All 17 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.
EC30.1amended
Toronto Fire Services 2025 Annual Report
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, to analyze the financial impacts of changes to provincial legislation and/or regulations that have an impact on Fire Services workforce costs and provide a summary to the City Manager of the annual and projected ongoing impacts. 2. City Council direct the City Manager to undertake negotiations with the Province of Ontario to recover the financial impacts, as identified by the analysis undertaken in Recommendation 1, to mitigate the impact of changes to provincial legislation and/or regulations on the City of Toronto budget.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EC30.2adopted
Building Local Capacity to Deliver Child Care in High Inequity Neighbourhoods - Update
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. Received the report (June 29, 2026) from the Interim General Manager, Children's Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Children's Services recommends that: 1. Economic and Community Development Committee receive this report for information.
EC30.3adopted
Status Update: Implementation of Ombudsman Toronto’s Recommendations on the City’s Handling of a Resident’s Social Assistance Overpayments
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Received the report (June 29, 2026) from the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services recommend that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee receive this report for information.
EC30.4adopted
Lower Don Parkland Indigenous Naming - Progress Update
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to continue to advance an Indigenous-led naming process with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and report back to City Council in the second quarter of 2027 with a chosen Anishinaabemowin name, either historical or newly gifted, for the Lower Don parkland system and trail; and an associated narrative for public interpretation and signage.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation recommend that: 1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to continue to advance an Indigenous-led naming process with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and report back to City Council in Q2 2027 with a chosen Anishinaabemowin name, either historical or newly gifted, for the Lower Don parkland system and trail; and an associated narrative for public interpretation and signage.
EC30.5adopted
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Upper Village: Berger, Alexis 2. City Council remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Little Jamaica: Kayani, Haris
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Upper Village: Berger, Alexis 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Little Jamaica: Kayani, Haris
EC30.6adopted
Follow Up on 2026.EC27.1: Refining the Definition of an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend the definition of an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing to add that, "Despite Subsections A and B, a premises with an occupant load of under 151 people shall not be deemed an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub and will instead be licensed, based on its operations, as an Entertainment Place of Assembly, Eating or Drinking Establishment, or Expanded Activity Eating or Drinking Establishment for the purposes of this Chapter". 2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning work with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to strengthen alignment of business licensing and zoning regulations for Entertainment Establishment/Nightclubs and assess and consult on potential zoning changes to address implementation challenges. 3. City Council direct that Recommendation 1 come into effect on September 30, 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. City Council amend the definition of an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing to add that, "Despite Subsections A and B, a premises with an occupant load of under 151 people shall not be deemed an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub and will instead be licensed, based on its operations, as an Entertainment Place of Assembly, Eating or Drinking Establishment, or Expanded Activity Eating or Drinking Establishment for the purposes of this Chapter". 2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning work with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to strengthen alignment of business licensing and zoning regulations for Entertainment Establishment/Nightclubs and assess and consult on potential zoning changes to address implementation challenges. 3. City Council direct that Recommendation 1 come into effect on September 30, 2026.
EC30.7adopted
Response to 2026.EC26.4: Consumer Protection, Ticket Price “Gouging” and Booking Accommodation Hidden Fees
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Received the report (June 29, 2026) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee receive this report for information.
EC30.8forwarded without recommendation
Improving the Usability of Old City Hall as a Filming Location
The Economic and Community Development Committee forwards the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board recommends that the Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with relevant City Divisions and agencies, to: a. review the administration and application of fees, accessibility requirements, operational requirements, and other conditions affecting film and television productions at Old City Hall, b. engage with industry stakeholders including location managers, producers, and production companies to identify barriers impacting the competitiveness and usability of Old City Hall as a filming location and implement any recommended cost and operational amendments coming out of said consultation, and c. report to the first Film Board meeting in 2027 on actions to reduce costs and improve usability.
