General Government Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 25 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.
GG30.1adopted
Administrative Penalty Tribunal - Chair's 2025 Annual Report
The Administrative Penalty Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body consisting of 25 public panel members referred to as Hearing Officers. Hearing Officers are appointed by City Council and provide a second, independent review and decision in a parking violation dispute, after a screening review has been completed. Hearing Officers have the authority to affirm, vary or cancel the decision of a Screening Officer and extend time for payment. In carrying out this mandate, the Tribunal is authorized to conduct hearings and hearing reviews. Decisions of the Hearing Officers are final - there is no further appeal. Under Section 6.7, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, the Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal is responsible for preparing the Annual Report to City Council on the Tribunal's activities.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the 2025 Annual Report from the Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal, contained in Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2026) from the Executive Director, Court Services, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Court Services, recommends that: 1. City Council receive the 2025 Annual Report from the Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal, contained in Attachment 1 to the report for information.
GG30.2adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Blanket Contract 47025022 issued to Wintergreen Learning Materials for goods and services awarded through Ariba Document Number 38779550297 for the supply and delivery of Children's Furniture, Toys and Manipulatives for various Children's Services locations. The total value of the requested amendment for Blanket Contract 47025022 is $900,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges. ($915,840 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value of Contract 47025022 from $5,600,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,698,560 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $6,500,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($6,614,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). This amendment is required due to the availability of Provincial Professional Learning Funding in the amount of $4.18 million that was not known at the time of the sourcing request. The $900,000 amendment requested, reflects the portion of the $4.18 million Provincial Learning Funding that will be directed through this contract, with the remaining funds to be allocated to other initiatives. A significant part of the funding is used to purchase resource kits for all licensed childcare programs and EarlyON programs. These expenditures fall within the existing scope and intent of the Wintergreen contract and do not represent new or expanded work. The funds support inclusive early learning environments with a focus on Indigenous ways of being and knowing, culturally affirming and anti‑bias, anti‑racist (including Confronting Anti-Black Racism) practices, and supports for 2SLGBTQ+ children and families. These priorities are consistent with current divisional and corporate priorities. An amendment to the blanket contract is required solely to increase the contract value to allow for the expenditure of the additional professional learning funds. There are no changes to the nature of the services, deliverables, or contractual terms.
The General Government Committee: 1. In accordance with section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), authorized the General Manager, Children's Services to amend Blanket Contract 47025022 issued to Wintergreen Learning Materials for additional goods and services by increasing the overall value by $900,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges. ($915,840 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value of Contract 47025022 from $5,600,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,698,560 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $6,500,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($6,614,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Children's Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. The General Government Committee, in accordance with section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), grant authority to the General Manager, Children's Services to amend Blanket Contract 47025022 issued to Wintergreen Learning Materials for additional goods and services by increasing the overall value by $900,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges. ($915,840 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value of Contract 47025022 from $5,600,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,698,560 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $6,500,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($6,614,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
GG30.3adopted
This report is seeking authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6053845 issued to Maple Reinders Constructors Limited for work awarded through Request for Tender Doc3320202763 for the Biosolids Master Plan Implementation Project and South Facility Upgrades Project at Highland Creek Treatment Plant. The amendment is needed to allow payment for additional work discovered during construction which is required for the completion of the project. The required additional work attributing to the additional funding request includes Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning changes, Process Mechanical changes, electrical cable removals and addressing other anticipated unforeseen site conditions. The total value of the Purchase Order Amendment for Maple Reinders Constructors Limited that is being requested is $9,827,044 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($10,000,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value of Purchase Order Number 6053845 from $267,115,742 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($271,816,979 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $276,942,786 net of all taxes and charges ($281,816,979 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
The General Government Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), authorized the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order Number 6053845 with Maple Reinders Constructors Limited for the Biosolids Master Plan Implementation Project and South Facility Upgrades Project at Highland Creek Treatment Plant in the amount of $9,827,044 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($10,000,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order 6053845 value from $267,115,742 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($271,816,979 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $276,942,786 net of all taxes and charges ($281,816,979 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, recommends that: 1. The General Government Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order Number 6053845 with Maple Reinders Constructors Limited for the Biosolids Master Plan Implementation Project and South Facility Upgrades Project at Highland Creek Treatment Plant in the amount of $9,827,044 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($10,000,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order 6053845 value from $267,115,742 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($271,816,979 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $276,942,786 net of all taxes and charges ($281,816,979 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
GG30.4adopted
This report is seeking authority to amend Purchase Order 6054643 issued to AECOM Canada ULC, (formerly AECOM Canada Ltd.), for work awarded through Request for Proposal Doc3786622133, Contract RFP-22ECS-MI-04AB, for Engineering Design Services for the Old Primary Sedimentation Tanks Upgrades at Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant. The Purchase Order Amendment is required to fund additional engineering services for scope changes in alignment with the original Request For Proposal's objectives. The total value of the requested amendment for Purchase Order 6054643 is $884,434 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($900,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value of Purchase Order 6054643 from $3,050,880 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,104,575 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $3,935,314 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,004,575 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
The General Government Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), authorized the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order 6054643 issued to AECOM Canada ULC to provide additional engineering services for design for the Old Primary Sedimentation Upgrades Project at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant in the amount of $884,434 net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($900,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $3,050,880 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,104,575 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $3,935,314 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,004,575 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, recommend that: 1. The General Government Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order 6054643 issued to AECOM Canada ULC to provide additional engineering services for design for the Old Primary Sedimentation Upgrades Project at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant in the amount of $884,434 net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($900,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $3,050,880 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,104,575 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $3,935,314 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,004,575 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
GG30.5adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6055184 issued to Hariri Pontarini Architects for Prime Consulting Services related to the enhanced State of Good Repair, Accessibility and Net Zero renovation at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. The purchase order amendment has an associated value of up to $8,821,675 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($8,976,936 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) revising the current purchase order value from $5,515,438 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,612,510 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $14,337,113 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($14,589,446 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The purchase order amendment is required to address Council direction through item EX.17.17 - Update on the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts Redevelopment Project to update the contract scope and to repurpose the existing Hariri Pontarini Architects contract toward the delivery of an enhanced State of Good Repair program. The purchase order amendment is necessary to enable a revised consulting scope required to deliver the enhanced State of Good Repair program, including accessibility upgrades and integration of Net Zero objectives. While a contract was previously established for redevelopment services, only a portion of the work was authorized and completed under the existing purchase order before Council cancelled the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts redevelopment project in 2024. Specifically, in December 2023, a contract with Hariri Pontarini Architects for St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts redevelopment services in the amount of $34 million was executed following Council approval of the project with established stage gates. The original purchase order included schematic design as Phase 1 and was issued for $3 million, with a subsequent purchase order amendment increasing the total purchase order value to approximately $5.5 million. The enhanced State of Good Repair project has an approved capital budget of $84.5 million and includes upgrades to building systems, accessibility, interior and public-facing spaces, and alignment with Net Zero objectives. The State of Good Repair renovations are based on the November 2024 Building Condition Assessment and Accessibility study to support Toronto Accessible Design Guidelines as well as the addition of Net Zero enhancements. Substantial existing-building and major retrofit work is required to achieve enhanced State of Good Repair, Accessibility and Net Zero upgrades due to the current design and concrete structure of the existing building. This work includes: - Patron spaces and experience: The redesign of common areas throughout for accessibility and functionality for enhancements to interior elements including lobby, new front entrance ticket area, theater halls and community spaces. - Performance spaces and experience: The redesign of performance spaces for accessibility and State of Good Repair upgrades