All 339 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
BL43.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, passed By-laws 974-2026 to 1264-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
CC43.1adopted
Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2025
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Lobbyist Registrar, in consultation with the City Clerk and the City Solicitor, to undertake a review of Schedules A, B, and C of the Lobbying By-law. 2. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2025 for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Lobbyist Registrar recommends that: 1. City Council request the Lobbyist Registrar, in consultation with the City Clerk and the City Solicitor undertake a review of Schedules A, B, and C of the Lobbying By-law. 2. City Council receive the Annual Report of the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar for the Year 2025 for information.
DM43.1adopted
Ombudsman Toronto Report - No Refunds for Discontinued TTC Tickets and Tokens: An Investigation Behind How the Decision was Made
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the Ombudsman report "No refunds for discontinued Toronto Transit Commission tickets and tokens: An investigation behind how the decision was made" (June 17, 2026) for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Ombudsman recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report, "No refunds for discontinued Toronto Transit Commission tickets and tokens: An investigation behind how the decision was made" (June 17, 2026) for information.
EY33.1adopted
1233 to 1255 The Queensway - Official Plan Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 1233 to 1255 The Queensway substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 12, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 1233 to 1255 The Queensway substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.
IA43.1received
Indigenous Women and Children’s Shelter, 68 Sheppard Avenue West
MM43.1adopted
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Protective Tree Fencing in Yorkville Village - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $247,363 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 36, 38-48 Yorkville Avenue, 1263 Bay Street, 55 Scollard Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700290) secured for greening initiatives in the Yorkville area, to be used by the Bloor Yorkville Business Improvement Area to fabricate and install protective fencing for street trees in sidewalk pits on streets within the Bloor Yorkville Business Improvement Area boundaries, which may include Bellair Street, Cumberland Street, Yorkville Avenue, Hazelton Avenue, Scollard Street, and Bay Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $247,363 be forwarded to the Bloor Yorkville Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements and that the Business Improvement Area enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with the General Manager, Transportation Services that governs the Business Improvement Area's maintenance obligations, including, but not limited to, design, installation, repair and upkeep, all at no cost to the City, and any other additional or amended conditions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
RM43.1adopted
Call to Order
CC43.2adopted
Office of the Integrity Commissioner - 2025 Annual Report
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the 2025 Annual Report of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council receive the 2025 Annual Report of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner for information.
EY33.2amended
4975 Dundas Street West - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 4975 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 4975 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to this Report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
MM43.2adopted
Authorization to Release Section 45 Funds from the Development at 8 Elm Street and 348-354 Yonge Street for Streetscape Improvements on Elm Street in the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $336,979 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 45 funds obtained in the development at 8 Elm Street and 348-354 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500249), secured for streetscape improvements in the ward, to be used by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area for streetscape improvements to upgrade Elm Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $336,979 be forwarded to the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area governing the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM43.2adopted
Confirmation of Minutes
CC43.3adopted
Report on the Investigation into the Disclosure of Confidential Information from Audit Committee Item AU11.3
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (July 22, 2026) from the Integrity Commissioner for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EY33.3referred
Lake Shore Boulevard West - City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Final Report - Approval
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Etobicoke York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with Official Plan Amendment 951 contained in Attachment 5 to the report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment contained in Attachment 6 to the report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council adopt the Lake Shore Boulevard West (Etobicoke Creek to Dwight Avenue) Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines in Attachment 7 to the report and direct staff to use these Guidelines in the evaluation of all current and new development applications.
MM43.3adopted
Heritage Designation Study - Sneaky Dee’s - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the community, to evaluate the property at 431 College Street for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and to report back to the Toronto Preservation Board, to the Planning and Housing Committee and to Council in the first quarter of 2027.
RM43.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports, New Business and Business Previously Requested from City Officials
CC43.4adopted
Appointment of Interim City Solicitor
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Sharmila M. Clark to the position of City Solicitor on an interim basis effective September 8, 2026, until such time a permanent City Solicitor for the City of Toronto is appointed. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the Interim City Solicitor in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 22, 2026) from the City Manager. The following curriculum vitae summary for Sharmila M. Clark is now public: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2001 - Present City of Toronto Legal Services Deputy City Solicitor (2019-Present) Director (2018-2019) Solicitor 3, 2, 1 (2001-2018) 1997-2001 Emond Harnden, LLP, Ottawa Articling Student and Associate 1997-1998 Editor-in-Chief, Ottawa Law Review/La Revue de Droit EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Graduate Diploma in Public Administration (University of Western Ontario) Working Mind Certificate: Mental Health First Aid Training (Ontario Bar Association and Mental Health Commission of Canada) Called to the Bar of Ontario Bachelor of Laws (Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa) Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Trinity College, University of Toronto VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT Speaker, Ethics for in-house Lawyers, Legal Ethics Course, Jackman Faculty of Law, University of Toronto Program Faculty, Toronto Metropolitan University Labour Relations Certificate Program Advocates Advisory Committee, National Academy of Arbitrators Advisory Committee, Lancaster House Bargaining in the Broader Public Sector Alumni Speaker, University of Toronto Backpacks to Briefcases Mentoring Program Editor, Ontario Bar Association Eastern Division Young Lawyers Newsletter
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the candidate identified in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the position of City Solicitor on an interim basis effective September 8, 2026, until such time a permanent City Solicitor for the City of Toronto is appointed. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the Interim City Solicitor contained in Confidential Attachment 1, upon adoption of the appointment by City Council.
EY33.4adopted
1025 The Queensway - Draft Plan of Subdivision Application - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. In accordance with the delegated approval under Section 415-16 of the Toronto Municipal Code, as amended, City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, as generally illustrated in Attachment 3 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District subject to: a. the conditions, as generally listed in Attachment 5 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and b. any such revisions to the proposed Plan of Subdivision or any such additional modified conditions as the Executive Director, Development Review may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that: 1. In accordance with the delegated approval under Section 415-16 of the Toronto Municipal Code, as amended, City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, as generally illustrated in Attachment 3 to this report subject to: a. the conditions, as generally listed in Attachment 5 to this report, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and b. any such revisions to the proposed Plan of Subdivision or any such additional modified conditions as the Executive Director, Development Review may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.
MM43.4adopted
Proclaiming July as Caribbean Heritage Month - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council proclaim July as Caribbean Heritage Month for the City of Toronto in 2026, and for future years. 2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to proclaim July as Caribbean Heritage Month for the Province for future years. 3. City Council request the Government of Canada to proclaim July as Caribbean Heritage Month for the country for future years.