EC30.9amended
Considerations for Toronto Membership in the Association francophone des Municipalités de l'Ontario
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to register one staff member for Individual Membership for Toronto in the Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) for the remainder of 2026 and up to four Individual Memberships for 2027 as follows: a. 1 Member of Council to be appointed by Council on the recommendation of the Striking Committee; b. 1 City staff member to be selected by the City Manager; and c. Up to 2 public members who served as members of the 2022-26 Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee, to be selected by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture. 2. City Council direct the City Clerk to canvass Members of Council for interest in appointment to the Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) for the 2027 calendar year. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to review the City's Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) membership in the third quarter of 2027 and assess the merits of pursuing a Corporate Membership in 2028. 4. City Council direct the City Manager, based on the outcome of the review in recommendation three, to facilitate Toronto's Corporate Membership in Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) subject to terms satisfactory to the City Manager.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee recommends to the Economic and Community Development Committee that: 1. City Council direct the City Manager to register one staff member for Individual Membership for Toronto in the Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) for the remainder of 2026 and up to four Individual Memberships for 2027. 2. City Council direct the City Clerk to canvass Members of Council for interest in appointment to the Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) for the 2027 calendar year. 3. City Council direct the City Manager to review the City's Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) membership in the third quarter of 2027 and assess the merits of pursuing a Corporate Membership in 2028. 4. City Council direct the City Manager, based on the outcome of the review in recommendation three, to facilitate Toronto's Corporate Membership in Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) subject to terms satisfactory to the City Manager.
EC30.10adopted
Exploring the Feasibility of a French-Language Services Portal
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with the relevant City divisions, agencies and corporations to: a. explore the feasibility of creating a centralized digital portal that would consolidate French-language municipal services, programs, resources, public consultations, and events, in order to improve their accessibility and visibility to the public; and b. report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee and the Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee on implementation options and potential next steps for the creation of a City of Toronto French-Language Services Portal by the first quarter of 2027.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with the relevant City divisions, agencies and corporations to: a. explore the feasibility of creating a centralized digital portal that would consolidate French-language municipal services, programs, resources, public consultations, and events, in order to improve their accessibility and visibility to the public; and b. report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee and the Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee on implementation options and potential next steps for the creation of a City of Toronto French-Language Services Portal by the first quarter of 2027.
EC30.11adopted
Théâtre français de Toronto
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to: a. study the possibility of the City of Toronto providing financial support for the construction of a new theatre for Théâtre français de Toronto, in accordance with the commitments set out in the Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto, 2025-2035, adopted by City Council on November 13, 2024; b. examine, in collaboration with the relevant community and institutional partners, the various funding and partnership models that could enable such a project to be carried out; and c. report to the Economic and Community Development Committee, through the Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee where appropriate, on the possibilities for municipal support for this project and the next steps that could be considered, by the first quarter of 2027.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee recommends that: 1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to: a. study the possibility of the City of Toronto providing financial support for the construction of a new theatre for Théâtre français de Toronto, in accordance with the commitments set out in the Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto, 2025-2035, adopted by City Council on November 13, 2024; b. examine, in collaboration with the relevant community and institutional partners, the various funding and partnership models that could enable such a project to be carried out; and c. report to the Economic and Community Development Committee, through the Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee where appropriate, on the possibilities for municipal support for this project and the next steps that could be considered, by the first quarter of 2027.