including washrooms, changerooms, accessible access to orchestra pits and practice studios. - Net Zero enhancements: The mechanical and electrical State of Good Repair scope will be upgraded to include Net Zero compliance, which were not included in the original State of Good Repair scope and budget. - Specialty theater equipment and spaces: Highly specialized theater system upgrades to equipment as well as design and functional elements throughout the theaters. This includes structural rigging, movable orchestra pit rebuild, modernized audio visual and public announcement system, specialty theater acoustic treatments and seating systems. - Base building improvements: Repairs and upgrades to the building envelope. It is important to note that accessibility upgrades and redesign for the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts is extensive and challenging due to the existing building design and specialized theatre elements and equipment. It includes major retrofit work including the addition of elevators, specialty designs for orchestra pits and backstage areas as well as upgrades to all washrooms, changerooms and common areas for Toronto Accessible Design Guidelines compliance as noted above. Staff recommend proceeding with a purchase order amendment with Hariri Pontarini Architects instead of a new competitive process to retain a prime consultant. This approach preserves value by avoiding duplicated effort, reducing schedule and redesign risk, and maintaining continuity of project knowledge. Hariri Pontarini Architects's direct experience with the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts from the design competition through schematic design provides strong familiarity with existing conditions, constraints, and objectives, supporting timely delivery and minimizing rework. The proposed purchase order amendment value of up to $8,821,675 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($8,976,936 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for prime consulting services aligns with industry standards for a project of this scale and complexity, reflecting the shift to an enhanced State of Good Repair approach, including work in an occupied heritage facility, complex approvals, and specialized systems. Overall, the fees are considered fair and reasonable, falling within expected ranges for complex retrofit projects involving theatre systems, functional redesign, Net Zero and accessibility upgrades, and significant coordination demands. Hariri Pontarini Architects will deliver prime consulting services and will be the lead professional consultant directly contracted by the City responsible for all consulting, architecture, design and engineering services required on the project, including comprehensive construction administration and consultant coordination. Corporate Real Estate Management and TO Live are currently developing a project plan and schedule for the enhanced State of Good Repair project execution. Advancing the purchase order amendment is required to maintain the proposed project schedule, which targets construction commencement in June 2028 to align with TO Live operational and programming requirements.
The General Government Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 71- 11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control By-law, authorized the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to amend Purchase Order Number 6055184 with Hariri Pontarini Architects, increasing the current purchase order value by $8,821,675 net of all applicable taxes ($8,976,936 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) revising the total purchase order value from $5,515,438 net of all applicable taxes ($5,612,510 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $14,337,113 net of all applicable taxes ($14,589,446 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the provision of construction and professional services required to deliver renovations for the enhanced State of Good Repair, Accessibility and Net Zero project at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. General Government Committee, in accordance with Section 71- 11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control By-law, grant authority to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to amend Purchase Order Number 6055184 with Hariri Pontarini Architects, increasing the current purchase order value by $8,821,675 net of all applicable taxes ($8,976,936 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) revising the total purchase order value from $5,515,438 net of all applicable taxes ($5,612,510 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $14,337,113 net of all applicable taxes ($14,589,446 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for the provision of construction and professional services required to deliver renovations for the enhanced State of Good Repair, Accessibility and Net Zero project at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts.
GG30.6adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise of the results for Request for Tender Doc5491818166, Contract Number 25ECS-MI-04AB, for the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Digester Gas Compressors, Dryers and Chillers Installation and to request request authority to award the contract to Pomerleau Inc., all in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications contained in the Request for Tender documents in the amount of $55,637,202 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($56,616,416 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). This award includes the base scope of work, provisional item amounts, contingency, and a novated amount of $8,755.373, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($8,909,468 including Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) from the prepurchase vendor, Aerzen Canada Inc. Authority is also being requested to amend Purchase Order 6052432 issued to Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd for Request for Proposal Number 9117-18-7173 for the Design, Construction Administration and Post Construction Services for Heating and Air System Upgrades at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, in the amount of $4,086,496, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,158,419 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value from $1,548,956 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,576,218 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $5,635,452 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,734,636 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The amendment is required to provide additional engineering services for Construction Administration for the Heating and Air Upgrades project at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant.
The General Government Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement By-Law), authrorized the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to award and enter into an agreement with Pomerleau Inc., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the requirements of Request for Tender Doc5491818166, Contract Number 25ECS-MI-04AB, for Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Digester Gas Compressors, Dryers and Chillers Installation contract, in the amount of $55,637,202 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($56,616,416 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). 2. In accordance with Section 71-11.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), authorized the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order 6052432 with Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd., for the provision of Construction Administration Services increasing the value by $4,086,496, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,158,419 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value of Purchase Order 6052432 from $1,548,956 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,576,218 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $5,635,452 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,734,636 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, recommend that: 1. The General Government Committee, in accordance with Section 195-8.4B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement By-Law), grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to award and enter into an agreement with Pomerleau Inc., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the requirements of Request for Tender Doc5491818166, Contract Number 25ECS-MI-04AB, for Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Digester Gas Compressors, Dryers and Chillers Installation contract, in the amount of $55,637,202 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($56,616,416 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). 2. The General Government Committee, in accordance with Section 71-11.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order 6052432 with Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd., for the provision of Construction Administration Services increasing the value by $4,086,496, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,158,419 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value of Purchase Order 6052432 from $1,548,956 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,576,218 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $5,635,452 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,734,636 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
GG30.7adopted
The City of Toronto is taking a Council-approved programmatic approach to simultaneously address much needed state of good repair requirements, make accessibility improvements, including ensuring compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and achieve net zero targets. A component of this comprehensive, touch-it-once approach includes the supply and delivery of office furniture; the City is using an integrated project management model that ensures furniture installation is coordinated with construction activities. The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of Negotiated Request for Proposals Doc4711617964 for the non-exclusive Supply, Delivery and Installation of Office Furniture and Task Chairs, and to request authority for the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and Chief Procurement Officer to award a blanket contract for a term of three years with two separate one-year options to CTI Working Environments in the amount of $75,900,905 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($77,236,761 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). This amount represents the maximum upset limit. The City will only pay for goods and services requested and delivered. This contract will: - Support the delivery of office furniture for City staff as a component of the Council-approved integrated touch-it-once approach to advancing state of good repair, accessibility, and net zero programs at City Hall, Metro Hall, and the new Etobicoke Civic Centre; and, - Replace the existing corporate-wide furniture contract and establishes a consolidated, standardized solution for all City Divisions to replace necessary office furniture at other City facilities as needed. City Agencies and Corporations can also leverage this contract for their office furniture needs, however they would execute and manage separate agreements. CTI Working Environments is a family-owned, Canadian corporation that employs approximately 100 Ontario-based staff and will act as a single service provider across the furniture lifecycle exclusively for all City office spaces, supplying items such as desks, meeting tables, lockers, monitor arms, and filing cabinets. Much of the furniture that will be replaced dates back to the 1980s and 1990s and is well past its useful life. Furniture purchased through this contract will improve ergonomics, support employee wellness, enhance workplace functionality, and ensure compliance with current building codes and accessibility standards. This contract is also critical to maintaining operational continuity. The City's current bridging contract for office furniture expires in July 2026, and failure to award a new contract before that date will impact service delivery, potentially affecting strategic projects and day-to-day operations. Delays in awarding the contract may result in cost escalations due to inflation, supply chain volatility, and potential tariff impacts. The procurement was structured into two separate lots. Lot 1 (Task Chairs) was awarded under the Chief Procurement Officer's authority to POI Business Interiors LP and presented to the Government and General Committee in May 2026 ( GG29.16 ) with a total value of $9,114,652 over five years (including option years). This report addresses Lot 2 (Office Furniture). The negotiated approach to this procurement yielded substantial value for the City, reducing the proponent's initial pricing by approximately $16.7 million, or 18 per cent. In addition to these negotiated savings, the agreement secures a minimum discount of 54 per cent and up to 76 per cent off supplier list pricing, compared to purchasing furniture outside of this Master Service Agreement, providing significant ongoing cost advantages.