RM43.4received
Declarations of Interest
CC43.5amended
Delegation of Authority for the 2026 Council Recess Period
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council delegate the following authorities, in addition to those currently delegated under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, and Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control: a. commitment authority: delegate to the City Manager or delegate, who must be a Deputy City Manager or the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the authority to commit funds for any contracts with a total term of up to ten (10) years, inclusive of any option years, or the projected term of capital funding for a project as approved by Council, provided that the procurement procedures in Chapter 195, Procurement, have been followed and cash flow funding has been provided in the operating budget or capital budget or pursuant to Chapter 71, Financial Control, section 19 (Donations and Sponsorships) to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and b. award authority: delegate to the Chief Procurement Officer the authority to award any contracts with a total term of up to ten (10) years, inclusive of any option years, or the projected term of capital funding for a project as approved by Council, provided that all other pre-conditions to an award by the Chief Procurement Officer set out in Chapter 195, Procurement, have been met. 2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff and receive for information the procurement plan set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 21, 2026) from the City Manager. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 21, 2026) from the City Manager remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the award or closing of the contemplated procurement transactions. 4. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any non-competitive contract with a total term of up to ten (10) years in an amount not to exceed $5 million (net of all taxes), in accordance with the exceptions set out in Chapter 195, Procurement, section 7.1 for non-competitive contracts, and under the condition that funding is within the operating or capital budgets deemed adopted, or has been donated pursuant to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, section 19 (Donations and Sponsorships), to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 5. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any over-expenditures of a commitment in an amount not to exceed $5 million (net of all taxes) for goods and services and $10 million (net of all taxes) for construction services, provided that the over-expenditure is within the operating or capital budgets deemed adopted, or has been donated pursuant to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, section 19 (Donations and Sponsorships), to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 6. City Council authorize the City Manager, despite Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to take any actions that are required to respond to tariffs and any new directives that may be issued under the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025, during the election recess. 7. In addition to the authority currently delegated under Section 3.1 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 67, Fair Wage, and notwithstanding the timing and posting requirements in Sections 3.1E, F and G of Chapter 67, City Council authorize the Manager, Fair Wage Office, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to update the wage rates in Schedule C of Chapter 67 to cover the years 2026 to 2028 with an effective date of September 1, 2026, and submit any necessary Bills for enactment by City Council at an appropriate time. 8. In addition to authority currently delegated by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to approve the following budget reallocations, provided that sufficient budgets and funds are available to reallocate: a. 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan between projects or sub-projects in an amount of not more than $10 million (Chapter 71 - Section 71-9); and b. Operating Budgets in an amount of not more than $2 million, including associated changes to service levels and complement (Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-8). 9. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager, or his delegate to accept and spend donations which exceed the limit of $50,000 (as per the Donations Policy) and to accept and spend sponsorships which exceed the limit of $500,000 (as per the Sponsorship Policy), provided that the receiving Program has the capacity to meet the initial or ongoing costs and obligations associated with the donation or sponsorship. 10. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to approve Eco-Roof Incentive Program applications that exceed funding maximums of $50,000 for cool roof projects and $100,000 for green roof projects up to a maximum of $500,000 in total, providing there is available funding within the Eco-Roof Reserve Fund to meet all grant obligations and operating requirements. 11. City Council delegate authority to the Director, Insurance and Risk Management for the placement of insurance policies subject to the availability of approved operating and/or capital budgets. 12. City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to receive new time-sensitive provincial and/or federal funding, and to allocate such funds to the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets for impacted City Programs to commence spending. 13. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to take actions as required to preserve the City's ability to secure intergovernmental or other third-party funding opportunities that may arise, including entering into any necessary agreements, including the execution of Transfer Payment Agreements, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor with other orders of government or third parties to receive such funding. 14. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to participate in consultations and stakeholder engagements on policy initiatives initiated by the provincial or federal government, including ongoing negotiations, where the City Manager determines, after consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and any impacted divisions, that such intervention or participation is needed to protect or advance the City's interests. 15. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend hearings on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions or to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on behalf of the City of Toronto at the request of the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor (with the exception that during the period from August 1, 2026, to the day after Voting Day 2026, inclusive, the delegation shall be to the Executive Director, Development Review, or their designate, after consultation with the City Solicitor); the delegation shall include the authority to direct appropriate City staff to attend the hearing and for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary; and the City Solicitor shall be authorized to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review. 16. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the City Manager authority to approve real estate transactions to an upper financial limit of $50 million, where such transactions are deemed by the City Manager to be appropriate to advance City priorities, or another time sensitive project, providing there is available funding. 17. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, and/or the Division Head responsible for the proposed tenants' programs, authority to approve initial Community Space Tenancy leases with new tenants who do not already occupy space pursuant to the Community Space Tenancy Policy or the Below Market Rent Policy, provided the tenant meets the criteria of the Community Space Tenancy Policy and that any financial implications have been included in the 2026 Council Approved Budgets for the relevant divisions. 18. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, until the end of the day on January 31, 2027, to regulate traffic and parking as may be required for the purposes of managing traffic movement, accommodating construction or development, or addressing public safety or the safety of any property, and further direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to submit any necessary Bills to amend City of Toronto Municipal Code traffic and parking Chapters, including their Schedules, directly to the first meeting of Council in 2027, with such amendments being effective retroactively to the date established by the General Manager, Transportation Services. 19. City Council delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, until the end of the day on January 31, 2027, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of a highway, as required for the purposes of managing traffic movement, to accommodate construction or development, or to address public safety or the safety of any property and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority, from the requirement in section 937-5 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested. 20. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to prohibit parking, stopping or standing, until the end of the day on January 31, 2027, on any highway where the General Manager, Transportation Services has erected temporary signage as required further to permitted street work or temporary street occupations. 21. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the By-law amendments made in Parts 18, 19 and 20 above. 22. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor, in consultation with the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager, to submit contractual disputes of $500,000 or less to arbitration, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager to agree to arbitration of contractual disputes, on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 23. City Council direct that the authority to agree to arbitration includes the authority to execute agreements regarding the terms under which any arbitration shall be conducted, including appeal rights or that the arbitration award be final and binding, and the authority to discontinue or settle such arbitrations where it is concluded by the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager that it is reasonable to do so. 24. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor to settle any legal action for any claim where the amount to be recovered, exclusive of interest or costs, is $500,000 or less, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager to settle any contractual disputes on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 25. City Council direct that the authority to settle claims contained in Part 24 above include authority to settle claims even where no formal legal action has been commenced and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. 26. In addition to authority currently delegated by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager and operating Division Head or Deputy City Manager, to approve budget reallocations to satisfy any arbitration award or settlement reached pursuant to the authority contained in Parts 23 and 24 above, providing there is available funding. 27. City Council delegate to the City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate City, Agency, Board and Commission officials, as the case may be, the authority to settle claims under the Expropriations Act, provided that funds have been provided in an operating or capital budget. 28. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager or delegate, who must be a Deputy City Manager or the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to provide City funding in amounts satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to non-profit and Indigenous delivery partners provided that sufficient budgets and funds are available. 29. City Council authorize the City Clerk to take any required action under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, that the City Clerk determines is necessary and urgent as part of any obligation or requirement under the Act. 30. City Council direct that the delegated authorities in Parts 1 to 29 above be in effect immediately following the end of the City Council meeting on July 29 and 30, 2026, until the first regular scheduled business meeting of City Council's new term, in December 2026, unless otherwise indicated in Parts 1 to 29 above. 31. City Council direct the City Manager to report back to City Council at the first regular scheduled business meeting of City Council's new term, in December 2026, on the exercise of any delegated authority in Parts 1 to 29 above, including the use of any delegated procurement-related authorities. