the City Solicitor, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and other staff as required, to propose a framework for continuing public space improvements, accessibility, connectivity and placemaking initiatives, including the City Council approved Under Gardiner Public Realm Plan and other public realm improvement initiatives to aid in negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation regarding the implementation of the upload of the Expressways. 5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the supplementary report (June 22, 2026) from the City Manager remain confidential at this time, as they contain information explicitly supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto by the Province of Ontario. 6. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the supplementary report (June 22, 2026) from the City Manager at the discretion of the City Manager following the upload of the Don Valley Parkway and Frederick G. Gardiner Expressway to the Province of Ontario. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the supplementary report (June 22, 2026) from the City Manager remain confidential at this time in accordance with the Toronto Municipal Act, 2006, as they contain information explicitly supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto by the Province of Ontario. Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 to the supplementary report (June 22, 2026) from the City Manager will be made public at the discretion of the City Manager following the upload of the Don Valley Parkway and Frederick G. Gardiner Expressway to the Province of Ontario.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM42.2adopted
This Motion authorizes the allocation of Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured from multiple developments to the Parks and Recreation 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan to support capital improvements at David Balfour Park, Christie Pits Park, Vermont Square Playground, Ramsden Park, and Taddle Creek Park. The proposed investments will improve accessibility, safety, usability, and park infrastructure in Ward 11 through washroom upgrades, new play equipment, pathway, lighting, safety and accessibility improvements, and supporting utility infrastructure for a new park washroom.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "David Balfour Park Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $300,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 ($150,000 from Source Account XR2213-4200726) and in Ward 12 ($150,000 from Source Account: XR2213-4200158), for the purpose of converting the David Balfour Park washroom to year-round use and undertaking planting improvements. 2. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Christie Pits Baseball Field Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $150,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4201753), for the purpose of improving safety and accessibility at the three baseball diamonds in Christie Pits Park. 3. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Vermont Square Playground Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $35,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4200498), for the purpose of installing new play equipment for older children at Vermont Square Playground. 4. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Ramsden Park - West Entrance Pathway and Lighting Improvements and Play Equipment," on a one-time basis, with $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4201723), for the purpose of providing a new safe and accessible entrance to Ramsden Park and installing innovative play equipment. 5. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Taddle Creek Park Washroom," on a one-time basis, with $300,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4200272), for the purpose of designing a new washroom and supporting utility infrastructure.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "David Balfour Park Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $300,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 ($150,000 from Source Account XR2213-4200726) and in Ward 12 ($150,000 from Source Account: XR2213-4200158), for the purpose of converting the David Balfour Park washroom to year-round use and undertaking planting improvements. 2. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Christie Pits Baseball Field Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $150,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4201753), for the purpose of improving safety and accessibility at the three baseball diamonds in Christie Pits Park. 3. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Vermont Square Playground Improvements," on a one-time basis, with $35,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4200498), for the purpose of installing new play equipment for older children at Vermont Square Playground. 4. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Ramsden Park - West Entrance Pathway and Lighting Improvements and Play Equipment," on a one-time basis, with $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4201723), for the purpose of providing a new safe and accessible entrance to Ramsden Park and installing innovative play equipment. 5. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a new project, "Taddle Creek Park Washroom," on a one-time basis, with $300,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 11 (Source Account: XR2213-4200272), for the purpose of designing a new washroom and supporting utility infrastructure.
RM42.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on May 20 and 21, 2026.
City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 20 and 21, 2026.
CC42.3adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Toronto Local Appeal Body
At its meeting on June 12, 2026, the Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal body considered Item XV6.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (June 3, 2026) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body will conduct interviews and recommend three candidates to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Local Appeal Body for a term of office beginning on July 17, 2026, and ending on July 17, 2030, and until successors are appointed. Ron Kanter Trevor Kezwer Gerald Swinkin 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (June 12, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (June 12, 2026) remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body. The Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Local Appeal Body for a term of office beginning on July 17, 2026, and ending on July 17, 2030, and until successors are appointed: Ron Kanter Trevor Kezwer Gerald Swinkin The City Clerk further recommends that: 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (June 12, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Toronto Local Appeal Body remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Candidates' biographies Ron Kanter Ron Kanter obtained a law degree from the University of Toronto, and an LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School. He served as a Toronto City Councillor and MPP, and directed a provincial study on development and environmental protection. Ron practiced municipal and planning law at Toronto firms for more than 30 years, representing applicants, objectors, and public bodies. Ron currently mediates, adjudicates and arbitrates disputes about land use, construction and new home warranties. He looks forward to presiding at Toronto Local Appeal Body hearings, and writing decisions that are fair for all parties and participants. Trevor Kezwer Trevor Kezwer obtained his law degree from the University of Windsor. Trevor also holds a Master's Degree in International Relations from McMaster University. In addition, Trevor holds a Qualified Mediator designation from the ADR Institute of Canada. Trevor has experience working for a municipality, including working with planning staff, and preparing for hearings before the Ontario Municipal Board (now known as the Ontario Land Tribunal). As a resident of Toronto, Trevor appreciates the impact that planning decisions have on local neighbourhoods. Gerald Swinkin Through a legal career spanning from his call to the bar in 1979 to the present, Gerald Swinkin has been a public servant, an advocate in private practice and a Provincially and municipally appointed adjudicator of land use planning disputes, an arc whereby he has left his mark on many communities, and led what he believes to have been a fulfilling life.
MM42.3adopted
Guild Park and Gardens is approaching its centennial year in 2032, representing a significant milestone in the history of the community. This anniversary presents an important opportunity to celebrate the cultural, historical, and natural heritage of the site, while fostering civic pride and community engagement. As a unique cultural and historical landmark within the City of Toronto, the 2032 centennial provides an opportunity to honour this legacy while engaging residents, community organizations, and visitors in a forward-looking celebration. To ensure a coordinated and meaningful commemoration, early planning and collaboration between City of Toronto divisions and community stakeholders will be essential. Guild Park and Gardens is a unique 88-acre historic site situated atop the Scarborough Bluffs in the Scarborough-Guildwood community. Originally established as a private country estate, the property evolved into an artist colony and later a popular country inn before being transformed into a public park. Today, it is widely recognized for its open-air collection of salvaged architectural elements from demolished Toronto and buildings across the Province. The site is also home to the Clark Centre for the Arts. The site reflects a rich and varied history spanning several key periods: - 1914 - The Bickford Estate: The central Arts and Crafts-style mansion was constructed by Colonel Harold C. Bickford. - 1932 - The Guild of All Arts: Rosa Breithaupt Hewetson and Spencer Clark acquired the property and established a rent-free cooperative community for artists, including painters, weavers, and craftspeople. - 1939-1945 - Wartime Contribution: During the Second World War, the Guild contributed to Canada's war effort by supporting training and production activities, including the creation of handmade goods and materials in support of military needs, while continuing to provide space for artistic and craft-based work. - 1950s-1960s - Architectural Preservation Era: During a period of rapid post-war development in Toronto, many historic Victorian and Edwardian buildings were demolished. In response, the Clarks undertook significant preservation efforts, working with stonemasons to salvage and relocate architectural fragments from more than 60 buildings to the site. - 1978 to Present - Public Stewardship: The property was acquired by the Province of Ontario and Metropolitan Toronto and is now jointly managed by the City of Toronto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The historic Guild Inn has since undergone restoration and currently operates as an event and banquet venue. Guild Park and Gardens feature several notable elements, including: - The Greek Theatre, constructed from marble columns salvaged from the former 1912 Bank of Toronto building. - A collection of architectural fragments from significant heritage buildings, including the former Toronto Star building, the Granite Club, and the Temple Building; and - Extensive natural trails along the Scarborough Bluffs, offering scenic views of Lake Ontario.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the appropriate City Divisions, including Parks and Recreation, Economic Development and Culture, Heritage Planning, and Corporate Partnerships to collaborate and coordinate efforts to support the planning of Guild Park and Gardens centennial celebrations in 2032. 2. City Council request staff from the appropriate City Divisions, including Parks and Recreation, Economic Development and Culture, Heritage Planning, and Corporate Partnerships to work with the Guildwood Village Community Association and the Friends of Guild Park and Gardens to establish a planning committee to guide the development of centennial programming, events, and legacy initiatives.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council request the appropriate City Divisions, including Parks and Recreation, Economic Development and Culture, Heritage Planning, and Corporate Partnerships to collaborate and coordinate efforts to support the planning of Guild Park and Gardens centennial celebrations in 2032. 2. City Council request staff from the appropriate City Divisions, including Parks and Recreation, Economic Development and Culture, Heritage Planning, and Corporate Partnerships to work with the Guildwood Village Community Association and the Friends of Guild Park and Gardens to establish a planning committee to guide the development of centennial programming, events, and legacy initiatives.
RM42.3adopted
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 32 on June 16, 2026 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 33 on June 1, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 36 on June 8, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 29 on June 9, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 30 on June 2, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 30 on June 10, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 31 on June 11, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 32 on May 26, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 33 on May 26, 2026 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 32 on May 28, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 33 on May 28, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business and Business Previously Requested from City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC42.4adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the Compliance Audit Committee
At its meeting on April 20, 2026, the Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee considered Item NB2.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (April 9, 2026) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee will conduct interviews and recommend three candidates and two alternates to City Council for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee. At its meeting on May 26, 2026, the Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee considered Item NB3.1 and made a recommendation to City Council. Summary from the report (May 12, 2026) from the City Clerk: The Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee will recommend one alternate to City Council for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Compliance Audit Committee for a term of office coincident with the term of Council that takes place following the 2026 regular municipal election: Sara Gelgor, as Chair Ramin Faraji Catherine Syms 2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Compliance Audit Committee as alternate members for a term of office coincident with the term of Council that takes place following the 2026 regular municipal election, such appointment to be effective only in the event that any vacancies on the Compliance Audit Committee occur: Darinka Pejic Richard Austin 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (April 20, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (May 26, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee. Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (April 20, 2026) remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee. Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (May 26, 2026) remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letters from the Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee. The Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Compliance Audit Committee for a term of office coincident with the term of Council that takes place following the 2026 regular municipal election: Sara Gelgor, as Chair Ramin Faraji Catherine Syms 2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Compliance Audit Committee as alternate members for a term of office coincident with the term of Council that takes place following the 2026 regular municipal election, such appointment to be effective only in the event that any vacancies on the Compliance Audit Committee occur: Darinka Pejic Richard Austin The City Clerk further recommends that: 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (April 20, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (May 26, 2026) from the Nominating Panel - Compliance Audit Committee remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Compliance Audit Committee. Candidates' biographies: Sara Gelgor Sara Gelgor is an experienced legal, compliance and governance professional. Sara holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Laws from Queen's University, a Master of Laws from Cambridge University and a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Sara earned the Institute of Corporate Directors, Director corporate directors' designation and is a recipient of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada award. Ramin Faraji As a proud Torontonian, Ramin strongly believes in electoral system and would like to protect its integrity and uphold the public's confidence in the electoral process. As a Professional Account and an experienced and multi-disciplinary professional with in-depth knowledge of the Municipal Election Act, 1996, and its Campaign Finance rules, he has the technical skills and experience to make sound and unbiased decisions on applications for compliance audits, candidates. He had the honour of serving on the City of Toronto Compliance Audit Committee since 2022. Catherine Syms Catherine Syms is a lawyer and governance professional with over 20 years of senior leadership experience in legal, compliance, risk management, and privacy. She is currently General Counsel and Director of Enterprise Risk, Privacy and Governance at Waterloo Regional Health Network, where she leads the integrated legal and risk functions and supports the Board of Directors. Previously, she served as Vice President, Legal, Privacy and Risk and Corporate Secretary at the Provincial Health Services Authority in British Columbia, and as a Senior Manager in Deloitte's Regulatory, Quality, Risk and Reputation group. Catherine holds a Juris Doctor and Master of Health Services Administration from Dalhousie University, as well as governance, risk, and privacy certifications. She has served on several boards and national committees, including the British Columbia Registered Nurses Foundation and the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, contributing to governance and community service. Darinka Pejic Darinka Pejic is a senior finance and corporate services executive with more than 20 years of public sector leadership experience in financial management, audit oversight, and governance. She has held senior roles across multiple Ontario ministries and agencies, where she led finance, procurement, payroll, and administration functions and supported audit and risk committees. Darinka serves as National Secretary Treasurer of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada and as a Director with Applaud People in Public Service. A Chartered Professional Accountant and experienced educator, she teaches accounting at the University of Toronto. She brings a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision making. Richard E. Austin Richard E. Austin was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1983 after receiving a law degree from the University of Windsor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) majoring in Economics from the University of Toronto, a Master of Business Administration majoring in Finance from York University and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. Currently, he is a member of the boards of the Condominium Authority of Ontario, Facility Association, and Credit Counseling Society, sits on tribunals of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization and the Electrical Safety Authority, and is the General Counsel of Loop Financial, a fintech start-up.