EC30.12referred
Review of Nightlife Hub Model
As Night Economy Champion, I am requesting that City staff review recent developments in Montréal, where the City has introduced designated "nightlife hubs" that permit select venues to operate with extended hours-up to 6:00 a.m. during approved events-beyond the standard last call. This model is intended to support the nighttime economy, enhance cultural vibrancy, and create more coordinated and managed late-night activity. Toronto's nighttime economy is a vital contributor to economic growth, tourism, and cultural life. However, existing frameworks around last call and the concentration of late-night activity can present challenges related to congestion, safety, and neighbourhood impacts. Montréal's approach offers a structured model that concentrates activity in specific areas while balancing economic opportunity with community considerations and public safety measures. Given Toronto's scale and diversity, it is important to assess whether a similar approach could be appropriate locally. This includes undertaking meaningful consultation to determine whether there is an appetite among residents, businesses, and stakeholders for extended hours and designated nightlife hubs, and identifying how such a model could be tailored to Toronto's unique context.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Referred Item EC30.12 to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards for consideration as part of ongoing work and future report backs related to the City's approach to temporary liquor licensing and the Business Licence and Permit Applications Action Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends to the Economic and Community Development Committee that: 1. City Council requests the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards review the Montréal nightlife hub model and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the fourth quarter of 2027, on the feasibility of implementing designated nightlife hubs and/or extended hours for select venues in Toronto. 2. City Council request that the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture include a jurisdictional scan, inclusive of Montréal's nightlife hub model, as part of any future report recommending amendments to the delegation of authority and process for the endorsement of temporary liquor licenses. 3. City Council request that the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture include as part of future reports on actions to support Toronto's night economy: a. Consideration of the night economy's economic impact and its role in economic development, tourism, and arts and culture sectors. b. Recommendations on enhancing public safety and wellbeing, sound conflict mitigation, transportation, and harm reduction measures necessary to support extended hours.
EC30.13referred
Basketball Nets at City of Toronto Parks and City Owned and Operated Facilities
Access to fully maintained basketball courts supports recreation, community engagement, and youth activity across Toronto neighbourhoods. Many City courts currently have missing or damaged nets, reducing playability and user experience. The practice of removing basketball nets from city parks and facilities was to be discontinued in 2019, to support and encourage recreational play across the city. Yet today many courts remain without proper nets, indicating a need for a formal request supported by City Council, with a more consistent and proactive maintenance approach. Ensuring that all hoops are equipped with proper nets, and maintained on a consistent schedule, will improve recreational infrastructure and promote safer and more enjoyable use of public facilities. We need to have our residents enjoying City Facilities and encourage play.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Referred the Item EC30.13 to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation with a request to report back as part of the 2027 budget process on equipping all basketball backboards in City of Toronto-owned and operated facilities and parks with appropriate nets, and implementing a regular inspection and maintenance program to replace missing or damaged nets in a timely manner.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends to the Economic and Community Development Committee that: 1. City Council request General Manager, Parks and Recreation to equip all basketball backboards in City of Toronto-owned and operated facilities and parks with appropriate nets, and to implement a regular inspection and maintenance program to replace missing or damaged nets in a timely manner.
EC30.14adopted
Exploring Options to Recoup City Enforcement Costs for Challenging Properties
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, the Executive Director, Toronto Emergency Management, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the City Solicitor and other relevant City Divisions, to: a. Explore options to improve the City's ability to recoup costs associated with providing multi-division response activities in private residential properties with ongoing compliance issues related to serious life and safety risks and unsafe conditions, and where resident displacement occurs as a result of the property being deemed unsafe; b. Identify opportunities to improve the City's ability to track costs associated with the multi-division responses, to inform any necessary enforcement and/or legal actions; and c. identify additional legislative and regulatory measures that may be required from the Province of Ontario to strengthen the City's ability to recoup costs for multi-division response activities in these cases.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services Executive Director, Toronto Emergency Management, Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the City Solicitor and other relevant City Divisions, to: a. Explore options to improve the City's ability to recoup costs associated with providing multi-division response activities in private residential properties with ongoing compliance issues related to serious life and safety risks and unsafe conditions, and where resident displacement occurs as a result of the property being deemed unsafe; b. Identify opportunities to improve the City's ability to track costs associated with the multi-division responses, to inform any necessary enforcement and/or legal actions; and c. I dentify additional legislative and regulatory measures that may be required from the Province of Ontario to strengthen the City's ability to recoup costs for multi-division response activities in these cases.
