Executive Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 32 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.
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EX28.26adopted
Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO) update to City Council
I am pleased to provide this update for your information following my attendance at the recent meeting on behalf of Mayor Olivia Chow. The meeting focused on critical issues impacting Toronto's ability to deliver housing and infrastructure, and it was an important opportunity for the City to contribute to national and provincial discussions shaping municipal priorities. The primary goal was to align municipal advocacy on Development Charges (DCs) and infrastructure funding with emerging federal and provincial initiatives, including the Build Canada Homes program and the Build Communities Strong Fund. Toronto's position emphasized the need for alternative approaches to growth infrastructure that reduce barriers to housing supply. Discussions included reaffirming municipal leadership in housing affordability through measures to reduce costs for new developments, advocating for predictable long-term funding and streamlined financing to accelerate housing delivery, and addressing significant financial pressures caused by recent legislative changes that threaten municipalities' ability to fund essential infrastructure. Participation was vital to ensure Toronto's voice is heard as federal and provincial partners design programs that directly impact municipal finances and housing delivery. The meeting provided a platform to advocate for funding models that offset revenue losses from mandated Development Charge reductions and to influence national priorities on housing, infrastructure, and public safety. Advocacy will continue to focus on: -Infrastructure and Housing: Securing long-term, predictable funding to unlock housing supply and support economic growth. -Homelessness: Expanding mental health and addictions services, increasing supportive and deeply affordable housing, and providing integrated funding for frontline service managers. -Public Safety: Establishing a sustainable, needs-based provincial funding model for policing. -Red Tape Reduction: Streamlining provincial processes to free resources for housing solutions. -Municipal Finances: Reversing cost downloading and ensuring funding for provincially mandated programs keeps pace with real costs. Additional information may be viewed at Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO) November 7, 2025 meeting update to City Council outlined in the letter (November 21, 2025) from Councillor Paul Ainslie for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO) November 7 meeting update to City Council for information.
EX28.27adopted
Ontario’s Big City Mayors Caucus Meeting Update to Council - Thunder Bay, October 17, 2025
I am writing to inform you that I attended the Ontario's Big City Mayors (OBCM) Caucus meeting in Thunder Bay on October 17, 2025, on behalf of Mayor Olivia Chow. This gathering brought together mayors and representatives from Ontario's largest municipalities to discuss shared priorities and advocate for solutions to pressing urban challenges. Key topics addressed included: -Public Safety and Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE): The caucus expressed concern regarding the province's proposed legislation to ban ASE programs. OBCM emphasized the importance of ASE in improving road safety and urged the province to adopt a balanced approach-prioritizing school zones, limiting operational hours to align with community use, and setting reasonable speed thresholds before tickets are issued. -Housing Affordability and Infrastructure: Motions were passed calling for GST and PST exemptions for homebuyers and urging the federal government to prioritize energy delivery, transportation, and housing as part of national building projects. These measures aim to make housing more affordable and accelerate the development of complete communities. -Homelessness Response: The caucus renewed its advocacy through the Solve the Crisis campaign and requested that the province prepare a comprehensive 2025/2026 winter homelessness response plan. The meeting also included discussions with federal and provincial representatives, including the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families MP for Thunder Bay-Superior North, and the Honourable Kevin Holland, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan. Thunder Bay Police Services Chief Darcy Fleury, also spoke on measures to deal with youth violence and homelessness. Following the session, attendees toured the City of Thunder Bay and Kakabeka Falls. Ontario's Big City Mayors collectively represent nearly 70% of Ontario's population and play a critical role in advancing policies that support safer, more affordable, and more livable communities. Our participation ensures Toronto's voice remains strong in these conversations.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Ontario's Big City Mayors Caucus (OBCM) meeting update to Council - Thunder Bay, October 17, 2025 outlined in the letter (November 20, 2025) from Councillor Paul Ainslie for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Ontario's Big City Mayors Caucus (OBCM) meeting update to Council - Thunder Bay, October 17, 2025 for information.
