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.
NY34.24adopted
2450 and 2452 Bayview Avenue - Official Plan Amendment 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 2450 and 2452 Bayview Avenue 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 2450 and 2452 Bayview Avenue 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.
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 2450 and 2452 Bayview 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 2450 and 2452 Bayview Avenue 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.
TE34.24amended
420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 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 191175 STE 11 OZ under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of 210 existing rental dwelling units at 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street. 5. City Council approve in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, the acceptance of a 600 square metre 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 an underground parking garage, where such encumbrances are deemed acceptable by the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such encumbrances will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and subject to the following: a. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the tower construction in Phase 1, the owner shall convey the 600 square metre parkland, located in the southwest portion of the development site, and as shown in drawing L1-200 of the architectural submission, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and b. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for each subsequent Phase, the owner shall satisfy in cash-in-lieu the remaining portions of Section 42 parkland dedication value pertaining to each respective development phase and corresponding building permit, the value of which to be appraised by Corporate Real Estate Management, to the satisfaction of 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, if the owner elects to design and construct 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. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute any agreements necessary with the owner to use the on-site parkland dedication lands at 420-444 Yonge Street for the stockpiling of any soils or materials, and for construction staging and construction access for nominal consideration, following the conveyance of the on-site parkland dedication lands to the City for a term of up to 6 years, commencing when the parkland dedication is conveyed to the City, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the applicant.
CC43.25amended
245 to 251 Marlee Avenue, 1 to 7 Romar Crescent and 16 Stayner Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - 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 supplementary report (July 28, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 28, 2026) from the City Solicitor and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 28, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 28, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated June 30, 2026, set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form of the Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, which Amendment may include a Holding (H) provision that may include for its removal the following conditions: i. the owner or applicant, at their sole cost and expense has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewer system, storm water system, and watermain and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; ii. if the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report accepted and satisfactory from (i) above require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either: a. the owner or applicant has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any updates or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to support the development, in a financially secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; or b. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report in (i) above are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and iii. all necessary approvals or permits arising from (b)(ii)(a) or (b)(ii)(b) above are obtained, where required all to the satisfaction to the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and iv. the City has received, reviewed and accepted the updated Transportation Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the provision of an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for all Eligible Tenants of the two (2) existing rental units proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments, which Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and secured to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; d. the owner has entered into a legal agreement and registered 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 Condition (c) above; e. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Review Service and Engineering and Construction Services matters in their commenting memoranda dated May 21, 2025, and March 20, 2025, respectively, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Transportation Review, Development Review, and the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review memorandum dated March 20, 2025, or any outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry. 3. City Council request the Owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for an on-site parkland dedication that: a. is accessible to the area where the subject site is located; b. is a good physical substitute for any on-site parkland dedication; c. is free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments; d. is in an acceptable environmental condition; and e. the value of the off-site dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required, which value may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent; all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 4. Should the Executive Director, Development Review, and the Owner agree to a property as a substitution for an on-site dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following: a. in the event the total cost of acquiring the land for the off-site parkland dedication, including the purchase price, less reasonable real estate commissions of up to five percent, land transfer tax, and typical closing adjustments incurred, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, is less than the value of the parks levy calculated at the time of submission of an application for the first above-grade building permit for the development, the difference shall be paid to the City as a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development; and b. in the event the Owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the City, the Owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor. 5. 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. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all reasonable and necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (July 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 28, 2026) from the City Solicitor and Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (July 28, 2026) from the City Solicitor and Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential 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.
MM43.25adopted
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Clock Tower Trail Wayfinding and Placemaking Pole Wraps - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $120,000 gross and $0 debt, fully funded by Section 37 (Planning Act Reserve Fund) community benefits obtained in the development at 480 to 494 Yonge Street and 3 Grosvenor Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700909), secured for local area park, streetscape improvements and/or public art in association with such streetscape improvements within an area bounded by Wellesley Street, Church Street, Edward Street/Gould Street and University Avenue/Queens Park, for procurement and installation of wayfinding pole wraps along the Clock Tower Trail (CTP426-04).
NY34.25amended
922 Millwood Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 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 922 Millwood 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 922 Millwood Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6a 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.
TE34.25amended
420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File Number 25 191186 STE 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 210 existing rental dwelling units located at 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain 216 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 12,722 square metres and be comprised of 76 studio units, 88 one-bedroom units, 51 two-bedroom units and 1 three-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 6, 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 216 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 2 studio units and 2 one-bedroom units at mid-range (affordable) rents, and 64 studio units, 61 one-bedroom units, and 35 two-bedroom units 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. The rents of the remaining 52 replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted; d. the owner shall provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 210 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, including an Assistance Plan for Tenants with Special Needs to provide specialized relocation assistance to tenants with additional housing barriers to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner shall provide tenants of all 216 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 65-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 66 storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such storage lockers shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a storage locker, and at similar monthly storage charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining storage lockers 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 65-storey building; 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 first building containing residential uses to be developed on the site, 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 210 existing rental dwelling units located at 424 Yonge Street 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 191175 STE 11 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 424 Yonge Street 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 five (5) 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.
CC43.26referred
19 to 37 Queens Quay East (Pier 27, Phase 3) - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, referred Item CC43.26 to the City Solicitor to attempt further negotiations with the owner, including affordable housing opportunities, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and report to City Council at the earliest possible opportunity.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential 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.
MM43.26adopted
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Deliver an Association of Community Centres Space in Regent Park - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management, by creating a new capital project with a total project cost of $9,000,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $100,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026 and $8,900,000 gross and $0 debt in future year commitments, for the creation of additional community space as part of Building 5a of 325 Gerrard Street East (Regent Park Phases 4 and 5), fully funded from Section 37 community benefits secured for capital facilities within Ward 13 from the developments listed below: a. 89, 97 and 99 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701195) in the amount of $3,564,754.62, collected for capital projects in the vicinity of the site in conformity with the City's Official plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; b. 59 Richmond Street East and 114 and 120 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701223) in the amount of $4,428.83, to be allocated towards community facilities, recreation, cultural space, community and cultural facilities, and/or streetscape improvements; c. 241 Church Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701431) in the amount of $3,671,421.16, to capital improvements for new or existing affordable housing, cultural, community and/or recreation space; and d. 245 to 285 Queen Street East, 348-410 Richmond Street East, 88-106 Ontario Street and 8-12 Brigden Place (Source Account: XR3026-3701360) in the amount of $1,759,395.39 towards capital facilities to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, to negotiate and execute required contribution and/or delivery agreements with Toronto Community Housing Corporation for the Community Space as part of Building 5a of 325 Gerrard Street East (Regent Park Phases 4 and 5), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
NY34.26adopted
5 Fairview Mall Drive - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law 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 municipally known as 5 Fairview Mall Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 18, 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 5 Fairview Mall Drive 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, 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.
