Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 33 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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CC26.10adopted
5207 Dundas Street West - Development Charges Complaint - Request for Directions
On September 10, 2024, the City received a complaint from KT Housing Now Six Points GP Inc., pursuant to section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27, for 5207 Dundas Street West regarding the payment of development charges. The City Solicitor requires further directions. These matters are urgent and cannot be deferred.
City Council on February 5, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 22, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (January 22, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (January 22, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
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 direct that the confidential recommendations and all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential as it contains advice and information which is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
MM26.10withdrawn
We are recommending the following people be appointed to the Moss Park Arena Board. Ines Garcia is a long-standing community advocate and small business owner with over 30 years of deep-rooted connection to the Moss Park and Regent Park neighbourhoods. Originally from Ecuador, Ines brings a rich cultural perspective and a passion for grassroots community work, dedicating her time to initiatives that support local families, youth, and small businesses. Her extensive community development, outreach, and advocacy involvement have made her a trusted voice in the area, always striving to create opportunities for residents and foster an inclusive, vibrant neighbourhood. Ines is committed to ensuring the Moss Park Arena remains a welcoming space for recreation, community engagement, and youth development, bringing her leadership and dedication to strengthening the community she has long called home. Chris Matthews is the Director of Data Products for the Chief Auditor Executive Office at the Royal Bank of Canada, where he provides strategic leadership and a global perspective to drive innovation and operational excellence. Beyond his professional endeavors, Chris is actively engaged in his local community in Toronto Centre, serving on the Board of Directors for both his condominium and Proud Politics. With a strong track record in strategic planning and data-driven decision-making, he specializes in spearheading transformative initiatives, optimizing operating models, and harnessing the power of data to drive impact. His extensive experience in not-for-profit leadership, governance, fundraising, and financial management uniquely equips him to contribute to the revitalization of the Moss Park Arena. Fabiano Medugno is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in operations management and service-oriented leadership. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Operations Control Centre at Ornge, where he leads teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring operational efficiency and quality service delivery. His strong background in aviation management, combined with his hands-on experience in managing large teams and complex projects, has honed his skills in strategic planning, resource management, and problem-solving. As a resident of Cabbagetown South, Fab is deeply committed to enhancing local spaces and fostering greater community engagement. He is eager to bring his strategic perspective, leadership skills, and focus on collaboration to the revitalization of the Moss Park Arena, ensuring its success as a long-term hub for local activities and events. Mathias Memmel is an Associate Lawyer at Fasken, known for his exceptional legal expertise and dedication to public service. As a resident of Toronto Centre, he is deeply rooted in his local community and committed to making a positive impact. Mathias is active in both his local community and the Toronto performing arts community, and also serves as President of Start Proud. With his extensive legal background, not-for-profit management, and commitment to advocating for marginalized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, Mathias is equiped with the skills needed to contribute to the management and revitalization of the Moss Park Arena. Anwar (Hakim) Mohamed is a dedicated community leader, healthcare professional, and real estate expert committed to youth mentorship and community development. As a Registered Practical Nurse, he has extensive experience in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy, having worked at St. Michael's Hospital and West Park Healthcare Centre. In addition to his healthcare background, Hakim has served as a Child and Youth Worker and long-distance running coach, mentoring young athletes and guiding them in personal growth. He founded the grassroots Father-Daughter Run, an inclusive program that trains youth in running, nutrition, and goal setting, equipping them with essential life skills. With over a decade in real estate, he specializes in negotiation, client advocacy, and housing support, fostering connections and addressing community needs. Hakim is excited to bring his experience in youth mentorship and community engagement to the Moss Park Arena to ensure the arena remains a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for family recreation and youth empowerment. Leah Woldegiorgis is a dedicated community leader, social development advocate, and events planner with over a decade of experience empowering inner-city youth and marginalized communities in Toronto. She has worked extensively in community engagement, safety networks, and resource access, ensuring Moss Park, Regent Park and St. Jamestown residents receive vital support. As a former researcher, she focused on addressing underserved communities' unique social and economic challenges, using data-driven insights to develop impactful programs and policies. As a Community Development Worker with the Neighbourhood Information Post, she continues to provide essential services related to housing stability, food insecurity, and job/career placements. Leah also oversees community planning, facilitates networks, and organizes major local events, including job fairs, resource navigation sessions, and rent bank initiatives. Leah is eager to bring her passion, leadership, and expertise in community building, event planning, and social advocacy to the Moss Park Arena.