EX28.28adopted
Summary Report on U20 Summit in Johannesburg
In September, I attended the 2025 Urban 20 (U20) Summit as the Mayor's designate. This marks the City's second consecutive year in attendance as an 'Observer City' at the invitation of the host city. This is a testament that the City's coordinated efforts to increase its presence on the global multilateral stage over the past year have been noted and are welcomed given our policy leadership and innovations. These include work to advance priorities shared among global cities, including affordable housing, building inclusive, equitable and resilient communities, as well as mitigating the impacts of climate change. The U20 was launched in 2018 as an international city diplomacy initiative that supports engagement between the G20 and cities by establishing a forum in which cities develop a collective message that emphasizes their unique role in the sustainable development agenda. It brings together international mayors and designates from G20 cities under a common framework and coordinates a joint position to inform the discussions held by national leaders. Contributions from the U20 are shared with the G20 Presidency and Heads of State, enhancing the role of cities as global economic and political leaders. The main output of the U20 process every year is the development of the U20 Communiqué endorsed by U20 cities, which puts forward a united position to contribute their unique urban perspectives to the G20 process. As part of the Communiqué review process, drafts of the document were circulated by City Clerk's Office - Strategy Protocol and External Relations to City Divisions for input to ensure that Toronto priorities and initiatives were reflected in the final version. As poignantly stated in the opening statement of this year's Communiqué, a sense of profound global transformation served as the undercurrent of the discussions. Cities are increasingly facing interrelated challenges including climate change, rising inequalities, digital exclusion, a global housing crisis, disinformation, financial instability, as well as conflict and geopolitical instability. It is critical for cities, now more than ever, to stand together to help shape a collective global renewal. Discussion at the 2025 U20 meeting featured a sharpened focus on housing compared to 2024, particularly regarding affordability. While cities shared their commitment to deploy municipal tools, they collectively identified the need for regional and national investments for making progress and bringing good practices to scale. For its part, the City of Rome shared its perspective leading a European Mayors for Housing initiative, for which there was broad interest at the U20 table, particularly from North American Cities. Housing was also widely discussed as a means by which to advance shared the priorities in the of addressing climate change, rising inequality, and social tension. This year, the host city undertook a modified approach to the timing of the U20 Summit, scheduling it two months ahead of the G20 Summit to provide sufficient time for cities to engage with their respective national governments, with the aim of informing the final G20 Leaders' Declaration. The change in timing gave the City an opportunity to meet with the Canadian G20 Sherpa's Office, and convey key messaging from the U20 2025 Communiqué surrounding the roles of cities as essential partners in multilateral collaboration, as well as enabling cities to access direct and intermediated sources of urban finance to scale their actions on key drivers of equality and social inclusion. While in Johannesburg, I undertook over 20 formal engagements, ranging from panel participation, technical sessions and bilateral meetings to site visits and knowledge exchanges with municipal representatives. Even as an Observer City, Toronto was encouraged to contribute to discussions about the fiscal, social, and economic challenges common to municipalities across the globe, and in addition to deliberations about how to build a municipal agenda that focuses on solutions to the greatest threats we face today. I note that in the last two years, U20 has gained access to G20 decision-makers. In 2025, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended the U20 meeting of delegates in Rio de Janeiro and then took the U20 Communiqué to his fellow heads of state. This year, there was a corresponding South African national government presence and engagement throughout the meeting in Johannesburg. Finally, U20 has set as an indicator of its impact a deepening local government capacity to influence the agenda of future G20 meetings through national governments and in the reach of the Communiqué. Engagement on this type of multilateral forum is in line with the City's International Policy Framework (IPF) which was adopted by City Council in 2002. The purpose of the IPF is to position Toronto as a diverse, economically dynamic, creative and caring global urban centre which respects human rights and champions local democratic government. Participation at Summits such as the U20 helps give the City maximum exposure to a broad range of municipal partners worldwide and thereby enhance the City's international prominence, while providing an opportunity to showcase the City's innovative approaches to addressing urban challenges. In turn, it is an efficient method to facilitate the exchange of best practices with counterparts, which can lead to ongoing bilateral engagement with the aim of improving the quality of life for residents.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Summary Report on U20 Summit in Johannesburg outlined in the letter (November 25, 2025) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EX28.29adopted
Report from the Mayor’s Designate to the Metropolis World Congress in Seoul, Korea
In September 2025, I attended the Metropolis World Congress in Seoul, Korea as the Mayor's Designate. The Congress marked Metropolis's 40th anniversary and highlighted the importance of strengthening global collaboration between cities to meet common challenges. As part of my participation, I attended sessions, activities and site visits organized by Metropolis, on topics related to the role of cities in addressing shared challenges, as well as championing more inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready urban centres. A report of these engagements, a program for the Metropolis World Congress and the list of participants are attached to this letter.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report on Metropolis World Congress in Seoul, Korea, outlined in Attachment 1 to the letter (November 24, 2025) from Councillor Nick Mantas for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Nick Mantas recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report from Councillor Nick Mantas in Attachment 1 for information.
