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• A 2.5-year city-initiated study on Lake Shore Boulevard West concluded with approval of mid-rise zoning and mixed-use redesignation, implementing the Avenues policy framework across multiple properties.

The journey

Decision

Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Lake Shore Boulevard West approved, including redesignation of certain properties from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas, deletion of two existing site-specific policies, amendment of another, and adoption of urban design guidelines for future development.

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• The Official Plan Amendment is mandated by provincial planning law and requires the Minister's approval before taking effect; the City cannot appeal the ministerial decision once granted.

The journey

What happens next

Deputation at this Council meeting (2026-07-29) if open; Council vote follows. Once approved by City, the amendment goes to the province and is out of Toronto's hands.

Decision

Official Plan Amendment approved, establishing minimum density of 160 residents and jobs per hectare for the Mount Dennis Station Protected Major Transit Station Area. The amendment requires provincial ministerial approval, after which it becomes binding.

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• Yonge Street, a major north-south arterial serving thousands of commuters, is proposed to be fully closed for approximately two years during the main construction phase (2027-2029 based on typical subway construction timelines). The diversion road west of the current alignment is a temporary public highway, not a permanent routing.

• The General Manager of Transportation Services would gain delegated authority through December 31, 2030, to approve similar long-term road closures and traffic modifications without subsequent Council reports. This extends authority beyond the Steeles Station project and could affect other major construction projects city-wide through the end of the decade.

The journey

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You can weigh in

Residents and businesses affected by the Yonge Street closure between Steeles and Madawaska can contact their ward councillor before the vote or depute at City Council if the item remains open for public comment. Ward 1 (Willowdale) and Ward 2 (Don Valley West) councillors are most directly affected.

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• The motion raises the specific concern that newly built high-density developments in Willowdale and across North York may later seek access to residential on-street parking permits, intensifying competition for curbside space in adjacent low-rise neighbourhoods.

• TTC commuter parking at stations is flagged as a critical first- and last-mile connection for North York residents living beyond walking distance of rapid transit, and the motion seeks to maintain and enhance these facilities.

The journey

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Residents can depute to Council before the vote, contact their ward councillors with their position on parking minimums and spillover impacts, and attend the Council meeting to observe the debate.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents may depute at the council meeting or contact their ward councillor before the vote if they wish to comment on the heritage alteration and the proposed expansion of PARC.

Who did what

• Councillor Amber Morley (Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore) amendedAdded amendment requesting applicant engage with residents and local BIA on materiality and related matters through site control process

From the floor

“It's just to request the applicant engage directly with area residents and our local BIA on some specific items through the site control process, including materiality and other things of that nature.”Councillor Amber Morley (Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore)

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• The project's approval required an Official Plan Amendment to override the protected view corridor of City Hall and Old City Hall, a rare institutional exception to heritage protection policy.

• 216 replacement rental units were secured for 210 existing tenants, addressing a key tenant-protection commitment in a downtown intensification project.

The journey

What happens next

City Council vote is the next stage. Residents can contact their City Council members before the vote. The item moves from Community Council to City Council for final approval.

Decision

The project was approved with one amendment: to request the applicant engage directly with area residents and the local Business Improvement Area on materiality and related items through the site control process. The Official Plan Amendment waiving the protected view corridor protection was approved.

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“[resident concerns about five-year displacement during construction, health impacts, and broken promises about duration]”A resident

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• A resident deputed on displacement impacts and broken promises about construction duration, but the transcript does not record council's response or any motion to address the concern.

The journey

What happens next

The item has been decided. No further municipal action window remains at this stage.

Decision

Alterations to the designated heritage property approved under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act; heritage easement agreement amended. The transcript does not specify what changes were made to address the resident's displacement concerns, if any.

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“The current infrastructure and the way the area was designed do not support this level of residential density, especially this site. The proposed design includes only two vehicle exits into a two-way street. None of the 40 tall towers along the Humber Bay Shores and the Queensway Lake Shridor have these same conditions.”A resident

“I mean we support new housing and thoughtful intensification. However, we oppose this application because it goes beyond the community plan that was previously approved for this site and we believe it will be having negative long-term impact in our neighborhood.”A resident

“This third tower is too much. I find it a bit of a game. Over the years I've watched successive changes to apartment ratios, garage ratios and spots and all the rest of that. And I find that we've been gradually pushed into this corner.”President, condo corporation YCCC87

“As a three-time cancer survivor, that has real consequences for my mental health and that of my kids well-being. It also has real financial consequence. Once that tower goes up, no one will choose a shadowed south facing unit when there's a north facing one available. My value will drop.”A resident

“When our own councilor Perks recommends approval before residents have even had a chance to speak, it's hard not to wonder whose interests are actually being prioritized here.”A resident

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• The proposed development revises an earlier approved scheme (2023); staff state the new conservation strategy and amended heritage easement mitigate heritage impacts, but the revision appears to include a third tower not previously approved at this scale.

• Community Council heard sustained multi-household opposition from adjacent condo residents citing traffic, structural safety, shadow and property value impacts; no pro-development deputation is recorded in the provided transcript.

• One resident alleged Councillor Gord Perks recommended approval before the public deputation period, raising procedural fairness concerns.

The journey

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Residents may have deputation rights at City Council if this item advances; the decision appears pending based on the transcript provided (only deputations shown, no vote recorded).

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Who did what

• Councillor Shelley Carroll (Ward 17, Don Valley North) amendedMoved amendment to redirect the report-back from community council to Infrastructure and Environment Committee, citing the need to track financial implications, deputy city manager involvement, and citywide budget alignment as the scope expands beyond initial findings.
• Councillor Stephen Holyday (Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre) voted againstVoted against, arguing the report lacked sufficient data depth (two-week ridership sample) and that the process bypassed proper community and business consultation before authorizing staff to explore undefined further measures on a major citywide street.
• Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Ward 9, Davenport) questioned staffChallenged Councillor Holiday's critique, defending the transparency of the process and the necessity of implementing transit priority measures to manage congestion and support the TTC's objectives.

From the floor

“There were improvements made to the Dundas Street corridor to improve ridership experience. And they were, what we heard, they were traffic chain, like traffic and parking changes, return prohibitions, and changes to parking. And then a follow-up report came to the community council. It was a receipt for information, and instead of doing that, they basically said, hey, go further. We have no idea what that is. Dundas is a really important route. It's an important route for residents of Etobicoke if they want to drive into the city...The report does with its limitations note that they compared a couple week period from one year to the next and that the ridership was up. Good for them. Why the ridership is up is perhaps requires a little bit of a deeper analysis...I'm not comfortable basing an important policy decision on a very thin slice of information that is admittedly very limited in the report.”Councillor Stephen Holyday (Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre)

“It makes sense for Councilor Holiday to vote no to this item because he voted no when we brought the transit priority measures motion to council at the same time that this was considered and adopted at TTC. It makes sense that if you don't accept that moving transit more effectively through the city, we can't actually manage congestion...We cannot criticize and say that our streetcars are slow if we don't do the things that TTC is telling us, or at least explore the things that TTC tells us move them more quickly. And we can't actually manage congestion in the city if people can't increasingly choose transit as their mode of choice.”Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Ward 9, Davenport)

“But we're now getting into and what more can we do? And at that point, we need to be able to track the financial implications. We need to be able to track the involvement of deputy city managers and and the like, dispatching staff to do the work...Dundas goes from one end of the city to the other and we all drive it. And we're talking about something that is very citywide. And while it's really important to the residents who live there, it's something that if we're gonna get it right, we're going to begin to spend what are citywide dollars and we need to align it with citywide priorities along with the coordination priority.”Councillor Shelley Carroll (Ward 17, Don Valley North)

“How many days of analysis comparison did you use to derive the increase in ridership that you cited in the report? Was it two weeks, or was it all the entire year?...It was a two week period that we looked at to determine the ridership increase.”City of Toronto Transportation Services

“We could also look at a queue jump lane potentially, not really relevant with streetcars as much as it could be with buses. But right now, we'd be looking at just the curb management, options, and turn restrictions.”City of Toronto Transportation Services

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• The ridership increase cited in the report (approximately 25–35%) was based on a two-week comparison period, not a full-year analysis, creating questions about data robustness for a major policy decision on a citywide corridor. Councillor Holyday pressed staff on this limitation; staff acknowledged construction-related data constraints but defended the methodology.

• The scope of 'further transit priority measures' remains undefined. Staff suggested queue jump lanes, additional curb management, and turn restrictions, but a full menu will only emerge after the engagement plan is developed and Infrastructure Committee reviews it.

• The TTC Board has separately directed a citywide streetcar acceleration study (due early 2027) of which this Dundas work is a part, creating a parallel planning process that staff are attempting to consolidate into one comprehensive report rather than piecemeal motions at different bodies.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can provide input during the August consultation on Dundas, and can track the Infrastructure Committee report-back in early 2027 for the full menu of proposed transit priority measures before they are implemented.

Decision

Council adopted the report with an amendment. Recommendation 2 was changed so that the General Manager of Transportation Services and the CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission will report back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee (rather than to community council) on recommendations for additional transit priority measures on Dundas, with an engagement plan to be developed and community consultation to occur before implementation. Ridership analysis in the report covered a two-week comparison period.

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• Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth) questioned staffQuestioned the scope of delegated authority, raised concern that delegation would prevent community council from imposing construction conditions on Metrolinx, and moved an amendment to shorten the delegation period to 12/31/2027.

From the floor

“My ability or counselor's ability to actually give instructions will change with what you're asking for tonight. Correct?”Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth)

“We have always come to City Council to seek direction and also to give an opportunity to community to delegate. And through that we've managed to put conditions on Metrolinx's work that's kept the community quite safe and brought issues to the forefront that they had to deal with.”Metrolinx

“I think what I'd like to do is change that delegated authority from 12/31/2030 to 12/31/2027 for this period that the election is on, and then to bring that authority back to the councilor and the community to impose conditions for safety and for construction that will not exist otherwise.”Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth)

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• Delegation of authority through 2030 would allow Metrolinx to implement traffic and parking changes without returning to council for each decision, potentially limiting community input and the ability to impose construction conditions.

• The amendment to shorten the delegation to 12/31/2027 (end of current term) would preserve council and community oversight during the construction phase and past the 2026 election, preventing a differently-composed council from inheriting an open-ended delegation.

The journey

What happens next

Residents in affected areas (Riverside, Leslieville wards) can contact their councillor before the vote resumes; the item remains on the agenda for decision.

Decision

Council received the item and discussion occurred, but no final vote was taken on the record during this meeting. Councillor Fletcher asked questions about the extent of delegated authority and raised concerns about losing community council's ability to impose construction conditions. A motion was proposed to reduce the delegation expiry from 2030 to 2027 to preserve council oversight, but the motion was not finalized before the meeting broke for dinner at 6:30 p.m.

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• Nearly three-year sidewalk closure on a major downtown arterial (Richmond Street West) during peak tourism and event season (August 2026 to April 2029), with pedestrian access reduced to a 2.1-metre covered walkway for 33 months.

The journey

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Residents and businesses affected by the Richmond Street West closure can contact their councillor before the vote, or attend council to depute on the impact of the three-year lane closure on traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and local commercial activity.

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• The City has secured $1.5 billion in federal and provincial funding over 10 years conditional on implementing development charges reductions; this represents the first time the city has accessed this federal-provincial housing funding stream.