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 5 Fairview Mall Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 5 Fairview Mall Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 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.
TE34.26amended
420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street (College Park) - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Amend an Existing Heritage Easement Agreement
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of the three mixed-use tall buildings, with such alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated January 23, 2026, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 4, 2025 as revised on April 17, 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. 2. City Council direct that it's consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage is 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 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 ERA Architects Inc., dated July 4, 2025 as revised on April 17, 2026 for the property at 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. the owner shall enter into an amended, or amended and restated, Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the entire property at 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street, in accordance with plans and drawings dated January 23, 2026, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 4, 2025 as revised on April 17, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b, 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 for the properties at 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College 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 building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe 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; 2. 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; 3. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, 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 Conservation Plans 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; 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, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and where alterations are phased on the lands, the letter of credit may be phased, as set out in the amended Heritage Easement Agreement; e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.6, 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 approved Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Where any letter of credit may be provided for phased work, it may only be returned where the subsequent phase does not impact completed alterations in an earlier phase of heritage works, as may be set out in the amended Heritage Easement Agreement. 3. City Council authorize the requested amendments to the existing Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act that gives effect to Recommendation 1 and 2 above and authorize the appropriate City staff and the City Solicitor to give effect to such amendments to continue to protect the heritage property at College Park. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill(s) in Council to amend/amend and restate, the Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision.
CC43.27adopted
2125 Lawrence Avenue West - Notice of Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2125 Lawrence Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 2125 Lawrence Avenue West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (July 13, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2125 Lawrence Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 2125 Lawrence Avenue West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1, to the report, July 13, 2026, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
MM43.27adopted
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Support Indigenous Placekeeping in Allan Gardens - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to create a placeholder project titled Indigenous Placekeeping in Allan Gardens with a cost and cash flow of $350,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from 244-262 Church Street (Source account: XR3026-3701313) for local area streetscape and park improvements in the Ward. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to allocate $75,000 of the funds described in Recommendation 1 to Friends of Allan Gardens to support community engagement and related coordination for the Indigenous Placekeeping in Allan Gardens project, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services, in consultation with the Director, Indigenous Affairs and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute, on behalf of the City, any agreements required to support engagement, planning, and capital improvements for Indigenous Placekeeping in Allan Gadens, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services, in consultation with the Director, Indigenous Affairs, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to report back in quarter two of 2027 on the use of the funds and progress on the Indigenous Placekeeping in Allan Gardens project, including: a. progress on engagement, planning, and any capital improvements; b. a summary of engagement undertaken with Indigenous communities, organizations, Friends of Allan Gardens, and other relevant stakeholders; c. how the work aligns with and advances the City of Toronto's Reconciliation Action Plan (2022-2032); and d. any requests for additional funding that may be required to realize the vision articulated by the Indigenous community for placekeeping initiatives in Allan Gardens.
NY34.27amended
15 - 25 Poyntz Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law 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 15 - 25 Poyntz Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 13 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 15 - 25 Poyntz Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 14 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 approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 213.7 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 as determined by the Executive Director, Development Review, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 6. City Council accept the Owner's offer of an in-kind contribution (attached as Appendix 23 to this Report) pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act and allow the Owner to convey 191.3 square metres of additional parkland (the "parkland over-dedication"), in part, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the City Solicitor (the "In-kind Contribution"). 7. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution of the parkland over-dedication equal to 100 percent of the 4 percent of the value of the land for the development permissions granted for the 35,270 square metre Proposal (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before first above grade building permit is issued in respect of the development. 8. 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 General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require: a. that City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application Number 25 261951 NNY 18 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 on the Subject Lands.
TE34.27amended
835-839 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting 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 835-839 Yonge Street 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 Official Plan Amendment and/or 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 835-839 Yonge Street from Permit Parking. 4. City Council request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for an on-site parkland dedication that: a. is accessible to the area where the subject site is located; b. is a good physical substitute for any on-site parkland dedication; c. is free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments; d. is in an acceptable environmental condition; and e. the value of the off-site dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required, which value may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 5. Should the Executive Director, Development Review, and the owner agree to a property as a substitution for an on-site dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following: a. in the event the value of the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of an on-site parkland dedication, the owner shall provide a cash-in-lieu payment for the shortfall in parkland dedication in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; and b. in the event the owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor. 6. Should the off-site parkland dedication be accepted by the Executive Director, Development Review, 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.
CC43.28adopted
8 Lowther Avenue - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property Under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the construction of the roof addition and alterations at the heritage property at 8 Lowther Avenue, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Joseph Cohen, dated May 20, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the construction of the roof addition and alterations at the heritage property at 8 Lowther Avenue, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Joseph Cohen, dated May 20th, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
MM43.28adopted
Authorization to Release Section 42 Funds for Barbara Hall Park Off-Leash Area - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation to increase the project budget for the "Barbara Hall Park Off-Leash Area Improvements" project, on a one-time basis, by $1,520,000 gross and $0 debt in 2026, fully funded by local Section 42 parkland dedication funds secured in Ward 13 (Source Account: XR2213-4201589).
NY34.28amended
15 - 25 Poyntz Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application 25 261951 NNY 18 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 23 and 25 Poyntz Avenue, 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 442 square metres and be comprised of 3 studio units, 4 one-bedroom units, and 1 three-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated June 5, 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 1 studio unit and 3 one-bedroom units at affordable rents, 2 studio units and 1 one-bedroom unit at mid-range (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. The rent of the remaining 1 three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit shall be unrestricted; d. 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 48-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; e. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; f. 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; g. 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 h. 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.g. 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 23 and 25 Poyntz 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 25 252388 NNY 18 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 19, 21, 23 and 25 Poyntz 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.
TE34.28adopted
148-158 and 162 Soudan Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 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 148-158 and 162 Soudan Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 5 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Acting 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 direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment, until City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 25 135288 STE 12 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 17 existing rental dwelling units at 148 and 162 Soudan Avenue to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision. 4. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the lifting of the Holding Provision, the owner shall convey to the City the property municipally known as 162 Soudan Avenue as a minimum 173.9 square metre on-site parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, and: a. in accordance with Chapter 415, Article III of City of Toronto Municipal Code, the remaining Section 42 parkland dedication requirement not fulfilled through the on-site parkland conveyance shall be satisfied through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment, in an amount to be determined by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, with such payment to be made prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 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. 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. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to work with the applicant to dedicate the Community Benefits Charge and parkland dedication towards neighbourhood parkland expansion or improvements. 8. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services to review options to mitigate neighbourhood traffic impacts resulting from this application. 9. City Council request the applicant establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee including but not limited to the South Eglinton Davisville Residents Association, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Development Review, and to consult the committee developing a Construction Management Plan for the project; as a part of the Construction Management Plan, request the following key priorities be addressed: a. measures to limit right-of-way occupancy for construction staging; b. regular cleaning of the streets, sidewalks and adjacent properties for dust and debris; and c. adequate notice to residents of any major neighbourhood disruptions. 10. 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 at 148 to 158 and 162 Soudan Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting 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 148-158 and 162 Soudan Avenue 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 direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment, until City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application Number 25 135288 STE 12 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 17 existing rental dwelling units at 148 and 162 Soudan Avenue to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision. 4. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the lifting of the Holding Provision, the owner shall convey to the City the property municipally known as 162 Soudan Avenue as a minimum 173.9 square metre on-site parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor. a. in accordance with Chapter 415, Article III of City of Toronto Municipal Code, the remaining Section 42 parkland dedication requirement not fulfilled through the on-site parkland conveyance shall be satisfied through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment, in an amount to be determined by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, with such payment to be made prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 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. 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.