The General Government Committee: 1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement By-Law), authorized the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to award and enter into an agreement with CTI Working Environments, being the highest scoring proponent for Lot 2, meeting all the requirements of Negotiated Request for Proposals Doc4711617964, for the non-exclusive Supply, Delivery and Installation of Office Furniture, in the total amount of $75,900,905 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($77,236,761 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and in accordance with the Negotiated Request for Proposal's requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. The General Government Committee, in accordance with Section 195-8.4 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement By-Law), grant authority to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to award and enter into an agreement with CTI Working Environments, being the highest scoring proponent for Lot 2, meeting all the requirements of Negotiated Request for Proposals Doc4711617964, for the non-exclusive Supply, Delivery and Installation of Office Furniture, in the total amount of $75,900,905 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($77,236,761 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and in accordance with the Negotiated Request for Proposal's requirements.
GG30.8adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek authority to amend the value and contract term of Purchase Order Number 6056841 issued to Pomerleau Inc. for general contracting services for the Toronto Paramedic Services Multi-Function Station at 300 Progress Avenue. The construction contract was originally awarded through Negotiated Request for Proposal Ariba Document Number 4502108451 and approved by City Council on February 25, 2025. As part of efforts to accommodate increases in Toronto Paramedic Services' emergency call demand and staff resources, the City of Toronto is constructing a Multi-Function Station located at 300 Progress Avenue. The new station will be part of the Toronto Paramedic Services' active deployment model to achieve greater efficiencies in the preparation of equipment and vehicles, and to allow more targeted deployment of paramedic crews across the city to respond to emergency calls. Following execution of the agreement with the general contractor, Pomerleau Inc., in February 2025, the contractor mobilized on site in August 2025 and at that time, the targeted project completion date was determined to be by April 30, 2028. This purchase order amendment is required to address unforeseen site conditions and increased design coordination, which has significantly impacted the construction schedule. Accordingly, the requested amendment includes an extension of the contract end date from April 30, 2028 to September 30, 2029, to align with the revised project schedule. This purchase order amendment is required to address: 1. Concealed and Unforeseen Site Conditions - $11,900,000 Costs related to addressing the extensive concealed and previously unknown site conditions that could not have been reasonably identified and avoided through pre‑construction investigations. These investigations, included extensive geotechnical assessments led by an external subject matter expert, comprising of almost 200 borehole investigation points (to depths of approximately six to ten metres), groundwater monitoring, and environmental sampling conducted by qualified consultants, primarily within the proposed building footprint. These assessments were carried out in accordance with industry best practices and indicated generally manageable subsurface conditions, with only localized contamination. Despite the results of the investigations, excavation on the site revealed buried foundations and structural remnants from previous site developments as well as contaminated and salt‑impacted soils requiring expanded testing, segregation, specialized handling, off-site disposal, and inspection. During the removal of the buried foundations, unanticipated water removal associated with prolonged excavations and wet ground conditions arising from these discoveries were required. Remediation of the unforeseen site conditions include excavation, haulage, transport and disposal fees. The additional work required to address the unforeseen site conditions is near completion; the site has been successfully dewatered, with excavated areas now dry and undergoing compaction in preparation for subsequent construction activities. The requested purchase order amendment amount is to replenish project budget expended to address the extensive unforeseen site conditions. It is important to note that even if these site conditions had been identified during the initial investigation phase, the additional costs associated with removing the buried foundation and contaminated soil would still have been incurred. 2. Contingency Allowance - $7,670,687 Due to financial constraints at the time of the general contractor award, the purchase order was issued with minimal contingency allowance for a project of this complexity. As a result, the original contingency allowance was insufficient to absorb the unforeseen site conditions. An additional contingency has therefore been established as an owner's contingency, which is a contingency to be utilized at the discretion of the City only if required to address further unforeseen conditions or changes that are not currently identified. In line with industry best practice, this contingency represents an upset limit equivalent to 20 per cent of the overall project budget. 3. Additional Design Coordination - $3,000,000 During the early construction coordination phase, several deficiencies attributable to consultant design errors and omissions were identified. These have resulted in additional construction costs that must be addressed to allow the project to proceed. The additional costs are tracked for potential subsequent cost recovery. The total value of the purchase order amendment being requested is $22,570,687 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($22,967,931 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) revising the current purchase order value from $96,152,712 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($97,845,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $118,723,399 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($120,812,931 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
The General Government Committee: 1. In accordance with section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control Bylaw), authorized the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to amend Purchase Order Number 6056841 issued to Pomerleau Inc., for additional construction services for the New Multi-Function Emergency Medical Services Station at 300 Progress Avenue by increasing the overall value by $22,570,687 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($22,967,931 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) revising the current purchase order value from $96,152,712 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($97,845,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $118,723,399 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($120,812,931 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and extending its contract end date by 17 months from April 30, 2028 to September 30, 2029.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. The General Government Committee, in accordance with section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control Bylaw), grant authority to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to amend Purchase Order Number 6056841 issued to Pomerleau Inc., for additional construction services for the New Multi-Function Emergency Medical Services Station at 300 Progress Avenue by increasing the overall value by $22,570,687 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($22,967,931 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) revising the current purchase order value from $96,152,712 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($97,845,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $118,723,399 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($120,812,931 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and extending its contract end date by 17 months from April 30, 2028 to September 30, 2029.