• Development charges will be suspended from annual indexing through 2029, locking in flat rates for all development types during the reduction period.

• The program is time-limited: eligibility requires that a development's first building permit be issued during the three-year reduction period, and an above-grade permit obtained by the end of that period or within 24 months, whichever is later, to prevent speculative acquisition of cheap charges.

The journey

What happens next

Residents and organizations concerned with housing supply and development costs can contact councillors before the vote. No deputation window is mentioned on the agenda as of the summary provided.

Who did what

• Councillor Amber Morley (Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore) movedMoved to delete staff recommendations and adopt confidential alternative direction

From the floor

“I do have an item I would like to try to go ahead. It's a confidential motion that I have. It's CC43.21, 2915, 2917, 2939, 2941, and 2943 Bloor Street West, zoning by law amendment application request for direction. Staff have my motion, and it has been advanced circulated colleagues. It is confidential, or a portion of it is confidential, but I will read out the public portion here, which is to delete the recommendations in the report, and to adopt instead the following. I'll consider that read, and appreciate support from my colleagues on this.”Councillor Amber Morley (Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore)

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• The substance of Council's direction on a major downtown development under Ontario Land Tribunal appeal was kept confidential and not disclosed to the public, despite the vote occurring in open session.

The journey

What happens next

Residents interested in this development can monitor the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process once a date is scheduled, and may participate in that process. Contact your councillor before the vote if you wish to influence Council's response direction.

Decision

City Council voted to amend and adopt Councillor Morley's motion to delete the planning staff recommendations and adopt instead a confidential alternative direction; the content of the alternative direction was not disclosed in the public record.

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• The proposed development would retain only the west and south facades of the 1935 Spanish Colonial Revival Grand Central Market building, demolishing all other existing structures and the surface parking lot to make way for two residential towers.

• Heritage Planning staff indicate they are satisfied the development conserves onsite and adjacent heritage properties and is consistent with existing policy, with heritage impacts mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents may depute at City Council or submit written comments before the vote. The agenda is published; the meeting date is 2026-07-29.

Who did what

• Councillor James Pasternak (Ward 6, York Centre) movedMoved the motion endorsing the Ontario Inspector General's findings and directing city action
• Councillor Mike Colle (Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence) secondedSeconded the motion

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• The motion was deemed urgent by the chair and the two-thirds waivers for notice and referral both carried, allowing immediate passage without Executive Committee review.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can contact their councillor before the vote if they wish to express support for or concerns about the motion. The item is on a published agenda; the vote will be public record.

Decision

Council passed the motion. The motion was deemed urgent by the chair; notice and referral to Executive Committee were waived by two-thirds votes.

The vote

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• Councillor Nick Mantas (Ward 22, Scarborough-Agincourt) movedMoved the motion to increase arborist staffing and tree maintenance resources
• Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 24, Scarborough East) secondedSeconded the motion

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• The motion ties increased arborist spending to the city's commitment to reach 40 percent tree canopy by 2050, a long-term environmental target requiring sustained investment.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can contact their councillor before the vote to urge support, or attend deputation if the item is called for debate. The vote is expected at this Council meeting on 2026-07-29.

Decision

Council approved increased resources for tree maintenance and arborist staffing, with funds directed toward addressing routine pruning backlogs citywide and supporting the 40 percent tree canopy goal by 2050.

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• Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York) movedMoved the motion to direct staff to expand parkland in King-Spadina and Wellington Place.
• Councillor Gord Perks (Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park) secondedSeconded the motion.

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• King-Spadina has among the lowest parkland provision rates in Toronto at 0.9-3.9 square metres per capita, compared to a citywide average of 28 square metres per capita, despite significant residential growth.

The journey

What happens next

Residents in King-Spadina and Wellington Place can monitor future staff reports on parkland expansion, advocate for their preferred sites or solutions during future consultations, and contact their councillors (Perks, Malik) to pressure implementation and funding.

Decision

Council directed city staff to pursue new parkland and expand existing parks in the King-Spadina and Wellington Place area, including through creative solutions and partnerships to address the documented shortage.

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• Councillor Parthi Kandavel (Ward 20, Scarborough Southwest) movedMoved that the data centre expansion be assessed against forthcoming city guidance on AI data centres, with clarity on ownership, data sovereignty, and community benefits required before Site Plan Approval proceeds.
• Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) secondedSeconded the motion.

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• More than 100 residents attended a community meeting expressing concerns about the facility's scale, power and water demands, noise, employment, and the lack of a public vote on a project of this magnitude.

The journey

Time to act

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Residents can monitor staff response to the motion and follow the data centre guidance development; deputation opportunity may arise if the project returns to Council or a public hearing is called.

The vote

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• Councillor Nick Mantas (Ward 22, Scarborough-Agincourt) movedMoved the motion to advance the Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre/Community Hub
• Mayor Olivia Chow secondedSeconded the motion

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• A 5.2-acre city-owned property in Scarborough has been held in reserve for over a decade for this community hub project; Scarborough Health Network's withdrawal does not derail it, as YMCA and United Way remain committed partners.

The journey

Decision

Motion moved by Councillor Nick Mantas and seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow to advance the Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre/Community Hub, transferring the property to YMCA. The record does not show a vote tally or explicit council action beyond the clerk's procedural question on waiving referral.

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• Councillor Jon Burnside (Ward 16, Don Valley East) movedMember motion requesting waiver of referral and advancement of the Don Mills redevelopment direction
• Mayor Olivia Chow secondedSeconded Burnside's motion

From the floor

“On favor of waiving referral?”City staff

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• 770 Don Mills Road is a city-owned surface parking lot immediately adjacent to the new Don Valley Station, positioning a redevelopment for transit integration; the proposal combines housing (market and affordable), schooling, park space, and childcare on a single city-controlled site.

The journey

Time to act

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If Council votes on this item at a future meeting, residents can depute at that session or contact their councillor before the vote. The urgency motion itself may be voted on at this meeting.

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• Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Ward 9, Davenport) movedMoved the motion to accept cash contribution and redirect funds to affordable housing and community amenities
• Mayor Olivia Chow secondedSeconded Bravo's motion

From the floor

“The advancing alternate section 37 agreement contribution at Bloor and Dufferin is urgent because it's lost counsel.”Councillor Jamaal Myers (Ward 23, Scarborough North)

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• A below-grade pedestrian connection to Dufferin Station will not be built; the development contribution is redirected to affordable housing instead.

The journey

Decision

City Council adopted the motion to accept the cash contribution in lieu of the below-grade tunnel connection and direct the value toward affordable housing initiatives, community and cultural amenities, and public realm improvements for Dufferin Subway Station, as identified through community consultation.

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• The applicant invoked the Planning Act's deemed refusal provision after Toronto's inaction, shifting the decision from City Council to an independent tribunal, which removes municipal control over the outcome.

The journey

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Residents can observe the OLT hearing if it is open to the public; contact your councillor if you have concerns about the proposal or the city's negotiating position.

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• The development would retain an existing medical office building on site, preserving some existing use within the redevelopment.

• The proposal includes the provision of affordable housing as part of a mixed-income project, though the agenda text does not specify the percentage or affordability level.

The journey

Time to act

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Residents can depute at City Council if there is a deputation window before the vote; check the meeting agenda for timing. Contact your councillor before the vote to express support or concerns.

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• A 46-storey tower on a Part IV heritage-designated site represents one of the city's highest-profile heritage conservation cases in recent years, testing whether the city can permit substantial density while preserving heritage fabric. The relocation and reorientation of the existing bank building is a material conservation approach, not demolition, and staff recommend approval.

• The site is immediately adjacent to the planned Mount Dennis GO/UP station, making it one of the first major residential intensifications directly adjacent to the new transit hub. The outcome may establish a precedent for what density and form the city considers appropriate around new rapid transit.

The journey

What happens next

Residents and organizations can depute at Etobicoke York Community Council and Toronto City Council if the item advances. No public consultation window is stated in the agenda; deadlines depend on the committee meeting date and council date, both on the published forward agenda.

Who did what

• Councillor James Pasternak (Ward 6, York Centre) moved and questioned staffVoiced opposition to the application

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• Application includes a Holding provision requiring developer to resolve servicing and compatibility issues before development can proceed

• Two separate motions moved to secure parkland dedication and continued negotiation with adjacent property owner, suggesting ongoing design refinement

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents and affected property owners can depute at the City Council vote, which has not yet been scheduled. Deputation window typically closes 48 hours before the meeting.

The vote

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Who did what

• Councillor James Pasternak (Ward 6, York Centre) moved, amended and questioned staffMoved amendments to expand parkland dedication and continue negotiations with adjacent property owner; urged colleagues to reject the main application due to precedent concerns about mid-rise buildings in stable neighbourhoods.

From the floor

“We need to reject this application. The precedent of approving mid-rise buildings in stable neighbourhoods undermines our planning framework.”Councillor James Pasternak (Ward 6, York Centre)

The journey

Time to act

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Residents can contact their councillor before the City Council vote. Deputations may be possible depending on the council agenda.

The vote

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• One referral waiver failed: the Infrastructure and Environment Committee will review the project despite council's unanimous approval on merits, signalling divided opinion on environmental or servicing readiness.

The journey

What happens next

Residents and stakeholders can depute at the Council meeting. Anyone with standing (property owner, resident within the notification area, or authorized representative of an organization) may request to speak to Council. The agenda item number is CC43.12. Public comment windows, if any, are typically closed before the Council vote, so timing depends on the meeting notice.

Decision

City Council approved the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 245 Eglinton Avenue East, allowing a mixed-use development with two connected towers totaling 82,742 square metres, including 1,202 residential units, retail, and amenity space. The motion carried 22-0 unanimously. One motion to waive referral to Infrastructure and Environment Committee failed 9-15; that committee referral will proceed.

The vote

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Who did what

• Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Ward 15, Don Valley West) movedMoved deferral to next Council meeting

The journey

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City Council has not voted; residents can contact their councillor before the vote or depute at council if a public hearing is scheduled.

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• The Leslie Site Official Plan Amendment responds to the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, establishing a transit-oriented framework that could unlock significant mixed-use development on a central employment site.

• The study included engagement with Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council, indicating Indigenous consultation on a site in this region.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Deputation window may be open depending on council agenda management; residents can contact their councillor before the vote.

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• The proposal delivers 383 housing units with only six identified as affordable rental, a 1.6% affordability rate far below city targets. The balance of the site plan and land value capture terms, if any, are not visible in the public agenda text.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents may depute at the council meeting if still within the public participation period; contact your ward councillor before the vote if the comment window has closed.

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• The proposal requires Official Plan amendment to increase density, indicating the Secondary Plan's density targets were not automatically enabled by existing zoning and the city had to choose to unlock this site.

• Holding provisions on sewerage and stormwater capacity are a signal the infrastructure is not yet adequate; the developer must fund or coordinate upgrades before the city releases the holding and permits construction.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Council members and the public can depute or contact councillors before the vote. Given that this is a staff recommendation at the final approval stage, the window for substantive change is narrow, but deputations on the holding conditions (sewerage, waste collection requirements) may still influence implementation details.

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• The applicant is no longer appealing to City Council; they escalated to the Ontario Land Tribunal, shifting the venue from municipal decision-making to a provincial tribunal. This removes the item from Toronto's control and means the outcome depends on tribunal rules and OLT judgment, not Council debate.