CC43.29adopted
87 Highland Avenue - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council refuse alterations to the designated heritage property at 87 Highland Avenue in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District under Part 5, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, comprised of the construction of a new front porch, installation of new windows on the front and side elevations, removal of architectural elements, including the brackets, dentils and Tudor detailing on the north and east gables and their incompatible replacement, and the application of a white coating to the masonry on the two-storey house and brick wall at the front of the property, in accordance with the submission package dated October 3, 2025, submitted by Giamo + Associates Architects Incorporated, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the alterations to the heritage property at 87 Highland Avenue under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the appeal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse alterations to the designated heritage property at 87 Highland Avenue in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District under Part 5, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, comprised of the construction of a new front porch, installation of new windows on the front and side elevations, removal of architectural elements, including the brackets, dentils and Tudor detailing on the north and east gables and their incompatible replacement, and the application of a white coating to the masonry on the two-storey house and brick wall at the front of the property, in accordance with the submission package dated October 3, 2025, submitted by Giamo + Associates Architects Incorporated, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the alterations to the heritage property at 87 Highland Avenue under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the appeal.
EY33.29amended
Kipling Avenue and Firwood Crescent - Pedestrian Crossing Protection
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Kipling Avenue and Firwood Crescent. 2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Kipling Avenue between the south curbline of Firwood Crescent and a point 30.5 metres north of the north curb line of Firwood Crescent, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.
MM43.29adopted
Re-opening and Amending Item 2026.MM42.49 - 447 Horsham Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Withdraw Appeal from Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2026.MM42.49 by replacing it in its entirety with the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to withdraw the City's appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's approval of the Application A0156/26NY in respect of the property municipally known as 447 Horsham Avenue from the Toronto Local Appeal Body.
NY34.29adopted
5, 7, 9, 11, and 15 Park Hill Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Appeal Report
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application appeals for the lands municipally known as 5, 7, 9, 11, and 15 Park Hill Road and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any Final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that the owner has at its sole cost and expense: a. submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and b. if the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports accepted and satisfactory from part 3.a. above require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either: 1. the owner has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports, to support the development, in a financially secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; or, 2. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted and satisfactory Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports in Part 3.a. above are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction to the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and 3. ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning North York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application appeals for the lands municipally known as 5, 7, 9, 11, and 15 Park Hill Road and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any Final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that the owner has at its sole cost and expense: a. submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and b. if the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports accepted and satisfactory from part 3.a. above require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either: 1. the owner has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports, to support the development, in a financially secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; or, 2. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted and satisfactory Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports in part 3.a. above are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction to the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and 3. ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required.
TE34.29adopted
148-158 and 162 Soudan 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 25 135288 STE 12 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 17 existing rental dwelling units located at 148 and 162 Soudan Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain 17 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 993 square metres and be comprised of 2 studio units, 14 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 15, 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 17 replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide at least 1 studio unit, 6 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit at affordable rents, 1 studio unit and 4 one-bedroom units at mid-range (affordable) rents, and 4 one-bedroom units 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 17 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 17 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 53-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 four 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; h. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 14 storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such storage lockers shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a storage locker, and at similar monthly storage charges that such tenants previously paid; and the remaining storage lockers 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 17 existing rental dwelling units located at 148 and 162 Soudan Avenue after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Part 1 above have been fully secured; b. Zoning By-law Amendment for Application 25 135273 STE 12 OZ has 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 148, 158 and 162 Soudan 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 25 135288 STE 12 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 17 existing rental dwelling units located at 148 and 162 Soudan Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain 17 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 993 square metres and be comprised of 2 studio units, 14 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated May 15, 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 17 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 1 studio unit, 6 one-bedroom units, and 1 two-bedroom unit at affordable rents, 1 studio unit, and 4 one-bedroom units at mid-range (affordable) rents, and 4 one-bedroom units 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 17 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 17 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 53-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 4 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 and make available for rent at least 14 storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such storage lockers shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a storage locker, and at similar monthly storage charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining storage lockers 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 17 existing rental dwelling units located at 148 and 162 Soudan Avenue after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully secured; b. Zoning By-law Amendment for application 25 135273 STE 12 OZ has 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 148, 158 and 162 Soudan 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.
CC43.30amended
2 Whitney Avenue - Application to Erect a Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council refuse the proposal to construct a structure on lands subject to an encroachment agreement adjacent to 2 Whitney Avenue, a property within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in the Applicants' Submission dated June 23, 2026, and received by Heritage Planning on July 2, 2026. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential, as it is about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 16, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it is about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the proposal to construct a structure on lands subject to an encroachment agreement adjacent to 2 Whitney Avenue, a property within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in the Applicants' Submission dated June 23, 2026, and received by Heritage Planning on July 2, 2026. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to construct a structure on lands subject to an encroachment agreement adjacent to 2 Whitney Avenue, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. the owners of 2 Whitney Avenue secure all permits required for the construction of the proposed structure from all relevant City Divisions including, but not limited to, the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building. b. the approved works will be completed within 12 months of the issuance of all necessary City permits, with written notice provided to that effect to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services within five days of completion.
EY33.30adopted
Brown's Line and Jellicoe Avenue - Pedestrian Crossing Protection
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Brown's Line and Jellicoe Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Brown's Line and Jellicoe Avenue.
MM43.30adopted
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for a Heritage Plaque for CHUM Radio - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1331 Yonge Street, secured for streetscape improvements on the east side of Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700852), for the production and installation of a plaque to commemorate the history of CHUM radio in Toronto. (Cost Centre: HG0001).