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 21, 2026) from the City Manager remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 21, 2026) from the City Manager will be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the award or closing of the contemplated procurement transactions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council delegate the following authorities, in addition to those currently delegated under Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, and Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control: a. Commitment authority: Delegate to the City Manager or delegate, who must be a Deputy City Manager or the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the authority to commit funds for any contracts with a total term of up to ten (10) years, inclusive of any option years, or the projected term of capital funding for a project as approved by Council, provided that the procurement procedures in Chapter 195, Procurement, have been followed and cash flow funding has been provided in the operating budget or capital budget or pursuant to Chapter 71, Financial Control, section 19 (Donations and Sponsorships) to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. b. Award authority: Delegate to the Chief Procurement Officer the authority to award any contracts with a total term of up to ten (10) years, inclusive of any option years, or the projected term of capital funding for a project as approved by Council, provided that all other pre-conditions to an award by the Chief Procurement Officer set out in Chapter 195, Procurement, have been met. 2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff and receive for information the procurement plan set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report from the City Manager. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the award or closing of the contemplated procurement transactions. 4. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any non-competitive contract with a total term of up to ten (10) years in an amount not to exceed $5 million (net of all taxes), in accordance with the exceptions set out in Chapter 195, Procurement, section 7.1 for non-competitive contracts, and under the condition that funding is within the operating or capital budgets deemed adopted, or has been donated pursuant to Chapter 71, Financial Control, section 19 (Donations and Sponsorships), to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 5. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to approve any over-expenditures of a commitment in an amount not to exceed $5 million (net of all taxes) for goods and services and $10 million (net of all taxes) for construction services, provided that the over-expenditure is within the operating or capital budgets deemed adopted, or has been donated pursuant to Chapter 71, Financial Control, section 19 (Donations and Sponsorships), to the satisfaction of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 6. City Council authorize the City Manager, despite Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to take any actions that are required to respond to tariffs and any new directives that may be issued under the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025, during the election recess. 7. In addition to the authority currently delegated under Section 3.1 of Municipal Code Chapter 67, Fair Wage, and notwithstanding the timing and posting requirements in Sections 3.1E, F and G of Chapter 67, City Council authorize the Manager, Fair Wage Office, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to update the wage rates in Schedule C of Chapter 67 to cover the years 2026 to 2028 with an effective date of September 1, 2026, and submit any necessary Bills for enactment by Council at an appropriate time. 8. In addition to authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to approve the following budget reallocations, provided that sufficient budgets and funds are available to reallocate: a. 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan between projects or sub-projects in an amount of not more than $10 million (Chapter 71 - Section 71-9). b. Operating Budgets in an amount of not more than $2 million, including associated changes to service levels and complement (Chapter 71 - Section 71-8). 9. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager, or his delegate to accept and spend donations which exceed the limit of $50,000 (as per the Donations Policy) and to accept and spend sponsorships which exceed the limit of $500,000 (as per the Sponsorship Policy), provided that the receiving Program has the capacity to meet the initial or ongoing costs and obligations associated with the donation or sponsorship. 10. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to approve Eco-Roof Incentive Program applications that exceed funding maximums of $50,000 for cool roof projects and $100,000 for green roof projects up to a maximum of $500,000 in total, providing there is available funding within the Eco-Roof Reserve Fund to meet all grant obligations and operating requirements. 11. City Council delegate authority to the Director, Insurance & Risk Management for the placement of insurance policies subject to the availability of approved operating and/or capital budgets. 12. City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to receive new time-sensitive provincial and/or federal funding, and to allocate such funds to the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets for impacted City Programs to commence spending. 13. City Council authorize the City Manager in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to take actions as required to preserve the City's ability to secure intergovernmental or other third-party funding opportunities that may arise, including entering into any necessary agreements, including the execution of Transfer Payment Agreements, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor with other orders of government or third parties to receive such funding. 14. City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to participate in consultations and stakeholder engagements on policy initiatives initiated by the provincial or federal government, including ongoing negotiations, where the City Manager determines, after consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and any impacted divisions, that such intervention or participation is needed to protect or advance the City's interests. 15. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend hearings on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions or to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on behalf of the City of Toronto at the request of the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor (with the exception that during the period from August 1, 2026 to the day after Voting Day 2026, inclusive, the delegation shall be to the Executive Director, Development Review, or their designate, after consultation with the City Solicitor); the delegation shall include the authority to direct appropriate City staff to attend the hearing and for the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary; and the City Solicitor shall be authorized to take all steps necessary to bring resolution to the matter in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review. 16. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the City Manager authority to approve real estate transactions to an upper financial limit of $50 million, where such transactions are deemed by the City Manager to be appropriate to advance City priorities, or another time sensitive project, providing there is available funding. 17. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, City Council delegate to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, and/or the Division Head responsible for the proposed tenants' programs, authority to approve initial Community Space Tenancy leases with new tenants who do not already occupy space pursuant to the Community Space Tenancy Policy or the Below Market Rent Policy, provided the tenant meets the criteria of the Community Space Tenancy Policy and that any financial implications have been included in the 2026 Council Approved Budgets for the relevant divisions. 18. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, until the end of the day on January 31, 2027, to regulate traffic and parking as may be required for the purposes of managing traffic movement, accommodating construction or development, or addressing public safety or the safety of any property, and further direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to submit any necessary Bills to amend City of Toronto Municipal Code traffic and parking Chapters, including their Schedules, directly to the first meeting of Council in 2027, with such amendments being effective retroactively to the date established by the General Manager, Transportation Services. 19. City Council delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, until the end of the day on January 31, 2027, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of a highway, as required for the purposes of managing traffic movement, to accommodate construction or development, or to address public safety or the safety of any property and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority, from the requirement in section 937-5 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested. 20. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking to prohibit parking, stopping or standing, until the end of the day on January 31, 2027, on any highway where the General Manager, Transportation Services has erected temporary signage as required further to permitted street work or temporary street occupations. 21. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the By-law amendments made in Recommendations 18, 19 and 20 above. 22. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor, in consultation with the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager, to submit contractual disputes of $500,000 or less to arbitration, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager or the City Manager to agree to arbitration of contractual disputes, on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 23. City Council direct that the authority to agree to arbitration includes the authority to execute agreements regarding the terms under which any arbitration shall be conducted, including appeal rights or that the arbitration award be final and binding, and the authority to discontinue or settle such arbitrations where it is concluded by the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager that it is reasonable to do so. 24. In addition to the authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control and the authority currently delegated to the City Solicitor to settle any legal action for any claim where the amount to be recovered, exclusive of interest or costs, is $500,000 or less, City Council delegate authority to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager to settle any contractual disputes on such terms as are acceptable to the City Solicitor and the responsible operating Division Head, Deputy City Manager, or the City Manager. 25. City Council direct that the authority to settle claims contained in Part 24 above include authority to settle claims even where no formal legal action has been commenced and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof. 26. In addition to authority currently delegated by Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Manager and operating Division Head or Deputy City Manager, to approve budget reallocations to satisfy any arbitration award or settlement reached pursuant to the authority contained in Parts 23 and 24 above, providing there is available funding. 27. City Council delegate to the City Solicitor, in consultation with appropriate City, Agency, Board and Commission officials, as the case may be, the authority to settle claims under the Expropriations Act, provided that funds have been provided in an operating or capital budget. 28. City Council direct that the delegated authorities in Parts 1 to 27 above be in effect immediately following the end of the City Council meeting on July 29, 30 and 31, 2026, until the first regular scheduled business meeting of City Council's new term, in December 2026, unless otherwise indicated in Parts 1 to 27 above. 29. City Council direct the City Manager, to report back to City Council at the first regular scheduled business meeting of City Council's new term, in December 2026, on the exercise of any delegated authority in Parts 1 to 27 above, including the use of any delegated procurement-related authorities.