MM42.4adopted
The motion authorizes the release of $40,000 in Section 42 funds secured from the development at 2175 Keele Street, Toronto to the Parks and Recreation 2026 - 2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Gulliver Park Play Enhancement project.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the Gulliver Park Play Enhancement project, on a one-time basis, by $40,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 42 community benefits obtains from development at 2175 Keele Street in Ward 5 (Source Account: XR2213- 4201601), for the purpose of park improvements at Gulliver Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the Gulliver Park Play Enhancement project, on a one-time basis, by $40,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 42 community benefits obtains from development at 2175 Keele Street in Ward 5 (Source Account: XR2213- 4201601), for the purpose of park improvements at Gulliver Park.
RM42.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC42.5adopted
Redpath Sugar Ltd. ("Redpath") operates a refining, processing, packaging, and storage of sugar and sugar-related products facility which, among other things includes the operation of an electrical co-generation system on the lands known municipally as 95 Queens Quay East (the "Redpath Facility"). There is a November, 2011 agreement (the "November 2011 Minutes") between the City, Redpath, and the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (whose obligations have been assumed by the owner of 257 to 259 and 291 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 2 Small Street and 200 Queens Quay East ("Quayside Blocks 1 and 2"), which binds the parties to procedural and substantive obligations related to the assessment and mitigation of the Redpath Facility's environmental impacts on nearby sensitive uses. The regulatory framework guiding the development of sensitive land uses in proximity to industrial uses has evolved since the November 2011 Minutes were executed. More particularly: the provincial noise guidelines in effect at the time the Minutes were executed, "Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning, Publication LU-131" ("LU-131") and "Sound Level Limits for Stationary Sources in Class 1 and 2 Areas (NPC-205)" ("NPC-205") , have been replaced with "Environmental Noise Guideline, Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning (NPC-300)" ("NPC-300"). In addition, Ontario Regulation 1/17 - Registrations Under Part II.2 of The Act - Activities Requiring Assessment of Air Emissions, was made pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act ("O. Reg. 1/17") in 2017, and "Environmental Activity and Sector Registry - Limits and Other Requirements, version 3" (the "EASR Publication") was released in 2021, and set out updated requirements related to odour emissions. The City Solicitor requires instructions about potential modifications to the November 2011 Minutes. As the Quayside Blocks 1 and 2 development review process is ongoing, and the content of the November 2011 Minutes is relevant to the review, this matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instruction to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instruction to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Clerk and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to execute Amending Minutes of Settlement, to amend the Minutes of Settlement between Redpath Sugar Ltd., Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation and the City of Toronto, dated November 14, 2011, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, and substantially in accordance with Confidential Appendix A to Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A and the entirety of Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM42.5adopted
This motion requests City Council authorization to amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project for Mallow Park Lighting Improvements and increasing the budget by $150,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from developments in the vicinity. The funding will support the design and installation of park lighting and associated infrastructure at Mallow Park in Ward 16 - Don Valley East.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project/account called "Mallow Park Lighting Improvements" and increasing the 2026 project cost and cash flow by $150,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits, with such funds to be drawn from the following source accounts: a. $60,072 from the Section 37 Reserve Fund associated with the development at 15 Mallow Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701071), collected for the purpose of the full build-out of Mallow Park; and b. $89,928 from the Section 37 Reserve Fund associated with the development at 905 Don Mills Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701134), collected for the purpose of recreational facilities located within the vicinity of the application site.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project/account called "Mallow Park Lighting Improvements" and increasing the 2026 project cost and cash flow by $150,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits, with such funds to be drawn from the following source accounts: a. $60,072 from the Section 37 Reserve Fund associated with the development at 15 Mallow Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701071), collected for the purpose of the full build-out of Mallow Park; and b. $89,928 from the Section 37 Reserve Fund associated with the development at 905 Don Mills Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701134), collected for the purpose of recreational facilities located within the vicinity of the application site.
RM42.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, received the following petition for information: 1. Petition headed "Save Our Shops: Protect Local Retail at Wilson Station" submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 - York Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 1,310 persons.
CC42.6adopted
650 Parliament Street - City’s Claim for Recovery of Costs
On August 21, 2018, Toronto Fire Services responded to a reported fire at 650 Parliament Street - a 22 storey residential building with 570 apartment units (the "Property"). The building is owned by Parwell Investments Inc. and Bleeman Holdings Ltd. (the "Property Owner"). Approximately 1,500 residents were initially displaced from their homes. The Property Owner stated that they were not immediately equipped to respond to the emergency, including the provision of interim shelter, food, wares, and transportation for all of the displaced residents of the Building. However, Mr. Samuel Grosz, President of the Property Owner, agreed to make the City whole if the City would provide emergency services to the displaced residents. The City incurred significant costs in providing and facilitating the delivery of emergency human services (e.g., accommodation, clothing, food, access to medical aid, transportation). In 2020, the City commenced legal action against the Property Owner to recover the City's costs of providing emergency human services to the displaced residents of the Property from the Property Owner. The City has since resolved its claim with the Property Owner.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instruction to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instruction to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council receive the confidential attachment to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor for information. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
MM42.6adopted
This motion requests City Council authorization to amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project for Macklin Garden and increasing the budget by $9,000.00 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from developments in the vicinity. The funding will provide for a small garden project in Ward 16 - Don Valley East.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project/account called "Macklin Garden" and increasing the 2026 project cost and cash flow by $9,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 Reserve Fund associated with the development at 39 Green Belt Drive (Source Account: XR3026-3700064), collected for the purpose of neighborhood park improvements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project/account called "Macklin Garden" and increasing the 2026 project cost and cash flow by $9,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 Reserve Fund associated with the development at 39 Green Belt Drive (Source Account: XR3026-3700064), collected for the purpose of neighborhood park improvements.
RM42.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026. June 24, 2026 Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to deliver remarks in memory of Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to honour the life and work of the late Constable Pinizzotto, who died in the line of duty on June 11. Mayor Chow extended condolences on behalf of City Council to Constable Pinizzotto's family and friends, and to members of the Toronto Police Service, and invited Members of Council to observe a moment of silence. Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the Taste-of-Lawrence street festival was celebrating its twenty-second year, and introduced a brief video promoting this year's iteration of the festival. June 25, 2026 Councillor Morley, during the morning session of the meeting, gave remarks about the late Carl Porritt. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Members of Council to commemorate the late former Toronto City Councillor Howard Moscoe. The following Members of Council spoke on the passing of former Councillor Howard Moscoe: Councillor Mike Colle Councillor Shelley Carroll Councillor James Pasternak Councillor Michael Thompson Councillor Paul Ainslie Mayor Olivia Chow Councillor Alejandra Bravo Councillor Paula Fletcher Councillor Jamaal Myers Councillor Gord Perks Councillor Anthony Perruzza, and Speaker Frances Nunziata Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed His Excellency Andrej Medica, the Ambassador of Slovenia to Canada, who was present in the Council Chamber, and advised Members of Council that June 25 was Slovenia Day. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed former City Councillor Joe Mihevc who was present in the Council Chamber, accompanying the Ambassador of Slovenia. Councillor Bravo and Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, gave remarks about the late Marcelo Puente, whose family and friends were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Shan, during the afternoon session of the meeting made remarks to recognize the thirtieth anniversary of the Scarborough Basketball Association, the fiftieth anniversary of the West Rouge Soccer Club and the nearing fiftieth anniversary of the Scarborough National Malvern Soccer Club. Councillor Cheng, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Willowdale is launching its first ever pigeon-impact photo contest.
CC42.7adopted
2 Sandfield Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Consent to Review Tribunal Decision
On July 2, 2023, the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") issued a decision allowing the appeals filed by 250740 Ontario Inc. (the "Owner") from City Council's refusal of its applications for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeals") for the lands municipally known as 2 Sandfield Road (the "Site"). The Tribunal withheld its final order on the Appeals pending the Applicant's satisfaction of various conditions. The Tribunal decision is attached as Public Attachment 2. On June 3 2026, the City Solicitor's office received a letter from the solicitor for the Owner, wherein the Owner seeks City Council's consent to file a review request of the Tribunal's February 2, 2023 decision (the "Original Decision") to proceed with a revised proposal. The letter is attached as Public Attachment 1. The City Solicitor requires further directions in respect of the Owner's request for consent to file a review request of the Original Decision with the Tribunal.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instruction to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instruction to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council consent to 250740 Ontario Inc. filing a request to review the Ontario Land Tribunal's decision of February 2, 2023, with respect to the appeals of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 2 Sandfield Road (OLT-22-003352), pursuant to Rule 25.8 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure, but take no position with respect to whether the proposed amendments are substantially in accordance with the original approval. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM42.7adopted
East York Baseball Association Incorporated is a long-standing seasonal permit group that provides children's baseball programming in Toronto. As a regular user of the baseball diamonds at Stan Wadlow Park located at 888 Cosburn Avenue, East York Baseball Association Incorporated is proposing to fund improvements to support community baseball programming and the ongoing use of these facilities. The Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Blue Jays organization, has provided funding to East York Baseball Association to support these improvements. The proposed work at Stan Wadlow Park includes lighting upgrades for Diamonds 1 and 2 and infield improvements at Diamond 2, including grading and restoration work. The total in-kind donation amount for the project is valued at up to $0.100 million. Under the City of Toronto Donation Policy, Council authority is required to accept donations over $0.050 million. This motion seeks authority to accept the donation and to enter into the necessary agreement.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.100 million from East York Baseball Association Inc., to support capital improvements to baseball diamond infrastructure at Stan Wadlow Park, in compliance with the City of Toronto Donation Policy and provided an acceptable agreement can be negotiated.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $0.100 million from East York Baseball Association Inc., to support capital improvements to baseball diamond infrastructure at Stan Wadlow Park, in compliance with the City of Toronto Donation Policy and provided an acceptable agreement can be negotiated.
RM42.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
June 24, 2026: City Council adopted the June 24, 2026, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent. June 25, 2026: City Council adopted the June 25, 2026, Order Paper as amended.
CC42.8adopted
2650 Lawrence Avenue East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On August 13, 2025, a revised Zoning By-law Amendment was submitted to permit a 33-storey residential building and 43-storey mixed-use building. A separate Official Plan Amendment application was submitted on August 13, 2025, concurrently with the revised Zoning By-law Amendment application. On August 20, 2025, the Applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to City Council failing to make a decision within the prescribed time frames in the Planning Act. On January 13, 2026, the applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to City Council failing to make a decision within the prescribed time frames in the Planning Act. The City Solicitor requires further direction as the hearing will start in November, 2026.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, and C to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated June 9, 2026, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor, the settlement plans as set out in Confidential Appendix B and Confidential Appendix C to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor, and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the conditions set out below: a. the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted a final Site Grading Plan, signed and stamped by a qualified professional engineer, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Executive Director, Development Review; c. the owner has submitted a final floodplain/flood hazard memorandum, signed and stamped by a qualified professional engineer, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; d. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering Review; e. the owner has secured the design and provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports accepted by the Director, Engineering Review, and the General Manager, Toronto Water; f. the owner has entered into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Executive Director, Engineering Review, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required; g. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study, together with satisfactory vehicle manoeuvring diagrams, demonstrating that passenger vehicles, a Large Single Unit design vehicle, and City of Toronto front loading refuse collection vehicles can be safely and adequately accommodated on-site and at proposed access points, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry Memorandum dated December 11, 2025, or any outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry and the owner; i. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, that prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development, the owner shall convey an off-site parkland dedication with a minimum area of 791 square metres, the parkland dedication shall have a minimum frontage on Midland Avenue of approximately 29.6 metres and shall be located in the northwest corner of the site; j. City Council approve the acceptance of the off-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, and in an acceptable environmental condition, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; k. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time; l. the owner has submitted a revised Landscape Plan, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and m. the owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A, Confidential Appendix B and Confidential Appendix C to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM42.8adopted
First impressions matter. Toronto is a world-class city that sees millions of tourists from across the globe. As visitors explore all the great things our city has to offer - top attractions and excellent restaurants and shopping - it's important that they're welcomed into a city that is visibly clean and cared for. When the green spaces along our boulevards and main roads are overgrown, it distracts everyone from the beauty of our City. Considering opportunities to get ahead of and manage the peak grass growing season we see from April to June is a good step in ensuring Toronto can present itself as the welcoming city that it is.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the grass cutting schedules in the existing contracts, where operationally and financially feasible, make any necessary adjustments to account for varying growth periods throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the grass cutting schedules in the existing contracts, where operationally and financially feasible, make any necessary adjustments to account for varying growth periods throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons.