The journey

What happens next

If you are a Park Hill Road resident or in the area, you may have already been notified of the tribunal hearing by the OLT; check the tribunal's website or the city's notice of application for hearing dates and instructions to participate as an intervenor or observer.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents and tenant advocates can still depute at this City Council meeting before the vote. The Tenant Assistance Plan and replacement unit details are open to public comment. Contact your councillor before the vote.

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• The replacement building must include 141 affordable rental units total, with 54 units required to house existing tenants at similar rents under the Tenant Assistance Plan.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents and tenant advocates may depute to Council before the vote or contact their councillors. The deputation window closes when this meeting begins.

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• Spadina-Dundas intersection redesignated to permit higher density under the adopted framework, a significant shift in zoning for one of Chinatown's most visible intersections

• Framework includes Official Plan amendment, making it binding city policy rather than guidance only, and constraining future council discretion on West Chinatown development

• Baldwin Street now permitted small-scale retail under the new framework, enabling ground-floor commercial activation in a previously restricted area

The journey

What happens next

Residents and stakeholders can depute at this Council meeting on the staff recommendation (date and deadline not stated in this agenda extract, typically 2-4 business days before meeting). Interested parties can also contact their councillors before the vote.

Decision

The West Chinatown Planning Framework was adopted, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments permitting higher density at Spadina-Dundas, allowing small-scale retail on Baldwin Street, and establishing guidelines for public realm, housing, cultural heritage and business investment in West Chinatown.

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Residents can depute at council if a public hearing is held before the vote, or contact their councillor to express views before council votes. The deadline depends on council's meeting schedule and any hearing procedures, which are not yet public.

Who did what

• Councillor Gord Perks (Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park) movedNot directly stated in transcript but moved related items; no substantive opposition noted

From the floor

“The entire $100,000,000 to build this space will be absorbed by Temple's team. The implication, the impact it has on our future generation is incredible. Think of the girls and boys that would have a chance to play on this beautiful court.”Mayor Olivia Chow

“It is a market based lease even though for a period of time, there's not money exchanging hands. The market in kind piece to this is about capital commitment. Someone else is building it, and the community use provisions mean you can't change the deal down the line and say, now we want it exclusively for pro athletes.”City-staff

“When you look at that capital investment and amortize that with operating and capital renewal over forty years and you take the NPV on that, plus the interest on capital over thirty years, you're looking at almost a $200,000,000 economic benefit to the city.”CreateTO

“This $100,000,000 investment will actually grow into a much larger number for the city of Toronto. We would probably wait another hundred years for us to maybe think about developing something there. We probably would have had maybe 60 studies, and we probably still wouldn't get to it.”Councillor Michael Thompson (Ward 21, Scarborough Centre)

“I'm just beginning to worry. There's too much downtown centric investment happening. We've got the Raptors downtown... Everything is downtown. What about the rest of the city of Toronto? There is a Toronto north of Eglinton, believe it or not.”Councillor Mike Colle (Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence)

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• City secures $100 million facility construction without capital budget cost; facility remains city property with permanent community access rights embedded in lease agreement.

• Toronto Tempo becomes Canada's first WNBA team operating in a municipally-controlled downtown facility with guaranteed public community hours, addressing significant gap in women's professional sports infrastructure in the city.

• Agreement includes 2,000+ annual public access hours to world-class training courts; model mirrors successful Raptors facility partnership but with stronger community access guarantees.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can contact their councillor before the vote; deputations may be available depending on whether Council opens the item for debate.

Decision

Executive Committee recommendation to enter into a long-term lease and community access agreement with Toronto Tempo Basketball Club for 701 Fleet Street approved unanimously. Related Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (TE34.19) also approved without amendment.

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• Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's) movedMoved to have staff further explore the publicly stated goals for Billy Bishop expansion and to provide factual information to the public and federal government on the airport's viability and the city's waterfront vision.
• Councillor Stephen Holyday (Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre) questioned staffQuestioned why the city should use taxpayer resources to research positions aligned with Queen's Park opposition parties rather than the provincial government.
• Councillor Brad Bradford (Ward 19, Beaches-East York) questioned staffQuestioned the mayor about when city staff were lobbied by Billy Bishop owners prior to the province's expansion proposal, and whether the mayor's office received advance notice of provincial plans to expropriate waterfront.
• Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth) questioned staffAsked applicant about 12.5m setback absence; asked about transportation study authors and capacity for Uber/FedEx/parcel delivery management.

From the floor

“When did you learn specifically from the province and the port authority that they wanted to expand the island airport?”Councillor Brad Bradford (Ward 19, Beaches-East York)

“At no point have myself or any members of my staff received any plan on what Toronto Port Authority are trying to do. It remains secret.”A councillor

“The reason is because we advocate for our communities. That because premier Ford was not making decisions based on publicly available plans, publicly available information where he was saying things but he couldn't support them, it was left to us to provide our communities and the public facts, information to make informed decisions about the future of our own waterfronts.”Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's)

“Together, we made it very clear that premier Ford's voice is not the only one that matters. We all care about our waterfront. We all care about economic development. We want Billy Bishop to be viable, but we also want it to be in balance with a waterfront that is healthy and vibrant.”Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's)

“If you treat us like partners, be respectful. Stop calling people who live on the island squatters. Stop calling people who disagree with you fringe. Stop trying to remove the voices of Torontonians as you did with the tripartite agreement.”Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's)

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• The federal government rejected Premier Ford's proposal to expand Billy Bishop Airport and expropriate Toronto waterfront parks, supporting the city's waterfront protection stance.

• The mayor stated her office has not received any plan from the Toronto Port Authority on the expansion proposal, characterizing it as remaining secret.

• Councillor Bradford alleged that the mayor's office was lobbied by Billy Bishop owners in the weeks before the province announced its expansion intention, though the mayor denied receiving any advance notice.

The journey

What happens next

This item is now at staff level; no immediate public participation window. Residents concerned about Billy Bishop expansion or waterfront protection can contact their councillors to express views on the city's negotiating priorities before the next report.

Decision

Council received the federal government's rejection of the Billy Bishop expansion proposal and referred the matter back to staff to continue exploring the airport's viability and the city's role in any future agreement, without adopting a binding position on the airport's long-term operation.

The vote

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• A 922-unit mixed-use development at a major downtown intersection (Yonge and Church) adds significant rental housing while retaining a heritage facade, directly expanding housing supply in the downtown core.

• Staff technical review confirmed the project meets sewer, transit, and infrastructure requirements despite resident objections about capacity strain, enabling approval to proceed.

The journey

What happens next

Residents may contact their ward councillor before the full Council vote (date not stated in transcript). The item moves to City Council; public deputation may still be available at that stage if the meeting is noticed.

Decision

Zoning by-law amendment approved as recommended by Planning and Heritage Committee; the two high-rise towers totalling 922 units (rental and condo mix) at 835-839 Yonge Street were permitted to proceed, with the heritage facade at 835 Yonge retained.

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• Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) movedMoved referral to council without recommendation, citing ongoing negotiations with applicant and need for further conversations.

From the floor

“This structure will not only fully block our view, but it will also block the natural right reaching our units. Our windows will end up facing a large wall just a few meters away. I'm concerned about what life will be like once these buildings are completed.”Resident owner at 825 Church Street

“The proposal before community council today is the result of collaboration not only with city staff but with the greater Yorkville residents association and the ABC. Through several meetings with them, we now have a proposal before you that we think has provided significant public realm improvements on Young Street, securing new large setbacks, new tree plantings, a new pop space in place of an existing gas station.”Bowfields, on behalf of Canadian Tire, the applicant

“The podium is currently 5 m away from the property line of the adjacent building, which is consistent with the mid-rise design guidelines. The high-rise has 20 m of separation, which is significantly more than we typically get, which we usually ask for 12.5.”City staff

“Why are you bringing it to council before those studies are reviewed, submitted and reviewed?”Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale)

“We're actually putting a hold on this approval. There's a holding bylaw which is a requirement on the applicant to provide those studies that will determine whether or not there's capacity. A development is not able to proceed without them. There will be a hold on the bylaw, which will mean this the zoning permissions will not actually they will not be able to build a building until they satisfy those.”City staff

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• Infrastructure hold: applicant must satisfy engineering and infrastructure capacity studies before the zoning by-law can take effect. Staff found issues in submitted studies requiring further work with the applicant.

• Adjacent building shadow and light: podium only 5 metres from 825 Church Street property line; resident deputation raised concerns about view obstruction and loss of natural light. Staff noted this meets mid-rise guidelines but is adjacent to a high-rise (20 m separation from towers).

• Rental housing: 17 existing rent-controlled rental units will be demolished and replaced by 17 rental replacement units as part of the 640-unit development, subject to a Tenant Assistance Plan providing return rights at similar rents and financial compensation.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can depute at City Council when this item is called. The holding bylaw ensures further technical work; residents with infrastructure or shadow/light concerns should contact their councillor before the council vote.

Decision

Referred to City Council without recommendation. A holding bylaw will require the applicant to complete infrastructure and engineering studies before construction can proceed. The item does not advance with staff's recommendation; instead it goes to council for a fresh debate.

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“Somebody needs to go back to the Webster's dictionary because that translates for those of us that are old enough to know the imperial system about a piece of lot that's 30 ft by 64 62 feet, which is the size of a small to a mediumsiz backyard for a home, let alone for a building of this size with thousands of residents”A resident

“The traffic report is not our reality. We have near collisions and people traveling on incorrect you know one-way streets in the opposite direction”A resident

“11 Lillian has parking for the units and 16 guest parking with 98 units. This proposal has 640 units with no parking and only 10 guest parking. As a previous person was saying on the church street they had six places for Ubers and that I think that's a great idea but that's cost and I understand that.”A resident

“When se 68% of the units are onebedroom or studios, this is not for families. This is not the this is for investors. It's typically for investors and hence they think they don't need the rent.”A resident

“Having a building of 14 stories next to a building of 50 of 53 stories makes no sense... You can read all the books you want and watch all the movies you want about Venice, but if you don't visit Venice, you don't live it. And as the people at Young and College can tell you, it's crazy.”A resident

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• Development increases tower heights significantly: northern tower gains 10 storeys (to 48), southern tower gains 10 storeys (to 55), altering the built massing profile at a major intersection.

• Parking provision remains zero for residential units with only 10 guest spaces for 640 units, in a neighbourhood where existing residents report parking shortage and escalating rates ($200 to $500+ per space).

• Unit composition is predominantly small units (68% one-bedroom or studios according to deputant), raising questions about whether development serves family housing or investor market.

The journey

Decision

Zoning By-law Amendment approved as presented. The northern tower height increased from 38-storeys to 48-storeys (158.3 metres); the southern tower from 45-storeys to 55-storeys (179.3 metres). Retained elements include 5,783 square metres of retail, heritage preservation at 1913 Yonge Street, dedicated grocery store space, POPS, mid-block connection, and off-site parkland dedication.