EY33.5adopted
5 and 43 Junction Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 5 and 43 Junction Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 5 and 43 Junction substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as revised Attachment 6 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Phase 2 (Block 3), as shown in the Phasing Plan included as Attachment 7 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication (Block 4), having a minimum size of 2,306 square metres, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount determined by the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 6. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 7. Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, including any conditional above-grade building permits for the first phase of the development, City Council require the owner to post financial security in the amount of the value of the parkland dedication owed for the entire development, as appraised by the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management, and such security shall not be released until the parkland (Block 4) is conveyed to the City in a manner satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review; the financial security shall be paid in a form satisfactory to the City, and from the date the financial security is first paid to the City to such time as the parkland is conveyed to the City, be indexed upwardly in accordance with the appropriate Statistics Canada index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 8. Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, including any conditional above-grade building permits for the first phase of the development, City Council require the owner to register in priority a Section 118 Restriction, pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to the future parkland (Block 4) to be conveyed to the City, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the Executive Director, Development Review, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 9. City Council accept the owner's offer of an in-kind contribution (attached as Attachment 14 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District) pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act and allow the owner to provide a minimum of five percent of the residential gross floor area of each phase in the development for which the owner intends to apply for a Plan of Condominium, as affordable rental housing for a minimum of 40 years to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat (the "In-kind Contribution") all in accordance with the following terms: a. the unit mix of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall reflect the unit mix of the market units within each phase of the proposed development; b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six rental dwelling units; e. the general configuration, location and layout of the Affordable Rental Housing Units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge; h. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to permanent and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development. i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rents as currently defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 40 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"); during the Affordability Period, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in Part 9.i above for the duration of the Affordability Period; the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any Affordable Rental Housing Unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the Affordable Rental Housing Units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six months in advance of any Affordable Rental Housing Unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent of the new dwelling units erected in the condominium building within each phase of development as are available and ready for occupancy; and m. the Owner shall enter into one or more appropriate agreements with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the rental tenure of any buildings in the development for which a Plan of Condominium application will not be made and which will not be required to provide affordable housing in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment and for which the Owner will pay the Community Benefits Charge for the portion of the lands that is purpose-built rental. 10. City Council attribute a value to the In-kind Contribution, equal to 100 percent of four percent of the value of the land for the development permission granted in each phase of the development proposed as a condominium (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 11. In the event that the affordable rental housing is provided, in accordance with the Official Plan Amendment, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an Agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the In-kind Contribution on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 12. City Council determine that the execution and registration of the In-kind Contribution Agreement constitute satisfactory arrangements for the provision of the In-Kind Contribution for the condominium development for the purpose of Applicable Law as defined in the Building Code.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 5 and 43 Junction Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 5 and 43 Junction substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as attachment 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Phase 2 (Block 3), as shown in the Phasing Plan included as attachment 7 to this report, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication (Block 4), having a minimum size of 2,306 square metres, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. The owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount determined by the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 6. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 7. Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, including any conditional above-grade building permits for the first phase of the development, City Council require the owner to post financial security in the amount of the value of the parkland dedication owed for the entire development, as appraised by the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management, and such security shall not be released until the parkland (Block 4) is conveyed to the City in a manner satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review; the financial security shall be paid in a form satisfactory to the City, and from the date the financial security is first paid to the City to such time as the parkland is conveyed to the City, be indexed upwardly in accordance with the appropriate Statistics Canada index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 8. Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, including any conditional above-grade building permits for the first phase of the development, City Council require the owner to register in priority a Section 118 Restriction, pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to the future parkland (Block 4) to be conveyed to the City, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the Executive Director, Development Review, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 9. City Council accept the owner's offer of an in-kind contribution (attached as attachment 14 to this report) pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act and allow the owner to provide a minimum of five percent of the residential gross floor area of each phase in the development for which the owner intends to apply for a Plan of Condominium, as affordable rental housing for a minimum of 40 years to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat (the "In-kind Contribution") all in accordance with the following terms: a. the unit mix of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall reflect the unit mix of the market units within each phase of the proposed development; b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six rental dwelling units; e. the general configuration, location and layout of the Affordable Rental Housing Units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge; h. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to permanent and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development. i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rents as currently defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 40 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"). During the Affordability Period, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in 9.i above for the duration of the Affordability Period. The Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any Affordable Rental Housing Unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the Affordable Rental Housing Units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six months in advance of any Affordable Rental Housing Unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent of the new dwelling units erected in the condominium building within each phase of development as are available and ready for occupancy; and m. the Owner shall enter into one or more appropriate agreements with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the rental tenure of any buildings in the development for which a Plan of Condominium application will not be made and which will not be required to provide affordable housing in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment and for which the Owner will pay the CBC for the portion of the lands that is purpose-built rental. 10. City Council attribute a value to the In-kind Contribution, equal to 100 percent of four percent of the value of the land for the development permission granted in each phase of the development proposed as a condominium (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 11. In the event that the affordable rental housing is provided, in accordance with the Official Plan Amendment, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an Agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the In-kind Contribution on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 12. City Council determine that the execution and registration of the In-kind Contribution Agreement constitute satisfactory arrangements for the provision of the In-Kind Contribution for the condominium development for the purpose of Applicable Law as defined in the Building Code.
MM43.5adopted
Activating Unused Seasonal Recreational Facilities in the Off-Season - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to explore options and report back in the first quarter of 2027 on opportunities to activate unused seasonal recreational space in City recreational facilities, such as inactive ice pads, during the off-season for uses including, but not limited to, pickleball and camps, and to consider opportunities to leverage any additional programming to support Toronto's youth employment objectives.
RM43.5received
Petitions
CC43.6amended
FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto: Early Outcomes from the Hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2026
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Congestion Officer, the Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, Metrolinx, Toronto Police Service, and Toronto Parking Authority, to review the results of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Mobility Plan to implement actions that can be made permanent to manage congestion, including but not limited to the following: a. maintain the traffic cameras that were added for FIFA World Cup 2026 that improved congestion management and consider expanding them to additional locations; b. continue expanding transit signal priority to improve streetcar speed and reliability; c. maintain effective transit-supportive measures, such as parking and turn restrictions, where they will continue to provide a net benefit for congestion management; d. increase the use of travel demand management, cycling, and other active transportation measures to help manage traffic during major events and disruptions; e. continue working with navigation app and ride-share providers to build on the successful coordination achieved during FIFA World Cup 2026; and f. build on the experience of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Area Command Centre, explore opportunities for stronger coordination among operations centres. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to work with all Divisions and Agencies engaged in delivering FIFA World Cup 2026 to identify operational learnings and improvements from their respective roles that can inform ongoing service improvements and efficiencies. 3. City Council direct the City Manager and the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat, in consultation with appropriate City divisions and agencies, to include in the final post-tournament report an analysis of whether there was in increase in incidents of intimate partner violence and gender-based violence across the City of Toronto between June 11 and July 19, 2026, as compared with the same period in 2025, including changes in the volume, nature, geographic distribution, and impacts on municipal services, drawing on available municipal, emergency service, emergency shelter, public transit, and other relevant data sources, and report the findings to the appropriate committee in the first quarter of 2027. 4. City Council request the Auditor General to conduct a value for money audit on Toronto's Hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EY33.6amended
Mount Dennis Station Protected Major Transit Station Area - Official Plan Amendment - Final Report
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the recommended Official Plan Amendment 923 included as Attachment 1 to this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendment 923 as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to forward Official Plan Amendment 923 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval under the Planning Act. 4. City Council declare by resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that Official Plan Amendment 923 conforms with Provincial Plans or does not conflict with them; has regard to the matters of Provincial Interest in Section 2 of the Planning Act; and is consistent with policy statements issued under subsection 3(1) of the Planning Act.
MM43.6adopted
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Capital Upgrades at Karma Co-op - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $42,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from the development at 316 Bloor Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701257), secured for capital improvements to new or existing cultural and/or community space, to be used by Karma Co-op to upgrade their garbage storage area (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $42,000 be forwarded to Karma Co-op upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
NY34.6adopted
Metrolinx Yonge North Subway Extension - Long-Term Temporary Road Closures, Time Extension of the Temporary Delegation of Authority