CC42.9adopted
The purpose of this report is to request instructions in respect of the proceedings before the Ontario Land Tribunal. On December 1, 2022, the applicant filed an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 43-storey mixed-use building at 396-398 Church Street, 73 to 77 McGill Street and 50 Gerrard Street East (the "Site"), proposing 216 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 463 residential units above for a total gross floor area of 28,782 square metres. The applicant appealed the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application to the Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the time prescribed by the Planning Act. On July 24 to 25, 2026, City Council accepted a without prejudice settlement offer that proposed a revised development to permit a 37-storey mixed-use building, proposing 241 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 425 residential units above for a total gross floor area of 24,815 square metres ("2024 Revised Settled Development"). The 2024 Revised Settled Development did not proceed to a settlement hearing and is not subject to any order of the Tribunal.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the "without prejudice" settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings in Confidential Appendix B to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor (together the "Settlement Offer"), and subject to the Parts below. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 396-398 Church Street, 73-77 McGill Street and 50 Gerrard Street East. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment to permit the proposed development, including re-designation of a portion of the lands from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas, is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; c. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; ii. secured the design and provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports accepted by the Director, Engineering Review; iii. ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required; iv. submitted an updated Transportation Impact Study or Addendum to reflect revisions to site circulation, loading, parking and access for the development, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; v. submitted an updated Soil Volume Plan (including daylighting information), Landscape Plan and associated section drawings identifying appropriate clearance from existing utilities satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; vi. submitted an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study, and thereafter implemented any necessary mitigation measures in the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; vii. submitted an updated Aeronautical Report confirming the constructability of the proposed mixed use development to the requested overall building height (inclusive of all requested projections and mechanical equipment), to the satisfaction to the Executive Director, Development Review; and viii. any outstanding rental housing matters be addressed as a result of the revised development to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take any necessary and reasonable steps to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM42.9adopted
Each year, demand for free and low-cost older adult recreation programs far exceeds available spots, leaving too many seniors feeling excluded from opportunities that are essential to their social, physical, and mental well-being. Expanding recreational programs for seniors not only supports their independence but also plays an undeniable role in helping them age-in-place and with dignity. As Toronto's population continues to age, it's crucial that the City take proactive measures to ensure there's enough space to accommodate demand. Whether it's through offering more yoga, aquafit, or art classes, we must make seniors' recreation a priority in Toronto.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consider service needs associated with Free and Low-Cost Older Adult recreation programming across the City, including identifying high in demand programs that could be added or enhanced, and report back in the second quarter of 2027 with opportunities for enhancements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommend that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consider service needs associated with Free and Low-Cost Older Adult recreation programming across the City, including identifying high in demand programs that could be added or enhanced, and report back in Q2 2027 with opportunities for enhancements.
CC42.10adopted
690 to 720 Sheppard Avenue East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On October 20, 2022, the City received Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Rental Housing Demolition applications to permit the redevelopment of the site at 690-720 Sheppard Avenue East (the "Site") with two mixed-use buildings of 32 and 28 storeys. On February 24, 2025, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications within statutory timeframes (the "Applications") to the Ontario Land Tribunal. On June 1, 2026, the applicant filed revised plans with the Ontario Land Tribunal, which plans are attached as Public Attachment 1 (the "Revised Plans"). The Ontario Land Tribunal hearing will now proceed on the basis of the Revised Plans. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026. This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated June 10, 2026, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the owner, at their sole cost and expense, has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewer system and watermain have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; c. the owner has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure in a financially secured agreement, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, if the accepted FSR shows that any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development are required; d. the owner has withdrawn its appeal of Official Plan Amendment 777, Renew Sheppard Avenue East Secondary Plan, in proceeding OLT-25-000068; e. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the matters arising from the accepted study have been secured, if required; f. the owner has submitted an updated Wind Tunnel Study to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and any recommended wind mitigation measures are secured in the zoning by-law and/or through the site plan control process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry memorandum dated December 18, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Environment, Climate and Forestry; h. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application RH 23 179263 NNY 17 in accordance with Chapter 667 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of 14 (fourteen) existing rental dwelling units at 690-720 Sheppard Avenue East; and i. the owner has entered into and registered on title a Section 111 Agreement with the City incorporating: i. the information outlined in the Rental Replacement Chart attached as Schedule A to the settlement offer letter from the owner dated June 9, 2026, including the replacement of the existing 14 rental dwelling units with the same number of units, unit type, and size, and with similar rents, as outlined in Schedule A, and the provision of 11 net-new replacement rental units as outlined in Schedule A at affordable rents; ii. the provision of an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship; and iii. any other related matters; all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. In the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, then City Council approve: a. that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act and prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 815 square metres, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; c. a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM42.10adopted
On May 28, 2026 the Committee of Adjustment refused Application A0318/25EYK respecting 2 Blaketon Road. The owner of the lands municipally known as 2 Blaketon Road, applied to the Committee requesting variances to construct a new townhouse building with eight back-to-back townhouse units. 2 Blaketon Road is a corner lot and half the proposed townhouses front onto Burnhamthorpe Road, a designated Major Street, whereas the other half front onto the side yard of the abutting lot on Blaketon Road. The Application requires variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 as well as City-wide By-law 608-2024 which implements OPA 727 respecting low-rise residential intensification on Major Streets. The required variances to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, include variances to the maximum permitted gross floor area of the lot, the maximum permitted floor space index, and the minimum required front yard setback. The required variances to City-wide By-law 608-2024, include variances to the maximum permitted lot coverage, the minimum required side yard setback, the minimum required dwelling unit width, and the minimum required lot frontage for a lot abutting a major street with townhouses not fronting directly onto a street. In its memorandum dated January 16, 2026, Community Planning Staff concluded that the Application is consistent with the intent of the policies set out in OPA 727 respecting Major Streets. In its most recent memorandums dated May 19 and 21, 2026, Urban Forestry Staff noted that the Application plans appear to impact trees protected under Municipal Code Chapter 813. However, Urban Forestry staff concluded that the impact to these trees is not directly related to the Application. Urban Forestry staff requested standard conditions regarding submission of a complete application to permit to injure trees Under Municipal Code Chapter 813 and advised that such an application may be denied. In its most recent memorandum dated January 21, 2026, Transportation Review staff noted that they had no concerns with the proposed setbacks as the proposed townhouse garages provide sufficient space for vehicles to be parked on private property. Transportation Review staff recommended approval of the Application subject to conditions relating to a required road widening of Burnhamthorpe Road. On April 15, 2026, Toronto Building issued a revised Zoning Certificate which identified a previously unreported variance concerning the lot frontage. As a result, the Committee deferred consideration to allow for additional notice to the public. No additional or revised staff report was issued by any Division in response to the newly identified variance. This motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attend before the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City Staff, in support of the Committee's decision to refuse the minor variance application. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke District. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the Applicant has appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body and a hearing will be imminently scheduled. The City Solicitor requires instruction to obtain party status and subsequently attend the hearing.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 2 Blaketon Road (Application A0318/25EYK) with appropriate City Staff, to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the development proposed in Application A0318/25EYK. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 2 Blaketon Road (Application A0318/25EYK) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 2 Blaketon Road (Application A0318/25EYK) with appropriate City Staff, to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the development proposed in Application A0318/25EYK. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 2 Blaketon Road (Application A0318/25EYK) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke District.
CC42.11adopted
Following City Council direction to report back to June Council ( Item - 2026.IE29.9 ), this report outlines the actions taken and planned to enhance the City's approach to reporting, tracking, and communicating odour issues associated with the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, following an odour event in April 2026. Improvements include the introduction of a new service request through 311 for plant- or wastewater-related odour concerns to support consistent tracking, follow-up, and improved transparency for residents. A new communications strategy has been developed in partnership with Communications Division, which focuses on proactive community notification, supported by clearer trigger criteria and expanded outreach tools. Toronto Water is also strengthening its internal incident escalation and notification processes to ensure more consistent application across operational events and more proactive notification for Councillors when issues arise. Planned capital investments, including primary tank refurbishments at Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant and a future odour control facility on Coxwell Avenue, will further support the long-term mitigation of odour impacts in the surrounding community.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (June 17, 2026) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and the Chief Communications Officer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and the Chief Communications Officer recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM42.11adopted
This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the minor variance application at 35 to 37 Baseball Place (Application A0170/26TEY), to retain outside consultants as necessary, and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion. The Applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment, Toronto and East York District requesting a variance to Zoning By-law 569-2013, in order to permit a vehicle dealership use on the site where one is not permitted under Chapter 900.11.10 (32)(A)(R). On May 21, 2026, the Committee refused the Application. A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment for the Application is attached as Attachment 1. On June 1, 2026, the Applicant appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the m. For the City to continue to effectively assess its case, the City Solicitor requires the expertise of an external consultant. This motion is required to authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the m to oppose the appeal of the Committee's Decision. This matter is time-sensitive as the Committee's Decision to refuse the Application has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the m and the City Solicitor requires instructions to secure Party status and prepare for a hearing that may be scheduled at any time.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0170/26TEY in respect of the property municipally known as 35 to 37 Baseball Place. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 35 to 37 Baseball Place (Application A0170/26TEY) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at their discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of Application A0170/26TEY in respect of the property municipally known as 35 to 37 Baseball Place. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 35 to 37 Baseball Place (Application A0170/26TEY) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at their discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
CC42.12amended
Follow Up on 2026.EX31.2: Framework for Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature By-law
At its meeting on May 20 and 21, 2026, City Council directed staff to report directly to the June 24, 25, 26, 2026 meeting of City Council with a framework for implementation of a maximum indoor temperature bylaw. The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards will be submitting a report that outlines a proposed framework and analysis on the implementation of a maximum indoor temperature by-law. The report was developed in consultation with the Housing Secretariat, Toronto Public Health, Environment, Climate, and Forestry Division, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, and Toronto Hydro.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to report back by June 2027 with a maximum indoor temperature by-law for Council approval, along with an implementation plan, to be informed by: a. results from City staff's next phase of research and analysis, as outlined by the framework in Table 1 in the report (June 23, 2026) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, such as outcomes from additional jurisdictional implementation research; b. results from Stakeholder Working Group meetings and engagement; c. key components and considerations for a by-law (e.g., phased implementation, potential exemption process); and d. update on the status of intergovernmental engagement and any other intergovernmental work on mitigating the impacts of extreme heat; and e. budget implications for enforcement of a maximum indoor temperature by-law. 2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, to prohibit above-guideline rent increase applications for any costs incurred to comply with any municipal maximum indoor temperature by-law. 3. City Council reiterate its request to the Government of Ontario to: a. amend the Ontario Building Code to support the health and well being of occupants by addressing overheating in new dwellings through introducing a maximum indoor air temperature standard; b. amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, to introduce a maximum temperature standard of 26 degrees Celsius for rental units and add cooling to the definition of "vital services" to ensure thermal safety protections are available to tenants; and c. examine additional measures to support vulnerable and low-income tenants with associated cooling costs such as the Ontario Electricity Support Program and Low-Income Energy Program, and service disconnection bans. 4. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to submit a code change request to the Secretary, Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes for amendments to the National Building Code to support the health and well being of occupants by addressing overheating in new dwellings.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM42.12adopted
On December 15, 2023, City Council adopted the Part Lot Control Exemption Application Decision Report ( 2023.TE9.22 ), and enacted the associated Part Lot Control Exemption By-law (By-law 1271-2023) for the development located at 276-294 Main Street. The intent of the Part Lot Control Exemption Application and associated by-law were to permit the division of the site into four lots and transfer ownership into stratified parcels. This was extended in July 2025. The applicant has now elected to proceed with a different land division method through a Plan of Condominium application. These two approaches are distinct mechanisms for land division and it is not appropriate in this case for both to apply concurrently. This motion will authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a by-law repealing the existing PLCE By-law. Repealing the PLCE By-law will allow the applicant to advance the already draft-approved condominium application, and will ensure that the division of the lands occurs in a controlled and coordinated manner through the condominium process, thereby supporting the orderly and planned development of the site.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.TE9.22 by adding the following new Part: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to repeal or amend the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law 1271-2023 to delete part of the lands described in the By-law, if the City Solicitor determines it is appropriate to do so, in her sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2023.TE9.22 by adding the following new Part: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to repeal or amend the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law 1271-2023 to delete part of the lands described in the By-law, if the City Solicitor determines it is appropriate to do so, in her sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review.