EX28.30adopted
At its meeting on December 2, 2025, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee considered Item FWC8.1 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (November 18, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer The purpose of this report is to seek authority from the Executive Committee to amend the agreement with Arena Event Services Inc. for the installation of temporary hospitality structures at Toronto Stadium to support additional semi-permanent fit-out equipment and installation. The contract amendment will provide additional funding to improve visitor experience for ticket holders attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26), including the addition of HVAC, power, upgraded finishes, janitor closets, and Automatic External Defibrillators. Authority is being sought to amend the existing Temporary Hospitality Structures contract with Arena Event Services by an incremental value of $2,060,048.00 net of Harmonized Sales Tax, to be fully funded through contributions from Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) with no impact to the $380.0 million overall budget for the FWC26 as the requirements for these visitor experience improvements is outside the scope required for hosting the FWC26.
The Executive Committee: 1. Granted authority, in accordance Section 71- 11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), to the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to amend the existing Temporary Hospitality Structures contract with Arena Event Services revising the overall target value from $23,000,000 to $25,060,048 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($25,501,105 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee recommends that: 1. Executive Committee, in accordance Section 71- 11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), grant authority to the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to amend the existing Temporary Hospitality Structures contract with Arena Event Services revising the overall target value from $23,000,000 to $25,060,048 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($25,501,105 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
EX28.31adopted
Report on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw and Match Schedule
On December 5, 2025, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) conducted the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 TM (FWC26), following which the Match Schedule was released on December 6, 2025. As Chair of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee, I am excited to share the following information with you and request that this be added to the agenda of the December 9th meeting of the Executive Committee with the recommendation that it be received for information: Final Draw - Group B · Canada · European Playoff A winner (Italy / Northern Ireland / Wales / Bosnia and Herzegovina) · Qatar · Switzerland While we already knew that the three Host Countries, namely Canada, Mexico, and the United States were placed in Group B, Group A, and Group D respectively, we can now look forward to hosting a number of specific national teams and celebrating their presence with the many diverse communities that make up Toronto. Toronto Match Schedule - all times EST Date and Time Match Friday, June 12 (3 p.m.) Canada vs European Playoff A winner ( Italy / Northern Ireland/ Wales / Bosnia and Herzegovina) Wednesday, June 17 (7 p.m.) Ghana vs Panama Saturday, June 20 (4 p.m.) Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire Tuesday, June 23 (7 p.m.) Panama vs Croatia Friday, June 26 (3 p.m.) Senegal vs Winner of FIFA Playoff 2 (Iraq / Bolivia / Suriname) Thursday, July 2 (7 p.m.) Round of 32 Game: Group K runner-up vs Group L runner-up As the tournament progresses, we will know the two teams coming to Toronto for the July 2nd Round of 32 game. Impacts on FWC26 Toronto Secretariat Workflow and Next Steps Provided with the above information, the FWC26 Toronto Secretariat team and numerous other Divisions at the City of Toronto and external delivery partners are entering the next phase of planning for the hosting of the FWC26. Some areas of the work where planning will now be refined are detailed below. Transportation Planning The FWC26 Toronto Secretariat has been working closely with partners such as Transportation Services, the TTC, and Metrolinx on how best to get Toronto ready for the FWC26. Now that the match times are known, working groups can develop more specific plans for matchdays while solving for questions around road closures, ingress and egress from Toronto Stadium and FIFA Fan Festival, and requirements for any by-law amendments such as changes to parking regulations that will need to be brought forward for approvals. FIFA Fan Festival One of the most significant implications of the release of the final draw and match schedule is on the operations and timing of Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival, and the potential by-law exemptions that would need to be approved with respect to the Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway. Communications Planning - "Know Before You Go" The release of the FWC26 Draw and Match Schedule has already sparked heightened public and media interest, and excitement, across Toronto. To address this, the Communications Division, together with its partner organizations, is working to ensure residents and visitors to Toronto know what to expect during the event with a "Know Before You Go" campaign. Local Neighbourhood Preparations with Liberty Village and Fort York FWC26 Secretariat staff, in partnership with the Communications Division, Transportation Services, Economic Development and Culture, and Deputy Mayor Malik's office, will continue to engage with residents and businesses in Ward 10 with the goal of ensuring the FWC26 experience is enjoyable and safe for everyone. Culture and Community Working in tandem with the Economic Development and Culture Division and Strategic Protocol and External Relations, heightened engagement with community partners, relevant Business Improvement Areas, the Consular Corps and other stakeholders will support initiatives that showcase and celebrate Toronto's diverse communities, with particular focus on communities and Consulates of those nations playing matches in Toronto.