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: Steeles Station: Public Laneway (Ln E Yonge S Steeles): 1. City Council approve the temporary closure of the public laneway (Ln E Yonge S Steeles), between Steeles Avenue and Nipigon Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. Yonge Street Detour Road: 2. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands, described as Parts 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, and 9 on Reference Plan 66R-34930, being part of PIN 10139-0289 (LT) set out as Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, to be known as "Yonge Street Diversion Road", to become effective upon the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication by-law on those lands. 3. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands, described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R-34927, being part of PIN 10139-0230 (LT) set out as Attachment 2 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, to be known as "Yonge Street Diversion Road", to become effective upon the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication by-law on those lands. 4. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands, described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R-34408, being part of PIN 10139-0230 (LT) set out as Attachment 3 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, to be known as "Yonge Street Diversion Road", to become effective upon the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication by-law on those lands. 5. City Council prohibit stopping on both sides of the Yonge Street Diversion Road, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 6. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic control signals at the intersection of Yonge Street Diversion Road and Athabaska Avenue, from December 10, 2026, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 7. City Council designate a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Yonge Street Diversion Road, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. Yonge Street: 8. City Council designate a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 9. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 10. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Madawaska Avenue and Athabaska Avenue, from December 10, 2026, to June 24, 2027, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 11. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Nipigon Avenue and Athabaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to January 19, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 12. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Athabaska Avenue, from January 20, 2028, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 13. City Council approve the temporary closure of the east sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Abitibi Avenue and Otonabee Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 14. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the existing easterly northbound and westerly southbound reserved lanes to vehicular traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 15. City Council approve the temporary closure of the east crosswalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street at Athabaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 16. City Council approve the temporary closure of the northbound and southbound curb lanes to vehicular traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 17. City Council approve the temporary full closure to vehicular traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 18. City Council prohibit northbound left-turn movement at the intersection of Yonge Street and Athabaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to January 19, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 19. City Council prohibit northbound right-turn, southbound left-turn and eastbound through traffic movements at the intersection of Yonge Street and Athabaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to March 16, 2029, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 20. City Council prohibit westbound right-turns on red signal at the intersection of Yonge Street and Athabaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue: 21. City Council authorize the alteration of the south-west corner of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue, to remove the east-to-southbound right-turn channel. 22. City Council approve the temporary closure of the south crosswalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street at Steeles Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 23. City Council prohibit eastbound, westbound, northbound, and southbound right-turns on red signal at the intersection of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. Side Streets: 24. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Nipigon Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 25. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Abitibi Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 26. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Otonabee Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 27. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Athabaska Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. Steeles Avenue: 28. City Council approve the temporary closure of the westbound right-turn lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point approximately 85 metres, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 29. City Council approve the temporary closure of the westbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between a point approximately 200 metres west of Yonge Street and a point approximately 150 metres east of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 30. City Council approve the temporary closure of the westbound median lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point approximately 85 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 31. City Council approve the temporary closure of the eastbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between a point approximately 305 metres west of Yonge Street and a point approximately 150 metres east of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 32. City Council approve the temporary closure of the eastbound median lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point approximately 200 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 33. City Council approve the temporary closure of the two-way left-turn only lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between a point approximately 125 metres west of Yonge Street and a point approximately 180 metres further west, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 34. City Council designate a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Steeles Avenue, between Dumont Street and a point 360 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 35. City Council prohibit stopping on Steeles Avenue, between Dumont Street and a point 360 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. General: 36. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take all steps necessary to implement the proposed dedications referred to in Parts 2, 3, and 4 above, including requesting the City solicitor to prepare and submit the relevant Bills and to pay any costs necessary to register the resultant by-laws, if required. 37. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Metrolinx on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in relation to, among other things, the construction, maintenance, and warranty work of the diversion road, as well as to negotiate, enter into and execute any necessary agreements and documents, and take steps and measures necessary, on behalf of the City, to temporarily exercise the City's authority. 38. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in issuing any requisite permits to include additional permit terms and conditions as the General Manager, Transportation Services deems necessary and appropriate. 39. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code and/or Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services. 40. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the effective date of any dedication by-law(s) and/or traffic and parking by-law(s) made in connection with the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to, among other things, insert a specific effective date, in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 35, inclusive, above. 41. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 40, inclusive, above. 42. City Council amend Section 937-3.20 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delete the date of December 31, 2026, and replace it with the date of December 31, 2030, such that the General Manager, Transportation Services will be delegated the authority to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic highways or portions of highways for a period up to and including 365 consecutive days, until December 31, 2030, with the exception of those highways listed in Section 937-4 of Chapter 937, as required for the purposes of the construction of the Metrolinx Yonge North Subway Extension, and to exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services in carrying out this extended delegation from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor. 43. City Council request Metrolinx, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to undertake the following additional actions prior to and throughout the construction period: a. review the proposed Traffic Management Plan and the proposed lane configuration for the Yonge Street diversion road, including opportunities to optimize traffic operations and minimize neighbourhood traffic impacts during construction; b. continue working with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, the Morguard Corporation, and the local Councillor's office to review opportunities to optimize vehicular access to Centrepoint Mall during construction, in particular left-hand turning opportunities into the parking lot from Steeles Avenue West and Yonge Street; c. provide a transportation impact study on the reconfiguration of the road and proposed mitigation measures associated with the Yonge North Subway Extension Steeles Station construction works; d. consider widening the temporary road to six lanes, including a dedicated turning lane, to help prevent bottlenecks and minimize prolonged traffic disruptions that could otherwise continue for several years; e. consult with affected businesses located on the east side of Yonge Street between Madawaska Avenue and Steeles Avenue to develop additional business support and mitigation measures during construction; f. explore opportunities to provide financial assistance or compensation measures for businesses experiencing demonstrated economic impacts as a result of the construction period, including consideration of businesses such as Adele Hair and Beauty at 6285 Yonge Street, which was recently relocated by Metrolinx from another address at Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue; g. develop an enhanced business visibility and wayfinding strategy that includes attractive construction hoarding along the east side of the existing Yonge Street alignment facing businesses and along the east side of the Yonge Street diversion road facing traffic, incorporating business names, images, directional signage, and other business information, in consultation with affected business owners and the local Councillor; h. review opportunities to improve and maintain sidewalk conditions, accessibility, street furniture, and pedestrian connections along the frontage of affected businesses on the east side of Yonge Street throughout the construction period to support safe and convenient customer access; i. in the event that a Business Improvement Area is approved and established for the area, request Metrolinx to cover the Business Improvement Area levies for businesses that lose their frontage on Yonge Street due to construction impacts for the duration of the project; j. ensure multilingual communication and business outreach are available prior to and throughout the construction period so that all affected businesses receive timely and accessible information regarding construction activities, access changes, and available support measures, including communications in English, Korean, Chinese and Farsi; k .coordinate construction scheduling to avoid, where feasible, significant overlap between Yonge North Subway Extension construction activities and Transform Yonge construction in order to minimize cumulative traffic disruption and impacts on local businesses; l. provide clear and timely written communications to affected businesses, property owners, the Business Improvement Area, local Councillors, business associations and other stakeholders regarding upcoming construction activities, associated traffic management plans, anticipated impacts and mitigation measures, with notices distributed sufficiently in advance of construction through both electronic and hard copy formats; m. develop and distribute clear guidance outlining contractor responsibilities related to construction mitigation measures, including construction runoff management, cleaning of public areas, pest control, additional lighting around hoarding and pedestrian routes, contractor parking management, and other measures to minimize construction impacts on surrounding businesses and the public realm; n. develop and implement a communications and marketing strategy to promote continued access to businesses during construction, including positive messaging, public awareness campaigns, and other initiatives to encourage customers, visitors and employees to continue supporting local businesses throughout the construction period; o. conduct regular site inspections throughout the construction period to ensure contractors are complying with Good Neighbour Principles and required mitigation measures, in addition to responding to public complaints in a timely manner; p. designate a public Metrolinx contact available to businesses and residents during all active construction periods to respond to urgent construction-related concerns and coordinate timely resolution of issues; and q. establish a Construction Liaison Committee for the Steeles Station construction to provide regular communication and collaboration with affected businesses, residents, property owners, and community organizations throughout the construction period; the Construction Liaison Committee should include representation from the local Councillor's office, provide multilingual communications in English, Korean, Chinese and Farsi; and interpretation services reflective of the surrounding community, meet on a regular basis, and serve as a forum to identify emerging issues, review mitigation measures, and facilitate timely resolution of construction related concerns. 44. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, in consultation with Metrolinx, to report back to the North York Community Council in second quarter of 2027 on the status of the above items, including progress on traffic management measures, business support initiatives, construction scheduling coordination, communications and multilingual outreach, business marketing and wayfinding initiatives, contractor compliance with Good Neighbour Principles, site inspection activities, accessibility improvements, stakeholder engagement, and any recommended additional mitigation measures prior to the commencement of major construction activities.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: Steeles Station: Public Laneway (Ln E Yonge S Steeles): 1. City Council approve the temporary closure of the public laneway (Ln E Yonge S Steeles), between Steeles Avenue and Nipigon Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. Yonge Street Detour Road: 2. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands, described as Parts 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, and 9 on Reference Plan 66R-34930, being part of PIN 10139-0289 (LT) set out as Attachment 1 of the report (May 7, 2026), to be known as "Yonge Street Diversion Road", to become effective upon the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication bylaw on those lands. 3. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands, described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R-34927, being part of PIN 10139-0230 (LT) set out as Attachment 2 of the report (May 7, 2026), to be known as "Yonge Street Diversion Road", to become effective upon the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication bylaw on those lands. 4. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands, described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R-34408, being part of PIN 10139-0230 (LT) set out as Attachment 3 of the report (May 7, 2026), to be known as "Yonge Street Diversion Road", to become effective upon the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication bylaw on those lands. 5. City Council prohibit stopping on both sides of the Yonge Street Diversion Road, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028 to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 6. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic control signals at the intersection of Yonge Street Diversion Road and Athabaska Avenue, from December 10, 2026 to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 7. City Council designate a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Yonge Street Diversion Road, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028 to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. Yonge Street: 8. City Council designate a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 9. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 10. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Madawaska Avenue and Athabaska Avenue, from December 10, 2026 to June 24, 2027, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 11. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Nipigon Avenue and Athabaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to January 19, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 12. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Athabaska Avenue, from January 20, 2028 to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 13. City Council approve the temporary closure of the east sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Abitibi Avenue and Otonabee Avenue, from September 12, 2028 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 14. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the existing easterly northbound and westerly southbound reserved lanes to vehicular traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 15. City Council approve the temporary closure of the east crosswalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street at Athabaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 16. City Council approve the temporary closure of the northbound and southbound curb lanes to vehicular traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 17. City Council approve the temporary full closure to vehicular traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028 to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 18. City Council prohibit northbound left-turn movement at the intersection of Yonge Street and Athabaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to January 19, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 19. City Council prohibit northbound right-turn, southbound left-turn and eastbound through traffic movements at the intersection of Yonge Street and Athabaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028 to March 16, 2029, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 20. City Council prohibit westbound right-turns on red signal at the intersection of Yonge Street and Athabaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue: 21. City Council authorize the alteration of the south-west corner of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue, to remove the east-to-southbound right-turn channel. 22. City Council approve the temporary closure of the south crosswalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street at Steeles Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 23. City Council prohibit eastbound, westbound, northbound, and southbound right-turns on red signal at the intersection of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. Side Streets: 24. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Nipigon Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028 to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 25. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Abitibi Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028 to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 26. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Otonabee Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028 to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 27. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Athabaska Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. Steeles Avenue: 28. City Council approve the temporary closure of the westbound right-turn lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point approximately 85 metres, from June 25, 2027 to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 29. City Council approve the temporary closure of the westbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between a point approximately 200 metres west of Yonge Street and a point approximately 150 metres east of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 30. City Council approve the temporary closure of the westbound median lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point approximately 85 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 31. City Council approve the temporary closure of the eastbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between a point approximately 305 metres west of Yonge Street and a point approximately 150 metres east of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 32. City Council approve the temporary closure of the eastbound median lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point approximately 200 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 33. City Council approve the temporary closure of the two-way left-turn only lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between a point approximately 125 metres west of Yonge Street and a point approximately 180 metres further west, from June 25, 2027 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 34. City Council designate a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Steeles Avenue, between Dumont Street and a point 360 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027 to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 35. City Council prohibit stopping on Steeles Avenue, between Dumont Street and a point 360 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027 to March 16, 2029, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. General: 36. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take all steps necessary to implement the proposed dedications referred to in Recommendations 2, 3, and 4 above, including requesting the City solicitor to prepare and submit the relevant Bills and to pay any costs necessary to register the resultant by-laws, if required. 37. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Metrolinx on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in relation to, among other things, the construction, maintenance, and warranty work of the diversion road, as well as to negotiate, enter into and execute any necessary agreements and documents, and take steps and measures necessary, on behalf of the City, to temporarily exercise the City's authority. 38. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in issuing any requisite permits to include additional permit terms and conditions as the General Manager, Transportation Services deems necessary and appropriate. 39. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code and / or Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services. 40. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the effective date of any dedication by-law(s) and / or traffic and parking by-law(s) made in connection with the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to, among other things, insert a specific effective date, in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 35, inclusive, above. 41. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 40, inclusive, above.
RM43.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
CC43.7adopted
Update on Implementation of the Community Mailbox Conversion Program in Toronto
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (July 16, 2026) from the City Manager for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EY33.7amended
4686 and 4690 Dundas Street West and 56 Nottingham Drive - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Etobicoke York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 56 Nottingham Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 4686 and 4690 Dundas Street West and 56 Nottingham Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as attachment 6 to this report. 3. Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
MM43.7adopted
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Toronto Chinatown Land Trust for a Mixed-Use Affordable Housing and Cultural Hub - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $500,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments in the following amounts: a. 195-195 McCaul Street, secured for affordable housing in the ward, in the amount of $43,982.87 (Source Account: XR3026-3701328); and b. 27-37 Yorkville Avenue and 26-32 and 50 Cumberland Street, secured for new or existing affordable housing, in the amount of $456,017.13 (Source Account: XR3026-3701295); to be forwarded to the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust for the purpose of purchasing 81 Huron Street to facilitate the provision of affordable rental housing in the building (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $200,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 and Section 45(9) community benefits obtained from the following developments in the following amounts: a. 571 to 597 Bloor Street West, 738 to 782 Bathurst Street, 26 to 38 Lennox Street, 581 to 603 and 588 to 612 Markham Street, secured for non-profit community or cultural space, in the amount of $56,078.39 (Source Account: XR3026-3700987; and b. 292 Dundas Street West, secured for cultural space, in the amount of $143,921.61 (Source Account: XR3028-4500251). to be forwarded to the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust for the purpose of providing a cultural hub on the ground floor of the building at 81 Huron Street. (Cost Centre: NP2161). 3. City Council direct that the $700,000 be forwarded to the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust subject to: a. the execution by the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust of appropriate agreements with the Economic Development and Culture Division and the Housing Secretariat, including financial reporting requirements and conditions to safeguard the use of City funding and maintain the property long-term as affordable housing and as a community cultural space, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; b. the successful acquisition of 81 Huron Street by the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust by no later than June 30, 2027; c. approval of a business case for the property outlining the management plan, management qualifications and financial viability of the project, satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and d. the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust entering into a municipal housing facility agreement (the "Contribution Agreement') with the City to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the Toronto Chinatown Land Trust to maintain a cultural hub at 81 Huron Street for a period of at least 10 years to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a Contribution Agreement with Toronto Chinatown Land Trust and/or a related corporation on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, to secure the two affordable rental housing units at 81 Huron Street as affordable rental housing for a 99-year term. 6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, or their delegate, to execute, on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by Toronto Chinatown Land Trust and/or a related corporation, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the Contribution Agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council. 7. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the two affordable rental housing units at 81 Huron Street for the 99-year term of the Contribution Agreement. 8. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the Contribution Agreement. 9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision.
RM43.7amended
Review of the Order Paper
CC43.8referred
Ward-Based Maintenance Team Pilot - Response to Council Direction
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, referred Item CC43.8 to the first meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in 2027.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EY33.8adopted
1151 Weston Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1151 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1151 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Etobicoke York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1151 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1151 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
MM43.8adopted
Exploring Partnerships to Create a New Community Centre with Toronto's Filipino Community - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to work with local Filipino community representatives to explore potential partnerships for a new ethnocultural community centre for the Filipino community, including consideration of Scarborough as a potential location, alongside other areas of the City, to best serve the entire Filipino population of Toronto, and building upon the shared experiences of local grassroots initiatives that have previously created and continue to hold space for members of the local Filipino community.
NY34.8amended
1-11 Vinci Crescent - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning North York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1-11 Vinci Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1-11 Vinci Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the as may be required.
TE34.8adopted
1730 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1730 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 16, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons at the developments listed below: Development Application Street Name Development Application Street Number Range Odd/Even Also Known As Permit Location Details Bloor Street West 1730
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1730 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1730 Bloor Street West from Permit Parking.
CC43.9adopted
Implementation of the Development Charges Reduction Program
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, to introduce time-limited decreases to development charges under certain circumstances and to pause indexing in 2027, 2028 and 2029, by adopting a by-law amendment substantially in the form set out in Attachment 1 to the report (July 22, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to take any necessary steps to implement the by-law amendments described in Part 1 above, including providing refunds, as appropriate. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make any adjustments to the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan as required to replace development charge funding with intergovernmental funding for the applicable capital projects, following execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement, with no change to total approved project costs. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to terminate existing agreements entered into under section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, that provide for a reduced interest rate on rental installment payments in exchange for financial security, at the request of the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land to introduce time-limited decreases to development charges under certain circumstances and to pause indexing in 2027, 2028 and 2029, by adopting a by-law amendment substantially in the form set out in Attachment 1 of this report. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to take any necessary steps to implement the by-law amendments described in Recommendation 1, including providing refunds, as appropriate. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make any adjustments to the 2026-2035 Capital Budget & Plan as required to replace development charge funding with intergovernmental funding for the applicable capital projects, following execution of the Transfer Payment Agreement, with no change to total approved project costs. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to terminate existing agreements entered into under section 27 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 that provide for a reduced interest rate on rental installment payments in exchange for financial security, at the request of the applicant.