GG30.9adopted
This report is seeking authority to amend Purchase Order 6049718 issued to Veolia Water Canada Inc. (Veolia). The Purchase Order was issued based on City Council approval of Item 2019.IE5.11, authorizing the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and / or designate to negotiate and enter into any agreements necessary to operate, maintain and undertake capital improvements to continue to process source separated organics at the Disco Road Organics Processing Facility, commencing on July 1, 2019, for an approved term of up to 10 years. The Disco Road Organics Processing Facility facility was commissioned in 2014. Through ongoing operations, engineering assessments, and capital work planning, several major capital improvement and maintenance requirements have been identified, some of which are critical to site operations and need to be addressed immediately. A portion of the major capital and maintenance work was anticipated to be delivered in conjunction with the Council-approved Disco Road Organics Processing Facility expansion. However, given the immediate need for critical infrastructure work, staff are also accelerating some of this planned work to take place at the same time as the critical work to ensure the facility is best positioned for expansion and to minimize overall downtime. Aligning this work within one purchase order amendment will enable the timely completion of critical capital improvements and maintenance work ahead of the facility expansion. This work will extend the facility's useful life, maintain safety and performance standards, and ensure the facility continues to fulfill its intended functions. Delivering this work through the existing operator will minimize financial, operational and coordination risks on an active site, avoid delays, and supports continuity of service by maintaining a single point of accountability.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to General Manager Solid Waste Management Services to amend Purchase Order 6049718 issued to Veolia Water Canada Inc. (Veolia) to complete critical capital improvement and maintenance work based on the pricing information presented in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 19, 2026) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer. 2. City Council approve an in-year budget adjustment to Solid Waste Management Services 2026 Capital Budget and 2027 to 2035 Capital Plan, as detailed in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 19, 2026) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer. 3. City Council direct that the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 19, 2026) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City, and direct that the Confidential Attachment 1 be made public at the discretion of the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, or their designate.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, recommends that: 1. City Council in accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to General Manager Solid Waste Management Services to amend Purchase Order 6049718 issued to Veolia Water Canada Inc. (Veolia) to complete critical capital improvement and maintenance work based on the pricing information presented in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report. 2. City Council approve an in-year budget adjustment to Solid Waste Management Services 2026 Capital Budget and 2027 to 2035 Capital Plan, as detailed in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report. 3. City Council direct that the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City, and direct that the Confidential Attachment 1 be made public at the discretion of the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, or their designate.
GG30.10adopted
The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of Request for Tender Doc5398199635, Contract Number 24ECS-MI-02IS, for new Ultraviolet Disinfection and Residuals Management Facility Project (herein referred to as the "Project") at the Island Water Treatment Plant, and to request authority to enter into an agreement with Alberici Constructors Ltd. in the amount of $333,856,56 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($339,732,442 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), all in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications contained in the Request for Tender documents. Authority is also being requested to reallocate project costs and cash flows within Toronto Water's Approved 2026 Capital Budget and Approved 2027-2035 Capital Plan in the amount of $99,966,862 (net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). Authority is also being requested to amend Purchase Order 6056811 with AECOM Canada ULC for the provision of Contract Administration Services in the amount of $16,368,760 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($16,656,850 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The amendment for services during construction is required as a result of project scope changes and a significant construction schedule extension. Authority is also being requested to amend Purchase Order 6057463 with AECOM Canada ULC for the provision of post-construction Services in the amount of $64,359 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($65,492 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the reallocation of project costs and cash flows within Toronto Water's 2026 Capital Budget and 2027-2035 Capital Plan in the total amount of $99,966,862 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries from the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Polymer Upgrades Project, as presented in Table 4 of the Financial Impact Statement to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Chief Procurement Officer, with zero Budget impact to Toronto Water. 2. City Council, in accordance with Section 195-8.4B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, to award and enter into an agreement with Alberici Constructors Ltd., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the requirements of Request for Tender Doc5398199635, Contract Number 24ECS-MI-02IS, for the new Ultraviolet Disinfection and Residuals Management Facility in the amount of $333,856,566 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($339,732,442 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above. 3. City Council grant authority to Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order 6056811 with AECOM Canada ULC for Contract Administration services by increasing the value by $16,368,760 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($16,656,850 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) from $3,724,823 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,790,380 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $20,093,583 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($20,447,230 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above. 4. City Council grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order 6057463 issued to AECOM Canada ULC for post-construction services by increasing the overall value by $64,359 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($65,492 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) from $275,435 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($280,283 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $339,794 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($345,775 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Chief Procurement Officer, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the reallocation of project costs and cash flows within Toronto Water's 2026 Capital Budget and 2027-2035 Capital Plan in the total amount of $99,966,862 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries from the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Polymer Upgrades Project, as presented in Table 4 of the Financial Impact Statement, with zero Budget impact to Toronto Water. 2. City Council, in accordance with Section 195-8.4B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, to award and enter into an agreement with Alberici Constructors Ltd., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the requirements of Request for Tender Doc5398199635, Contract Number 24ECS-MI-02IS, for the new Ultraviolet Disinfection and Residuals Management Facility in the amount of $333,856,566 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($339,732,442 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above. 3. City Council grant authority to Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order 6056811 with AECOM Canada ULC for Contract Administration services by increasing the value by $16,368,760 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($16,656,850 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) from $3,724,823 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,790,380 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $20,093,583 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($20,447,230 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above. 4. City Council grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order 6057463 issued to AECOM Canada ULC for post-construction services by increasing the overall value by $64,359 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($65,492 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) from $275,435 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($280,283 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $339,794 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($345,775 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above.
GG30.11adopted
The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., ("Arcadis") for the provision of the City of Toronto's (the "City") Congestion Management Centre, formerly the RESCU Traffic Operations Centre, regarding operations services from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, under the same rates, terms, and conditions set out in the current service contract (Request for Proposal "RFP" Doc2801359082) awarded in 2021, in the amount of $4,512,329 net of all taxes and charges ($4,591,746 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The contract was originally awarded to IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc., in 2021; however, in 2023, IBI Group filed articles of amendment with the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and changed their name to Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc. A Purchase Order Amendment was subsequently issued on August 11, 2023 to reflect the name change. The Congestion Management Centre serves as the central hub for all traffic management activities in the City, providing essential operations 24/7 that includes: triaging and dispatching emergency transportation maintenance calls (for the City's 2,500 traffic signals, 385 traffic monitoring cameras, and other electronic traffic control devices, traffic signs, and road right-of-way issues such as potholes and winter maintenance); providing traffic incident management and traveler information to the public; ensuring Congestion Management Centre and field transportation equipment, systems, and software are in good working condition; and supporting services for the City's Road Disruption Activity Reporting System ("RoDARS"), Traffic Agent, and School Crossing Guard programs. The current service contract under Request for Proposal Doc2801359082 will be ending on September 30, 2026. A new, competitive Request for Proposal is in the process of being developed, which better reflects the emerging traffic management needs and the future vision of congestion management operations in the City. This Request for Proposal features a significant expansion of services, including: - Traffic signal operations services (e.g. providing active traffic management coverage and implementing signal timing changes in response to traffic incidents during weekday peak traffic periods, major special events, and planned construction, providing support for transit signal priority, and addressing traffic signal timing service requests); - Additional supporting services for the Road Disruption Activity Reporting System program (e.g. application review and site inspections for compliance); - Real-time key performance indicator analysis of the City's road network; - Piloting new intelligent transportation system technologies; and - Establishment of a new construction coordination centre facility to provide centralized coordination of construction-related traffic impacts and support integrated congestion management across City operations Drafting a new request for proposals began in September 2025 with the intent of awarding a new contract in time for it to commence immediately upon the expiry of the existing agreement on September 30, 2026, to ensure continuity of services beginning October 1, 2026. At that time, it was estimated that the procurement process and transition activities could be completed within the existing timeline. However, as early planning and scoping work progressed through 2025 and early 2026, it became evident that the level of service expansion being contemplated would materially increase both procurement complexity and transition requirements. In addition, the timing of the required transition activities would overlap with FIFA World Cup 2026 operational period and associated post-event "tear down" activities, when City resources would be significantly engaged in supporting heightened traffic management and operational demands. To ensure that the essential traffic management services and continuation of important strategic initiatives delivered through the Congestion Management Centre operations contract are not disrupted, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend entering into a non-competitive bridging contract with the incumbent supplier, Arcadis, to enable the new contract to be tendered and awarded. The non-competitive procurement will be proceeding under the exception code related to Bridging Contracts where there is a requirement to fulfill the short term need(s) of the required goods and / or services and the City has determined that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.E.). City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment limit under Article 7, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Procurement By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11(A).