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“The report wants to change the commercial floor space from 12,000 square meters in that building to 1.8,000. It is a full 90% reduction in floor space for that building in a part of Toronto that is already seeing the closure of many small businesses not be able to afford floor space. So I am urging this council to reject this report and to keep the 12,000 meter floor space so that small businesses in Bay Clover Hill can flourish”A resident

“My name is Benjamin Larson. I'm a partner at Elevate Planning Project Management. We are the applicant to 1075 Bay Enterprises Limited Partnership who's proposing a 62 story mixed use building on this downtown site. That package is being preserved and within that package $3 million was earmarked towards affordable housing in the ward. so again, it's being preserved and is actually being supplemented through the current application with additional benefit in the form of required non-residential space or 10 more affordable housing units.”Elevate Planning Project Management, on behalf of 1075 Bay Enterprises Limited Partnership

“I'm the treasurer of the St. Nicholas Housing Cooperative. We've been in this on Incerman Street, which is immediately south of the Bay Street address. We celebrating our 40th anniversary. We have provided rent geared to income housing for 40 years. We request that the proposal that affordable housing be included in this application be mandatory and that otherwise we do not support its acceptance. Our own situation is that we would like to be designated as the developer or the manager of whatever affordable housing is provided.”St. Nicholas Housing Cooperative

“Through the chair, my name is Derek Walo, city planning. At the moment, we don't have a construction management plan, but as part of the site plan application, we anticipate we will see one then.”City staff

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• Affordable housing commitment is only 10 units out of 738 total residential units (1.4%), plus $3 million in Section 37 funding; cooperative adjacent to site requested mandatory provision and management role due to construction impacts and their 40-year tenure in the neighbourhood.

• Non-residential floor space cut by 90% (from 12,100 to 1,815 square metres) in a neighbourhood experiencing small-business closures near University of Toronto; deputant cited existing high vacancy in nearby student housing and loss of community spaces like the Fur Kin on Bay pub.

The journey

Decision

Approved with amendment regarding permit parking. The core amendments reduced non-residential floor space from 12,100 square metres to a minimum of 1,815 square metres (or combination of non-residential and affordable housing), height increased from 59 to 62 storeys, and applicant committed to 10 affordable units plus preservation of $3 million Section 37 affordable housing funding from the prior approval. An amendment concerning parking permits was also carried.

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“This is an infill development with a new building next to another building. So it is an infill development in an apartment neighborhood. also this is not determined to be a condo development. It very well could be a rental building.”Bastfields, on behalf of Great West Development (applicant)

“From a fire safety perspective, the building will be designed fully to Ontario building code requirements and which will ensure that there are appropriate fire safety precautions and measures taken into consideration. those will all be worked out in the later process.”Bastfields, on behalf of Great West Development (applicant)

“The application will bring forward both a new public park which was expanded from the original proposed 604 meter size to 713 m through the addition of a portion of the CBC in kind contribution. of 37% of the 4% CBC contribution would be provided as an additional parkland to expand a park at the front”Bastfields, on behalf of Great West Development (applicant)

“I I live actually not too far from [the site]. St. Jamestown is already a very densely populated area you know with a lot of marginalized people you know with a lot of and the buildings are very old right I mean that's the complaint I've heard throughout that the landlord or the owners of the property can do a better job to maintain the buildings”A councillor

“It is a gamble that to go to refuse this application and send it to the OOLT knowing that likely that it would be approved and all the things that we have actually requested and worked with staff on would be would disappear overnight.”A councillor

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• Holding provision imposed on zoning amendment due to unresolved engineering issues, but resident safety concerns not similarly protected despite parallel language in staff report.

• Existing 24-storey rental building retained; developer committed to major building improvements (roof, facade, accessibility, mechanical systems) as part of deal. Councillor cited these improvements as reason to approve rather than appeal.

• Resident opposition to development cited food bank program launch at 77 Howard as evidence of existing unmet community need, arguing density alone does not create service capacity.

The journey

Decision

Approved with conditions: zoning by-law amendment with holding provision; 713 sq m on-site parkland dedication at northeast corner; in-kind contribution (37% of 4% community benefit contribution) for park expansion; improvements to existing 24-storey building including accessible door improvements, new roof, facade replacement with exterior brick, new fob system, heating and control system upgrade with new generator, electrical room and component upgrades, 16 e-bike parking spaces, and three outdoor amenity areas for shared use by new and existing tenants. Parking permit amendment added.

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“I came here a month ago to depute about the sneaky D's and I brought up an analogy saying, Hey, councilor Moyes, if you're pedestrianizing Church Street, it would really suck if they demolished everything on Church Street to build a condo there, right? Well, now you're building a condo on Church Street.”A resident

“I am not entirely sure if there is a need for this condo building construction, especially considering that the pedestrianization of Church Street is very much in line with the Church-Wellesley neighborhood vibe of small business, local pubs, local eateries, a few shops here and there that sell various trinkets. And we are demolishing a lot of these to build condos.”A resident

“What's the point of pedestrianizing Church Street if you're going to gradually demolish everything that makes Church Street Church Street and replace it with condos?”A resident

“The implications of demolishing 66 and 64 Wellesley Street will mean that Church Wellesley, which is I believe the heart of Toronto's culture, will now be missing a piece that is very important. When you go to Church Wellesley you get off Wellesley station and you walk eastbound and you see the beautiful murals, the beautiful world pride murals that people so much associate with Church Wellesley.”A resident

Also in this item

• World Pride murals on 66 Wellesley Street will be demolished as part of the development; the project includes no stated plan to restore them.

• The Wellesley Apartments (64 Wellesley Street), identified by the deputation as historically relevant, will be demolished for the development.

The journey

Decision

Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment approved. The site will be developed with two towers (206 and 196 metres including mechanical penthouse) containing approximately 1,419 dwelling units. 34 Huntley Street to be demolished; 122-124 Isabella Street to be conserved in-situ; 30-32 and 38-40 Huntley Street to be relocated and conserved. 32 existing rental units will be replaced in the new building at similar rents with tenant financial assistance.

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“What will they see there instead? Another construction site, another demolishment, and another condo that has no bearing to the culture of Church Wellesley whatsoever. It's not necessary. Please reject it.”A resident

“My issue is not essentially with the history of this application. I brought it up with the Toronto Preservation Board to ask if specifically at the World Pride Murals, if you want to build your condo, build your condo. But my question is mainly about the World Pride Murals and how it seems that there has been no plan. If this has been a 4-year development, that is actually more concerning because in none of these four years has there been any plan to even discuss the World Pride murals other than we will take a picture of said murals and save it on a TIFF image. That is the extent of the attempts to preserve the world pride murals for this report.”A resident

“Are you aware that for the last 3 to four years we've had many public consultations on this particular application among others? Are you aware that we have been working with the neighborhood association been very much involved in this application? Do you know the history of any of these applications that you're speaking to but this one in particular?”A councillor

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• World Pride Murals on the Huntley Street site face only photographic documentation as preservation; no substantive re-location, recreation, or integration plan documented in the 4-year development process despite being a culturally significant public art asset in the Church-Wellesley area.

• Tenant Assistance Plan mandates right of return for existing 32 tenants at similar rents and financial hardship compensation; rent-protected units embedded in a market-rate 1,419-unit development in a high-demand central neighbourhood.

The journey

Decision

Approved: demolition of 32 rental dwelling units at 30-32 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 120-124 Isabella Street; replacement of 32 rental units within a new development containing 1,419 total dwelling units across two towers (56 and 60 storeys); Tenant Assistance Plan mandating existing tenants' right to return at similar rents with financial compensation; Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 approved subject to conditions. Related zoning and Official Plan amendments approved concurrently.

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“The World Pride Murals, which is very much important to the pride community of Church Wellesley and Toronto Center, should be preserved. Despite having the recommendations by the Toronto Preservation Board, despite the developers also being relatively amendable to the idea, it was there was no mention of anything that you are going to do to preserve the World Pride murals because right now on the report it remains said that the World Pride murals the only preservation of the World Pride murals will be a TIFF image, a TIFF file on a computer somewhere on a USB drive somewhere for future use. There's been no mention whatsoever of said recreation of World Pride pride that that was made to be relatively amendable by the Toronto Preservation Board.”A resident

Also in this item

• World Pride murals at the site will not be physically recreated despite developer and Toronto Preservation Board openness to including them in the design; digital preservation only via TIFF file

The journey

Decision

Zoning by-law amendment approved for 69-storey, 220.5-metre residential building with 818 dwelling units. Tower reoriented north-south to permit full retention of 94 Isabella Street heritage building. Front facade of 90-92 Isabella Street retained in situ; east and west return walls dismantled and reconstructed. World Pride murals documentation only preserved as TIFF digital file, not physically recreated on new building.

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“[Audio garbled in transcript; content not recoverable]”Spoke on the record

“I am a single mother who lives at 60 Southport. I am a social worker who's worked in community my entire career. I now work with a research team at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health and the majority of my work is related to creating inclusive communities where people are able to safely get around in their communities. This slab tower is going to be spilling a thousand more people into our streets and I have not been safe to actually cycle around the way I used to.”Resident of 60 Southport; social worker at Center for Addiction and Mental Health

“Please don't approve this. Please allow safety and infrastructure to be built first.”Resident of 60 Southport; social worker at Center for Addiction and Mental Health

“I've been a resident of 60 Southport since 2019. I'm a naturopathic doctor and a registered psychotherapist and my work and values are centered on health. Health is shaped by the strength of our communities, access to nature, safety and stability. These conditions improve mental and physical health. They strengthen child development and they help people live longer and healthier lives.”Resident of 60 Southport since 2019; naturopathic doctor and registered psychotherapist

“Southport Street is a two-lane local road without so much as a crosswalk. The planning report acknowledges increased traffic, shadow, loss of light, wind, reduced open space, and a pressure on infrastructure. These impacts are considered acceptable, but acceptable to whom?”Resident of 60 Southport since 2019; naturopathic doctor and registered psychotherapist

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• More than 1600 residents signed a petition against the amendment and dozens submitted written objections, yet the staff recommendation was approved without debate or recorded opposition in committee.

• The proposal replaces 38 existing rental units and 25 rooming rooms with only 50 rental replacement units; net rental housing impact not stated in record.

The journey

Decision

Staff recommendation approved without recorded opposition or amendment in the transcript excerpt. The motion to move staff's recommendation carried on a call for 'all those in favour.'

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“Planning decisions don't just shape buildings, they shape communities. Residents should be able to trust the approval plans won't later become something fundamentally different without a compelling public planning reason.”A resident

“Many residents, myself included, made important life decisions based on the approved vision for the site and to build their lives here. It replaces 16 approved town houses. The tallest building on the street rising about the length of a football field standing upright is proposed.”A resident

“Good planning is measured by not how much density can fit in a site, but whether the final community is better out than the one that was approved.”A resident

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• The approved plan for the site (two towers and 16 townhouses) is being replaced by a 70-storey tower; this represents a fundamental change to the neighbourhood approved under a prior application.

• Only 50 replacement rental units are being created to replace 63 total existing rental rooms and units (25 rental rooms at 168 Isabella plus 38 units being demolished), a net loss despite the Tenant Assistance Plan.

The journey

Decision

Demolition application and Residential Demolition Permit approved. The replacement includes 50 rental units (12 studios replacing 25 rental rooms at 168 Isabella, and 38 replacement units for the demolished stock), a Tenant Assistance Plan, and Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment concurrently approved permitting the 70-storey, 599-unit development. The 16 approved townhouses in the original plan are eliminated.

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“Almost 65% of the proposed building C units start at 450 square ft, not suitable for families. There is limited public transit for Southport. There are no retail, health, or community services. The only park space is a small patch of public land with no recreation facilities. With building C, there will be approximately 2,000 more people living on Southport. In total, we can expect upwards to 4,000 people more on our little Southport Street.”A resident

“The Swansea secondary plan, which came out this June, says 34 to 50 Southport Street can have a maximum building floor space of four times the lot area. The approval of the proposed tower results in an overall site density of 9.93 times the area of the site.”A resident

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• Approved zoning density of 9.93 times lot area contradicts Swansea secondary plan limit of 4.0 times lot area, approved by city staff in June 2026.