MM42.13adopted
This motion seeks to provide City staff authority to transact on a land exchange with Donalda Club in order for the City to receive ravine land for a future East Don trail expansion and Donalda to have ownership of portions of their golf course currently leased from the City. The proposed terms include the City receiving new parkland in the Don Valley and securing post-closing obligations from Donalda to support future expansion of the East Don Trail. The proposed terms comply with Official Plan policies regarding City-owned parks and natural areas. Donalda has operated a golf course and other facilities on land at 12 Bushbury Drive, 1413 Don Mills Road and Don Valley Parkway W/S since 1960. While Donalda owns most of the land required for golf operations, the course includes two parcels of City-owned parkland and one Toronto and Region Conservation Authority-owned parcel (under City management). All three parcels are under lease from the City to Donalda. The current lease has been in effect since 1986 and expires in 2035. Donalda approached the City with a request to assess a proposed land exchange to provide greater certainty to members and support capital investment decisions, while meeting the City's Official Plan requirements regarding parkland disposal (Policy 4.3.8). The Official Plan permits the exchange of City-owned parkland for other nearby land of equivalent or larger area and comparable or superior green space utility. City staff have negotiated proposed terms of a land exchange with Donalda that satisfy the requirements of the Official Plan by delivering land to the City for the future East Don Trail extension and bringing additional natural areas into City ownership. Under the proposed terms, the City would receive natural areas from Donalda that are not required for golf operations. This enables the City to close a current gap in the East Don Trail in the future, between the Charles Sauriol Conservation Area and the Betty Sutherland Trail, subject to funding approval through a capital budget submission. Addressing this gap supports the City's delivery of the Loop Trail as well as connections to the Meadoway, Rouge Park and Lake Ontario. In exchange, Donalda would receive ownership of land required for golf course operations. Under the terms of the land exchange agreement, Donalda will receive two parcels of land from the City, reduced to exclude natural areas the City will retain and an existing local trail. The City will receive two new parcels of ravine land and additional easements to enable the trail. Easements for Toronto Water infrastructure will be maintained. A restrictive covenant will be placed on the lands given to Donalda to prevent any future redevelopment. Post-closing obligations will also be secured to avoid any undue risk to the City related to future trail delivery. These include the City providing notice of trail project commencement to Donalda, which will trigger their participation in the detailed trail design process to develop solutions that balance trail safety and golf quality in areas adjacent to three golf holes. Donalda will implement the identified design solutions on their course and pay for required safety features on the trail. Donalda will also provide a construction license and insurance indemnities. The City will secure these future obligations through a collateral security agreement to be negotiated as part of the land exchange agreement. The proposed land exchange would result in ending the current lease between the City and Donalda. The City would forgo the remaining nine years of lease revenue for the period of the lease ending in 2035. Current annual rent is equal to $96,740 plus harmonized sales tax and is indexed annually for inflation. This impact is offset by the City receiving additional land area through the exchange plus securing post-closing obligations from Donalda to pay the cost of infrastructure required for future trail delivery. This motion also seeks authority for the City to enter into agreements with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the acquisition of lands in fee simple as well as easement acquisitions and dispositions, for nominal consideration. Transaction costs are expected to be minimal and will be funded through approved funding in Parks and Recreation's 10-year Capital Plan, drawing from City-Wide Section 42 Parkland Acquisition Reserves. As part of the land exchange framework, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Donalda are negotiating a separate transaction at fair market value for Donalda to purchase the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority lands west of the river, where the golf course is located (currently managed by and leased from the City). This transaction is proposed to occur concurrently with other City and Donalda transactions but is subject to approval by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into a land exchange constituting approximately nine hectares with Donalda Club for lands located at the addresses municipally known as 12 Bushbury Drive, 1413 Don Mills Road and Don Valley Parkway W/S, on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and/or the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into associated ancillary agreements to the above-noted land exchange agreement including collateral security agreements, lease termination agreements, indemnity agreements, agreements relating to easement acquisitions and easement dispositions, all on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into agreements with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the acquisition of lands in fee simple as well as easement acquisitions and dispositions, on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into a land exchange constituting approximately nine hectares with Donalda Club for lands located at the addresses municipally known as 12 Bushbury Drive, 1413 Don Mills Road and Don Valley Parkway W/S, on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and/or the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into associated ancillary agreements to the above-noted land exchange agreement including collateral security agreements, lease termination agreements, indemnity agreements, agreements relating to easement acquisitions and easement dispositions, all on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into agreements with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the acquisition of lands in fee simple as well as easement acquisitions and dispositions, on terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM42.14adopted
Participatory Budgeting provides residents with an opportunity to identify and vote on capital improvements that respond to local community needs. Through the Ward 18 Participatory Budgeting process, residents identified park improvements in the West Lansing and Avondale neighbourhoods, including new seating, picnic tables, a gazebo, playground equipment, adult fitness equipment, and ping pong tables. This Motion recommends amending the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to establish the required capital sub-projects and authorize the use of Section 37 community benefits so that the locally supported improvements at Franklin Park, Gwendolen Park, Glendora Park, and Avondale Park may proceed.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project known as the West Lansing Participatory Budgeting Park Improvements project, with a total project cost of $500,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026 and $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 4841 to 4881 Yonge Street, 2 and 50 Sheppard Avenue East, and 2, 4 and 6 Forest Laneway, secured for parkland acquisition and improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700868), for the purpose of undertaking participatory budgeting park improvements in the West Lansing neighbourhood. 2. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project known as the Avondale Participatory Budgeting Park Improvements project, with a total project cost of $500,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026 and $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 53-63 Sheppard Avenue West and 62-68 Bogert Avenue, secured for capital projects within the area of the ward (Source Account: XR3026-3701425), for the purpose of undertaking participatory budgeting park improvements in the Avondale neighbourhood.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project known as the West Lansing Participatory Budgeting Park Improvements project, with a total project cost of $500,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026 and $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 4841 to 4881 Yonge Street, 2 and 50 Sheppard Avenue East, and 2, 4 and 6 Forest Laneway, secured for parkland acquisition and improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700868), for the purpose of undertaking participatory budgeting park improvements in the West Lansing neighbourhood. 2. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project known as the Avondale Participatory Budgeting Park Improvements project, with a total project cost of $500,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026 and $250,000 gross and $0 debt in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 53-63 Sheppard Avenue West and 62-68 Bogert Avenue, secured for capital projects within the area of the ward (Source Account: XR3026-3701425), for the purpose of undertaking participatory budgeting park improvements in the Avondale neighbourhood.
MM42.15adopted
The Asian Garden at Cynthia Lai Park is a significant community-led project designed to provide an inclusive public space that reflects the diversity of the Scarborough community. In October 2025, City Council enacted By-law 1146-2025, which amended the zoning for 1088 Progress Avenue. This by-law provides the authority to redirect previously secured Section 37 cash contributions in instances where the funds have not been used for their original intended purpose within three years of the enactment of the original zoning by-law. The amending by-law specifies that such funds may be redirected at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided the new purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and benefits the community in the vicinity of the subject lands. As these specific funds have remained unused for more than three years, they are eligible for reallocation. The development site at 1088 Progress Avenue is located directly across the street from Cynthia Lai Park. Allocating these funds to the Asian Garden project directly serves the local community in the immediate vicinity of the original development and aligns with the goals of the Toronto Official Plan to foster vibrant, well-maintained public realms. This motion seeks to authorize the release of $11,499.28 in eligible Section 37 funds to support the construction and implementation of the garden.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $11,499.28 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1088 Progress Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700651), as authorized by By-law 1146-2025, to facilitate the construction and implementation of the Asian Garden at Cynthia Lai Park (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $11,499.28 be forwarded to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto upon the signing of an undertaking by the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $11,499.28 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 1088 Progress Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700651), as authorized by By-law 1146-2025, to facilitate the construction and implementation of the Asian Garden at Cynthia Lai Park (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $11,499.28 be forwarded to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto upon the signing of an undertaking by the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM42.16adopted
Most programs and services delivered by Toronto Public Health are mandatory programs required by the Ontario Public Health Standards and are funded by the provincial government (cost-shared or 100 per cent funded). As part of Strengthening Public Health , there had been a three-year commitment for modest annual funding increases of approximately 1 per cent per year for 2024/25, to 2026/27. This is effectively a cut in public health budgets considering obligations in meeting inflationary pressures and increasing service demands from required activities, amounting to increasing cost pressures for Toronto Public Health and the City of Toronto as the obligated municipality. Inflationary pressures and cost of living increases continue to be one of the key drivers attributing to year-over-year increases to Toronto Public Health's annual budget. In particular, the recently ratified Local 79 agreement, which includes Toronto Public Health staff, results in a cumulative 16.4 per cent increase in salaries and benefits over four years. Public Health Nurses will see an even greater increase of 17.9 per cent to their base salary rate. These increases represent significant cost pressure along with other inflationary impact on service delivery. Provincial public health funding that is adjusted for inflation will help to ensure that Toronto Public Health is able to deliver mandatory provincial programs and respond to the growing population and health needs in Toronto. There are currently no provincial commitments for public health funding for 2027/28 and beyond. A stable, long-term provincial funding commitment that acknowledges annual inflationary pressures is needed so Toronto Public Health can plan and deliver core public health programs and services without disruption and meet the demands of a growing city.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to provide a stable, long-term funding commitment for Toronto Public Health that: a. incorporates an annual cost of living adjustment equivalent to the annual average Ontario Consumer Price Index; b. considers the complexity of Toronto's population health needs and the ratio of public health staff to the population compared to other municipalities; c. reflects increasing service demands from provincially mandated required activities; and d. considers negotiated wages that are commensurate with wages in other municipal public health offices in Ontario.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to provide a stable, long-term funding commitment for Toronto Public Health that: a. incorporates an annual cost of living adjustment equivalent to the annual average Ontario Consumer Price Index; b. considers the complexity of Toronto's population health needs and the ratio of public health staff to the population compared to other municipalities; c. reflects increasing service demands from provincially mandated required activities; and d. considers negotiated wages that are commensurate with wages in other municipal public health offices in Ontario.
MM42.17adopted
Residents on Old Weston Road, between Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West, have historically parked in front of their homes overnight and outside existing rush-hour restrictions. However, this segment of Old Weston Road is currently not located within a designated permit parking zone and is therefore subject to the unsigned three-hour parking limit for visitors. Recently, a number of residents on this section of Old Weston Road received overnight parking tickets, resulting in significant concern and frustration within the community. Residents are requesting this section of the street be added to permit parking area 3D, noting that nearby streets are already included. Many households on this section do not have access to private parking, and many already hold valid 3D permits. The local councillor's office, in coordination with local residents, is conducting a neighbourhood survey to confirm support for including this section of Old Weston Road in permit parking area 3D. This process will expedite consultation with affected residents and ensure all feedback is considered. An exemption to the permit parking bylaws requiring City-managed polling will enable future direction at the July meeting of Toronto and East York Community if residents are supportive of a change.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Old Weston Road between Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt the implementation of permit parking on Old Weston Road between Davenport Road and St. Clair Avenue West, from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of permit parking at that location.