TE34.30adopted
1913-1951 Yonge Street, 10-22 Davisville Avenue, and 17-21 Millwood Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 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, as amended by Zoning By-law 907-2024(OLT) for the lands municipally known as 1913-1951 Yonge Street,10-22 Davisville Avenue and 17-21 Millwood Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the revised report (June 29, 2026) from the Acting 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 of the lands at 1913-1951 Yonge Street,10-22 Davisville Avenue and 17-21 Millwood Road, at their sole cost and expense, to enter into, and register on title, an Amending Section 37 Agreement which would amend the Section 37 Agreement registered on title for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 10-22 Davisville Avenue and 17-21 Millwood Road as Instrument Number AT6642275, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council require the owner to provide additional community benefits, at the owner's expense, in addition to those already secured in registered Instrument Number AT6642275, and to be secured through the Zoning By-law Amendment and the required Amending Section 37 Agreement, as follows: the owner of 1913-1951 Yonge Street,10-22 Davisville Avenue and 17-21 Millwood Road is required: a. to design and construct an off-site 3.0-metre-wide midblock connection along the west lot line of the adjacent lands owned by the Toronto District School Board located at 43 Millwood Road and 50 Davisville Avenue; the 3.0-metre-wide off-site midblock connection on the Toronto District School Board lands will run north-south connecting Davisville Avenue and Millwood Road, and must be designed and constructed prior to the issuance of the first occupancy permit for the lands at 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 10-22 Davisville Avenue and 17-21 Millwood Road, and designed and constructed in conjunction with the 3.0-metre wide north-south midblock connection previously secured on the subject site in Instrument Number AT6642275, and in accordance with Schedule A included in Attachment 5 to the revised report (June 29, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District; the owner is required to obtain all the necessary authorizations from the Toronto District School Board and enter into any required agreements regarding access and maintenance, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; and all design and construction work on the midblock connection shall be to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; b. to make a financial contribution of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) to the City, to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the subject site, to be allocated towards public realm improvements in the vicinity of the subject site, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor: 1. the payment identified in Part 4.b. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table:18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the Amending Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; and 2. in the event the financial contribution referred to in Part 4.b. above has not been used for the intended purpose set out above within three years of the Zoning By-law Amendment coming into full force and effect, the financial contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the subject site; and c. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the subject site, if the Executive Director, Development Review determines that Part 4.a. above cannot be adequately satisfied, then the owner will make a financial contribution of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) to the City, to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the subject site, to be allocated towards public realm improvements in the vicinity of the subject site, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor: 1. the payment identified in Part 4.c. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table:18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the Amending Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; and 2. in the event the financial contribution referred to in Part 4.c. above has not been used for the intended purpose set out above within three years of the Zoning By-law Amendment coming into full force and effect, the financial contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the subject site. 5. City Council require the owner of the lands at 1913-1951 Yonge Street,10-22 Davisville Avenue and 17-21 Millwood Road, to enter into, and register on title, the Amending Section 37 Agreement described above in Parts 3 and 4 above prior to the revised site plan approval for the revised proposal, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council request the applicant to establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee, including but not limited to the South Eglinton Davisville Residents Association, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Development Review, and to consult the committee developing a Construction Management Plan for the project as a part of the Construction Management Plan, request the following key priorities be addressed: a. measures to limit right-of-way occupancy for construction staging; b. regular cleaning of the streets, sidewalks, and adjacent properties for dust and debris; c. adequate notice to residents of any major neighbourhood disruptions; and d. review options to mitigate neighbourhood traffic impacts resulting from this application.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by Zoning By-law 907-2024(OLT) for the lands municipally known as 1913-1951 Yonge Street,10-22 Davisville Avenue, and 17-21 Millwood Road 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 of the lands at 1913-1951 Yonge Street,10-22 Davisville Avenue, and 17-21 Millwood Road, at their sole cost and expense, to enter into, and register on title, an Amending Section 37 Agreement which would amend the Section 37 Agreement registered on title for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 10-22 Davisville Avenue, and 17-21 Millwood Road as Instrument Number AT6642275, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council require the owner to provide additional community benefits, at the owner's expense, in addition to those already secured in registered Instrument Number AT6642275, and to be secured through the Zoning By-law Amendment and the required Amending Section 37 Agreement, as follows. The owner of 1913-1951 Yonge Street,10-22 Davisville Avenue, and 17-21 Millwood Road is required: a. to design and construct an off-site 3.0-metre-wide midblock connection along the west lot line of the adjacent lands owned by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) located at 43 Millwood Road and 50 Davisville Avenue. The 3.0-metre-wide off-site midblock connection on the TDSB lands will run north-south connecting Davisville Avenue and Millwood Road, and must be designed and constructed prior to the issuance of the first occupancy permit for the lands at 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 10-22 Davisville Avenue, and 17-21 Millwood Road, and designed and constructed in conjunction with the 3.0-metre wide north-south midblock connection previously secured on the subject site in Instrument Number AT6642275, and in accordance with Schedule A included in Attachment 5 of the report (dated June 19, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. The owner is required to obtain all the necessary authorizations from the TDSB and enter into any required agreements regarding access and maintenance, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review. All design and construction work on the midblock connection shall be to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; and b. to make a financial contribution of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) to the City, to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the subject site, to be allocated towards public realm improvements in the vicinity of the subject site, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; 1. the payment identified in Part 4.b above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the Amending Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; and 2. in the event the financial contribution referred to in Part 4.b above has not been used for the intended purpose set out above within three (3) years of the Zoning By-law Amendment coming into full force and effect, the financial contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the subject site; c. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the subject site, if the Executive Director, Development Review, determines that Part 4.a. cannot be adequately satisfied, then the owner will make a financial contribution of four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) to the City, to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the subject site, to be allocated towards public realm improvements in the vicinity of the subject site, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; 1. the payment identified in Part 4.c above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the Amending Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; and 2. in the event the financial contribution referred to in Part 4.c above has not been used for the intended purpose set out above within three (3) years of the Zoning By-law Amendment coming into full force and effect, the financial contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the subject site. 5. City Council require the owner of the lands at 1913-1951 Yonge Street,10-22 Davisville Avenue, and 17-21 Millwood Road, to enter into, and register on title, the Amending Section 37 Agreement described above in Parts 3 and 4 prior to the revised site plan approval for the revised proposal, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor.
CC43.31adopted
6 Whitney Avenue - Application to Demolish a Structure and Erect a New Structure on a Designated Heritage Property in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the preexisting garage structure and the application to construct a new carport at 6 Whitney Avenue, a property within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by bsq Landscape Architects, dated June 23, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following condition: a. that the applicant obtain approval for variances to the existing Zoning-Bylaw, should any such variances be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the preexisting garage structure and the application to construct a new carport at 6 Whitney Avenue, a property within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by bsq Landscape Architects, dated June 23, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following condition: a. that the applicant obtain approval for variances to the existing Zoning-Bylaw, should any such variances be required.