• Building contains 596 units with 65% under 450 square feet, characterized as unsuitable for families.

The journey

Decision

Zoning by-law amendment approved to permit 50-storey mixed-use building at 115 Jarvis Street with 596 dwelling units and 226 square metres of non-residential floor space, with a holding provision.

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“Building C is 10 times the size of the land it's perched on. It's a 250% variance of the official plan. Please, councilors, do not approve building C. You have already approved the project. Please leave well enough alone. There is no need to punish us with too much density, too many units, too many cars, too many people jammed into zero green space.”A resident

“We are fully in support of a staff recommendations for the application which recommend approval for the official plan amendment and zoning by amendment applications and these applications would as stated by a number of residents from the area add a third tower to the development in place of a low-rise townhouse building which is originally approved as tower as building C as part of the application that application was 14 years ago was approved in 2012 originally submitted in 2010 and the proposed tower which is now on the table will fit on the site has been designed to be generally in line with the tall building design guidelines.”Spoke on the record

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• A 16-storey tower at 64 metres replaces an originally-approved low-rise townhouse building from a 2012 approval, representing a significant density increase on a downtown infill site near Ontario Street.

The journey

Decision

Approved as recommended by staff. The zoning amendment permits a 16-storey, 64-metre building (including mechanical penthouse) with 98 dwelling units and 78 square metres of non-residential space, with a holding provision. This replaces the previously-approved low-rise townhouse building (Building C).

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“We have considered all of them. the application included a detailed traffic study prepared by Lee Consulting which was reviewed by staff and no outstanding con concerns remain from a traffic perspective.”City staff

“That is a related to the Swansea pumping station and capacity at that station and to deal with that capacity issue. We are proposing and our staff have proposed and we are accepting of a holding provision that would require the city to undertake work related to that public station to ensure that there is sufficient capacity prior to the application being able to be brought forward.”City staff

“There is a community benefit contribution as part of this application which is a expanded section 37 in the form of additional public art on the site.”City staff

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• A wastewater holding provision: the city must upgrade Swansea pumping station capacity before zoning can be exercised, meaning the applicant cannot build unless the city completes infrastructure work

• 65 existing rental units will be demolished and replaced at similar rents; tenants have a right to return under a Tenant Assistance Plan

• Heritage alterations to the designated heritage property at 64 Wellesley Street East remain to be decided separately by City Council

The journey

What happens next

This decision report goes to City Council for final approval. Residents who wish to express support or objection to the development, or to the holding provision on pumping station capacity, or to the heritage alterations may depute at the Council meeting or contact their councillor before the vote. The timeline for that Council meeting is not stated in the transcript.

Decision

The recommendation is approval of amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 36-storey building (122.5 metres including mechanical penthouse) with 409 dwelling units and 852 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. Approval is contingent on a holding provision requiring the city to complete upgrades to the Swansea pumping station to ensure sufficient wastewater capacity before zoning permissions can be exercised. The applicant proposes to acquire and demolish Dapper Lane as part of the development. A related rental housing demolition application and heritage alterations report will be considered by City Council in a separate process.

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“I live at 60 Southport Street and am one of the directors on the condo board. I speak for myself today, not for the board, but there are some concerns that overlap with the interest of 60 Southport. We are the building most affected by this proposed amendment, being right next door.”Resident of 60 Southport Street, director on condo board (speaking for himself)

“The density in the Swansea secondary plan was set at a maximum of four times the lot area. The proposed amendment is arbitrarily crossing that out and changing it to six or more. For what reason?”A resident

“In the report for action, if you look at attachment 10, that is labeled looking east, but it's actually looking west. You can see the Humber River behind the proposed tower. Attachment 11 is labeled looking west, but it's actually east. You can see Grenadier Pond. That's sloppy and significant when we're supposed to trust that the shadow study is acceptable.”A resident

“The shadow study is concerning as the south side of 60 Southport is going to be shadowed already by the buildings approved at 34. The new proposal takes what little area was not shadowed during the day for most of the year and puts the south of the building into shadow at least four hours or more when you look at the shadow study on March 21st.”A resident

“I'm not against development. People do need good housing, but this proposal is not good housing. It makes housing that's already there demonstrably worse to live in.”A resident

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• The report identifies inaccuracies in supporting studies: shadow study renderings mislabeled (east/west reversed); transportation study listed speed limits incorrectly (50 km/h recorded for streets actually posted 40 and 30 km/h). Staff recommendation does not address these errors.

• This is an amending report to a July 2023 council approval. The building height increased from 31 storeys to 36 storeys; unit count rose from 405 to 409 total units. Both the replacement rental unit count (65) and the demolition approval remain unchanged.

The journey

What happens next

Item has already been decided by council (July 19-20, 2023) in its original form; this amending report updates terms of that approval. No further deputation or voting opportunity.

Decision

Approved: demolition of 65 rental dwelling units permitted; replacement of 65 rental units required in the new 36-storey development; tenant assistance plan updated to reflect current city practices; replacement floor plans updated based on revised development proposal (36-storey, not 31-storey).

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• Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's) movedSupported the motion
• Councillor Jamaal Myers (Ward 23, Scarborough North) questioned staffQuestioned whether the motion and analysis account for high-speed rail impacts in addition to aviation, seeking clarification on scope

From the floor

“My question related to the other motion, not the one regarding the health impacts. Is that also in terms of looking at the future, is that also looking at the Alto high speed rail as well, or that's just restricted to airports?”Councillor Jamaal Myers (Ward 23, Scarborough North)

“I'm just asking because, obviously, that's gonna have an impact on rail as well. So I'm just asking, are you just looking at an apples to apples comparison to airlines, the island and the Pearson, or are you looking at sort of what are all the factors that are gonna affect air travel, including the potential advancement of the high speed rail?”Councillor Jamaal Myers (Ward 23, Scarborough North)

“I use the words that were in the report that was before us, I think that has to do with livability. It includes noise, which is the plain version of what happens to your health. It's all implied in that, of course. It's all about quality of life.”Councillor Stephen Holyday (Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre)

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• A 32-storey tower replacing 16 previously approved townhouses represents a significant departure from a 2012 site plan, intensifying density in what residents expected to remain lower-rise.

• The application faced sustained community opposition on infrastructure, shadowing, parking, and livability grounds, but Council approved it.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can depute at the upcoming City Council vote on this application.

Decision

The application was approved, though the transcript excerpt does not show the vote tally or whether conditions were imposed.

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“My name is Shafak Latif and I moved into the building less than a year ago. My concern is that this is an older building and it's rent controlled and so when they build new buildings, we're going to lose rent control buildings for future generations. And I think it's very important that we think about our future generations because, you know, it's hard to get rent control buildings in the city the way that the city is. And I would like for the city to think about the people before the profits and I mean city councilors to think about the people before the profits. So please keep in mind the future generations like we lose this rent control building and many others what are we going to do you know so I really feel that this is important. So I want I want I don't want to have and and the density is so in intense. We have like five or six tall skinny towers in that one area. They're all like more than 30 stories. It's so dense and”A resident

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• Only 6 of 377 units required as affordable rental; the existing rent-controlled building will be demolished

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Decision

Zoning By-law Amendment approved to permit a 33-storey apartment building with 377 units (6 affordable), 994 square metres of retail and commercial space at 1439 Bloor Street West.

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“Staff have reviewed the proposal, including the potential impacts on sewer capacity, TTC infrastructure, and are satisfied that the technical studies submitted with the application demonstrate that these impacts can be appropriately accommodated.”City staff

The journey

Decision

Approved; Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments adopted as recommended. The 2018 LPAT decision was modified to permit three towers (70, 60, and 14 storeys) instead of the original mid-rise envelope, with 195 on-site affordable rental units, 468 square metres of community agency space, and 2,130 square metres of publicly accessible open space.

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Who did what

• Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) movedMoved to refer to City Council without staff recommendation; stated unresolved concerns about TTC capacity and affordability

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• Of 29 demolished rental units, only 29 are replaced at similar rents; an additional 25 rental rooms are demolished but replaced with only 22 studio units, a net loss of 3 units in the rental inventory at that site, offset by 51 total replacements across the two towers.

• Tenant Assistance Plan secures right of return at similar rents and provides financial compensation; tenants of rental rooms receive studio-unit replacements rather than identical room-type returns.

• Development timeline: East Tower (51 replacement rental units) is Phase 1; West Tower (remaining 1,360 units) is Phase 2, meaning replacement units may not be available immediately upon demolition, requiring interim tenant relocation and assistance.

The journey

Decision

Rental Housing Demolition Application approved. Demolition of 29 rental dwelling units at 47-65 Huntley Street, 3 and 11 Selby Street, and 2, 8, 12, 16 Linden Street authorized. Replacement secured: 29 rental units to replace the demolished 29 units, plus 22 rental studio units to replace 25 demolished rental rooms, all in the East Tower of the first phase. Tenant Assistance Plan mandated, including right of return at similar rents and financial compensation. Residential Demolition Permit approved under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, subject to conditions.

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• The project retains all 2,251 existing rental units while adding 1,115 new units, a net increase of dwelling stock without displacement on this site

• Rose Avenue reinstatement as a public street and creation of a new public park represent public realm improvements beyond the housing addition

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Contact your councillor before the City Council vote. Deputation may still be possible if the item returns to council.

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Who did what

• Councillor Gord Perks (Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park) movedMoved the item without recommendations (noting further work to be done with Fred Victor, TCAC, and Daniels before Council) but in effect moved staff's recommendation; item carried.
• Councillor Brad Bradford (Ward 19, Beaches-East York) movedReleased the item in favour

From the floor

“(motion moved in favour)”Councillor Brad Bradford (Ward 19, Beaches-East York)

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• 863 residential units approved in Regent Park, including new retail, daycare, public street and public park as part of mixed-use development

The journey

What happens next

This item has passed committee and moves to City Council. No further deputation opportunity at this body. Residents seeking to oppose or amend can contact their councillors before the Council vote, or pursue appeals at the Ontario Land Tribunal if the application is subsequently appealed by third parties.

Decision

Approved as recommended by staff: three buildings with 863 residential units, 2,260 square metres of non-residential space (retail and daycare), new public street extending Rose Avenue, new public park, and improvements to existing rental buildings. Mover stated further details would be resolved before full City Council.

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• The development is planned to include approximately 4,969 new dwelling units with a total gross floor area of 325,000 square metres, representing significant intensification of the previously approved four-block master plan.

• The proposal removes a planned Promenade Road and replaces it with an enhanced water's edge public promenade, altering the street network originally approved in the master plan.

The journey

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Residents can attend the council meeting and depute during public consultation periods, or contact their councillor before the vote if the meeting is scheduled and publicly noticed.

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• The proposal is for 555 dwelling units at a major transit hub, but the applicant is not replacing existing office space, creating a conflict with the City's intensification policies that require office retention in mixed-use zones.

The journey

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Residents can depute to council before the vote, contact their councillor, and submit written comments if a consultation window remains open.

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• The applicant's appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal was triggered by the city's statutory failure to make a decision within the prescribed timeline, shifting the burden to prove grounds for refusal from the applicant to the city at tribunal.