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., for the provision of Congestion Management Centre operations services in the amount of $4,512,329 net of all taxes and charges ($4,591,746 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., for the provision of Congestion Management Centre operations services in the amount of $4,512,329 net of all taxes and charges ($4,591,746 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
GG30.12adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council approval to transition from the currently authorized on‑premises RouteSmart for ArcGIS software, which is approved until 2030 but had its technical support and maintenance ended by RouteSmart in March 2026, to the cloud-based RouteSmart Online solution for the same time period. To accomplish this staff are seeking authority to enter into a non-competitive agreement with RouteSmart Technologies Inc. (RouteSmart) for a subscription to the cloud-based version of RouteSmart Online, for a period up to five (5) years, with options to opt-out at the sole request of the City, for a total contract value not to exceed $850,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($864,960 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). In 2010, Solid Waste Management Services purchased licences for RouteSmart for ArcGIS, a critical operational software that is used to design, optimize, and manage collections routes, day-to-day operations, and service planning. After purchasing the licenses, Solid Waste Management Services paid for annual support and maintenance for the software from RouteSmart. Solid Waste Management Services was subsequently authorized by Council to continue purchasing annual maintenance and support from RouteSmart for consecutive five (5) year periods in 2015, 2020, and 2025, the most recent of which was intended to cover the period of 2026 to 2030. RouteSmart has since terminated support and maintenance for RouteSmart for ArcGIS as of March 1, 2026, and migrated all of its services to a new, cloud-based platform called RouteSmart Online. While Solid Waste Management Services can continue to use RouteSmart for ArcGIS, the absence of ongoing maintenance and support from RouteSmart introduces a significant risk that the software could, at any point, stop functioning due to incompatibility with the City's software environment. As a result, transitioning to RouteSmart Online imminently is necessary to ensure continued access to RouteSmart's operationally critical functionality. Since early 2025 Solid Waste Management Services, in collaboration with Technology Services Division, has been developing the business case and specifications to competitively procure a new, long-term technology solution, with the aim of bringing the procurement to market in the fourth quarter of 2026. A non-competitive agreement with RouteSmart for use of the cloud-based RouteSmart Online platform, for the same five (5) year period Council previously authorized Solid Waste Management Services to purchase annual maintenance and support for RouteSmart for ArcGIS, will mitigate operational risk and ensure the City has continued access to the operationally critical functionality of the software until such time as the new long-term solution can be competitively procured and implemented.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with RouteSmart Technologies Inc., for the use of the RouteSmart Online cloud-based platform, which is used to plan and manage collection routes and operations, for a total contract value not to exceed $850,000 net of all taxes and applicable charges ($864,960 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a period of five (5) years, with options to opt-out of the contract at the end of year one (1), or year two (2), or year three (3), or year four (4) at the sole request of the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with RouteSmart Technologies Inc., for the use of the RouteSmart Online cloud-based platform, which is used to plan and manage collection routes and operations, for a total contract value not to exceed $850,000 net of all taxes and applicable charges ($864,960 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a period of five (5) years, with options to opt-out of the contract at the end of year one (1), or year two (2), or year three (3), or year four (4) at the sole request of the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
GG30.13adopted
Non-Competitive Contract with ServiceNow Canada Inc., for Licenses and Professional Services
The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with ServiceNow, a Canadian Business Subsidiary, for licenses and professional services in the amount of $13,508,403 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($13,746,151 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries Recoveries) commencing from December 4, 2026 for a term of three (3) years with option to extend the contract by two (2) additional one (1) year periods. This report seeks to establish a total ceiling authority, with no commitment to spend the full amount. ServiceNow is the City's enterprise platform for managing core Technology Services processes, including Information Technology service desk tickets, projects and portfolios, applications, assets, and new technology requests. The platform provides a centralized portal for City staff to submit requests, track status, access knowledge articles, and route work through standardized governance and approval workflows - supporting ongoing compliance with audit recommendations related to Information Technology asset and license management. The City's current agreement with a reseller was competitively procured and expires December 3, 2026. This agreement provided stability during implementation, but it limits flexibility and pricing advantages. This report recommends proceeding with a non-competitive agreement directly with ServiceNow to secure favourable commercial terms and enhanced discounts not offered through resellers, which supports improved cost predictability, better licence optimization, and greater flexibility as the City's use of the ServiceNow platform evolves. A non-competitive procurement may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and the supplier can be justified in good faith under an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to Compatibility, where ServiceNow Canada Inc., and the City have determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.E). City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year (5) commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Procurement By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 Financial Control, Section 71-11A.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer in accordance with Section 195-7.1(C) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement), to negotiate and enter into an agreement with ServiceNow Canada Inc., commencing from December 4, 2026 for a term of three (3) years with options to extend the contract by two (2) additional one (1) year periods in the value of up to $13,508,403 net of all taxes and applicable charges ($13,746,151 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), subject to terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the Chief Technology Officer and City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Technology Officer, and the Chief Procurement Officer, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer in accordance with Section 195-7.1(C) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement), to negotiate and enter into an agreement with ServiceNow Canada Inc., commencing from December 4, 2026 for a term of three (3) years with options to extend the contract by two (2) additional one (1) year periods in the value of up to $13,508,403 net of all taxes and applicable charges ($13,746,151 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), subject to terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the Chief Technology Officer and City Solicitor.