EY33.9adopted
1151 Weston Road - Alterations to and Removal of an Attribute of a Designated Heritage Property under Part IV, Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the application to alter the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 46-storey mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026, prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council approve the application to remove a specified heritage attribute of the designated property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 46-storey mixed-use building with the removal of the specified heritage attribute on the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026, prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the removal of a specified heritage attribute at the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related site-specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect. b. the owner shall provide a detailed Relocation and Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026, prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1151 Weston Road in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026, prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan required in Part 3.b above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1151 Weston Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b., including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan. e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 3.d.6. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan and the Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 1151 Weston Road. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the application to alter the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 46-storey mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council approve the application to remove a specified heritage attribute of the designated property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 46-storey mixed-use building with the removal of the specified heritage attribute on the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the removal of a specified heritage attribute at the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related site-specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect. b. the owner shall provide a detailed Relocation and Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1151 Weston Road in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. d. Prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1151 Weston Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b., including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan. e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.6. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan and the Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 1151 Weston Road. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
MM43.9adopted
2455 St. Clair Avenue West - The Class 4 Noise Area Designation - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council classify 2455 St. Clair Avenue West as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning). 2. City Council forward a copy of the City Council Decision to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
NY34.9amended
1377 Sheppard Avenue West (Downsview West District) - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning North York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for a portion of the lands municipally known as 1377 Sheppard Avenue West subject to the Zoning By-law Amendment application (City File Number 24 232020 NNY 06 OZ - Downsview West District) substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council classify the lands municipally known as 1377 Sheppard Avenue West which are subject to the Zoning By-law Amendment application (City File Number 24 232020 NNY 06 OZ) as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning). 4. City Council forward the City Council Decision document for the Class 4 Noise Area to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks. 5. City Council accept the Owner's offer of an in-kind contribution (attached as Attachment 19 to this Report) pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act and allow the Owner to: a. provide a minimum of 930 square metres Community Space to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and Executive Director, Social Development, Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor and in accordance with the terms set out in the Contribution Agreement identified in Recommendation 6; b. provide a minimum of 929 square metres of indoor space and 279 square metres of outdoor space for each non-profit licensed childcare facilities (total 3) to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Children's Services, and the City Solicitor in accordance with the terms set out in the Contribution Agreement identified in Recommendation 7; and c. commission Public Art installation with the value of the contribution in the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000 million) secured with financial security, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in accordance with Recommendation 8, together, the ("In-Kind Contribution"). Any changes to these terms will be to the satisfaction of the City and reflected through the updated Contribution Agreements. 6. City Council recommend that the Community Space be: a. co-located or adjacent to the child care facility in Block 6 of Phase 2C, or in another suitable location to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Social Development; b. constructed and equipped by the Owner to Base Building Condition plus fit-out as per the Community Space Term Sheet; c. conveyed to the City, as specified in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement; and d. be operated in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy. 7. City Council require that the three child care facilities be delivered in accordance with the following terms: a. each child care facility shall accommodate a minimum of 62 children, and each child care facility will comprise a minimum of 929 square metres of indoor space and 279 square metres of outdoor space located adjacent to and accessible from the indoor area; b. the childcare facilities shall be located in each of Blocks 14 or 15 (Phase 1C), Block 7 and Block 6 and will be integrated into a building with other uses; c. the childcare facilities shall be located on the ground floor, or the ground and second floor, of a building; d. the childcare facilities shall be designed, constructed and delivered in accordance with the Child Care Early Years Act, 2014 and the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guideline, 2021; e. four parking spaces shall be provided within the building or at grade within each of Blocks 14 or 15 (Phase 1C), Block 7 and Block 6 directly accessible to the childcare facility for pick-up and drop-off for the childcare facility, plus an additional three or four parking spaces for childcare staff within the building, available at the time of conveyance of the childcare facilities; f. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for a building within Blocks 14 or 15 (Phase 1C), Block 7 or 6 the owner shall provide to the City a letter of credit or Surety Bond to secure 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and provision of each childcare facility for that Block; and g. concurrent with or prior to the conveyance of the childcare facilities to the City, the Owner and the City shall enter into, and register on title to the appropriate lands, an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. The Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and / or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the Owner as they pertain to the childcare facilities. 8. City Council require that the Owner commission Public Art in a manner consistent with the approved Public Art Plan for the Downsview West District. A letter of credit or Surety Bond will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the buildings within the development Block where the public art is to be located in an amount sufficient to guarantee 100 percent ($1,000,000 million) of the estimated cost of the design and construction of the public art complying with the specifications and requirements of the In-kind Contribution Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 9. City Council attribute a value to the In-Kind Contribution set out in Recommendations 5, 6, 7 and 8 above, equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 10. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an Agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the In-Kind Contribution to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor. 11. City Council determine that the execution and registration of the In-kind Contribution Agreement constitute satisfactory arrangements for the provision of the In-Kind Contribution for the purpose of Applicable Law as defined in the Building Code. 12. City Council approve that, in satisfaction of Chapter 415 of the Municipal Code, Article III, the Owner shall convey to the City as a component of the registration of the subdivision, to satisfy the alternative rate parkland dedication requirements pursuant to section 42 of the Planning Act, on-site parkland dedication in the amount of a minimum 19,585 square metres as shown in [HATCHED] in Attachment 11 of this report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor. City Council accept the conveyance of an additional 1,088 square metres of land, as shown in [CROSS-HATCHED] in Attachment 11 of this Report, as a component of the registration of the subdivision, at nominal consideration and without credit toward the satisfaction of Municipal Code 415, Article III due to the existence of steep slopes. 13. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, and the additional lands at nominal cost shown in [CROSS HATCH] on Attachment 11, subject to the owner transferring the lands identified in Attachment 11 to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, save and except for stormwater infrastructure. The additional lands shown in [CROSS HATCH] on Attachment 11 may also contain public storm and water main connections. Any proposed stormwater infrastructure within a park, whether Major or Local, is to be designed and constructed to meet the target parameters established by the Downsview Secondary Plan's Master Environmental Servicing Plan for a Major Park, including but not limited to depth, area and drawdown times, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Development Review. 14. The owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tie-backs, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review. 15. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 16. City Council directs the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with other relevant divisions, to work with the owner or applicant to develop and implement a Community Benefits Plan across the district in alignment with the City's Community Benefits Framework best practices. 17. City Council endorse the Downsview West District Plan (Attachment 9) and Downsview West Urban Design Guidelines (Attachment 10). 18. City Council direct staff to use the Downsview West District Plan and Downsview West Urban Design Guidelines in the evaluation of all new development proposals within the Downsview West boundaries. 19. City Council receive the Carl Hall Road Rail Crossing Review of Alternatives Study, as contained in Attachment 17 to the report, dated June 22, 2026, from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, for information and for Metrolinx consideration.
TE34.9adopted
2273, 2277 and 2279 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2273, 2275 and 2279 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 19, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council require the owner to provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council direct that prior to the removal of the proposed holding provisions in the proposed By-law, the applicant be required to enter into a legal agreement and register a Section 118 restriction on title to ensure assumption of the agreement by subsequent owners to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Assistance Plan required by Part 3 above. 5. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons at the developments listed below: Development Application Street Name Development Application Street Number Range Odd/Even Also Known As Permit Location Details Bloor Street West 2273, 2277 and 2279
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2273, 2275 and 2279 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council require the owner to provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council direct that prior to the removal of the proposed holding provisions in the proposed By-law, the applicant be required to enter into a legal agreement and register a Section 118 restriction on title to ensure assumption of the agreement by subsequent owners to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Assistance Plan required by Recommendation 3 above. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 2271, 2273 and 2279 Bloor Street West from Permit Parking.