MM42.18adopted
Rogers Stadium is an open air music venue that sits on the north end of the old Downsview Airport runway. It opened in June 2025 and was built by way of temporary zoning permissions. The venue attracted about 700,000 visitors in 2025 and is expected to attract over 1 million visitors in 2026. The economic benefit to the City includes the hiring of over 1,000 part time employees, procurement and economic activity to local businesses, music grants and scholarships to local schools and benefits to Toronto's tourism industry. The stadium aligns with provincial live music polices and guidelines which can be found at https://www.ontario.ca/document/vision-ontarios-live-music-industry/local-music-scenes and the City of Toronto Live Music Strategy https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/90a2-2022-2026EDCBrandedMusic-StrategyC5-test.pdf Despite these advantages, many residents in York Centre, Willowdale and the City of Vaughan have raised serious concerns about the noise levels on concert nights. While noise can be a factor of wind direction, velocity and cloud cover, it is also a factor of amplification and bass driven musical scores. Capital improvements and operational measures at the stadium should be explored. The operator of the stadium, Live Nation, affixed soundproof cladding on the stadium at the start of this concert season. While some have noticed an improvement, others have not. Adding to the frustration of local residents there is also a lack of a City of Toronto integrated and consistent response framework. 311 operations and municipal licensing are providing contradictory information to residents about the noise by-law and the action that can be taken. This includes the City of Toronto noise by-laws and exemption policies as well as enforcement at the source of the sound.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to immediately work with Live Nation to retain a mutually agreeable third party acoustics engineer firm and/or sound expert - at its sole cost - to examine and review Rogers Stadium's physical layout and structures and identify any capital improvements or acoustical enhancements and technologies that will mitigate sound dispersal (including bass) into the neighbouring communities, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and industry stakeholders and experts in the acoustics and sound industry. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and appropriate divisions to work with Live Nation, at their cost, to explore the option of building a sound barrier berm on the edge of the west Allen East District and any other property nearby property that would produce a reduction of sound. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Executive Director, Customer Experience to establish a harmonized and co-ordinated response policy in communicating to local residents' noise complaints with consistent responses. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in partnership with Live Nation to explore seasonally installed stationary noise monitoring at locations where there has been a history of noise complaints, to be paid for by Live Nation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to immediately work with Live Nation to retain a mutually agreeable third party acoustics engineer firm and/or sound expert - at its sole cost - to examine and review Rogers Stadium's physical layout and structures and identify any capital improvements or acoustical enhancements and technologies that will mitigate sound dispersal (including bass) into the neighbouring communities, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and industry stakeholders and experts in the acoustics and sound industry. 2. City Council direct the City Manager and appropriate divisions to work with Live Nation, at their cost, to explore the option of building a sound barrier berm on the edge of the west Allen East District and any other property nearby property that would produce a reduction of sound. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Executive Director, Customer Experience to establish a harmonized and co-ordinated response policy in communicating to local residents' noise complaints with consistent responses. 4. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in partnership with Live Nation to explore seasonally installed stationary noise monitoring at locations where there has been a history of noise complaints, to be paid for by Live Nation.
MM42.19adopted
Honouring Constable Marc Pinizzotto - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Constable Marc Pinizzotto was a dedicated member of the Toronto Police Service for 18 years and served with distinction as a member of the Emergency Task Force, one of the Service's most highly specialized units. Throughout his career, Constable Pinizzotto demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public safety, protecting Toronto residents and supporting his fellow officers in some of the city's most challenging and high-risk situations. He was also a devoted husband, father, son, coach, and mentor. On June 11, 2026, Constable Pinizzotto was tragically killed in the line of duty while executing a search warrant as part of a major investigation into a series of shootings in Toronto. His death has sent shockwaves throughout Toronto and across the policing community, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from residents, elected officials, community leaders and police services across Canada. Constable Pinizzotto's service and sacrifice are a powerful reminder of the risks undertaken each day by the women and men who serve in law enforcement. His loss is deeply felt by his family, friends, colleagues and the communities he spent nearly two decades protecting. As Toronto mourns the loss of Constable Pinizzotto, it is fitting that the City take steps to commemorate his life, honour his service, and ensure that future generations remember his dedication, courage and commitment to the people of Toronto.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Toronto Police Service and the Toronto Police Service Board, to identify an opportunity to commemorate an asset in honour of the late Constable Marc Pinizzotto and that such review include: a. engagement with the Pinizzotto family and Toronto Police Association; and b. a report back to the appropriate body by December 2026. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Service Board to establish a process for commemorating officers killed in the line of duty.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the Toronto Police Service and Toronto Police Service Board, to identify an opportunity to commemorate an asset in honour of the late Constable Marc Pinizzotto and that such review include: a. engagement with the Pinizzotto family and Toronto Police Association; and b. a report back to the appropriate body by December 2026. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Service Board to establish a process for commemorating officers killed in the line of duty.
MM42.20adopted
Toronto is home to over 3.2 million people and is often referred to as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. As Toronto continues to grow, so do the diverse communities that contribute to the culture of our City. Today, our City is composed of a wide range of religious affiliations. As communities across the City grow, religious celebrations have become important community landmarks to gather and come together. However, despite these times intended to be opportunities of building community and celebration, faith communities have expressed experiencing challenges in their places of worship such as facing limited access to space, permit expansion, parking permits, safety, and transportation. We need to ensure that there is clarity on the City's process to secure and permit out City spaces.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with relevant City divisions, to explore opportunities to better provide service to growing faith communities in Toronto to access information on City services, programs, and supports related to: a. space booking processes for City-owned spaces; b. permit processes; c. parking exemptions; and d. transportation access. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services to review and identify opportunities to support community safety and inclusion for growing faith communities across the City of Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with relevant City divisions, to explore opportunities to better provide service to growing faith communities in Toronto to access information on City services, programs, and supports related to: a. space booking processes for City-owned spaces; b. permit processes; c. parking exemptions; and d. transportation access. 2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services to review and identify opportunities to support community safety and inclusion for growing faith communities across the City of Toronto.
MM42.21adopted
Many communities in Scarborough, especially those that are equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse, face challenges with access to Scarborough city-owned spaces that support community programming and gathering. These challenges have included limited venue availability and barriers in the booking and permitting process. Identifying how to improve access for gatherings for these communities across Scarborough provides an opportunity to reaffirm the City's commitment to ensuring culture is valued and incorporated into the daily lives of Torontonians.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to review and take appropriate actions to improve access to and awareness of City-owned spaces in Scarborough that are bookable by residents, community groups, and non-profit organizations including: a. exploring opportunities to improve access to City-owned spaces in Scarborough, while also considering opportunities across the broader City-wide portfolio, such as by extending hours and, where feasible, activating additional community-accessible spaces; and b. improving awareness of available spaces and booking processes for equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse communities in Scarborough, while also considering opportunities across the broader City-wide portfolio. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to work with equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse communities to explore strategies to address barriers to community space, including opportunities within the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to review and take appropriate actions to improve access to and awareness of City-owned spaces in Scarborough that are bookable by residents, community groups, and non-profit organizations including: a. exploring opportunities to improve access to City-owned spaces in Scarborough, while also considering opportunities across the broader City-wide portfolio, such as by extending hours and, where feasible, activating additional community-accessible spaces; and b. improving awareness of available spaces and booking processes for equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse communities in Scarborough, while also considering opportunities across the broader City-wide portfolio. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to work with equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse communities to explore strategies to address barriers to community space, including opportunities within the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy.
MM42.22adopted
Third-party advertising has evolved significantly since the City of Toronto introduced its Sign By-law (Chapter 694) and the Third-Party Sign Tax (Chapter 771) in 2010. As the City works to modernize its approach to governing signs, there is an opportunity to ensure that our revenue tools are keeping pace with updated regulations and reflect changes in the sign industry, and the city as a whole. At present, the City's ongoing review of the Sign By-law does not include an examination of whether the Third Party Sign Tax remains effective, efficient, and aligned with today's sign landscape, particularly as it relates to changes in sign types, new technologies, and how third-party advertising is provided across the City, creating a gap in our overall approach. Including a review of the Third-Party Sign Tax as part of the broader Sign By-law update would support a more complete and coordinated analysis. It also creates efficiencies by engaging affected parties through a single, integrated process. This approach would help identify opportunities to improve how the tax functions, both in terms of supporting City revenues and ensuring it is fair, transparent, and workable for businesses seeking to take advantage of advertising opportunities throughout the City.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, as part of the ongoing comprehensive review of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General (the "Sign By-law"), undertake a review of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 771, Taxation, Third Party Sign Tax (the "Third Party Sign Tax"), including: a. an assessment of its structure and overall effectiveness; b. a review of the annual tax rates and any other financial implications of changes to the Third Party Sign Tax, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and c. appropriate consultation with the sign industry and other affected stakeholders. 2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to report to the Planning and Housing Committee with any recommendations to the Third Party Sign Tax, concurrent with the report on the Sign By-law in 2027.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, as part of the ongoing comprehensive review of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General (the "Sign By-law"), undertake a review of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 771, Taxation, Third Party Sign Tax (the "Third Party Sign Tax"), including: a. an assessment of its structure and overall effectiveness; b. a review of the annual tax rates and any other financial implications of changes to the Third Party Sign Tax, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and c. appropriate consultation with the sign industry and other affected stakeholders 2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to report to the Planning and Housing Committee with any recommendations to the Third Party Sign Tax, concurrent with the report on the Sign By-law in 2027.
MM42.23adopted
Since 2025, considerable public engagement has occurred in the Liberty Village neighbourhood around Liberty for All, a once in a generation neighbourhood planning study, led by City Planning. The FIFA World Cup has also arrived at the doorstep of this vibrant neighbourhood. Through both of these processes, opportunities have been sought out to deliver legacy improvements to this community to make it a more vibrant and welcoming place for visitors and neighbours alike. Some utility boxes have been painted in the Liberty Village neighbourhood and surrounding area, through the Street Art program in advance of the FIFA World Cup. In early 2026, engagement with the Box Murals Program and a local neighbourhood artist commenced, with a proposal for further utility box painting in Liberty Village, specifically on Bell boxes. Unfortunately, this organization went on hiatus as conversations continued. Subsequent venues for commissioning of public art on utility boxes and on picnic benches in Liberty Village Park were explored through multiple partners including the City's Street Art team, the Liberty Village BIA, who lacked capacity to complete the work in the 2026 season, as well as STEPS Public Art. This motion seeks to confirm and secure STEPS Public Art as the lead organization for leading artist calls to beautify the local community through public art on Bell utility boxes and prominent picnic benches in Liberty Village Park, to be completed in Fall 2026.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $55,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained in the development at 125 Western Battery Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500012), secured for community benefits, for the purpose of forwarding funds to STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) Public Art for installation of murals on 12 utility boxes and 2 picnic benches in the Liberty Village neighbourhood (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $55,000.00 be forwarded to STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) Public Art, subject to STEPS Public Art signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $55,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained in the development at 125 Western Battery Road (Source Account: XR3028-4500012), secured for community benefits, for the purpose of forwarding funds to STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) Public Art for installation of murals on 12 utility boxes and 2 picnic benches in the Liberty Village neighbourhood (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $55,000.00 be forwarded to STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space) Public Art, subject to STEPS Public Art signing an Undertaking governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
MM42.24adopted
For more than 50 years, the Cabbagetown Group Softball League has been providing a safe place for queer and trans people to play softball and build community. The Cabbagetown Group Softball League began in 1975 when a group of gay friends decided to play pickup softball each Sunday. In that first year they played wherever they could find an empty field and they did not think of themselves as a formal league. In 1976 they picked their first home of Riverdale Park East, and their numbers began to grow. In 1977 they became a formal league and chose a name based on the neighborhood where many of the original members lived: Cabbagetown. Their current home is McCleary Park. In August 1977, the Cabbagetown Group Softball League played the first international queer softball game against a team in New York City. In 1979, the Cabbagetown Group Softball League was a founding member of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance, now called International Pride Softball. In 1981 and 2000, the Cabbagetown Group Softball League hosted the Gay Softball World Series. These friends were seeking a safe place to engage in a friendly, competitive sport and to build bonds of 2SLGBTQ solidarity during an era of overt discrimination. The league soon meant more and went on to become a pillar of the queer community in Toronto. Cabbagetown Group Softball League's impact should be formally recognized by the city with a plaque that will recognize their history as part of the 2SLGBTQ community in Toronto. This motion seeks authorization to amend the 2026 Operating Budget of Heritage Toronto to fund the creation and installation of a plaque commemorating the history of the Cabbagetown Group Softball League in Toronto. Heritage Toronto estimates the entire project to cost $10,000.00.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 319 Carlaw Avenue, secured for local improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700374), for the production and installation of a plaque commemorating the history of the Cabbagetown Group Softball League in Toronto (Cost Centre: HG0001). 2. City Council direct that the location of the plaque will be determined in consultation with Cabbagetown Group Softball League to be either McCleary Park or Riverdale Park East.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 319 Carlaw Avenue, secured for local improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700374), for the production and installation of a plaque commemorating the history of the Cabbagetown Group Softball League in Toronto. (Cost Centre: HG0001). 2. City Council direct that the location of the plaque will be determined in consultation with Cabbagetown Group Softball League to be either McCleary Park or Riverdale Park East.