GG30.14adopted
The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into non-competitive contracts with Black & McDonald Ltd. (Service Area A) and TM3 Inc. (Service Area B) to provide the City's Traffic Electrical Maintenance and Emergency Services, including traffic control and RESCU infrastructure operations, maintenance, emergency response, and state-of-good-repair services, in the amounts of $17,745,351 net of all taxes and charges ($18,057,669 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and $5,851,671 net of all taxes and charges ($5,954,660 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) respectively, for a 12-month period from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, under the same terms and conditions set out in the current service contracts, Negotiated Request for Proposal (nRFP) Doc2865468161, that was awarded in June 2021. The current service contracts under (Negotiated Request for Proposal) Doc2865468161 will expire on July 31, 2026. Based on the current annual review of contract pricing, the proposed contract is considered fair and reasonable for continued service delivery, as it maintains the same terms, scope, and unit pricing as the existing contracts, with the only adjustment being the application of the permitted Consumer Price Index increase in accordance with the contractual provisions. The contracts provide 24/7 emergency response, maintenance, operation, and state-of-good-repair services for electrical traffic control and related devices, as well as maintenance and state-of-good-repair for the City's RESCU traffic management infrastructure, including traffic cameras, expressway variable message signs, travel time systems, and automatic traffic counting systems. This report also seeks authority to extend the existing Traffic Electrical Planned Capital Works Roster for a 12-month period from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. The current roster consists of four contractors: Black & McDonald Limited, TM3 Inc., Guild Electric Limited, and Beacon Utility Contractors Ltd. Each contractor has an approved Master Agreement value of $19,894,553 net of all taxes and charges ($20,244,697 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). No increase to the approved roster values is required as part of this extension. This roster provides construction and delivery of planned traffic electrical capital works, including new installations, traffic signal upgrades and replacements, electrical and infrastructure construction, and associated civil and system integration work required to support the City's approved traffic signal and intelligent transportation systems capital programs. A new competitive solicitation will be tendered. However, the procurement timeline has been adjusted to ensure that lessons learned from recent Auditor General recommendations for other large procurements and the findings of the Forensic Audit of the 2021 Winter Maintenance Procurement are fully incorporated. This additional due diligence is intended to mitigate procurement and contract management risks and to support a fair, transparent, and competitive process for these critical City-wide operational services. As a result, the revised procurement and approval schedule will not allow new contracts and roster agreements to be awarded prior to the final Council meeting in July 2026. Given the size, operational criticality, and heightened governance considerations associated with these contracts, City Council approval is required for the proposed interim arrangements. In addition, a transition period of approximately three (3) to four (4) months would be required should a new supplier be awarded the contract, in order to support staffing, training, operational onboarding, systems integration and the continuity of emergency response services. Accordingly, the proposed 12-month extension is intended to ensure continuity of critical operations while the competitive procurement process is completed, and new contracts are fully implemented. The proposed 12-month contracts will ensure uninterrupted service delivery while the competitive procurement is completed, contracts are awarded, and any required handover and ramp‑up activities occur. This approach also mitigates risk during a period of heightened operational demand in 2026, including the FIFA World Cup and associated "tear‑down" activities, when continuity of traffic electrical emergency response and system reliability will be essential to public safety, congestion management, and the efficient operation of the City's road network. To ensure continuity of critical services and approved capital programs throughout this period, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend entering into non‑competitive contracts with the incumbent Service Area (A and B) suppliers, Black & McDonald Limited and TM3 Inc., and extending the existing four Traffic Electrical Planned Capital Works Roster contractors, while the competitive procurement is completed, City Council approval is obtained, budget authority is confirmed, and an orderly transition can occur. The proposed 12-month contracts ensure service continuity while addressing audit diligence and Council oversight requirements and supporting an orderly transition to long‑term service delivery. The non-competitive procurements will be proceeding under the exception code related to "Other Reason" for non-competitive requirements that do not apply to any of the other reason codes available to support the request and the City has determined in good faith that the proposed procurements and the selected suppliers, along with the terms and conditions of the contract are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.P.) City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Purchasing Officer's authority of the cumulative five year commitment limit under Article 7, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Purchasing By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11(A).
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate and enter into Traffic Electrical Maintenance and Emergency Services non‑competitive contracts subject to terms and conditions set out in Negotiated Request for Proposal 2865468161 and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as follows: a. A non-competitive contract with Black & McDonald Limited for the provision of Traffic Electrical Maintenance and Emergency Services for Service Area A (Etobicoke, North York, Toronto / East York) in the amount of $16,027,600 net of all taxes and charges ($16,309,686 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the period of August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. b. A non-competitive contract with TM3 Inc., for the provision of Traffic Electrical Maintenance and Emergency Services for Service Area B (Scarborough) in the amount of $4,552,388 net of all taxes and charges ($4,632,510 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the period of August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate and enter into Traffic Electrical Planned Capital Works Roster non-competitive contracts with the existing suppliers, Black & McDonald Limited, TM3 Inc., Guild Electric Limited, and Beacon Utility Contractors Limited, for a period of 12-months from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, under the same terms and conditions as the existing contracts awarded (Negotiated Request for Proposal) Doc2865468161, with no increase to the approved total roster contract values of $19,894,553 of all taxes and charges ($20,244,697 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) each.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate and enter into Traffic Electrical Maintenance and Emergency Services non‑competitive contracts subject to terms and conditions set out in Negotiated Request for Proposal 2865468161 and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, as follows: a. A non-competitive contract with Black & McDonald Limited for the provision of Traffic Electrical Maintenance and Emergency Services for Service Area A (Etobicoke, North York, Toronto / East York) in the amount of $16,027,600 net of all taxes and charges ($16,309,686 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the period of August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. b. A non-competitive contract with TM3 Inc., for the provision of Traffic Electrical Maintenance and Emergency Services for Service Area B (Scarborough) in the amount of $4,552,388 net of all taxes and charges ($4,632,510 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the period of August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate and enter into Traffic Electrical Planned Capital Works Roster non-competitive contracts with the existing suppliers, Black & McDonald Limited, TM3 Inc., Guild Electric Limited, and Beacon Utility, for a period of 12-months from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, under the same terms and conditions as the existing contracts awarded (Negotiated Request for Proposal) Doc2865468161, with no increase to the approved total roster contract values of $19,894,553 of all taxes and charges ($20,244,697 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) each.
GG30.15adopted
The purpose of this report is to request authority to enter into a non-competitive procurement contract with SmartSimple Software Inc., a Canadian supplier, for a new configuration of Housing Secretariat's grant application in the SmartSimple platform, for a two (2) year term, for a value of up to $300,000 net of taxes and applicable charges ($305,280 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The Toronto Grants, Rebates and Incentives Portal is a centralized online hub used by non-profit and resident-led organizations to apply for various City grants, administered by City of Toronto divisions. In 2021, Housing Secretariat's Toronto Grants, Rebates and Incentives Portal application was built and customized by SmartSimple Software Inc., to support the delivery of housing and tenant services grant programs that aligned with the federal government's Reaching Home Program and the provincial government's Homelessness Prevention Program directives. Since Toronto Grants, Rebates and Incentives Portal's launch, new housing and tenant services grant programs have been introduced and existing programs have expanded that cannot be supported within the existing Toronto Grants, Rebates and Incentives Portal system. As a result, these programs are administered and monitored outside the system, relying on paper-based grant funding application, paper-based agreements, non-standardized reporting templates and monitoring and oversight tools. To enable all housing and tenant services programs to be administered through the system in a consistent way, the Housing Secretariat is seeking authority to enter into a contract with SmartSimple Software Inc., to develop a new generic configuration that will allow programs currently operating outside of the system to be added, establishing a single, integrated platform for all housing and tenant services programs. These enhancements will strengthen monitoring and program compliance through a centralized system, provide consistency and decreased administrative burden for non-profit organizations delivering housing and tenant grant programs. This new configuration will support the integration of approximately eight (8) additional housing and tenant services programs (approximately $27 million per year) into Toronto Grants, Rebates and Incentives Portal, centralizing the administration of approximately 15 programs and approximately $100 million per year. Given that SmartSimple Software Inc. is the original vendor that built the existing platform, the vendor has unique knowledge of Toronto Grants, Rebates and Incentives Portal's architecture, configurations, and integrations. Leveraging this expertise supports system compatibility and continuity, minimizes implementation risk, and avoids the time and cost associated with onboarding a new vendor, ensuring a more efficient and reliable path to delivering the new configuration. SmartSimple Software Inc., can further leverage its existing work to develop a new configuration for the Housing Secretariat by building on established service delivery requirements and provide the necessary system functionalities to support the overall new generic configuration. A non-competitive procurement may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to Exclusive Rights, where SmartSimple Software Inc., and the City have determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C). City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment limit for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195-7.3(D) of the Procurement By-law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11(A).