Member Motion MM26.10 was withdrawn at City Council on February 5, 2025.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the appointments of the following members of the Moss Park Arena Board, effective immediately: a. Uttam Bajwa b. Ahsen Bhatti c. Karin Fritzlar d. Andrew Marcus e. Terence Mark f. Alec Wieczorek, and g. Ethan Wright 2. City Council waive the Public Appointments Policy and appoint the following individuals to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed: a. Ines Garcia b. Chris Matthews c. Fabiano Medugno d. Mathias Memmel e. Anwar Mohamed, and f. Leah Woldegiorgis
CC26.11amended
On October 27, 2020, a series of development applications were submitted to the City to permit the redevelopment of the lands for 6,600 new dwelling units in up to 17 new high-rise mixed use apartment towers ranging in height from 14 to 48-storeys on standalone or shared podiums. On September 21, 2022 the applicant appealed all of the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A Case Management Conference was held on February 16, 2023, and Metrolinx and a neighbouring property owner obtained added party status. At two subsequent Case Management Conferences another neighbouring property owner received added party status, and an 18-day hearing was scheduled at the Ontario Land Tribunal commencing on March 5, 2024. On January 31, 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal released the 18-day hearing while maintaining March 5, 2024 as a Case Management Conference. On March 4, 2024 the Ontario Land Tribunal released the March 5, 2024 Case Management Conference and directed that the parties proceed by way of written settlement once all settlement materials have been submitted. Written settlement materials have not been submitted at this time. Further direction from City Council is required on this matter.
City Council on February 5, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (January 31, 2025) 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 (January 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (January 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (January 23, 2025) from the City Solicitor and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (January 31, 2025) 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 (January 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council reject the without prejudice offer to settle dated January 14, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (January 23, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated January 29, 2025 set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (January 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order for Block A1 until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment(s) for Block A1 and Zoning By-law Amendment(s) for Block A1 are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 123167 ESC 20 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and should City Council authorize the demolition, that the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, securing the replacement of the existing rental dwelling units and rents, tenant assistance to mitigate hardship, and other rental related matters, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; c. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and a Hydrogeological Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, or it has been determined that a holding provision applicable to particular lands is otherwise required in the Zoning By-law amendment(s); d. the Owner has entered into a financially secured Development Agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the Site Servicing Review and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering, Solid Waste Management and Transportation Services in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated July 25, 2023, as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; and f. the Owner has submitted a Wind Tunnel Study of Pedestrian Level Wind Conditions for the proposed development, and agreed to implementation of mitigation measures identified in such study, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review. 4. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its Order for Block A2 until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment(s) for Block A2 and Zoning By-law Amendment(s) for Block A2 are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 123167 ESC 20 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and should City Council authorize the demolition, that the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, securing the replacement of the existing rental dwelling units and rents, tenant assistance to mitigate hardship, and other rental related matters, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; c. in the event that the City has exercised its option to acquire Block A2 or to fund a community centre use on Block F, the Owner has entered into an In-kind Contribution Agreement pursuant to section 37(7.1) of the Planning Act; d. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and a Hydrogeological Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, or it has been determined that a holding provision applicable to particular lands is otherwise required in the Zoning By-law amendment(s); e. the Owner has entered into a financially secured Development Agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the Site Servicing Review and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; f. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering, Solid Waste Management and Transportation Services in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated July 25, 2023, as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; and g. the Owner has submitted a Wind Tunnel Study of Pedestrian Level Wind Conditions for the proposed development, and agreed to implementation of mitigation measures identified in such study, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review. 5. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order for the Subdivision Lands until the City Solicitor has advised that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment(s) for the Subdivision Lands, including phasing as it relates to the construction of a new GO Station on Block "E" and all ancillary spaces and uses within the first phase of development, and Zoning By-law Amendment(s) for the Subdivision Lands are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the Owner has provided Site and Area Specific Policies for inclusion in the above Official Plan Amendment to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including policies on issues such as urban structure, land use, density, transportation network (including public streets and right-of-way widths, pedestrian and cycling network), parkland, public realm, built form, housing, community services and facilities, implementation, together with any associated maps and schedules; c. in the event that the City has exercised its option to acquire Block A2 or to fund a community centre use on Block F, the Owner has entered into an In-kind Contribution Agreement pursuant to section 37(7.1) of the Planning Act; d. the Owner has provided a Public Street 'C' Interim Block Context Plan in coordination with the Owners of 375 Kennedy Rd. and 399 Kennedy Rd., which includes existing and proposed grading information, to demonstrate acceptable alignment and grading conditions for Public Street 'C' in relation to 399 Kennedy Rd., to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; e. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and a Hydrogeological Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, or it has been determined that a holding provision applicable to particular lands is otherwise required in the Zoning By-law amendment(s); f. the Owner has entered into a financially secured Development Agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the Site Servicing Review and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; g. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering, Solid Waste Management and Transportation Services in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated July 25, 2023, as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; h. the Owner has submitted a revised draft plan of subdivision to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review in consultation with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; i. the Owner has submitted a Wind Tunnel Study of Pedestrian Level Wind Conditions for the proposed development, and agreed to implementation of mitigation measures identified in such study, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review; j. the Owner has provided a final form of a Phasing Plan on the Development Site to the City in a form and content acceptable to the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; k. execution of commercial agreement(s) between the owner and Metrolinx related to, without limitation, delivery of any future Scarborough GO Station infrastructure, including phasing requiring the construction of a new GO Station on Block "E" and all ancillary spaces and uses within the first phase of development by the owner and securing the inclusion and registration of the required Metrolinx warning clause(s) applicable at the time, in all future purchase for sale and/or lease agreements, to the satisfaction of Metrolinx; l. the owner has provided a noise and vibration study and secured any related mitigation measures, all to the satisfaction of Metrolinx; m. the owner has provided a rail safety report (in accordance with Metrolinx guidelines and The Federation of Canadian Municipalities and The Railway Association of Canada guidelines) and secured any related mitigation measures, all to the satisfaction of Metrolinx; n. the owner has provided a stormwater management report confirming no adverse impact to the adjacent rail corridor or future GO Station, to the satisfaction of Metrolinx. Any proposed alterations to the existing drainage pattern affecting the rail corridor must receive prior consent from Metrolinx; and o. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 123167 ESC 20 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and should City Council authorize the demolition, that the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, securing the replacement of the existing rental dwelling units and rents, tenant assistance to mitigate hardship, and other rental related matters, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (January 31, 2025) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (January 23, 2025) from the City Solicitor and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (January 31, 2025) 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. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (January 23, 2025) from the City Solicitor and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (January 31, 2025) 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 and Confidential Appendix A 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.
MM26.11adopted
As municipal populations grow and demand for services increases, the need for sustainable fiscal frameworks becomes more urgent. The City of Toronto, like many others, faces a structural deficit, a growing state of good repair backlog, and the financial burden of assuming responsibilities that should fall to higher levels of government. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has long championed the need for municipalities to have the financial tools to meet these challenges. In May 2023, Federation of Canadian Municipalities passed a resolution calling for a new Municipal Growth Framework that aligns local government revenues with economic and population growth. This would ensure municipalities have the resources to address national issues like affordable housing, climate change, and infrastructure. Similarly, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario is advocating for less reliance on property taxes to fund provincial responsibilities and more investment in local infrastructure and housing. By aligning with the advocacy efforts of Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Toronto can strengthen its voice and empower our residents to advocate collectively for sustainable fiscal policies that will support a better future for all cities.