MM43.31adopted
Avoiding the Allen Road and Eglinton Redux: Getting People Where They Want to Go in Downsview - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with DUKE Heights Business Improvement Area to review the impacts of the proposals under the Downsview Major Streets Environmental Assessment (Dufferin Street and Billy Bishop Extensions), on the road system serving the DUKE HEIGHTS Business Improvement Areas Employment lands, and report back with recommendations traffic mitigation and congestion reduction solutions by the second quarter of 2027; in the event that additional funding is required, funding approval will be subject to consideration through the 2027 budget process and Council approval of the funding and resource requirements, taking into account other City priorities.
TE34.31adopted
2010-2050 Yonge Street and 15 Lola Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 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 2010-2050 Yonge Street and 15 Lola Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, which includes a Holding Provision, included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 8, 2026) from the Acting 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 approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the First Above Grade Building Permit, the City will accept conveyance of the property municipally known as 24 Manor Road East as off-site parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of an off-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 5. City Council direct that should the cost of acquiring the land for the off-site dedication, including the purchase price, less reasonable real estate commissions of up to five percent, land transfer tax and typical closing adjustments incurred, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, be less than the value of the parks levy calculated upon the submission of an application for the first above-grade building permit, the difference will be paid as cash in lieu to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development. 6. City Council request the applicant to establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee, including but not limited to the South Eglinton Davisville Residents Association, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Development Review, and to consult the committee developing a Construction Management Plan for the project; as a part of the Construction Management Plan, request the following key priorities be addressed: a. measures to limit right-of-way occupancy for construction staging; b. regular cleaning of the streets, sidewalks and adjacent properties for dust and debris; c. adequate notice to residents of any major neighbourhood disruptions; and d. review options to mitigate neighbourhood traffic impacts resulting from this application.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting 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 2010-2050 Yonge Street and 15 Lola Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, which includes a Holding Provision, 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 approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the First Above Grade Building Permit, the City will accept conveyance of the property municipally known as 24 Manor Road East as off-site parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of an off-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 5. City Council direct that should the cost of acquiring the land for the off-site dedication, including the purchase price, less reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent, land transfer tax, and typical closing adjustments incurred, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, be less than the value of the parks levy calculated upon the submission of an application for the first above-grade building permit, the difference will be paid as cash in lieu to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development.
CC43.32adopted
Stotts’ Bridge, Twyn Rivers Drive Over the Rouge River - Demolition of a Designated Heritage Structure, Approval with Conditions
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the application to demolish Stotts' Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive (Structure ID 803), a Part-IV designated structure with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a temporary bridge until a permanent truss bridge is constructed, with such bridge to be substantially in accordance with the Preliminary General Arrangement drawing dated May 2026, prepared by Dillon Consulting (Attachment 5) and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Archaeological Services Inc. dated June 17, 2026, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to demolish the designated Stotts' Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive (Structure ID 803), under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act is subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit related to the removal of Stotts' Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive (Structure ID 803), including a heritage permit or a building permit, the owner shall: 1. provide full documentation of Stotts' Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive (Structure ID 803), including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" 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 elevations as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide a memo describing the potential to salvage structural elements during demolition, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. prior to the issuance of any permit related to the construction of the permanent replacement structure for Stotts' Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive, the owner shall: 1. provide detailed plans and drawings for the new Twyn Rivers Drive bridge, with descriptions of materials associated with the replacement bridge design, substantially in accordance with the Preliminary General Arrangement drawing dated May 2026, prepared by Dillon Consulting (Attachment 5) and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Archaeological Services Inc. dated June 17, 2026, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide a Commemoration Plan that includes concepts for a publicly accessible interpretive installation at the crossing that details the bridge's history and, if feasible, the use of salvaged elements of the original bridge such as portions of the steel truss within the commemoration plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. upon completion of the new structure, implement the approved Commemoration Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the application to demolish Stotts' Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive (Structure ID 803), a Part-IV designated structure with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a temporary bridge until a permanent truss bridge is constructed, with such bridge to be substantially in accordance with the Preliminary General Arrangement drawing dated May 2026, prepared by Dillon Consulting (Attachment 5) and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Archaeological Services Inc. dated June 17, 2026, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to demolish the designated Stotts' Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive (Structure ID 803), under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act is subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit related to the removal of Stotts' Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive (Structure ID 803), including a heritage permit or a building permit, the owner shall: 1. provide full documentation of Stotts' Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive (Structure ID 803), including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" 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 elevations as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide a memo describing the potential to salvage structural elements during demolition, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. prior to the issuance of any permit related to the construction of the permanent replacement structure for Stotts' Bridge on Twyn Rivers Drive, the owner shall: 1. provide detailed plans and drawings for the new Twyn Rivers Drive bridge, with descriptions of materials associated with the replacement bridge design, substantially in accordance with the Preliminary General Arrangement drawing dated May 2026, prepared by Dillon Consulting (Attachment 5) and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Archaeological Services Inc. dated June 17, 2026, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide a Commemoration Plan that includes concepts for a publicly accessible interpretive installation at the crossing that details the bridge's history and, if feasible, the use of salvaged elements of the original bridge such as portions of the steel truss within the commemoration plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. upon completion of the new structure, implement the approved Commemoration Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
MM43.32referred
A Fair Approach to Removing Nuisance Trees in the City - by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, as part of the planned 2027 Tree By-Law report back, to review resident feedback related to "nuisance" trees, and provide recommendations on: a. opportunities to balance impacts of "nuisance" trees and tree canopy goals; b. potential updates to compensation ratios, where a removal is appropriate; and c. potential financial relief programs for "nuisance" tree permit applications, to ensure equitable access for all residents.
TE34.32adopted
1075 Bay Street - 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 1075 Bay Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the revised report (June 29, 2026) from the Acting 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 1075 Bay Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the revised report (June 29, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East 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. If the owner elects to provide affordable housing as part of the development, City Council require the owner to enter into, and register on title, an amending Section 37 Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as it read the day before the date section 1 of Schedule 17 of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020, came into force securing the following matters of legal convenience to implement the requirements of the recommended Official Plan Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor as follows: a. in accordance with draft Official Plan Amendment, included as Attachment 6 to the revised report (June 29, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, the owner shall be required to provide a minimum a minimum of 1,815 square metres of non-residential gross floor area or a combination of non-residential uses and/or affordable rental housing; the affordable rental housing shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 8 to the revised report (June 29, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary Bill(s) to implement City Council's decision, and if affordable housing units are provided as part of this development, the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will be issued until such time as the Amending Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 6. 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 Bay Street 1075
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1075 Bay Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1075 Bay Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 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. If the Owner elects to provide affordable housing as part of the development, City Council require the owner to enter into, and register on title, an amending Section 37 Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as it read the day before the date section 1 of Schedule 17 of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 came into force securing the following matters of legal convenience to implement the requirements of the recommended Official Plan Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor as follows: a. in accordance with draft Official Plan Amendment, included as Attachment 6 to this report, the owner shall be required to provide a minimum a minimum of 1,815 square metres of non-residential gross floor area or a combination of non-residential uses and/or affordable rental housing. The affordable rental housing shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 8 of the report. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary bill(s) to implement City Council's decision, and if affordable housing units are provided as part of this development, the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will be issued until such time as the Amending Section 37 Agreement is executed and registered. 6. 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 1075 Bay Street.