EC30.15adopted
Follow-up on Item 2026.MM42.61: Suitability of the Standard Theatre as a Live Music Venue
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (June 13, 2026) from the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Economic Development and Culture recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EC30.16adopted
Supporting King Street West as a Cultural and Business Destination
King Street West is one of our city's best cultural and business corridors, home to many of our theatres, entertainment venues, restaurants, retail, and many other businesses that put Toronto on the world map. As our city continues to invest in our culture industry and in our small businesses, King Street West is one of our finest destinations but it needs support to continue to be a place people want to visit throughout the day, throughout the year, and for many different reasons. Investing in the King Street West corridor is essential to maintaining its status as a premier cultural and business destination.
Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with Transportation Services and other relevant divisions, agencies, local Business Improvement Areas, and local major cultural institutions to report back in the next annual report on the implementation of Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto (2025-2035) on how the objectives of the Action Plan can be supported by opportunities to animate the King Street West corridor as a cultural and business destination in Toronto.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ausma Malik recommends that: 1. Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with Transportation Services and other relevant divisions, agencies, local Business Improvement Areas, and local major cultural institutions to report back in the next annual report on the implementation of Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto (2025-2035) on how the objectives of the Action Plan can be supported by opportunities to animate the King Street West corridor as a cultural and business destination in Toronto.
EC30.17adopted
Securing the Safety of Festivals and Large Community Gatherings
Festivals and community gatherings are part of what makes a healthy and vibrant city. They are events where we come together to have fun, celebrate, support our local economy and create a sense of belonging. Tragically, our city has been shaken by a senseless act of violence at the Salsa on St. Clair festival which killed two people, injured others, and traumatized an entire community and city. We must be proactive in identifying potential threats and implementing evidence-based measures to intercept acts of violence. Toronto City Council has expanded youth violence prevention programs, hired more 911 operators to reduce call wait times, and are strengthening our front-line emergency response through the Toronto Police Service's multi-year hiring plan. These are important measures, but there is still more work to do to get guns off our streets and to make sure that festivals and events are safe for everyone. The Toronto Police Service has identified opportunities to improve coordination in planning these kinds of large events. For example, Toronto successfully hosted six World Cup matches, which safely brought together tens of thousands of people from across the city and around the world. This was the result of a fully integrated safety strategy and collaboration across many City divisions and agencies. This motion seeks to ensure that there are real security improvements and resources are deployed to prioritize everyone's safety at large public events. Ultimately, our goal should be for all our residents to be able to continue coming together to celebrate culture, sports and community, freely and peacefully, and know that everything has been done to ensure that they are in a safe and secure environment.
The Economic and Community Development Committee: 1. Requested the City Manager and General Manager, Economic Development and Culture include, as part of the next update on Toronto's Festival Strategy 2026 -2031, work to develop an approach to enhance the safety of festivals and large community gatherings, including: a. Engaging with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Paramedic Services, Toronto Fire Services, and Toronto Emergency Management regarding best practices for coordination, including conditions to be met for permits to be issued; b. Working with the Toronto Police Service to develop a risk-based event security framework that establishes security practices for festivals and large community gatherings based on threat assessments, expected attendance, venue characteristics, and current intelligence, while remaining scalable to the size and nature of the event; c. Conducting a jurisdictional scan of other global cities to identify best practices for securing large events; and, d. Working with festival organizers to address the costs associated with ensuring adequate security.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo and Councillor Josh Matlow recommend that: 1. Economic and Community Development Committee request that the City Manager and General Manager, Economic Development and Culture include, as part of the next update on Toronto's Festival Strategy 2026 -2031, work to develop an approach to enhance the safety of festivals and large community gatherings, including: a. Engaging with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Paramedic Services, Toronto Fire Services, and Toronto Emergency Management regarding best practices for coordination, including conditions to be met for permits to be issued; b. Working with the Toronto Police Service to develop a risk-based event security framework that establishes security practices for festivals and large community gatherings based on threat assessments, expected attendance, venue characteristics, and current intelligence, while remaining scalable to the size and nature of the event; c. Conducting a jurisdictional scan of other global cities to identify best practices for securing large events; and, d. Working with festival organizers to address the costs associated with ensuring adequate security.