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• The applicant has appealed the City's failure to decide the original zoning and Official Plan Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal, consolidating three heritage demolition appeals into one hearing before the same tribunal.

• City Council previously refused permits for alterations to the designated heritage properties and demolition of heritage attributes and the detached building; this item asks what directions Council wishes to provide as those refusals are defended at the tribunal.

The journey

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Residents may depute at this Council meeting if the item reaches deputation; contact your councillor before the vote. Public comment window may have closed; check the agenda portal.

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• Two new public parks and a childcare facility are required as part of the mixed-use redevelopment on the former Sherway Gardens mall site, a significant infill opportunity converting underutilized commercial land to mixed-use with public amenities.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can depute at City Council before the vote (date to be confirmed on the council agenda). Written submissions can be sent to the City Clerk. This is the Official Plan stage; zoning and subdivision decisions will follow separately, offering future opportunities for input on height, density, and design details.

Decision

Official Plan Amendment approved as recommended, redesignating the site to support mixed-use development with public parks and childcare facility. Housing affordability report required before zoning stage.

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Who did what

• Councillor Stephen Holyday (Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre) movedMoved two motions asking staff to analyze the impact of the federal decision on the city, including impacts on housing, transportation, transit, noise and livability, and to study the same impacts related to Pearson Airport growth.
• Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's) movedMoved a separate motion (on PH 32.7) asking staff to further explore the publicly stated goals of the province's airport expansion and provide analysis on impacts.
• Mayor Olivia Chow movedMoved the urgent motion demanding province repeal Bill 110, return Toronto Islands and Little Norway Park, and restore Toronto's seat in Billy Bishop Airport governance.
• Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York) secondedSeconded the motion.

From the floor

“The province has no right to take away Toronto's land and our democratic voice. We will fight for every inch of parkland and waterfront that belongs to our residents.”Mayor Olivia Chow

“This motion sends a clear message to Queen's Park: Toronto will not accept the land grab. Our islands, our parks, our future.”Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York)

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• Federal government declined to support Ontario's proposed Billy Bishop Airport expansion, removing a key lever for the province's land-takeover strategy.

• City Council's 25 to 1 vote on a provincial conflict matter is politically significant and demonstrates cross-partisan support for Toronto's position on land sovereignty.

The journey

What happens next

This is a completed council vote with no further municipal action window. Residents interested in the Islands or Billy Bishop expansion should monitor provincial legislative proceedings and any negotiations between Toronto and Ontario.

Decision

Motion carried 25 to 1. City Council directs the Mayor to demand the province repeal Bill 110, return the Toronto Islands and Little Norway Park to Toronto's control, and restore Toronto's seat at the tripartite Billy Bishop Airport governance agreement. City staff are directed to prepare a comprehensive report on the fiscal and land-use implications of the provincial takeover and options for recovery.

The vote

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• The plan addresses speeding of motor vehicles and road safety for vulnerable road users in Flemingdon Park, an established neighbourhood south of Eglinton Avenue East.

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Residents can contact their City Councillor before the vote. If there is a public deputation period, residents may speak to Council directly.

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Residents can contact their councillor before the vote if they have concerns about this intersection or traffic safety in the area. The vote date is 2026-07-29.

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• Staff recommend refusing the application citing site configuration, building massing, and height as inappropriate for the context.

The journey

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Residents interested in this development can depute to Council before the vote, or contact their councillor to express support or opposition. The Council vote is the final decision point.

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• Demolition would clear a non-contributing building in a heritage conservation district to create new public green space, trading built heritage for park access in a dense downtown ward.

The journey

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Residents may depute at City Council before the vote. Contact your Ward councillor to express support or opposition. The heritage aspect may also attract attention from heritage advocacy groups.

Who did what

• Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) movedReleased the item from hold; moved TE34.72 to pass.

From the floor

“I can release TE34.72, authorization to study the Yorkville Village Core as a potential heritage conservation district.”Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale)

Also in this item

• The study will determine whether formal Heritage Conservation District designation is warranted, a status that would impose design controls and restrictions on property modifications in the area.

The journey

What happens next

Residents in or near Yorkville Village can participate in the public consultation phase once the study begins; no further council vote window remains on this authorization itself.

Decision

City Council authorized the study; item TE34.72 was released from hold and passed without amendment.

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• The tower height has been reduced from 69 storeys (approved October 2024) to 61 storeys in the revised scheme, though additional land and massing have been added to the site footprint.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents may depute at this council meeting to object or support the heritage alterations and demolition; the agenda does not state a deputation deadline or the meeting date, so the window depends on the published council schedule.

Who did what

• Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York) movedMotion to ensure clear communication of construction phasing to mitigate impacts on riders and businesses
• Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Ward 9, Davenport) movedMotion to add expiration date and report back to community council in 2027

From the floor

“My motion is simply to ensure that there's an expiration date for the proposed temporary parking and traffic regulations on Queen Street West and report back to Toronto East Shore Community Council in 2027.”Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Ward 9, Davenport)

“I have a motion, and this is to just ensure that we are very clearly communicating the phasing of the construction work in order to mitigate the impact on folks who use the line and work with staff on this.”Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York)

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• Temporary traffic restrictions on Queen Street West affect roughly 90,000 daily transit and vehicle trips during a seven-month construction window on a major east-west corridor.

The journey

What happens next

Residents and businesses along the diversion route (Queen Street West from Roncesvalles to Spadina, and affected side streets) can depute to Council before the vote, or contact their ward councillor. The meeting date and vote timing are not stated in the item.

Decision

Council adopted the Executive Committee recommendation with two amendments: (1) Councillor Bravo added an expiration date for the temporary regulations and directed a report back to Toronto East Shore Community Council in 2027; (2) Deputy Mayor Malik added a requirement for staff to clearly communicate the phasing of construction work to mitigate impacts on transit users and businesses.

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• Pedestrian access on the east side of Noble Street will be fully restricted for 24 months, forcing users to cross to the west sidewalk and use only the intersections of Queen Street West and Noble Street, or Noble Street and Strickland Avenue.

• Noble Street will be converted from two-way to one-way traffic operation between Queen Street West and Strickland Avenue, with westbound-only flow permitted.

• The construction staging area involves closure of a full northbound traffic lane on the east side of Noble Street for the entire 24-month duration.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents can contact their councillor before the vote, or depute at Council if a deputation window is open. The measures take effect December 1, 2026, so the window to influence the decision is narrow.

Who did what

• Councillor Lily Cheng (Ward 18, Willowdale) movedMoved the authorization to release Section 37 funds for Ward 18 participatory budgeting park projects
• Councillor Amber Morley (Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore) secondedSeconded the motion

The journey

What happens next

Residents of Ward 18 can depute to Council (if the window is open) or contact Councillor Lily Cheng or their own councillor before the vote. The agenda is public and the motion text is available; there is no consultation window beyond the earlier participatory budgeting process.

Decision

Section 37 funds were authorized for release to fund Ward 18 participatory budgeting park projects: seating, picnic tables, gazebo, pickleball and ping pong courts, and adult fitness equipment in Willowdale East and Newtonbrook East. The 2026-2035 capital budget was amended to establish the sub-projects and authorize spending.

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Council vote on 2026-07-29; residents may depute before the vote or contact councillors representing this ward (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York).

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• The closure spans 41 months across a major arterial street in the King West neighbourhood, affecting pedestrians, cyclists, and southbound traffic on Peter Street during peak construction years

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Council vote is imminent. Residents and cyclists affected by the Peter Street corridor closures can contact their councillor before the vote.

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• The developer originally requested extension through June 30, 2028 but City Council in July 2025 approved only to December 31, 2026, effectively cutting the requested timeline in half. A second extension request now seeks the original end date.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents and transit riders can depute to council before the vote or contact their councillor. The staging area directly affects Yonge Street pedestrian and vehicular flow at a major intersection.

The journey

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Residents can depute at City Council if the item remains on a published agenda with a meeting date. Contact your ward councillor before the vote.

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• The closure spans the entire 39-month construction window (July 2026 to September 2029), removing curb and sidewalk access on Dreamers Way for nearly three years.

The journey

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You can weigh in

Residents can depute at City Council (meeting date 2026-07-29); deputation deadline depends on Council's rules, typically 24-48 hours before the meeting. Ward councillors can be contacted before the vote.

The journey

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Residents can depute at the Council meeting before the vote, or contact their councillor to express support or opposition before the item is called.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Deputation at City Council before the vote; contact your councillor on this item.

The journey

What happens next

Residents of or visitors to the affected developments, or nearby permit parking users, can contact their councillor before the vote if they oppose or support the exclusions. The agenda lists the specific addresses in Attachments 1 and 2.

Decision

Motion to exclude various developments from permit parking eligibility in Toronto and East York was adopted. The transcript does not specify which individual addresses or developments were included in the final list.

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• The CNE temporary traffic plan requires City Council approval because the TTC operates transit on Dufferin Street and Springhurst Avenue, triggering a non-delegated report requirement.

The journey

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You can weigh in

Residents in the Exhibition Place area can depute at City Council before the vote. Local impacts on parking and traffic access during August 21 - September 7 are the relevant evidence.

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• The Distillery Winter Village event is scheduled to run Nov 12, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, overlapping with the holiday season and New Year; traffic management will affect Parliament, Mill, and Front Streets East, which carry TTC transit service.

The journey

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Residents can depute at City Council before the vote, contact their councillor, or attend the public meeting to comment on the temporary traffic plan.

The journey

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You can weigh in

Residents who use this intersection or live nearby can contact their councillor before the vote to express support or concerns about the signal installation.

The journey

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Residents can contact their councillor before the vote or depute at City Council if a public hearing is called.

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• Motorists are documented driving onto sidewalks on Crescent Road to circumvent bus congestion and parked vehicles, creating a safety hazard for children walking to school.

• Way-finding apps (Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze) have measurably increased cut-through traffic through formerly quiet residential areas in Ward 11, according to the councillor's statement.

The journey

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Residents of Ward 11 and users of Crescent Road can depute at City Council; comment window typically closes 48 hours before the meeting. Councillors can be contacted before the vote.

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• A new public roadway, Collegiate Road, will connect Croatia Street to Bloor Street West as part of development at three sites (1141 Bloor West, 980 Dufferin, 90 Croatia Street); hundreds of vehicles are projected to use it daily.

• The existing pedestrian crossover at Bloor and Pauline will be replaced with a traffic control signal when Collegiate Road opens.

The journey

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You can weigh in

Residents on Pauline Avenue and nearby streets can depute at this council meeting to speak for or against the through restriction. The item is on the published agenda for 2026-07-29.

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• In Fall 2024, the councillor's office successfully negotiated a reduction in dump truck numbers at key intersections and won a commitment from Metrolinx that Strachan Avenue would be used only as a backup route when absolutely necessary.

• Metrolinx recently proposed a new haul route that would allow unrestricted access through the Strachan Gate from both Dufferin and Strachan gates, which city staff have advised would increase truck traffic at the Strachan Avenue and East Liberty Street intersection.

The journey

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Public Gallery users in Liberty Village ward or with interests in construction impact can contact their councillor before the Council vote. The motion is on a published agenda; if the vote is imminent, contact opportunity is open only through the meeting date.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents can depute at this City Council meeting to support or raise concerns about Bremner Boulevard pedestrian safety work, or contact their councillor before the vote.