CC43.33adopted
835 to 839 Yonge Street - Alterations to Designated Heritage Properties and Demolition of Heritage Attributes on Designated Heritage Properties under Sections 33 and 34(1)1 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: a. the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of the a mixed-use building with two towers of 41 and 49 storeys, with such alterations to the designated heritage properties being substantially in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated August 15, 2022, as revised on May 22, 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 in Part 2 below; and b. the demolition of specified heritage attributes of the designated heritage properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a mixed-use building with two towers of 41 and 49 storeys, with such alterations to the designated heritage properties being substantially in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated August 15, 2022 as revised on May 22nd 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. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage, and its consent to the demolition of specified heritage attributes at the designated heritage properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; b. 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 ERA Architects Inc., dated August 15, 2022, as revised on May 22, 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 properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street, in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated August 15, 2022, as revised on May 22, 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 for the properties at 835 to 839 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 the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Part 2.c. above; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe 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 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; 4. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Part 2.b. 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; and 7. 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.7. 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 approved Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 835-839 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City 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 properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of the a mixed-use building with two towers of 41 and 49 storeys, with such alterations to the designated heritage properties being substantially in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated August 15, 2022, as revised on May 22nd 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 demolition of specified heritage attributes of the designated heritage properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a mixed-use building with two towers of 41 and 49 storeys, with such alterations to the designated heritage properties being substantially in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated August 15, 2022 as revised on May 22nd 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 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage, and its consent to the demolition of specified heritage attributes at the designated heritage properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street 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 Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; b. 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 ERA Architects Inc., dated August 15, 2022, as revised on May 22, 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 properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street, in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated August 15, 2022, as revised on May 22, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b, 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 for the properties at 835 to 839 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 the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.c above. 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe 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 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. 4. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans 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. 7. 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. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.7, 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 approved Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 835-839 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City 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 properties at 835 to 839 Yonge Street. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision.
MM43.33adopted
Amending Item 2025.TE22.3 - 72 Perth Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE22.3, as previously amended by item 2026.MM39.20, by: a. deleting the words "prior" in Part 6 and replacing it with "up to 30 months after", deleting "General Manager, Parks and Recreation" and replacing it with "Executive Director, Development Review", so that Part 6 now reads as follows: 6. City Council approves that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, up to 30 months after the issuance of first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 131 square metres, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor.
TE34.33adopted
137-149 Church Street and 18-20 Dalhousie Street Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Site Specific Zoning By-law 1246-2022 for the lands municipally known as137-149 Church Street and 18-20 Dalhousie Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 6 to the report (June 19, 2026) from the Acting 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 Church Street 137-149, inclusive Odd Dalhousie Street 18-20, inclusive Even
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend Site Specific Zoning By-law 1246-2022 for the lands municipally known as137-149 Church Street and 18-20 Dalhousie Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 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 137-149 Church Street and 18-20 Dalhousie Street.
CC43.34adopted
353 to 357 College Street - Sewer By-law Requirements Under Site Plan Application 18111118STE20SA
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve an exemption to section 681-10 A of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 681, Sewers, on a one-time exceptional basis for the reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 22, 2026) from the General Manager, Toronto Water and the City Solicitor, to authorize the applicant under Site Plan Application 18111118STE20SA, with respect to the property located at 353-357 College Street, to locate the control maintenance access holes for the property on the municipal right-of-way notwithstanding the provisions of the Sewers By-law. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 22, 2026) from the General Manager, Toronto Water and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 22, 2026) from the General Manager, Toronto Water and the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety 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 General Manager, Toronto Water, and the City Solicitor recommend that: 1. City Council approve an exemption to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 681, section 681-10 A (the Sewers By-law), on a one-time exceptional basis for the reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, to authorize the applicant under Site Plan Application 18111118STE20SA, with respect to the property located at 353-357 College Street, to locate the control maintenance access holes for the property on the municipal right-of-way notwithstanding the provisions of the Sewers By-law. 2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM43.34adopted
Billy Bishop Way Revisited: Leveraging a Road Less Travelled - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to remove traffic pressures from the Dufferin Street extension proposal in the Downsview Major Streets Environmental Assessment area and explore the option of designing and designating Billy Bishop Way as the main north-south dedicated alternative route for heavy vehicles (truck) traffic, TTC busses, in addition to regular vehicle traffic, and that such recommendations for the future Billy Bishop Way extension include bus lanes, and a roadway appropriate for truck traffic.
TE34.34adopted
27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street - Zoning By-law Amendment and Amendment to Section 37 Agreement - Decision Report - Approval
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Site Specific By-law 1096-2021 for the lands municipally known as 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 4 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Acting 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 authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated December 10, 2021 in connection with the development located at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street to: a. reduce the required interior gross floor area for the non-profit childcare centre to 640 square metres; and b. reduce the required number of on-site parking spaces for the use of the childcare centre to be provided on site from six to three. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such actions as are required to implement City Council's decision, including execution and registration of the amended Section 37 Agreement on title to the lands municipally known as 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend Site Specific By-law 1096-2021 for the lands municipally known as 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 4 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 authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated December 10, 2021 in connection with the development located at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street to: a. reduce the required interior gross floor area for the non-profit childcare centre to 640 square metres; and b. reduce the required number of on-site parking spaces for the use of the childcare centre to be provided on site from 6 to 3. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such actions as are required to implement Council's decision, including execution and registration of the amended Section 37 Agreement on title to the lands municipally known as 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street.