MM42.25adopted
In 2023, authorized by City Council decision 2023.IE3.2 , the General Manager of Parks and Recreation executed a Nominal Fee Licence Agreement with Elder Dr. Redbird, in collaboration with Jumblies Theatre, a Toronto-based non-profit arts group and registered charity, to use approximately 3,000 square feet of park space in Toronto Island Park, near the dock wall along the west side of Blockhouse Bay, for Indigenous cultural programming. Activities included, but were not limited to, knowledge sharing, story-telling, performances, artistic events, public "ask an Elder" drop-in programming intended to spread Indigenous knowledge in the larger population, and school tours intended to spread Indigenous knowledge among students. They erected a teepee as they have in other locations. For logistical support and to create a visual attraction, the program was supported by the Wigwam Chi-Chemung, Elder Dr. Redbird's floating art installation, studio, office, and Indigenous interpretive learning centre. It tells the story of Indigenous presence on Toronto's waterfront. The forty-foot pontoon boat has been covered with artwork by Elder Dr. Redbird and Philip Cote, a noted painter and muralist from Moose Deer Point First Nation. The Wigwam Chi-Chemung has appeared at public locations in Toronto such as Ontario Place and the Luminato Festival Toronto. The 2023 agreement has expired after a successful three-year seasonal presence by Elder Dr. Redbird at Toronto Island Park. The recommendations in this motion would extend the licence for up to an additional three seasons, beginning this June. As in the previous three seasons, the Wigwam Chi-Chemung would be moored to the dock wall under a separate agreement with the Toronto Island Marina, which manages the dock wall under an agreement with the City. The marina's agreement with the City requires the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to provide consent for this special longer-duration use of the dock wall. Recognizing the importance of Indigenous place-keeping and cultural programming, this motion seeks to continue building the City's ongoing partnerships with Indigenous groups to enhance the park's role as a site for Indigenous-led programming. This motion aligns with the City's ongoing commitments to equity, cultural recognition, and environmental sustainability, ensuring that Toronto Island Park continues to serve as a vibrant and inclusive space for all residents in alignment with the aims of the Toronto Island Park Plan.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a nominal fee licence agreement with Jumblies Theatre, a registered charity, and Elder Dr. Duke Redbird to facilitate Indigenous cultural activities at Toronto Island Park, for a term from June 1, 2026, to October 9, 2026, renewable for additional two similar seasons at the sole discretion of, and on terms and conditions acceptable to, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and subject to the licence referenced in Part 2 below. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to provide consent to Toronto Island Marina to grant a licence for the use of the Blockhouse Bay docking wall by Jumblies Theatre, a registered charity, and Elder Dr. Duke Redbird for a term from June 1, 2026, to October 9, 2026, renewable for additional two similar seasons, if the licence at Toronto Island Park is renewed at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a nominal fee licence agreement with Jumblies Theatre, a registered charity, and Elder Dr. Duke Redbird to facilitate Indigenous cultural activities at Toronto Island Park, for a term from June 1, 2026, to October 9, 2026, renewable for additional two similar seasons at the sole discretion of, and on terms and conditions acceptable to, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and subject to the licence referenced in Recommendation 2. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to provide consent to Toronto Island Marina to grant a licence for the use of the Blockhouse Bay docking wall by Jumblies Theatre, a registered charity, and Elder Dr. Duke Redbird for a term from June 1, 2026, to October 9, 2026, renewable for additional two similar seasons, if the licence at Toronto Island Park is renewed at the sole discretion of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
MM42.26adopted
Bastille Day in Toronto is a festive opportunity for the City to come together with our formidable and proud French community to celebrate France's national day. Bastille Day is about liberty, equality and fraternity. It is also a time for us to take stock of the extraordinary contributions the French community has made to Toronto in all facets of society, including our economic prosperity. Through a Bastille Day commemorative street sign partnership with the France Canada Chamber of Commerce, the City of Toronto can formally recognize our enduring bonds with France. This motion proposes to add sign toppers on July 14, 2026 on certain street signs on Bloor Street West, between Avenue Road and Yonge Street.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install one temporary honourary sign topper per intersection recognizing the French Mile: Bastille Day Celebration on July 14, 2026, at the following locations: a. Bloor Street West and Avenue Road; b. Bloor Street West and St. Thomas Street; c. Bloor Street West and Bay Street; and d. Bloor Street West and Yonge Street. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate with the France Canada Chamber of Commerce to enter into, and execute any agreements and ancillary documents required to facilitate the fabrication, installation and removal of the temporary sign toppers, including reimbursement to the City for all associated costs, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportations Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install one temporary honourary sign topper per intersection recognizing the French Mile: Bastille Day Celebration on July 14, 2026, at the following locations: a. Bloor Street West and Avenue Road; b. Bloor Street West and St. Thomas Street; c. Bloor Street West and Bay Street; and d. Bloor Street West and Yonge Street. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate with the France Canada Chamber of Commerce to enter into, and execute any agreements and ancillary documents required to facilitate the fabrication, installation and removal of the temporary sign toppers, including reimbursement to the City for all associated costs, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportations Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
MM42.27adopted
Across Toronto, there have been numerous instances in which illegal actions are undertaken on a site to clear obstacles for new construction, which may range from damage or destruction of heritage elements to the removal of protected trees without permission. In such instances, the City undertakes litigation to rectify the issue. There are a range of options available to Courts presiding on such matters if an offense is proven - including directing the restoration of the site to its previous legal condition. Unfortunately, there is a disconnect between this process and the one by which Toronto Building issues building permits. Toronto Building operates in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, which requires the issuance of permits for development proposals provided there has not been a violation of applicable law on the site - a category which does not include a range of illegal activities that may clear the way for development. In practice, this means that Toronto Building must issue permits on certain sites where the City is in active litigation, and where the result of that litigation may be the restoration of the property to its original state. This is a significant concern, as by issuing permits to allow development to go forward on sites whose legal status is in question, the City is tacitly accepting the condition of the land and precluding the Court's potential decision to restore it to its previous condition. As the Province moves forward with its line-by-line review, this is a process conflict that warrants consideration. On sites where the City has initiated litigation, and where restoration of the land to its previous condition is being sought, there should be a process in place for the City to effectively freeze the development process until a final decision has been rendered by the Court.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to consider the addition of provisions in the Ontario Building Code addressing development on sites where municipalities have initiated legal action on matters material to the legal condition of the land and are seeking remediation of the land to its previous condition, so as not to fetter the court through the issuance of building permits prior to the conclusion of legal proceedings, as part of the Province's line-by-line review of the Ontario Building Code.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to consider the addition of provisions in the Ontario Building Code addressing development on sites where municipalities have initiated legal action on matters material to the legal condition of the land and are seeking remediation of the land to its previous condition, so as not to fetter the court through the issuance of building permits prior to the conclusion of legal proceedings, as part of the Province's line-by-line review of the Ontario Building Code.
MM42.28adopted
Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld served as Rabbi and Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanu-El for 58 years, and was well established as a community leader for his work in the City of Toronto. Rabbi Bielfeld was known for his commitment to social justice, advocating compassionately on issues of poverty, hunger and peace, and for his contributions to interfaith projects and community building initiatives. For his efforts, Rabbie Bielfeld was awarded the Order of Canada in 2013. As a faith leader and community builder, Rabbi Bielfeld has left a profound impact on the lives of those he supported. His work will live on through the congregants of Temple Emanu-El, and through the numerous organizations whose missions he helped advance as a founding contributor including the Leo Baeck Day School, MAZON Canada - a Jewish response to Hunger, KOLEL - The Adult Centre for Jewish Liberal Learning, and The Campaign Against Child poverty. Rabbi Bielfeld's passing earlier this year was a significant loss for Don Valley West, and Toronto as a whole. His contributions to the betterment of our City deserve recognition, and work to determine the form of commemoration should be undertaken in consultation with his community.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with relevant divisions, to identify opportunities to commemorate the life of Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld in Ward 15, Don Valley West, in consultation with the local Councillor and community stakeholders, in a form deemed appropriate by the local Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager, in collaboration with relevant divisions, to identify opportunities to commemorate the life of Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld in Ward 15, Don Valley West, in consultation with the local Councillor and community stakeholders, in a form deemed appropriate by the local Councillor.
MM42.29amended
In 2022, City Council approved the redevelopment of 5800 Yonge Street through By-laws 1285-2022 (OLT) and 1286-2022 (OLT). As part of the approval, the owner was required to provide a new child care facility and deliver associated community benefits secured through a Section 37 agreement. This agreement includes also and over dedication of parkland for 4,291.6 square meters. Since the approval of the development, the provincial land use planning and development framework has undergone significant reform through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23). Bill 23 significantly restructured municipal tools for securing community benefits by limiting the scope of Section 37 density bonusing and introducing a capped Community Benefits Charge system. These changes have materially reduced the City's ability to secure community benefit if the developers choose to bring forward their application again. Within this evolving legislative and financial context, the owner has continued discussions with City staff regarding the implementation and delivery of the required child care facility. The owner has now proposed a revised framework that maintains the obligation to deliver a fully fitted out stand-alone child care facility, along with associated furnishings and equipment contributions, and $500,000 Child Care Facility Capital Contribution. Importantly, the continued requirement for a stand-alone child care facility represents a significant and meaningful community benefit outcome. Given current market and policy conditions, including the limitations introduced by Bill 23 and the City's constrained ability to secure equivalent child care capital contributions through alternative mechanisms, the delivery of a purpose-built facility of this scale would be extremely difficult to achieve through any other planning or funding pathway. In this regard, securing the delivery of this facility represents a clear success in advancing critical community infrastructure. This outcome is particularly significant given that Willowdale is identified as a "red zone" on Toronto Children's Services Priority Levels for CWELCC expansion, indicating high unmet demand for licensed child care spaces and limited existing capacity relative to need. The revised proposal provides for a direct capital investment by the owner in the construction of the child care facility. This approach aligns with the current legislative environment, and ensures the continued delivery of a high-priority community service in an area of demonstrated need along with the over dedication of the parkland. Given the increased construction costs associated with delivering the child care facility, the strong public policy imperative to secure new licensed spaces in high-need areas such as Willowdale, and the legislative changes introduced by Bill 23 that have constrained alternative funding tools, it is appropriate to amend the existing Section 37 requirements to remove the separate cash contribution obligation while maintaining and strengthening the obligation to deliver the stand-alone child care facility and its associated benefits.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward a City-initiated amendment to By-laws 1285-2022 (OLT) and 1286-2022 (OLT) to amend the terms of the Section 37 benefits, specifically to introduce an election by City Council to require the Owner to provide two of the required facilities services and matters secured as Section 37 benefits. 2. City Council elect that, in the event that the By-law Amendments are adopted, the Owner provide: a. the Parkland Over dedication; and b. the conveyance and construction of the childcare facility in accordance with the terms in the By-law and Section 37 Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward a City-initiated amendment to By-laws 1285-2022 (OLT) and 1286-2022 (OLT) to amend the terms of the Section 37 benefits, specifically the removal of the required cash contribution for the increase in density, in an effort to preserve the construction of a fully built-out daycare and recognize the over-dedication of parkland.
MM42.30adopted
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
MM42.45adopted
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.
MM42.46adopted
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.