Who did what

• Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Ward 15, Don Valley West) movedMoved the motion directing staff to develop a coordinated Thorncliffe Park plan
• Mayor Olivia Chow secondedSeconded the motion

From the floor

“Thorncliffe Park is a densely populated arrival neighbourhood for newcomers, and we have an opportunity to maximize the benefits from the Ontario Line investment through coordinated planning around housing, jobs, community facilities, and improved mobility”Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Ward 15, Don Valley West)

“This motion supports our commitment to transit-oriented development and ensuring newcomer communities benefit from major transit infrastructure investments”Mayor Olivia Chow

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• No report-back deadline specified in the motion; the timing and resource allocation for staff to develop the plan are undefined.

The journey

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Residents can depute at this City Council meeting (2026-07-29) if the item is called for debate; deputation window typically closes at the start of council debate on the item. Contact Councillor Chernos Lin's office or the Mayor's office to express support or concerns before the vote.

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• 47 site-specific Official Plan Amendment applications to redesignate lands within Employment Areas are currently pending, and 10 active Ontario Land Tribunal appeals seek employment land conversion, with hearings scheduled starting November 2026

• The matter is flagged as urgent and cannot be deferred, but the reasons are set out in a confidential attachment not available to the public

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

This is before Council with no vote scheduled yet; deputation opportunity depends on whether Council permits delegations. The report is partially confidential, limiting public information on the urgency claim.

Who did what

• Councillor Jamaal Myers (Ward 23, Scarborough North) questioned staffCouncillor Myers requested to hold the item

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• The Sheppard East Secondary Plan has been appealed by seventeen landowners to the Ontario Land Tribunal, meaning the city's planning direction for a major corridor is under external legal challenge and may be substantially altered by adjudication.

The journey

What happens next

This item has not been publicly noticed for deputation as of the record provided. Monitor the Ontario Land Tribunal case files or contact your councillor if you have interest in the Sheppard East Secondary Plan appeals.

Decision

Council authorized the City Solicitor to provide legal directions at the Ontario Land Tribunal Case Management Conference scheduled for September 28, 2026.

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• The Ontario Land Tribunal brought most of OPA 778 into force on July 24, 2025, meaning the Avenues policy is already active on 283 kilometres of Toronto streets except where site-specific appeals are still pending. The November hearing addresses only the remaining disputed sections, not the bulk of the amendment.

• Three of five original appellants have withdrawn their appeals, reducing the opposition the city must defend against at tribunal.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents supporting or opposing the Avenues designations have no further city-level deputation opportunity before this hearing; the tribunal process is now in control. Those wanting to shape the city's legal position must contact their councillor before the vote.

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• The Ontario Land Tribunal upheld the heritage designation on three criteria but granted an appeal on one criterion, meaning the property remains designated but one ground for protection was rejected.

The journey

What happens next

Residents opposing this development could attend Ontario Land Tribunal public hearings when scheduled in 2027, or submit statements to the tribunal process. No deputation or comment opportunity exists at this Council meeting, as the item seeks only legal directions, not a zoning decision.

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• Ontario Land Tribunal issued a settlement decision in March 2026 on appeal OLT-24-001146 filed by SG Adelaide Ltd. from the City's failure to make a timely decision on the original zoning application.

• The applicant's request comes with revised architectural plans, indicating a materially different proposal from the one originally before Council.

The journey

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Residents may contact their councillor before the vote to express support or opposition to consenting to the review request. No formal deputation period is indicated on the agenda.

Who did what

• Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) movedMoved authorization to release Section 45 funds for Elm Street streetscape improvements
• Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Ward 15, Don Valley West) secondedSeconded the motion

The journey

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Council vote pending; residents may contact their councillor before the vote.

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• Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Ward 15, Don Valley West) movedProposed deploying alternative programming such as pickleball courts and seasonal camps in recreational facilities during off-season to increase access and create short-term employment
• Councillor Amber Morley (Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore) secondedSeconded the motion

The journey

What happens next

Deputation window at City Council; residents can contact their councillor before the vote.

Decision

City Council recommended that staff activate unused seasonal recreational facilities with alternative programming including pickleball courts and seasonal camps during their off-season, and waived referral to the Etobicoke York Committee.

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• Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Ward 7, Humber River-Black Creek) movedMoved to expand use of flexible rubber speed bumps on Toronto streets
• Councillor Mike Colle (Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence) secondedSeconded Perruzza's motion

The journey

What happens next

Residents can depute at the Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting when this item appears on the agenda, or contact their councillor before that committee vote.

Decision

City Council referred the motion to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee after a motion to waive referral received 13 votes in favour and 9 against, failing to reach the required two-thirds threshold (approximately 15 votes needed).

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• Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Ward 7, Humber River-Black Creek) movedMoved motion to hold utility companies accountable for avoidable service interruptions affecting telephone, internet, and cable services
• Councillor Mike Colle (Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence) secondedSeconded the motion

The journey

What happens next

Residents can depute to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee when this item comes forward, or contact their councillor to press for action on utility accountability.

Decision

City Council referred the motion to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. The motion to waive referral failed 13-9, below the required two-thirds threshold.

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• Councillor Amber Morley (Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore) movedMoved that City Council direct staff to report back on options for improving winter maintenance and pedestrian access on the pathway.
• Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth) secondedSeconded the motion.

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• The pathway connects Aberfoyle Crescent to Tom Riley Park and is heavily used by students, seniors, and transit riders but currently receives no winter upkeep.

• Islington Station construction has closed nearby sidewalks, increasing the pathway's importance as an alternative pedestrian route.

The journey

What happens next

Wait for Etobicoke York Committee report-back; deputation opportunity when it returns to committee or council.

Decision

City Council waived referral and sent the item to the Etobicoke York Committee. No substantive decision on the pathway improvements was made at this stage.

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• Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) movedMoved the motion asking council to direct the TTC to assess transit capacity for new buildings.
• Councillor Jamaal Myers (Ward 23, Scarborough North) secondedSeconded the motion.

The journey

What happens next

Residents interested in transit-constrained development can monitor when the TTC reports back to council on this directive, and can contact councillors about what standards the TTC should apply when assessing capacity.

Decision

Council accepted the motion without debate and sent it to the TTC for a report back. The exact scope of what capacity assessment the TTC must perform and the timing of the report are not stated in the record.

The vote

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• Councillor Chris Moise (Ward 13, Toronto Centre) movedMoved authorization to release section 37 funds for security cameras at six residential addresses
• Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth) secondedSeconded the motion to release the funds

The journey

What happens next

Residents of St. James Town and Moss Park can contact their ward councillor to express support or concern before the vote. The item is on the published agenda for July 29, 2026.

Decision

Council carried the motion unanimously (specific vote tally not stated in transcript excerpt). The motion was moved by Councillor Moise and seconded by Councillor Fletcher.

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• Councillor Chris Moise (Ward 13, Toronto Centre) movedMoved authorization to release Section 37 funds for Association of Community Centres space in Regent Park
• Mayor Olivia Chow secondedSeconded the motion by Councillor Moise

The journey

What happens next

Residents can contact their councillor before the vote, or attend council to depute if there is a deputation period; the meeting is 2026-07-29.

Decision

City Council authorized the release of Section 37 funds to deliver an Association of Community Centres space in Regent Park, as moved by Councillor Chris Moise and seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow. The motion carried.

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• Councillor James Pasternak (Ward 6, York Centre) movedMoved the motion to study transportation in Downsview before major street extensions are built
• Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Ward 7, Humber River-Black Creek) secondedSeconded the motion

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• The DUKE Heights Business Improvement Area, representing over 4,000 businesses and 32,000 jobs south of Sheppard, raised concerns that the current street plan will worsen traffic congestion.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can contact their councillor before the Executive Committee considers this referral, or depute if a public hearing is held at committee.

Decision

City Council voted 7-18 against waiving referral to the Executive Committee, meaning the motion is now referred to that committee for further consideration.

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• Councillor Vincent Crisanti (Ward 1, Etobicoke North) movedMoved the motion to have city staff review the tree by-law for fairness to property owners
• Councillor Frances Nunziata (Ward 5, York South-Weston) secondedSeconded the motion

From the floor

“This motion is subject to referral to the executive committee. A two thirds vote is required to waive referral.”An accountability officer

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Residents can contact their councillor before the referral to Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote waiver may still be attempted.

The vote

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• Councillor James Pasternak (Ward 6, York Centre) movedMoved motion to explore Billy Bishop Way as primary north-south corridor for TTC, trucks, and general traffic in Downsview redevelopment
• Councillor Vincent Crisanti (Ward 1, Etobicoke North) secondedSeconded the motion by Pasternak

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Deputation opportunity at Infrastructure and Environment Committee when the motion is reviewed; residents of affected areas (Ancaster, Downsview redevelopment zone) can contact their councillors before committee vote.

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• Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York) movedMoved the authorization to release Section 37 funds for the Gardiner Gateways East Project.
• Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth) secondedSeconded the motion.

Also in this item

• A motion to waive referral was defeated 9-15, indicating Council rejected an expedited path and required standard committee review before releasing the funds.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can attend City Council on 2026-07-29 to depute if they have concerns or support for the project; the motion is on the published agenda.

Decision

Section 37 funds were authorized for release to support the Gardiner Gateways East Project intersection and underpass improvements.

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• Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's) movedMoved the motion for pedestrian priority signals and street reviews at Yonge-Eglinton.
• Councillor Mike Colle (Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence) secondedSeconded the motion; declared a conflict of interest requiring a recorded vote.

Also in this item

• A recorded vote was required because Councillor Colle declared a conflict of interest, triggering the need to register his vote separately before the result was announced.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can track the Infrastructure Committee discussion; no public deputation window evident from this record.

Decision

City Council approved a motion to install pedestrian scrambles at Yonge-Eglinton, improve signage, and review one-way streets on Roehampton and Broadway; the measure passed 22-0 on a recorded vote and moves to Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

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• Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Ward 9, Davenport) movedMoved the motion to review permit parking program eligibility and household permit limits.
• Councillor Gord Perks (Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park) secondedSeconded the motion.

Also in this item

• The motion frames permit parking policy as a density management tool: current unlimited-permit rules may reduce parking availability for other residents as multi-unit housing increases.

The journey

What happens next

Residents in permit parking zones can monitor the Transportation and Works Committee review process and provide input when a report is published. Contact your councillor if parking availability is a concern in your neighbourhood.

Decision

Referred to Transportation and Works Committee for review and report back on permit parking program eligibility and limits on permits per household, with consideration of how policy should evolve as Toronto densifies.

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• Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York) movedMoved authorization to release $95,000 in Section 37 funds for the Laneway Project near Ryerson Avenue and Alexandra Park
• Councillor Amber Morley (Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore) secondedSeconded the motion to authorize the release of Section 37 funds for the laneway project

Also in this item

• $95,000 in Section 37 funds directed to a downtown laneway project serving vulnerable populations, combining infrastructure, art, and community organizing.

The journey

What happens next

Residents can contact their councillor before the vote if they support or oppose the allocation. The item is on the July 29, 2026 Council agenda.

Decision

City Council authorized the release of $95,000 in Section 37 funds to the Laneway Project for improvements to a laneway near Ryerson Avenue and Alexandra Park, including lighting, planting, murals, and addressing dumping and graffiti.