MM43.35adopted
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds Gardiner Gateways East Project - Intersection and Underpass Improvements at Lower Jarvis, Lower Sherbourne, Lower Parliament and Cherry Streets - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to negotiate and sign an Agreement with The Bentway Conservancy, Waterfront Business Improvement Area and Old Town Business Improvement Area, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, for The Bentway to lead the design and construction of "new baseline" improvements, as described in 2024.IE12.5, including the teamways under the Union Station Rail Corridor East at Lower Jarvis Street and Lower Sherbourne Street and the intersections under the Gardiner Expressway at Lower Jarvis Street and Lower Sherbourne Street, to be funded through the Capital Cost Share Streetscape Improvement Program and the approved City Planning and Waterfront Secretariat capital budgets. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to negotiate and sign, on behalf of the City, an Agreement with The Bentway Conservancy, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor for the Bentway to lead the design and construction of "new baseline" improvements at the intersections of Lower Parliament Street at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Cherry Street at Lake Shore Boulevard East, to be funded by the City Planning and the Waterfront Secretariat capital budget. 3. City Council amend Waterfront Revitalization's 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan to create a new capital sub-project known as Gardiner Gateways East Project with a total project cost of $1,094,007.50 gross and $0 net in 2027, funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. $300,798.70 from 31 Parliament Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701366), b. $168,614.84 from 55,60 Mill Street (390 Cherry) (Source Account: XR3026-3700337), c. $493,552.22 from 75 the Esplanade (Source Account: XR3026-3700975), d. $105,713.40 from East Bayfront - West Precinct: 130-132 Queens Quay E., 143-177 Lake Shore Boulevard E., & 26 Richardson St. (Source Account: XR3026-3700842), e. $25,328.34 from 162 Queen's Quay East (Source Account: XR3026-3701299), and f. $2,992.50 from 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East (Source Account: XR3026-3701414) 4. City Council request Metrolinx to coordinate their ongoing improvements to the Union Station Rail Corridor with any improvements generated as a result of this work.
TE34.35adopted
77 Howard Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 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 77 Howard Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the revised report (June 29, 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 approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 604 square metres, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor. 4. 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 as determined by the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 5. City Council accept the owner's offer of an In-kind Contribution (Attachment 9 to the revised report (June 29, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District) pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act and allow the owner to convey 109 square metres of additional open space as part of the development free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, prior to the first above grade building permit, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation (the "In-kind Contribution"). 6. City Council attribute a value to the In-kind Contribution, equal to 37 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land for the development permissions granted through the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the revised report (June 29, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District (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. 7. 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 General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to request the owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental apartment building prior to Site Plan Approval, including a Parking Plan that provides at least 1 parking space on-site for each tenant of 77 Howard who had a parking space at the time of the Zoning By-law Amendment application, dated April 25, 2025, and indicates the access to, and location of the parking spaces during and after construction of the new building, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 11. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to request the owner to undertake, through the Site Plan Control process, improvements to the existing rental apartment building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 77 Howard, as follows: a. accessible door improvements to the lobby; b. upgrades to the heating control systems, including a new generator; c. upgrades to the main electrical room and electrical components; d. a minimum of 16 e-bike parking spaces (with an area of 40 square meters) added to the underground parking garage; e. a new fob system for residential access to building (for all entrance points, including the underground garage); f. a new roof; g. façade improvements including exterior brick replacement; and h. two new outdoor amenity spaces at-grade and accessible to all current residents of the existing rental dwelling units. 12. 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 Howard Street 77
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting 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 77 Howard Street 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 approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 604 square metres, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor. 4. 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 as determined by the Executive Director, Development Review, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 5. City Council accept the owner's offer of an in-kind contribution (Attachment 9 to this Report) pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act and allow the owner to convey 109 square metres of additional open space as part of the development free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, prior to the first above grade building permit, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation (the "In-kind Contribution"). 6. City Council attribute a value to the In-kind Contribution, equal to 37 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land for the development permissions granted through the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report (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. 7. 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 General Manager, Parks and Recreation, Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, to request the owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental apartment building prior to Site Plan Approval, including a Parking Plan that provides at least 1 parking space on-site for each tenant of 77 Howard who had a parking space at the time of the Zoning By-law Amendment application, dated April 25, 2025, and indicates the access to, and location of the parking spaces during and after construction of the new building, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 11. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, to request the owner to undertake, through the Site Plan Control process, improvements to the existing rental apartment building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 77 Howard, as follows: a. accessible door improvements to the lobby; b. upgrades to the heating control systems, including a new generator; c. upgrades to the main electrical room and electrical components; d. a minimum of 16 e-bike parking spaces (with an area of 40 square meters) added to the underground parking garage; e. a new fob system for residential access to building (for all entrance points, including the underground garage) f. a new roof; g. façade improvements including exterior brick replacement; and h. two new outdoor amenity spaces at-grade and accessible to all current residents of the existing rental dwelling units. 12. 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 77 Howard Street.
MM43.36adopted
Authority to Accept Federation of Canadian Municipalities Grant to Advance Safe School Travel Planning and Street Design to Macklin Public School - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into, and execute a grant funding agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in the amount of $125,000, for the purposes of improving safer school travel through planning, engagement, education and capital enhancements in coordination with the planned road resurfacing of Ingleton Boulevard in 2027, on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. Upon finalization of the grant funding agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, City Council authorize a one-time increase of $125,000 gross and $0 debt to the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services to create a new capital project (WBS Element), fully funded by the Green Municipal Fund Grant (CTP826-05), for the purposes of improving safer school travel through planning, engagement, education and capital enhancements in coordination with the planned road resurfacing of Ingleton Boulevard in 2027.
TE34.36adopted
30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street, 112-124 Isabella Street, and a Portion of 1 Mount Pleasant 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 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street and112-124 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 19, 2026) from the Acting 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 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street, 112-124 Isabella Street and 1 Mount Pleasant Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (June 19, 2026) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East 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. Before introducing the necessary Bills pertaining to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to City Council for enactment, City Council require approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Application 25 265192 STE 13 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 32 existing rental dwelling units at 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 112-124 Isabella Street. 5. City Council request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for an on-site parkland dedication that: a. is accessible to the area where the subject site is located; b. is a good physical substitute for any on-site parkland dedication; c. is free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments; d. is in an acceptable environmental condition; and e. the value of the off-site dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required, which value may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to five percent, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 6. Should the Executive Director, Development Review and the owner agree to a property as a substitution for an on-site dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following: a. in the event the value of the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of an on-site parkland dedication, the owner shall provide a cash-in-lieu payment for the shortfall in parkland dedication in accordance with Article III of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415 Development of Land; and b. in the event the owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Article III of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415 Development of Land, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor. 7. Should the off-site parkland dedication be accepted by the Executive Director, Development Review, 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. 8. 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 tradespersons at the developments listed below: Development Application Street Name Development Application Street Number Range Odd/Even Also Known As Permit Location Details Huntley Street 30-34, inclusive Even Huntley Street 38 and 40 Isabella Street 112-124, inclusive Even
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street and112-124 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street, 112-124 Isabella Street and 1 Mount Pleasant Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 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. Before introducing the necessary Bills pertaining to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to City Council for enactment, City Council require approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Application 25 265192 STE 13 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 32 existing rental dwelling units at 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 112-124 Isabella Street. 5. City Council request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for an on-site parkland dedication that: a. Is accessible to the area where the subject site is located; b. Is a good physical substitute for any on-site parkland dedication; c. Is free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments; d. Is in an acceptable environmental condition; and e. The value of the off-site dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required, which value may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 6. Should the Executive Director, Development Review, and the owner agree to a property as a substitution for an on-site dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following: a. In the event the value of the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of an on-site parkland dedication, the owner shall provide a cash-in-lieu payment for the shortfall in parkland dedication in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; and b. In the event the owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor. 7. Should the off-site parkland dedication be accepted by the Executive Director, Development Review, 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. 8. 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 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 112-124 Isabella Street from Permit Parking.