MM42.47adopted
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
MM42.55adopted
The AIDS Memorial (Toronto), located in Barbara Hall Park in the Church-Wellesley Village, is one of Toronto's most significant sites of public remembrance. First emerging in 1988 as a community act of naming, mourning, and public witness, and made permanent in 1993, The AIDS Memorial centres the names of people who died of AIDS. It continues to receive names and remains a living memorial to a continuing epidemic, a national loss, and the dignity of people living with HIV. The memorial is located in Ward 13, but its meaning is not limited to one ward. It is a civic memorial of national significance. There are people living with HIV, and people who have died of AIDS, in every ward of this city. The memorial holds grief, history, activism, and memory from across Toronto, Ontario, and Canada. More than 21,000 Canadians have died of AIDS-related illness, and more than 65,000 people in Canada are currently living with HIV. The impact of HIV/AIDS has been borne especially by communities already facing stigma, exclusion, and institutional neglect, including gay and bisexual men, trans people, African, Caribbean and Black communities, Indigenous communities, sex workers, people who use drugs, incarcerated people, newcomers, and migrants. For many people who died of AIDS, public naming was an essential act of dignity. In periods when many were denied recognition by families, institutions, and governments, chosen family and community carried the work of remembrance. The AIDS Memorial made that grief visible. As the City of Toronto advances the Barbara Hall Park Improvements project, The AIDS Memorial must be treated as a defining civic and historical feature of the site. Community members living with HIV, people who lost loved ones to AIDS, and HIV/AIDS organizations have identified the need to restore the existing memorial, strengthen its dignity and legibility, expand its capacity, and ensure that its history is understood by future generations. The AIDS Memorial Project's Echoes proposal responds to that need. Echoes is a community-led restorative framework for The AIDS Memorial that combines restoration, spatial definition, interpretation, public art, gathering space, and a renewed memorial landscape. Echoes has received unusually broad community support, including endorsement from over 45 provincial and national HIV/AIDS organizations, four local trans-led organizations, and the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association. City Council should recognize The AIDS Memorial (Toronto) as a civic memorial of national significance and endorse Echoes as the principal framework for its restoration and expansion. Reason for Urgency: Substantive work to develop the final concept plan for the Barbara Hall Park Improvements project will be complete before the next meeting of City Council.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council acknowledge the profound and continuing scale of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Canada, honour the memory of the more than 21,000 Canadians who have died of AIDS-related illness, and stand in solidarity with the more than 65,000 people currently living with HIV in Canada. 2. City Council recognize the AIDS Memorial (Toronto), for the purpose of City decision-making and stewardship, as a memorial of national significance, including as one of the world's few large, permanent AIDS memorials, an open-ended memorial for names of those lost to AIDS, and a living site of loss, survival, activism, and public memory. 3. City Council acknowledge the broad community consensus behind the AIDS Memorial Project's Echoes proposal, including endorsement from over 45 provincial and national HIV/AIDS organizations, four local trans-led organizations, and the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association, and endorse Echoes as the principal framework for the restoration, expansion, interpretation, and long-term civic recognition of The AIDS Memorial (Toronto). 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with The AIDS Memorial Project, people living with HIV, people who lost loved ones to AIDS, HIV/AIDS service organizations, and relevant City divisions, to continue moving forward with the integration of the Echoes proposal into the final design for the AIDS Memorial (Toronto), including its core components. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to ensure that the interpretive, storytelling, and name-recovery components, including opportunities for digital storytelling, associated with the Echoes proposal for the AIDS Memorial (Toronto) are developed through community-led processes, with the City supporting the participation of people living with HIV, especially those from communities most affected by HIV/AIDS.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council acknowledge the profound and continuing scale of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Canada, honour the memory of the more than 21,000 Canadians who have died of AIDS-related illness, and stand in solidarity with the more than 65,000 people currently living with HIV in Canada. 2. City Council recognize The AIDS Memorial (Toronto), for the purpose of City decision-making and stewardship, as a memorial of national significance, including as one of the world's few large, permanent AIDS memorials, an open-ended memorial for names of those lost to AIDS, and a living site of loss, survival, activism, and public memory. 3. City Council acknowledge the broad community consensus behind The AIDS Memorial Project's Echoes proposal, including endorsement from over 45 provincial and national HIV/AIDS organizations, four local trans-led organizations, and the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association, and endorse Echoes as the principal framework for the restoration, expansion, interpretation, and long-term civic recognition of The AIDS Memorial (Toronto). 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with The AIDS Memorial Project, people living with HIV, people who lost loved ones to AIDS, HIV/AIDS service organizations, and relevant City divisions, to continue moving forward with the integration of the Echoes proposal into the final design for The AIDS Memorial (Toronto), including its core components. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to ensure that the interpretive, storytelling, and name-recovery components, including opportunities for digital storytelling, associated with the Echoes proposal for The AIDS Memorial (Toronto) are developed through community-led processes, with the City supporting the participation of people living with HIV, especially those from communities most affected by HIV/AIDS.
MM42.56adopted
On July 23 and 24, 2025, City Council approved the Official and and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a proposed development at 340 to 376R Dufferin Street and 2 Melbourne Street and directed the City Solicitor to withhold the introduction of the necessary Bills until certain conditions were met. The preconditions to introduce Bills have now been satisfied and staff are seeking instruction to make changes to the Zoning By-law Amendment based on minor changes requested by owner to enable a potential phased delivery of development. Reason for urgency: Additional flexibility supports delivery of housing. Bills delivered in June allows for this adjustment to occur within 1 year of Council's July 2025 decision. Requires Re-opening: City Council Item 2025.TE24.2 (July 23 and 24, 2025)
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE24.2 by: 1. amending Part 2 by deleting the words, "Attachment 6 to the report (June 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District" and replacing them with the words "Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review" so that Part 2 now reads as follows: 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 340 to 376R Dufferin Street and 2 Melbourne Street in accordance with the Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review. 2. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Gord Perks, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (June 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE24.2 by: 1. amending Part 2 by deleting the words, "Attachment 6 to the report (June 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District" and replacing them with the words "Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review" so that Recommendation 2 now reads as follows: 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 340 to 376R Dufferin Street and 2 Melbourne Street in accordance with the Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review. 2. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 1.
MM42.57adopted
On February 2 and 3, 2022, City Council adopted the settlement offer for the appealed Zoning By-law Amendment application (20 155716 STE 12 OZ) at 10 to 32 Raglan Avenue allowing a 97.5-metre (28 storeys, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building. The resulting Site Specific By-laws 1173-2022 (OLT) and 1174-2022 (OLT) were enacted on September 16, 2022. The Council approval ( Item 2022.CC39.7 - 10-32 Raglan Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Further Directions ) secured a set of Section 37 Planning Act Community Benefits. The existing Section 37 Agreement, registered on title to the lands as Instrument Number AT6352680, currently requires that the owner provide the following: a. an approximately 245.8-square metre Community Agency Space, including a cash contribution for future capital improvements; b. the conveyance of approximately 252.4-square metre new on-site public park; c. a cash payment for local area roadway improvements and a bike share station in the vicinity of the site; d. pedestrian laneway lighting; e. a micro retail space in the building; f. the submission of the required Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal code to demolish the existing residential dwelling units at the Site; g. four live/work units in the building; and h. a minimum of ten percent of the dwelling units as 3-bedroom units. Subsequently, minor variance application approvals (A1038/23TEY and A0284/23TEY) were granted for the site amending the Site-specific By-laws 1173-2022(OLT) and 1174-2022(OLT) regarding parking and loading standards, and building height and form, thereby permitting a 114.0-metre (34 storeys, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building. Subsequently to the Council and minor variance application approvals, the owner has prepared a revised proposal for the site to be used for a housing facility for seniors. The facility is to contain supportive and independent living components, including assisted living, memory care, independent supported living, and seniors' apartments. The owner determined that the drastically shifting market conditions rendered the previously approved 34-storey mixed-use building not feasible and that the current proposal would enable the redevelopment of the site, which is currently vacant. Various changes to the built form and other zoning requirements are necessary to allow the revised proposal. Therefore, a minor variance application (A0321/26TEY) was submitted to the Committee of Adjustment, and approved on June 17, 2026, and will come into force on July 8, 2026 if no appeal is received The previously secured Section 37 Community Benefits including the Community Agency Space, live/work units, and 3-bedroom units are not included in the proposal. The intent of this Motion is to allow amendments to the existing Section 37 Agreement to align with the proposed seniors' housing facility. The required changes to the existing Section 37 Agreement would be the following: a. to amend the requirement to provide Community Agency Space by instead providing a cash payment of $1.203,000; b. to delete the requirement to provide a pedestrian surface easement for the previously secured Community Agency Space; c. to delete the requirement to provide four live/work units; and d. to delete the requirement to provide a minimum of ten percent of the dwelling units as 3-bedroom units. This motion is urgent as the project is imminently moving forward.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2022.CC39.7 "10-32 Raglan Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Further Directions" by deleting Part 3.a. of the instructions to staff: Part to be deleted: 3. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an Agreement, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, in order to secure the following, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor: a. the community benefits to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: And replacing it with the following: 1. If the Committee of Adjustment approval of minor variance Application A0321/26TEY for 10-32 Raglan Avenue, is not appealed or, if is appealed, and is upheld by the Toronto Local Appeal Body or Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council requires the owner, as a condition of approval of Application A0321/26TEY, to amend the existing Section 37 Agreement registered on title to the lands as Instrument Number AT6352680, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act (as it read the day before the date Section 1 of Schedule 17 of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 came into force), so as to implement the Committee of Adjustment decision in a manner, content, and form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2022.CC39.7 "10-32 Raglan Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Further Directions" by deleting Part 3.a. of the instructions to staff: Part to be deleted: 3. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an Agreement, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, in order to secure the following, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor: a. the community benefits to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: And replacing it with the following: 1. If the Committee of Adjustment approval of minor variance Application A0321/26TEY for 10-32 Raglan Avenue, is not appealed or, if is appealed, and is upheld by the Toronto Local Appeal Body or Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council requires the owner, as a condition of approval of Application A0321/26TEY, to amend the existing Section 37 Agreement registered on title to the lands as Instrument Number AT6352680, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act (as it read the day before the date Section 1 of Schedule 17 of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 came into force), so as to implement the Committee of Adjustment decision in a manner, content, and form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review.
MM42.58adopted
The Yonge North Subway Extension represents a major transit investment that will significantly transform mobility in the region, including the future Steeles Station area. As planning and design advance, it is important that the station and surrounding construction impacts are addressed in a way that reflects both long term functionality and community wellbeing. This motion seeks to ensure that the design of Steeles Station appropriately accommodates Passenger Pick Up and Drop Off activity. Given the expected increase in ridership and local access needs, the absence of dedicated and well planned pick up and drop off infrastructure could create ongoing congestion, safety concerns, and traffic impacts on surrounding streets, as we currently experience around Sheppard Station. Early consideration of this function within the station design will support safer, more efficient movement of passengers and reduce negative spillover effects on the local road network. In addition, the scale and duration of construction associated with the Yonge North Subway Extension has the potential to contribute to increased pest activity in adjacent neighbourhoods. This motion therefore requests that Metrolinx develop a comprehensive pest management plan for the construction period. Such a plan would aim to proactively minimize pest disruptions and ensure that appropriate mitigation and response measures are in place, including supports for residents who may be impacted by rodent activity near construction sites. Together, these measures are intended to ensure that the benefits of this transformative transit project are delivered while also protecting local residents, maintaining neighbourhood livability, and integrating essential operational and environmental considerations into both design and construction phases. Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent as it directly responds to the ongoing planning and implementation of Metrolinx's Yonge North Subway Extension construction at Steeles Station, as outlined in Report NY33.27, which is scheduled for consideration at the July 7, 2026, North York Community Council meeting. The report contemplates significant long term construction impacts, including full closure of Yonge Street, major traffic realignments, and extended construction staging within the existing right of way, all of which will have immediate and prolonged effects on local access, mobility, and community livability in Willowdale. Failure to address these issues at this stage risks embedding design limitations into the station infrastructure and leaving surrounding neighbourhoods without adequate mitigation measures. Early Council direction will help ensure that community impacts are properly managed, integrated into construction planning, and aligned with the broader approval framework being sought through NY33.27.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request Metrolinx to consider accommodation of passenger pick-up and drop-off activity in the design of Steeles Station on the Yonge North Subway Extension. 2. City Council request Metrolinx to develop a pest management plan specific to the construction of the Yonge North Subway Extension that aims to minimize pest activity caused by construction and provide required supports for any residents impacted by rodent activity near Metrolinx construction sites, using best practices and insights from Metrolinx's Ontario Line Pest Management Strategy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request that Metrolinx consider accommodation of Passenger Pick up and Drop Off activity in the design of Steeles Station on the Yonge North Subway Extension. 2. City Council request Metrolinx develop a pest management plan specific to the construction of the Yonge North Subway Extension that aims to minimize pest activity caused by construction and provide required supports for any residents impacted by rodent activity near Metrolinx construction sites, using best practices and insights from Metrolinx's Ontario Line Pest Management Strategy.
MM42.59adopted
The Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot, launched with overwhelming support from local businesses and the Church Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area aims to transform Church Street into a vibrant, car-free community space. A core focus of this pilot is improving street-level accessibility along a corridor where many older storefronts are physically inaccessible due to steps and barriers. By closing the street to vehicles, an unobstructed emergency lane will run down the centre lanes to serve as the primary pedestrian walkway and sidewalk. Local businesses are enthusiastically extending their outdoor patios directly onto the curblane, creating new, seamless access points for visitors. To guarantee safe navigation, each patio will maintain a strict one-meter clearance zone, ensuring an entirely unobstructed path for mobility devices, wheelchairs, and emergency personnel. This motion will provide the General Manager, Transportation Services additional authority to make real-time adjustments to traffic management and allow a flexible, adaptive approach to optimize a highly accessible streetscape that fully supports the community and local economy. This motion is urgent as the pilot is already underway.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, for the period of June 26 to August 22, 2026, inclusive, to regulate traffic and parking as may be required for the purposes of managing traffic movement or to address public safety or the safety of any property to support the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot; and further direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to submit any necessary Bills to amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code traffic and parking Chapters, including their Schedules, directly to the first meeting of City Council in 2027, or earlier, if practicable, with such amendments being effective retroactively to the date established by the General Manager, Transportation Services. 2. City Council delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, until the end of the day on August 22, 2026, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of a highway, for a period up to and including 60 consecutive days, as required for the purposes of managing traffic movement or to address public safety or the safety of any property during preparation for, and during, the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority, from the requirement in section 937-5 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to prohibit parking, stopping or standing, until the end of the day on August 22, 2026, on any highway where the General Manager, Transportation Services has erected temporary signage as required to accommodate the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the By-law amendments made in Parts 1 to 3 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, for the period of June 26 to August 22, 2026, inclusive, to regulate traffic and parking as may be required for the purposes of managing traffic movement or to address public safety or the safety of any property to support the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot; and further direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to submit any necessary Bills to amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code traffic and parking Chapters, including their Schedules, directly to the first meeting of Council in 2027, or earlier, if practicable, with such amendments being effective retroactively to the date established by the General Manager, Transportation Services. 2. City Council delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, until the end of the day on August 22, 2026, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of a highway, for a period up to and including 60 consecutive days, as required for the purposes of managing traffic movement or to address public safety or the safety of any property during preparation for, and during, the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority, from the requirement in section 937-5 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to prohibit parking, stopping or standing, until the end of the day on August 22, 2026, on any highway where the General Manager, Transportation Services has erected temporary signage as required to accommodate the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the By-law amendments made in Recommendations 1 to 3.