CC43.10adopted
54 to 66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street) - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property, Demolition of Heritage Attributes and the Demolition of a Building under Sections 33, 34(1)(1) and 34(1)(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act - Request for Directions
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to allow the appeals by the owner under subsection 33, 34(1)1 and 34.1(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act by the owner, in part, and approve: a. the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 54-66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street) under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 50-storey mixed-use building, in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2025, and revised June 30, 2026, prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo dated February 27, 2026, and revised June 25, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to conditions as set out below; b. the application to demolish the specified heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue under Part IV, Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 50-storey mixed-use building, in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2025, and revised June 30, 2026, prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo dated February 27, 2026, and revised June 25, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the conditions as set out below; and c. the demolition of a heritage building on the designated heritage property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue under Part IV, Section 34 (1)(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 50-storey mixed-use building, in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2025, and revised June 30, 2026, prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo dated February 27, 2026, and revised June 25, 2026, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal's approval of the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 54-66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street) in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of specified heritage attributes at 54-66 Fraser Avenue under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of one heritage building on the designated heritage property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue, in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment associated with the proposed alterations, demolition of specified heritage attribute(s) and demolition of a heritage building has come into full force and effect; b. prior to issuance of any Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment appeals for the property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street), the owner shall provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo dated February 27, 2026, and revised June 25, 2026, for the property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street), to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 1. the Conservation Plan shall include: a. refinements to improve the legibility of the courtyard as a double height space open of the courtyard by pulling back externally and raising the ceiling within the courtyard by 2 or 3 metres or to provide a detailed structural analysis as to how this may be achieved; b. refinements to and clarification of the detailed design and materiality of the reveal façade directly above the heritage properties on Fraser Street; the reveal design shall be a simple form with minimal framing that is compatible with the heritage building; and c. details of the design and materiality of the soffit above the reveal on Fraser Street to soften its appearance above the heritage property, c. prior to issuance of any Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment appeals for the property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street), the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 54-66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street), substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 31, 2025, and revised June 30, 2026, prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo dated February 27, 2026, and revised June 25, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 54-66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue (147 Liberty Street), including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 3. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.1. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide full documentation of the existing heritage buildings to be demolished, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8"x10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan. e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.d.6. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 8, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendices A and B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM43.10adopted
Addressing Moribund Development Sites - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to report back to City Council in January 2027 on the effectiveness of the changes implemented through the Property Standards By-law: Phase II Review, including: a. an assessment of whether the updated property standards framework is effectively addressing concerns related to vacant and inactive development sites, including sites where construction has not commenced following planning approval; b. identification of any additional amendments, policies, or enforcement tools required to address development site-specific property standards concerns, including issues related to site maintenance, security, waste accumulation, fencing, landscaping, and other impacts on surrounding communities; c. a review of training, guidance, and operational procedures provided to Municipal Licensing and Standards enforcement officers responsible for investigating property standards complaints involving vacant and inactive development sites, to ensure consistent application of existing standards and enforcement tools; and d. an assessment of jurisdictional gaps or limitations that may prevent the City from effectively enforcing appropriate property standards on development sites, including a review of the legislative authorities available under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and other applicable legislation. 2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with relevant City divisions, to explore opportunities to improve the appearance, safety, and security of inactive development sites awaiting construction, including options for enhanced site management requirements, improved fencing or screening standards, and other measures that can be implemented within the City's existing authority. 3. City Council request the City Manager to include, as part of the report back, recommendations for any necessary by-law amendments, policy changes, operational improvements, or legislative advocacy required to ensure that inactive development sites are maintained to appropriate standards while respecting approved development permissions and the City's objectives for housing and growth.
NY34.10adopted
605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 25 246303 NNY 08 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of 8 existing rental dwelling units at 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning North York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application Number 25 246303 NNY 08 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of 8 existing rental dwelling units at 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West.
TE34.10adopted
1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands at 1464 King Street West, 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment, until City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 26 122478 STE 04 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units at 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue. 5. City Council require the owner to provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the three existing rental dwelling rooms proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to be secured in one or more agreements with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 7. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons at the developments listed below: Development Application Street Name Development Application Street Number Range Odd/Even Also Known As Permit Location Details King Street West 1464 Maynard Avenue 12
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report. 3. City Council amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands at 1464 King Street West, 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this report. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment, until City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application Number 26 122478 STE 04 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units at 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue. 5. City Council require the owner to provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 3 existing rental dwelling rooms proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to be secured in one or more agreements with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 7. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue from Permit Parking.
CC43.11adopted
Status Update Report on Official Plan Amendment 804 - Request for Directions
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised report (July 24, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised report (July 24, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning remain confidential, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised report (July 24, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning remains confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommend that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council direct that the confidential recommendations and all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report is to remain confidential, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM43.11adopted
Support for the Establishment of a National Fire Administration - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for the establishment of a National Fire Administration within Public Safety Canada, developed in collaboration with Canada's fire chiefs and fire service organizations. 2. City Council forward a copy of this motion to the Federal Minister of Public Safety Canada, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Toronto's Members of Parliament, and Ontario's Minister of the Solicitor General.
NY34.11adopted
605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application 25 246303 NNY 08 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain 8 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement; b. the replacement rental dwelling units required by Part 1.a. above shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,095 square metres and be comprised of 2 two-bedroom units, 2 three-bedroom units, and 4 four-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 26, 2026; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner shall, as part of the 8 replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide at least 2 two-bedroom units, 1 three-bedroom unit, and 3 four-bedroom units at affordable rents, and 1 three-bedroom unit and 1 four-bedroom unit at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; d. the owner shall provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 8 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner shall provide tenants of all 8 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 13-storey building at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; f. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; g. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 8 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid; the remaining vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development; i. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and j. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 1.a. through 1.i. above all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Part 1 above have been fully secured; b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for application 25 189462 NNY 08 OZ have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Part 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application 25 246303 NNY 08 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide and maintain 8 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement; b. The replacement rental dwelling units required by Recommendation 1.a. above shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,095 square metres and be comprised of 2 two-bedroom units, 2 three-bedroom units, and 4 four-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 26, 2026. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. The owner shall, as part of the 8 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 2 two-bedroom units, 1 three-bedroom unit, and 3 four-bedroom units at affordable rents, and 1 three-bedroom unit and 1 four-bedroom unit at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; d. The owner shall provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 8 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. The owner shall provide tenants of all 8 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 13-storey building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; f. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; g. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 8 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. The owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development; i. The replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and j. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.i. above all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West after all the following have occurred: a. All conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully secured; b. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for application 25 189462 NNY 08 OZ have come into full force and effect; c. The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. The owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. The owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.
TE34.11adopted
1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application 26 122478 STE 04 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of 19 existing rental dwelling units located at 10 Maynard Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain 19 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement; b. the replacement rental dwelling units required by Part 1.a. above shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 825 square metres and be comprised of 9 studio units, 5 one-bedroom units, 2 two-bedroom units, 2 three-bedroom units and 1 four-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 20, 2026; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner shall, as part of the 19 replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a above, provide at least 9 studio units, 5 one-bedroom units, 2 two-bedroom units, 2 three-bedroom units and 1 four-bedroom unit at affordable rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; d. the owner shall provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 19 existing rental dwelling units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner shall provide tenants of all 19 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 13-storey building at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; g. the owner shall provide and maintain a common laundry room, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 20, 2026; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least two vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid; and the remaining vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. the owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development; j. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and k. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands, an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 1.a. through 1.j. above all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of the 19 existing rental dwelling units located at 10 Maynard Avenue after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Part 1 above have been fully secured; b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Application 24 253913 STE 04 OZ have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units and dwelling rooms proposed to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Part 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File Number 26 122478 STE 04 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of 19 existing rental dwelling units located at 10 Maynard Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain 19 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement; b. the replacement rental dwelling units required by Recommendation 1.a. above shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 825 square metres and be comprised of 9 studio units, 5 one-bedroom units, 2 two-bedroom units, 2 three-bedroom units and 1 four-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 20, 2026. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner shall, as part of the 19 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 9 studio units, 5 one-bedroom units, 2 two-bedroom units, 2 three-bedroom units and 1 four-bedroom unit at affordable rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; d. the owner shall provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 19 existing rental dwelling units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner shall provide tenants of all 19 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 13-storey building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; g. the owner shall provide and maintain a common laundry room, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 20, 2026. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 2 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. the owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development; j. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and k. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.j. above all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the 19 existing rental dwelling units located at 10 Maynard Avenue after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully secured; b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for application 24 253913 STE 04 OZ have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units and dwelling rooms proposed to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 1464 King Street West and 10-12 Maynard Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.