The Executive Committee: 1. Received the report on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw and Match Schedule outlined in the letter (December 9, 2025) from Councillor Mike Colle for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle recommends that: 1. Executive Committee receive this report for information.
EX28.32adopted
Bayside Land Development Agreement - Sunset Date Extension for C1
This report seeks approval to extend the termination date (Sunset Date) set out in the existing Land Development Agreement, dated June 28, 2012, between the City and Hines Canada Management Company II ULC (Hines) for the development site designated as Block C1 (C1) within the Bayside community of the East Bayfront (see map in Attachment 1 ). The recommended Sunset Date extension would be to April 30, 2026 and only apply to the C1 site. The extension would be for the specific purpose of working with Hines to identify a viable commercial office development at the property and the preparation of a staff report. The extension of the City-Hines Land Development Agreement also requires extension of the Undertaking Agreement and Master Licence Agreement between the City and Waterfront Toronto for the coordination of Bayside, to April 30, 2026. The extension to April 30, 2026 will not commit the City to accepting an office proposal from Hines for C1. The extension will be conditional on the LDA being amended to make the City's obligation to grant a ground lease conditional on City Council's acceptance of Hines' proposal. The City will have the opportunity to consider the proposal and determine the most appropriate course of action in consultation with Waterfront Toronto. While Hines advances options for a viable commercial office development at C1, City and Waterfront Toronto staff will also consider alternative development options that could be pursued for the C1 site should an office option with Hines not advance. These may include options for affordable housing, a student housing pilot project or another opportunity informed by considerations of funding and investment on City land. City staff, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto, will complete due diligence to determine the most appropriate direction for C1 development and report back in April 2026.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the extension of the: a. Sunset Date in the Land Development Agreement between the City and Hines (LDA) and the Undertaking Agreement between the City and Waterfront Toronto, each dated June 28, 2012, to April 30, 2026, solely in respect of the development site shown as Block C1 on Attachment 1 (Block C1), provided that the LDA is also amended to make the City's obligation to grant a ground lease conditional on City Council's acceptance of Hines' proposal for Block C1; and b. Term of the Master License Agreement between the City and Waterfront Toronto, dated March 31, 2012, to April 30, 2026; conditional on the Development Agreement between Waterfront Toronto and Hines, dated June 28, 2012, being similarly extended, and on such other terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management or designate to execute the extension agreements and any related documents on behalf of the City. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to report back in April 2026 on plans for Bayside Block C1, based on City and Waterfront Toronto due diligence and review of development options including, but not limited to, a commercial office proposal from Hines Canada.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the extension of the: a. Sunset Date in the Land Development Agreement between the City and Hines (LDA) and the Undertaking Agreement between the City and Waterfront Toronto, each dated June 28, 2012, to April 30, 2026, solely in respect of the development site shown as Block C1 on Attachment 1 (Block C1), provided that the LDA is also amended to make the City's obligation to grant a ground lease conditional on City Council's acceptance of Hines' proposal for Block C1; and b. Term of the Master License Agreement between the City and Waterfront Toronto, dated March 31, 2012, to April 30, 2026; conditional on the Development Agreement between Waterfront Toronto and Hines, dated June 28, 2012, being similarly extended, and on such other terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management or his designate to execute the extension agreements and any related documents on behalf of the City. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to report back in April 2026 on plans for Bayside Block C1, based on City and Waterfront Toronto due diligence and review of development options including, but not limited to, a commercial office proposal from Hines Canada.