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• Councillor Brad Bradford (Ward 19, Beaches-East York) movedMoved the motion to affirm the mayor should occupy the head-of-council seat on the Police Services Board
• Councillor James Pasternak (Ward 6, York Centre) secondedSeconded the motion

Also in this item

• The Police Services Board controls $1.43 billion in police budget and sets policing priorities, so the mayor's direct seat carries real institutional weight

The journey

Time to act

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Council vote on this motion is the actionable event; residents can contact councillors before the vote

The vote

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• Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) movedMoved authorization to release Section 42 funds for park project
• Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 24, Scarborough East) secondedSeconded the motion

Also in this item

• Park project emphasizes Indigenous Place Keeping, integrating Indigenous design principles and stewardship into a downtown site at Yonge and Church

The journey

What happens next

Deputation possible at the Council meeting on 2026-07-29 if the item is not deferred. Council members can contact residents through 2026-07-28 if public comment is desired.

Decision

$5 million in Section 42 development funds authorized for release to the 819 Yonge/876 Church park project, including demolition, site servicing, construction, and public art; project emphasizes Indigenous Place Keeping.

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• Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York) movedDeputy Mayor moved the motion to expand parkland in Liberty Village
• Councillor Gord Perks (Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park) secondedCouncillor Perks seconded the motion

The journey

What happens next

Residents can contact their councillor before the vote; the motion will be debated at Council.

Decision

Motion passed; council approved staff exploration of parkland expansion in Liberty Village using partnerships and creative solutions, consistent with the Official Plan and secondary plan objectives.

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• Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's) movedRequested staff consult the community on Merton Street streetscape improvements with a Q4 2027 report-back
• Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Ward 15, Don Valley West) secondedSeconded the motion

Also in this item

• Report-back is scheduled for Q4 2027, after the October 2026 election, which means a differently-composed council will receive the recommendations.

The journey

Time to act

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The report-back window is Q4 2027, after this council term ends (October 2026 election). Any resident or organization concerned with the scope or pace of consultation can contact Councillor Matlow (ward 13) or attend the community consultation when it is announced.

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• Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's) movedMoved the motion requesting City Manager consultation on development process delays
• Councillor Jamaal Myers (Ward 23, Scarborough North) secondedSeconded the motion

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• Motion addresses carrying costs for housing development caused by delays in Legal Services, Transportation, Toronto Water, and Parks; argues these costs threaten affordable housing delivery.

The journey

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Residents and housing advocates can depute at Planning and Housing Committee if this item is referred there, or contact councillors before the Council vote. The window closes at the Council vote.

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• Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Ward 9, Davenport) movedMoved the motion requesting noise and vibration barriers and electrification commitment from Metrolinx
• Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth) secondedSeconded the motion

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• The Bloor-Lansdowne GO station will see trains every 7.5 minutes idling and passing through a densely populated residential corridor, raising acute noise (70+ decibels), vibration, diesel exhaust, and bell noise concerns for nearby residents.

The journey

What happens next

Residents near the Bloor-Lansdowne corridor can monitor council's decision and contact their councillors before the vote to express support or concerns. If passed, the motion's force depends on the Province's response, which is outside municipal control.

Decision

Motion passed requesting the province and Metrolinx to install noise and vibration barriers at the Bloor-Lansdowne GO station corridor south of Bloor Street and to commit to full line electrification rather than diesel operation.

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• Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin (Ward 15, Don Valley West) movedProposed staff study of intersection safety improvements using pavement markings and alternative signage at Bayview and Bayview Heights, and research into best practices from other jurisdictions.
• Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) secondedSeconded Chernos Lin's motion.

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• The motion targets the Bayview Avenue and Bayview Heights Drive intersection in Don Valley West, identified as a location of repeated collisions, signaling infrastructure safety as a council priority.

The journey

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If the motion passes, the study becomes a work plan; residents concerned about intersections in other wards could depute at a future public meeting when the results are presented, or contact their councillor before the vote if this council meeting has not concluded.

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• Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth) movedMoved the amendment to increase lane closure nights
• Councillor Frances Nunziata (Ward 5, York South-Weston) secondedSeconded Fletcher's motion

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• Lane closures double to four nights per configuration due to Lower Don Bridge construction complexity, affecting both major expressways serving downtown Toronto in August 2026

The journey

Decision

Amendment approved, allowing Metrolinx four nights per configuration of lane closures on the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway (doubled from the original two nights) to support Ontario Line construction at the Lower Don Bridge

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• Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York) movedIntroduced motion to direct staff to explore near-term improvements to St. Patrick's Market Square parkette
• Councillor Chris Moise (Ward 13, Toronto Centre) secondedSeconded the motion

From the floor

“The matter is urgent because the Grange Precinct real estate strategy is currently underway.”Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York)

The journey

Decision

Motion carried without debate. Staff directed to evaluate opportunities for phased improvements to St. Patrick's Market Square parkette, considering community priorities including outdoor fitness equipment and recreational amenities, to be advanced through future public consultation and design work.

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• Outdoor skating trails lack permit systems, making it difficult for staff to enforce behaviour standards or apply penalties for user misconduct.

• The motion requests review of ice quality parity between stand-alone pleasure skating trails and enclosed rinks with boards.

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• Councillor Chris Moise (Ward 13, Toronto Centre) movedMoved authorization to release Section 37 funds for Church Street reconstruction.
• Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York) secondedSeconded the motion.

Also in this item

• Water main on Church Street has been overdue for replacement since 2021; this authorization finally unblocks that work alongside streetscape improvements.

• YongeTOmorrow project deferral to 2030-2040 removes the scheduling conflict that had blocked Church Street work for years.

The journey

What happens next

Residents and businesses in Church-Wellesley can monitor the staff report expected to follow this authorization. No vote is pending; once authorized, implementation timelines will depend on the reconstruction strategy staff develops.

Decision

Authorization passed to release Section 37 funds for phased reconstruction of Church Street, including water main replacement and streetscape improvements (widened sidewalks, patios, pedestrianization infrastructure, public realm enhancements).

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• Councillor Michael Thompson (Ward 21, Scarborough Centre) movedMoved the motion directing staff to research mechanisms to require quick-serve restaurants to provide on-site waste receptacles.
• Councillor Neethan Shan (Ward 25, Scarborough-Rouge Park) secondedSeconded the motion.

The journey

Decision

Council directed staff to research and prepare recommendations on regulatory, licensing, operational, and legal mechanisms to require all food service establishments to provide on-site waste receptacles for customer use, with a report back expected before the end of the 2022-2026 term.

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• Councillor Jamaal Myers (Ward 23, Scarborough North) movedProposed transit-focused coordination of closures with TTC and Metrolinx to reduce congestion
• Councillor Shelley Carroll (Ward 17, Don Valley North) secondedSeconded the motion

Also in this item

• The motion explicitly references the Mother's Day weekend chaos (concurrent subway, DVP, and UP Express closures) as a model of what to avoid, positioning coordination as a direct response to a recent, widely-felt disruption.

The journey

What happens next

Residents experiencing closure-related congestion can use this process framework to request better coordination; the protocol development is open to public input during community engagement phases if any are announced.

Decision

Waived referral; referred to Chief Congestion Officer and city transportation staff to develop a coordination protocol with TTC, Metrolinx, and regional agencies, with a report back to council.

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• Two separate vehicle collisions struck the same hydro pole at 47 St. Phillips Road within a six-month period (December 2025 and May 2026), each causing neighbourhood-wide power outages.

• Toronto Police Service records show 35 motor vehicle collision events on St. Phillips Road since 2024.

The journey

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Residents can depute at this Council meeting (2026-07-29) in favour or opposition to the traffic calming proposal. The vote will determine whether staff proceed with assessment and implementation.

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• 563 units approved on former Dundas West GO station site, part of mid-rise and tower growth on key corridors

The journey

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Residents can submit written comments to the city clerk before the vote (deadline not stated in this agenda extract); deputation at Council is possible if scheduled. Contact your Ward 9 and Ward 13 councillors if this site affects your neighbourhood.

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• The proposal demolishes 8 existing rental units but replaces them at the same location as part of the new building, with a Tenant Assistance Plan guaranteeing tenant return rights at similar rents.

• The related Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (25 189462 NNY 08 OZ) is being advanced concurrently, enabling a 13-storey building on a site currently zoned for lower density.

The journey

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Residents or tenant advocates can contact their councillor before the vote or depute at City Council if a deputation window remains open.

The journey

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents can depute at City Council if the item is called; contact your councillor before the vote to register support or objection; if deferred to a future date, a new deputation window may open.

Who did what

• Councillor James Pasternak (Ward 6, York Centre) movedMoved the amendment to the zoning by-law
• Councillor Shelley Carroll (Ward 17, Don Valley North) seconded and amendedMoved to amend the recommendation from reporting back to Toronto East Shore Community Council to reporting to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, citing need to track financial implications and align with citywide priorities and the congestion management plan.
• Councillor Stephen Holyday (Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre) voted againstVoted against, arguing the information base was too thin (ridership data from only two weeks) and the process lacked proper consultation with residents, businesses, riders, and drivers before authorizing further measures on a major city street.

From the floor

“I'm not comfortable basing an important policy decision on a very thin slice of information that is admittedly very limited in the report. So there are better processes to do this. There are better ways to bring the community, the businesses, the affected riders, the affected residents, the affected drivers in on the conversation.”Councillor Stephen Holyday (Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre)

“The stakes are high. So, I think that this is a rather thin amount of information in front of council to make such a large decision.”Councillor Stephen Holyday (Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre)

“We cannot criticize and say that our streetcars are slow if we don't do the things that TTC is telling us, or at least explore the things that TTC tells us move them more quickly. And we can't actually manage congestion in the city if people can't increasingly choose transit as their mode of choice.”Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Ward 9, Davenport)

“This is great work to begin with, and it's great that it started where it needed to start. But we're now getting into and what more can we do? And at that point, we need to be able to track the financial implications. We need to be able to track the involvement of deputy city managers and and the like, dispatching staff to do the work.”Councillor Shelley Carroll (Ward 17, Don Valley North)

“Dundas goes from one end of the city to the other and we all drive it. And we're talking about something that is very citywide. And while it's really important to the residents who live there, it's it's something that if we're gonna get it right, we're going to begin to spend what are citywide dollars and we need to align it with citywide priorities along with the coordination priority.”Councillor Shelley Carroll (Ward 17, Don Valley North)

Also in this item

• The ridership analysis in the staff report relied on data from only two weeks of March and April (compared to a prior two-week period), a limitation Councillor Holyday pressed on multiple times and characterized as too thin a basis for major infrastructure policy.

• Councillor Carroll's amendment successfully redirected the reporting pathway away from the community council that initiated the work toward a standing committee, asserting control over budget tracking and citywide coordination. This represents a shift in the political pathway for follow-up work.

• City staff indicated that further transit priority measures being considered include queue jump lanes, parking restrictions, and turn prohibitions, but stated no final measures have been identified yet; all will require an engagement plan before implementation.

The journey

What happens next

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee will receive staff recommendations; residents can contact their councillor before that committee vote or attend the meeting to deputize. Timeline is unclear from this record.

Decision

City Council, as amended by Councillor Carroll, directed the general manager of transportation services in collaboration with the CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee (not back to community council) with recommendations for additional transit priority measures on Dundas Street, including an engagement plan. The amendment moved the reporting pathway from community council to a standing committee. Carried 20-2.

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Residents can contact their councillor before the vote, or appear at council deputation if still open. The decision is imminent given the meeting date is 2026-07-29.

Decision

The rezoning by-law amendment was adopted (exact vote tally not stated in transcript excerpt, but motion carried without recorded vote being called).

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