City Council on February 5, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager to identify and leverage opportunities with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Big City Mayor's Caucus and other regional organizations of which the City is a member, to amplify and support the importance of sustainable municipal fiscal frameworks that are aligned with the City's intergovernmental priorities during the upcoming provincial and federal elections and beyond.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager to identify and leverage opportunities with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Big City Mayor's Caucus and other regional organizations of which the City is a member, to amplify and support the importance of sustainable municipal fiscal frameworks that are aligned with the City's intergovernmental priorities during the upcoming provincial and federal elections and beyond.
CC26.12deferred
40-60 St. Lawrence Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
In October 2014, two separate applications were submitted to amend the Site and Area Specific Policy 6 of the City's Official Plan and Zoning By-law 748-2006 of the former Etobicoke Zoning Code for lands then bearing the municipal address 1061 The Queensway, which lands included the subject site. Two associated applications were submitted: A Zoning By-law Amendment application for Phase 1 for the northern portion of the lands (for commercial buildings including a grocery store), and a combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for Phase 2 for the southern portion of the lands (for a residential development). The 2014 proposal for the 40-60 St. Lawrence Avenue portion of the lands was for two residential buildings that were 22 and 27 storeys in height, connected by a four-storey base building. A total of 558 dwelling units were proposed. In October 2017, an application for a consent to sever the property comprised of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 lands was approved and the Phase 2 lands, now addressed as 40-60 St. Lawrence Avenue, were sold to the current owner. In June 2023, the applicant made a resubmission in respect of the 40-60 St. Lawrence Avenue lands to permit three mixed-use buildings of 26, 34, and 43 storeys in height on a five-storey base building. A total of 1,166 condominium dwelling units were proposed in this resubmission. On April 4, 2024, the applicant appealed City Council's non-decision on the Applications (for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments) to the Ontario Land Tribunal. On May 14, 2024, City staff submitted an Appeal Report to Etobicoke York Community Council in respect of the Appeals. On June 26, 2024, City Council considered the Appeal Report and adopted staff's recommendations, including to oppose the Appeals and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues, without amendment. On August 6, 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal held a first case management conference in respect of the Appeals. A hearing was scheduled at this first case management conference, which hearing is scheduled to commence on May 14, 2025. On January 2, 2025, the applicant filed revised plans with the Ontario Land Tribunal, which plans will be the subject of the hearing scheduled to commence on May 14, 2025. On January 22, 2025, the City received a with prejudice settlement offer from the applicant's lawyers, Aird & Berlis LLP, which is attached as Public Attachment 1. The revised plans associated with the Settlement Offer are attached as Public Attachment 2. The Settlement Offer will remain open until the end of the City Council meeting scheduled to commence on February 5, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions in advance of the hearing scheduled to commence on May 14, 2025. This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.
City Council on February 5, 2025, deferred Item CC26.12 to the March 26, 27 and 28, 2025, meeting of City Council.
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 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.
MM26.12adopted
The residents and businesses along Eglinton Avenue West and in the residential communities surrounding the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and the Allen Expressway have endured traffic chaos, now into its 14th year of the ongoing Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown construction boondoggle which is billions of dollars over budget, more than four years late with still no opening in sight. Tens of thousands of vehicles a day use this intersection to commute to and from work in an extraordinarily unique situation where a major expressway empties out into the middle of our city creating congestion in what is in fact, a regional transportation asset that serves as the on-ramp to the Greater Toronto Area's entire network of 400 series highways for commuters from Brampton, Mississauga, Vaughan and beyond. This intolerable congestion has also resulted in unprecedented traffic infiltration on local residential streets as these thousands of daily commuters seek short cuts from Eglinton Avenue or are being directed by Waze and Google Maps. The result has been dozens of drivers queued up on the local roads experiencing road rage and engaging in dangerous behaviors putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk as evidenced by the increased number of accidents. Furthermore, tens of thousands of desperately needed new homes and jobs will be created over the next 25 years in the Allen corridor at Downsview, Yorkdale, Lawrence Heights, the Glencairn study area and into the 905 regions. This motion directs Transportation Services to expedite the study of options to redesign the intersection which continues to be the main bottleneck and source of traffic congestion now that the Crosstown surface construction is complete, and the operation of the intersection has been handed back over to the City after more than a dozen years of Metrolinx control.