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive procurement contract with SmartSimple Software Inc., for a new configuration of Housing Secretariat's grant application in the SmartSimple platform, for a two (2) year term for a value up to $300,000 net of taxes and applicable charges ($305,280 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive procurement contract with SmartSimple Software Inc., for a new configuration of Housing Secretariat's grant application in the SmartSimple platform, for a two (2) year term for a value up to $300,000 net of taxes and applicable charges ($305,280 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
GG30.16adopted
Effective October 1, 2025, the Bid Award Panel was eliminated, and the Chief Procurement Officer was authorized to make an award resulting from an open competitive solicitation valued up to $30 million and with a term of up to five years, including option periods, or the projected term of capital funding for a project as approved by Council. This authority is set out in Section 8.1(D) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. The purpose of this report is to inform the General Government Committee of open competitive solicitations awarded during the period from April 11 and May 12, 2026, under the authority of the Chief Procurement Officer.
The General Government Committee: 1. Received the report (May 19, 2026) from the Chief Procurement Officer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Procurement Officer recommends that: 1. General Government Committee receive this report for information.
GG30.17adopted
The City hired Parsons Inc. ("Parsons") to prepare a design and provide construction administration support services for the installation of a new 400 mm watermain and associated support structure spanning the Humber River at the Kipling Avenue Bridge (the "Project"). The City alleges that the Design prepared by Parsons and / or the Construction Administration Support Services provided by Parsons for the project included errors (the "Errors") resulting in the inability to complete construction of the remaining components of the Project as designed. The alleged errors were discovered during construction of the Project by a contractor retained by the City for this purpose, interrupting the work. The Project was later finished at a greater cost to the City based on a re-design completed by Parsons. Therefore, the City commenced a legal action against Parsons to recover the costs it alleges were due to the Errors. The City claims that Parsons' performance specific to this Project fell below the required standard and / or breached its contract with the City. Confidential Attachment 1 contains legal advice from the City Solicitor regarding the litigation.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 19, 2026) from the City Solicitor, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 19, 2026) from the City Solicitor, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 19, 2026) from the City Solicitor, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
GG30.18adopted
The purpose of this report is to communicate the procurement strategy and implementation plan for adopting the Construction Management at Risk collaborative project delivery model for the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Integrated Pumping Station Construction Contract 3 Alternative Delivery (IPS CC3 CMAR) project. Construction Management at Risk is an industry-standard project delivery method where a construction manager provides consulting services during design and acts as the general contractor during construction. This delivery method is seeing increased adoption in Ontario and across Canada for large and complex municipal infrastructure projects.
The General Government Committee: 1. Received the revised report (May 29, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Chief Procurement Officer, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Chief Procurement Officer, recommends that: 1. The General Government Committee receive this report for information.
GG30.19adopted
This report seeks authority for the General Manager of Parks and Recreation to enter into two agreements on behalf of the City with Re:Sound, and Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada / Société Canadienne Des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Éditeurs De Musique, and / or their representing agent(s) as appointed, to license the use of published sound recordings (music) in recreation facilities and programs. Re:Sound is the only organization authorized under federal copyright law to collect royalties for performers and music producers when their sound recordings are played in public or shared with the public by broadcasting or other telecommunications. Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada / Société Canadienne Des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Éditeurs De Musique is the only collective society in Canada that administers performance rights in musical works for composers, songwriters, and music publishers, including the works of its members and those represented through affiliated international organizations.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council delegate standing authority to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute on behalf of the City license agreements with Re:Sound, and Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada / Société Canadienne Des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Éditeurs De Musique, and / or their representing agent(s) as appointed, to allow for published sound recordings to be played in the City's recreation facilities, at tariffs established by Re:Sound, and Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada / Société Canadienne Des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Éditeurs De Musique (estimated to be approximately $80,000 for 2026), on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Parks and Recreation recommends that: 1. City Council delegate standing authority to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute on behalf of the City license agreements with Re:Sound, and Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada / Société Canadienne Des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Éditeurs De Musique, and / or their representing agent(s) as appointed, to allow for published sound recordings to be played in the City's recreation facilities, at tariffs established by Re:Sound, and Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada / Société Canadienne Des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Éditeurs De Musique (estimated to be approximately $80,000 for 2026), on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
GG30.20adopted
This report submits, for the Committee's information, a Funding Valuation as at December 31, 2025 on the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund (the Fund) prepared by RSM Canada LLP. The Fund finances the pension plan (the Plan). This valuation provides information on the automatic cost-of-living increase of 1.10 per cent in pensioner benefits effective January 1, 2026, called for under By-Law 10649 as amended, governing the Plan and the Fund. The Fire Pension Plan has specific criteria in its by-law which, if satisfied, grants members an automatic cost-of-living increase paid from the fund, and therefore Council is not required to approve the increase. So long as sufficient surpluses exist on both a Going Concern and Solvency basis, members are entitled to an increase comprised of the lesser of (a) the Plan's 5-year average rate of return less the discount rate used for the current year's Solvency valuation; or (b) the increase in the year-over-year level of the average Consumer Price Index as published by Statistics Canada. In this case, the first criterion is the lesser of the two, and hence members are entitled to an automatic increase of 1.10 per cent. The provincial funding rules for defined-benefit pension plans which came into effect on May 1, 2018, are incorporated into the 2025 Valuation Report, which sets forth the financial position of the Fund for the year ended December 31, 2025 on Going Concern and Solvency bases and confirms that the Fund does not require any special payments by the City of Toronto. The Tables below summarize the financial position of the Fund as at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 based on the Actuarial Valuations for those years. Going Concern Valuation - This type of valuation assumes that the Plan will continue to operate until all pensions are paid out. Table 1: Going Concern Valuation ($ millions) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Assets $159.3 $160.7 Liabilities $99.3 $112.8 Surplus / (Deficit) $60.0 $47.9 Solvency Valuation - This type of valuation assumes that the Plan was wound up on the valuation date (i.e., December 31st, 2025) and the assets used, to the extent necessary, to meet existing liabilities including the purchase of annuities for the pensioners and any unretired members. Table 2: Solvency Valuation ($ millions) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Assets $159.1 $160.5 Liabilities $97.5 $106.1 Surplus / (Deficit) $61.6 $54.4
The General Government Committee: 1. Received the report (May 1, 2026) from the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, and the Interim Chief People Officer, for information, including the report entitled "The Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund - Report on the Actuarial Valuation as at December 31, 2025", attached as Attachment 1 to the report (May 1, 2026) from the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, and the Interim Chief People Officer, prepared by RSM Canada LLP with respect to the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund and its underlying Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, and the Interim Chief People Officer recommend that: 1. The General Government Committee receive this report for information, including the report entitled "The Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund - Report on the Actuarial Valuation as at December 31, 2025" (attached as Attachment 1) prepared by RSM Canada LLP with respect to the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund and its underlying Plan.