EY33.37adopted
Wright Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Cushions)
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (1 speed cushion) on Wright Avenue, between Jane Street and Plainfield Road, generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing No. TC-716 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services. 2. In conjunction with the installation of traffic calming: a. City Council prohibit standing at all times on, the north side of Wright Avenue between a point 83 metres west of Jane Street and a point 46 metres further west; b. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Wright Avenue between Jane Street and Pine Street, to be in effect between Jane Street and a point 83 metres west and between a point 129 metres west of Jane Street and Pine Street; and c. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Wright Avenue, between a point 83 metres west of Jane Street and a point 46 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (1 speed cushion) on Wright Avenue, between Jane Street and Plainfield Road, generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing No. TC-716, dated June 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services. 2. Subject to the approval of Part 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of traffic calming: a. City Council prohibit standing at all times on, the north side of Wright Avenue between a point 83 metres west of Jane Street and a point 46 metres further west. b. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Wright Avenue between Jane Street and Pine Street, to be in effect between Jane Street and a point 83 metres west and between a point 129 metres west of Jane Street and Pine Street. c. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Wright Avenue, between a point 83 metres west of Jane Street and a point 46 metres further west.
MM43.37adopted
Supporting Continued Investments in the Toronto Harbour Nautical Centre at Harbourfront Centre - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize an amendment to the December 9, 1997, lease with Harbourfront Corporation (1990), c.o.b as Harbourfront Centre, to permit for a 25-year licence with the York Bay Marine Services Inc. on terms acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Real Estate Services, Corporate Real Estate Management to execute the lease amendment, and any related documents on behalf of the City.
TE34.37adopted
30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 112-124 Isabella Street - 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 265192 STE 13 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 32 existing rental dwelling units located at 30-32 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 120-124 Isabella Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain 32 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 1,496 square metres and be comprised of 7 studio units, 22 one-bedroom units, 2 two-bedroom units and 1 three-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 32 replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide at least 7 studio units, 22 one-bedroom units and 2 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, and 1 three-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 32 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 32 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 60-storey north 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 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; h. 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 first building to be constructed on the lands, 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 i. 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.h. 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 32 existing rental dwelling units located at 30-32 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 120-124 Isabella Street 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 265180 STE 13 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 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 112-124 Isabella Street 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 265192 STE 13 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 32 existing rental dwelling units located at 30-32 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 120-124 Isabella Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain 32 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 1,496 square metres and be comprised of 7 studio units, 22 one-bedroom units, 2 two-bedroom units, and 1 three-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 32 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 7 studio units, 22 one-bedroom units, and 2 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, and 1 three-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 32 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 32 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 60-storey north 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 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; h. 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 first building to be constructed on the lands, 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 i. 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.h. 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 32 existing rental dwelling units located at 30-32 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 120-124 Isabella Street 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 265180 STE 13 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 30-34 and 38-40 Huntley Street, 112-124 Isabella Street 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.
EY33.38adopted
Corrective By-law for the Permanent Closure of Portions of Dundas Street West, Kipling Avenue and Bloor Street West
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portions of the public highways known as Dundas Street West, Kipling Avenue and Bloor Street West, legally described in Attachment 1 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare and submit the necessary Bills to permanently close the portions of Dundas Street West, Kipling Avenue and Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services including any technical, administrative, stylistic, survey, title or legal revisions required by the City Solicitor, the City Surveyor, the General Manager, Transportation Services or the Land Registrar. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City officials to take all necessary actions to give effect to Council's decision, including registration of the by-law and any associated title, survey, land registry, easement or property-related matters required to implement the permanent highway closure.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portions of the public highways known as Dundas Street West, Kipling Avenue and Bloor Street West, legally described in Attachment 1 to this report from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services dated June 18, 2026. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare and submit the necessary Bills to permanently close the portions of Dundas Street West, Kipling Avenue and Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Attachment 2 to this report from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services dated June 18, 2026, including any technical, administrative, stylistic, survey, title or legal revisions required by the City Solicitor, the City Surveyor, the General Manager, Transportation Services or the Land Registrar. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City officials to take all necessary actions to give effect to Council's decision, including registration of the by-law and any associated title, survey, land registry, easement or property-related matters required to implement the permanent highway closure.
MM43.38amended
Seeing the Forest and the Trees: Preserving the Green Space, Ravines, Structures and Tree Canopy with Public Accessibility, Security and Maintenance at the Forest Valley Outdoor Centre - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to develop a strategic plan, advised by public consultations - and/or to update any current plans for the site - to ensure the Forest Valley Outdoor Centre remains a well maintained, safe and publicly accessible green space and ravine and with a report back to City Council by the second quarter of 2027.
TE34.38adopted
30-32 and 38-40 Huntley Street, 122-124 Isabella Street - Alterations to Attributes on Designated Heritage Properties Under Part IV Section 33 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 alterations to the designated heritage properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a two-tower residential complex at 56 and 60 storeys respectively. with such alterations to the designated properties substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 23, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella 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 building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. 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 for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. execute and register on title a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 23, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.1. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. submit a Signage Plan for the designated properties retained within the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. 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; and 8. 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 for 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street; and b. prior to the release of an existing Letter of Credit 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 have been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street. 4. 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 alterations to the designated heritage properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a two-tower residential complex at 56 and 60 storeys respectively. with such alterations to the designated properties substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 23, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella 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 building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. 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 for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. execute and register on title a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 23, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. submit a Signage Plan for the designated properties retained within the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 7. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1, 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. 8. 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 for 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street b. that prior to the release of an existing Letter of Credit 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 have been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
MM43.39adopted
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Ward 18 Participatory Budgeting Projects - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project known as the Willowdale East Participatory Budgeting Park Improvements project, with a total project cost of $500,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $50,000 in 2026 and $450,000 in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 5182 Yonge Street, secured for parkland acquisition and improvements (Source Account: XR3026-3700740), for the purpose of undertaking participatory budgeting park improvements in the Willowdale East neighbourhood. 2. City Council amend the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by creating a new capital sub-project known as the Newtonbrook East Participatory Budgeting Park Improvements project, with a total project cost of $500,000 gross and $0 debt, with cash flow of $50,000 in 2026 and $450,000 in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 5182 Yonge Street. secured for capital projects within the area of the ward (Source Account: XR3026-3700740), for the purpose of undertaking participatory budgeting park improvements in the Newtonbrook East neighbourhood.