MM42.60adopted
770 Don Mills Road is an important City-owned property located steps from the Crosstown light rail transit's new Don Valley Station and the Ontario Line. It has great potential to deliver both housing and community amenities on what is currently a surface parking lot. CreateTO has been in the early stages of developing plans for a transit-oriented and mixed-income development at this site including an elementary school, park space, retail and childcare, along with market and affordable housing. With this mix of uses, the project requires significant collaboration with stakeholders to deliver these outcomes. With the Crosstown light rail transit now open, and the Ontario Line under construction, now is the time to accelerate plans for this site. Reason for Urgency: This motion is urgent because the direction is required to accelerate development of plans for the site prior to the Council recess.
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 to work with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to advance a strategy for the redevelopment of the City-owned Toronto Builds site at 770 Don Mills Road and, in undertaking that work, to: a. consider opportunities to include additional city-building benefits, such as community space and/or a long-term care home; b. proactively engage with community groups, post-secondary institutions and non-profit organizations to assess potential viable city-building opportunities; c. consider ways to prioritize the delivery of post-secondary, community- and non-profit-led projects through the market offering process; d. assess the capital funding required to advance the redevelopment of this site, including funding already identified in the relevant Divisional budgets and funding that will need to be considered by City Council for approval as part of the annual budget process; e. consult with other appropriate City Officials, such as the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, and Executive Director, Development Review; and f. report to the Board of Directors, CreateTO and the Planning and Housing Committee with a status of this work, including the status of the Toronto District School Board's requests to the Ministry of Education for capital funding to support the construction of an elementary school, as early as possible and no later than the end of the first quarter of 2027.
Staff recommendation as filed
Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Board of Directors, CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to work with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to advance a strategy for the redevelopment of the City-owned Toronto Builds site at 770 Don Mills Road and, in undertaking that work, to: a. consider opportunities to include additional city-building benefits, such as community space and/or a long-term care home; b. proactively engage with community groups, post-secondary institutions and non-profit organizations to assess potential viable city-building opportunities; c. consider ways to prioritize the delivery of post-secondary, community- and non-profit-led projects through the market offering process; d. assess the capital funding required to advance the redevelopment of this site, including funding already identified in the relevant Divisional budgets and funding that will need to be considered by City Council for approval as part of the annual budget process; e. consult with other appropriate City Officials, such as the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, and Executive Director, Development Review; and f. report to the Board of Directors, CreateTO and the Planning and Housing Committee with a status of this work, including the status of the Toronto District School Board's requests to the Ministry of Education for capital funding to support the construction of an elementary school, as early as possible and no later than the end of the first quarter of 2027.
MM42.61adopted
Toronto is desperately short of live music venues and is facing threats to some of those that remain. One potential solution may be to revitalize the vacant theatre at 285 Spadina Avenue, the corner of Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street . This theatre has been vacant since 1975, but it was erected in 1921 as the Standard Theatre for live Yiddish theatre. It was designed by Benjamin Brown, one of Toronto's first Jewish architects, and financed by selling shares to members of the Jewish community of Kensington Market . As a theatre designed for live performances, it could still have good acoustics. Reason for urgency: There may be a short-term opportunity to relocate an existing cultural venue into this space if it can be done at a reasonable price.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic and Community Development to report back to City Council, no later than July 29 to 31, 2026, with recommendations on the suitability of the Standard Theatre for adaptation as a live music venue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Economic and Community Development, to report back to City Council, no later than July 29 to 31, 2026, with recommendations on on the suitability of the Standard Theatre for adaptation as a live music venue.
MM42.62adopted
The hostel at 353 to 357 College Street obtained zoning approval several years ago to expand its building and small business into the adjacent vacant lot. Due to a city error, the zoning and site plan approval approved a building layout that did not provide the necessary sewer access hole. As a result of the city error, the approved building can only be built if the sewer access hole is located in the sidewalk, which is normally contrary to the Municipal Code. Staff are working on recommendations to accommodate the error in this particular case without weakening the general requirements of the Municipal Code. This is urgent because the redevelopment of the derelict lot by a small business is ready to proceed but is blocked until the alternative sewer access hole is approved.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Development Review, to report directly to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026, City Council meeting with respect to compliance with certain sections of Chapter 681 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code for the applicant under Site Plan Application 18111118STE20SA at the property municipally known as 353 to 357 College Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Development Review, to report directly to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026, City Council meeting with respect to compliance with certain sections of Chapter 681 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code for the applicant under Site Plan Application 18111118STE20SA at the property municipally known as 353 to 357 College Street.
MM42.63adopted
The Wellington Destructor is a significant City-building opportunity to provide much needed amenities for the growing Niagara neighbourhood, set to include significant new development and two new parks forthcoming at 801 Wellington Street West and 10 Ordnance Street. The Wellington Destructor has long been identified as having significant potential for activation. Community engagement began in 2017 with the community to inform a vision for the Destructor, to include nonprofit-oriented programming and market activations, among other potential uses. Following a request for proposals and subsequent contract termination, CreateTO has worked to undertake a building condition assessment and costing for state of good repair and other upgrades, explore temporary repurposing of lands for community events, art installations, or other purposes, as well as work with third-party facilitators to identify next steps for visioning and community engagement. These recommendations are aimed at ensuring we advance the next steps for community engagement, identify relevant City and interdivisional funding sources and continue to advance work on this project. This motion is urgent to adequately plan for the next round of community engagement.
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with CreateTO, to complete the following: a. an analysis on the redevelopment work completed on the Wellington Destructor site to date, including a summary of past partner-driven redevelopment efforts and procurement processes, and identifying key lessons learned; b. a preliminary feasibility assessment for future activation, informed by asset management direction and prior Council direction to consider free and accessible community space, affordable space for non-profit and arts organizations, and local food programming; and incorporating community input from 2019 request for proposal and targeted market engagement with non-profit, cultural and community sectors; c. potential funding strategies including provincial and federal programs, philanthropic contributions, grants and partnerships that could support a future market sounding; and d. a communication strategy to update the public on report conclusions and project status, reflecting past community input, and report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2027 on outcomes and options for redevelopment as recommended by CreateTO.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with CreateTO, to complete the following: a. an analysis on the redevelopment work completed on the Wellington Destructor site to date, including a summary of past partner-driven redevelopment efforts and procurement processes, and identifying key lessons learned; b. a preliminary feasibility assessment for future activation, informed by asset management direction and prior Council direction to consider free and accessible community space, affordable space for non-profit and arts organizations, and local food programming; and incorporating community input from 2019 request for proposal and targeted market engagement with non-profit, cultural and community sectors; c. potential funding strategies including provincial and federal programs, philanthropic contributions, grants and partnerships that could support a future market sounding; and d. a communication strategy to update the public on report conclusions and project status, reflecting past community input, and report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2027 on outcomes and options for redevelopment as recommended by CreateTO.
MM42.64adopted
Hanlan's Point Beach is Canada's oldest surviving queer space and the site of Canada's first Gay Pride gathering. The beach and surrounding landscape continue to serve as an important public space of cultural, recreational, and natural heritage for Toronto. The site is also experiencing shoreline erosion, dune degradation, loss of usable beach area, and pressure on existing natural areas. Timely planting and sand renourishment are required to support shoreline resilience, public access, ecological restoration, and the preservation of Hanlan's Point Beach cultural heritage. The City of Toronto recognizes the tireless work of advocates for this unique space, including the Hanlan's Point Working Group, Island Working Group, Indigenous Advisory Circle, and Friends of Hanlan's. Reason for Urgency: Planning work for planting and beach renourishment at Hanlan's Point is already underway and additional direction is needed.
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, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to undertake the immediate actions of the Hanlan's Point Landscape Plan by October 2026, including the following: a. at least 10,000 square metres of planting and naturalization, and technical analysis and consultation to identify up to 20,000 square metres, including renaturalization, infill planting within existing naturalized areas, infill planting in trampled or degraded dune gaps and disturbed areas where planting is appropriate, maps identifying the proposed planting, naturalization, and excluded picnic/open-use areas; and b. reporting with an update to a meeting of the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group by July 2026 and a detailed plan to a meeting of the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group in September 2026. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry allocate $400,000, on a one-time basis, towards the Hanlan's Point Beach Landscape Plan, from within the approved 2026 City Wide Environmental Initiatives capital project within the Environment, Climate and Forestry's Capital Budget. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to undertake 20,000 cubic metres of sand renourishment on the south and central sections of Hanlan's Point Beach, subject to technical feasibility and consultation with the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group, starting in Fall 2026 and in advance of the 2027 beach season. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group, to include in the development of the full Hanlan's Point Landscape Plan, actions that consider the feasibility of the following for immediate or medium-term implementation, and present a detailed plan, including actions to be taken before June 2027, with a preliminary update to a September 2026 meeting of the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group and a final update to a meeting of the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group by December 2026: a. additional planting and naturalization; b. a visitor infrastructure and public realm plan for Hanlan's Point Beach, including showers, drinking water fountains, bicycle parking, fencing, washrooms, picnic and gathering areas, lighting, retrofits to existing pavilions (in coordination with the Toronto Island Food and Beverage Strategy and existing leases), pedestrian circulation, service access, emergency access, and other priority improvements; and c. continuous monitoring of water level and beach conditions to inform additional beach access and stabilization measures, if required, to ensure access in Summer 2027 beach season 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to explore additional opportunities for seasonal food service at or near Hanlan's Point Beach through the Toronto Island Food and Beverage Strategy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to undertake the immediate actions of the Hanlan's Point Landscape Plan by October 2026, including the following: a. at least 10,000 sq m of planting and naturalization, and technical analysis and consultation to identify up to 20,000 square metres, including renaturalization, infill planting within existing naturalized areas, infill planting in trampled or degraded dune gaps and disturbed areas where planting is appropriate, maps identifying the proposed planting, naturalization, and excluded picnic/open-use areas; and b. reporting with an update to a meeting of the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group by July 2026 and a detailed plan to a meeting of the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group in September 2026. 2. City Council request that the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry allocate $400,000, on a one-time basis, towards the Hanlan's Point Beach Landscape Plan, from within the approved 2026 City Wide Environmental Initiatives capital project within the Environment, Climate and Forestry's Capital Budget. 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to undertake 20,000 cubic metres of sand renourishment on the south and central sections of Hanlan's Point Beach, subject to technical feasibility and consultation with the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group, starting in Fall 2026 and in advance of the 2027 beach season. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group, to include in the development of the full Hanlan's Point Landscape Plan, actions that consider the feasibility of the following for immediate or medium-term implementation, and present a detailed plan, including actions to be taken before June 2027, with a preliminary update to a September 2026 meeting of the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group and a final update to a meeting of the Hanlan's Point Beach Working Group by December 2026: a. additional planting and naturalization; b. a visitor infrastructure and public realm plan for Hanlan's Point Beach, including showers, drinking water fountains, bicycle parking, fencing, washrooms, picnic and gathering areas, lighting, retrofits to existing pavilions (in coordination with the Toronto Island Food and Beverage Strategy and existing leases), pedestrian circulation, service access, emergency access, and other priority improvements; and c. continuous monitoring of water level and beach conditions to inform additional beach access and stabilization measures, if required, to ensure access in Summer 2027 beach season 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to explore additional opportunities for seasonal food service at or near Hanlan's Point Beach through the Toronto Island Food and Beverage Strategy.