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.
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.
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.
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.