City Council on February 5, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to initiate a study to examine redesign options to improve the operation of the Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road intersection to address the current high level of congestion and neighbourhood traffic impacts, identify necessary resources to complete this work, and brief the local Councillors prior to reporting to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2026 with a progress update and a recommended workplan, such study should include options such as: a. an examination of the feasibility of including a pedestrian bridge or tunnel; b. expanding the mouth of the northbound Allen Road on-ramp; and c. any other physical modifications to the current intersection configuration. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to continue existing work to meet with and collaborate with the Stakeholder Advisory Group on additional short-term operational modifications to the intersection such as signal timing, increased signage and lane markings that will reduce congestion and improve safety through driver compliance and behaviour.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to initiate a study to examine redesign options to improve the operation of the Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road intersection to address the current high level of congestion and neighbourhood traffic impacts, identify necessary resources to complete this work, and brief the local Councillors prior to reporting to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2026 with a progress update and a recommended workplan, such study should include options such as: a. an examination of the feasibility of including a pedestrian bridge or tunnel; b. expanding the mouth of the northbound Allen Road on-ramp; and c. any other physical modifications to the current intersection configuration. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to continue existing work to meet with and collaborate with the Stakeholder Advisory Group on additional short-term operational modifications to the intersection such as signal timing, increased signage and lane markings that will reduce congestion and improve safety through driver compliance and behaviour.
CC26.13amended
On April 6, 2023 as part of Bill 97, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing introduced a new definition for "areas of employment" in both the Planning Act and in the draft Provincial Planning Statement. Several municipalities, including the City of Toronto, have adopted Official Plan Amendments which respond to these legislative changes. The City adopted two Official Plan Amendments, 668 and 680, in response to these changes. On October 18, 2024, O. Reg. 396/24 was filed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Subject to this regulation, Official Plan Amendments 680 and 668 will now require approval from the Minister. To date, no decision has been made by the Minister on the City's Official Plan Amendments. On October 9, 2024, the City of Mississauga adopted Official Plan Amendment 182 to update its Official Plan to align with the new definition of "area of employment". The approach applied in Mississauga is similar to Council's adopted Official Plan Amendments 668 and 680. Oakville (Official Plan Amendment 68) and St Catharines (Official Plan Amendment 40) have also taken a similar implementation approach. Mississauga 's Official Plan Amendment 182 has been appealed by several landowners to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A Case Management Conference has been scheduled for March 19, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings.
City Council on February 5, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. 4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised supplementary report (February 4, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to seek status at the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of the appeal of Mississauga's Official Plan Amendment 182. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised supplementary report (February 4, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised supplementary report (February 4, 2025) 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 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.
MM26.13adopted
For over a century and a half, Canada has had a deep and true friendship with its closest neighbour, ally and trading partner, the United States of America. However, this close friendship should never be confused with a desire to become one in the same entity. Troubling statements originating from President Donald Trump have circulated in mass media and social media for weeks, which attempt to bring into question Canada's independence, our distinct culture and values, and suggest that our proud nation should become the 51st state of the United States of America. As appalling and absurd as these messages are to Canadians, the comments could be used to distract from serious international relations discussions on issues that may have profound effects on our citizens, businesses and economy. With the looming spectre of deep tariffs on cross border trade, it is now more important than ever that Toronto quash any fantasies that its citizens support, desire or aspire to be part of the 51st state of the United States of America. Therefore, I recommend that City Council, on behalf of the three million citizens of Toronto, take a firm position against Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States of America.
City Council on February 5, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm that Toronto, as Canada's largest city, opposes any proposal for Canada to join the United States of America. 2. City Council forward the Item to all Toronto Members of Parliament.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that: 1. City Council affirm that Toronto, as Canada's largest city, opposes any proposal for Canada to join the United States of America. 2. City Council forward this item to all Toronto Members of Parliament.