GG30.21adopted
This report seeks City Council authority to enter into Community Space Tenancy lease agreements with five not‑for‑profit organizations that will collectively occupy approximately 19,132 square feet within the Bloor-Dufferin Community Hub, a City‑owned facility located at 1141 Bloor Street West and 980 Dufferin Street (the "Leased Premises"). The report further seeks City Council authority to designate the leased premises for each tenant as a Municipal Capital Facility, in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and applicable City policy. Consistent with the Community Space Tenancy Policy ( 2017.EX28.8 ), tenant agencies for the Bloor-Dufferin Community Hub were identified through competitive Requests for Expressions of Interest issued in 2021 and 2025. Applications were evaluated against established criteria, including organizational capacity, financial sustainability, alignment with City priorities, and demonstrated ability to address local service needs. The five recommended organizations have been selected based on merit and for their collective capacity to provide integrated, community‑responsive programming within a shared hub model. Together, these co-located organizations will operate the Bloor-Dufferin Community Hub as a multi‑service community facility and deliver social, cultural, and community‑based services. These include but are not limited to family and settlement services, mental health supports and culturally responsive programming to address identified area‑specific needs in the surrounding neighbourhood.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into Community Space Tenancy lease agreements (the "Leases") with the five tenant agencies set out in the attached Appendix B to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, for certain premises situated in the Bloor-Dufferin Community Hub located at 1141 Bloor Street West and 980 Dufferin Street (the "Leased Premises"), as illustrated in the attached Appendix A to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix B to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize each of the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, severally to execute the Leases and any related or required documents on behalf of the City, as required. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, to administer and manage the Leases, including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to execute a service level agreement and a co-location agreement with each of the five tenant agencies set out in Appendix B to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in respect of the community hub tenancy at the Leased Premises, in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy, on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with each of the five tenant agencies set out in Appendix B to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in respect of each their respective leased premises for a total of approximately 19,132 square feet of community space at 1141 Bloor Street West and 980 Dufferin Street, for the purposes of the provision of Municipal Capital Facility related to social and health services; and b. exempt each of the respective leased premises of the five tenant agencies set out in Appendix B to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, from taxation for municipal and school purposes with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Municipal Capital Facility By-law is enacted. 6. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the Municipal Capital Facility By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into Community Space Tenancy lease agreements (the "Leases") with the five tenant agencies set out in the attached Appendix B to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for certain premises situated in the Bloor-Dufferin Community Hub located at 1141 Bloor Street West and 980 Dufferin Street (the "Leased Premises"), as illustrated in the attached Appendix A to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix B to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize each of the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, severally to execute the Leases and any related or required documents on behalf of the City, as required. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, to administer and manage the Leases, including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to execute a service level agreement and a co-location agreement with each of the five tenant agencies set out in Appendix B to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in respect of the community hub tenancy at the Leased Premises, in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy, on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with each of the five tenant agencies set out in Appendix B in respect of each their respective leased premises for a total of approximately 19,132 square feet of community space at 1141 Bloor Street West and 980 Dufferin Street, for the purposes of the provision of Municipal Capital Facility related to social and health services; and b. exempt each of the respective leased premises of the five tenant agencies set out in Appendix B from taxation for municipal and school purposes with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Municipal Capital Facility By-law is enacted. 6. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the Municipal Capital Facility By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
GG30.22adopted
This report seeks City Council authority to enter into a Community Space Tenancy lease agreement (the "Lease") with The Black Women's Institute for Health, as the tenant for approximately 2,017 square feet, including 1,286 square feet of dedicated space and proportionate share of common areas, within the Keele Community Hub, a City‑owned facility located at 1652 Keele Street (the "Leased Premises") that supports coordinated, co-located delivery of social, cultural, and community‑based services. This report also seeks authority to designate the leased premises for the tenant as a Municipal Capital Facility, in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and applicable City policy. Consistent with the Community Space Tenancy Policy ( 2017.EX28.8 ), a competitive Request for Expressions of Interest process was conducted in 2025. Applications were evaluated against established criteria, including organizational capacity, financial sustainability, alignment with City priorities, and demonstrated ability to deliver locally responsive services. The Black Women's Institute for Health was selected based on merit and capacity to address identified area‑specific needs through the delivery of integrated, community‑responsive programming within a shared hub model. The Black Women's Institute for Health will join five existing tenants at the Keele Community Hub, strengthening an integrated service model focused on youth, newcomers, and families. The organization will deliver culturally grounded programming that advances the health, wellness, and long-term outcomes of Black women and girls through research, advocacy, and community-based services addressing the social determinants of health.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into Community Space Tenancy lease agreement (the "Lease") at below market rent with The Black Women's Institute for Health (the "Tenant") for the City premises located at 1652 Keele Street (the "Leased Premises"), as illustrated in the attached Appendix A to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for a ten-year term with an option to extend for a further ten-year period, in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix B to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize each of the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, severally to execute the Lease, and any related or required documents on behalf of the City to give effect to the Lease. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, to administer and manage the Community Space Tenancy Lease including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to execute a service level agreement and a co-location agreement with The Black Women's Institute for Health in respect of the community hub tenancy at the Leased Premises, in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy, on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with The Black Women's Institute for Health, which will lease approximately 2,017 square feet of community space at 1652 Keele Street (the "Leased Premises"), for the purposes of the provision of Municipal Capital Facility related to social and health services; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Municipal Capital Facility By-law is enacted. 6. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the Municipal Capital Facility By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the City to enter into Community Space Tenancy lease agreement (the "Lease") at below market rent with The Black Women's Institute for Health (the "Tenant") for the City premises located at 1652 Keele Street (the "Leased Premises"), as illustrated in the attached Appendix A to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for a ten-year term with an option to extend for a further ten-year period, in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix B to the report (May 19, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize each of the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, severally to execute the Lease, and any related or required documents on behalf of the City to give effect to the Lease. 3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, to administer and manage the Community Space Tenancy Lease including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction. 4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to execute a service level agreement and a co-location agreement with The Black Women's Institute for Health in respect of the community hub tenancy at the Leased Premises, in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy, on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 5. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to: a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with The Black Women's Institute for Health, which will lease approximately 2,017 square feet of community space at 1652 Keele Street (the "Leased Premises"), for the purposes of the provision of Municipal Capital Facility related to social and health services; and b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of: 1. the commencement date of the Lease; 2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and 3. the date the Municipal Capital Facility By-law is enacted. 6. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the Municipal Capital Facility By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
GG30.23adopted
Occupational Health and Safety Report: End of Year 2025
This report provides information on the status of the City's health and safety system, specifically, performance for 2025 and actions and priorities to address identified hazards. There was a 7.5 per cent increase in the number of lost time injuries in 2025 relative to 2024. There was a 10.4 per cent increase in the number of recurrences and an 8.9 per cent increase in the number of medical aid injuries in 2025 relative to 2024. The overall invoiced costs related to the City's current Workplace Safety and Insurance Board firm number decreased from $65.95 million in 2024 to $64.06 million in 2025. This cost was primarily attributed to claims for mental / emotional illnesses or disorders, followed by those attributed to firefighter cancers, and musculoskeletal disorders resulting from exertion, repetition, awkward posture and vibration / jarring.
The General Government Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (May 19, 2026) from the Interim Chief People Officer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief People Officer recommends that: 1. City Council receive the End of Year 2025 Occupational Health and Safety Report for information.
GG30.24adopted
Non-Union Separation Costs for 2025
This report provides information on non-union employee separation costs for 2025. The City of Toronto (City) has statutory and legal obligations to provide separation pay when the City terminates an employment relationship and is not able to establish just cause. In 2014 the City of Toronto's Auditor General reviewed the City's non-union employee separation costs. The review affirmed that separation costs had been awarded in accordance with City policies, procedures, legislation and jurisprudence and recommended that these costs continue to be monitored and reported out regularly. Separation costs in this report include unilateral decisions made by the employer to exit employees from the workplace where exit payments are higher than legislative minimums. The separation payment provided in each circumstance is determined on a case-by-case basis, informed by both provincial legislation and the application of multiple factors that are consistently considered by the courts, detailed below. There remain three outstanding matters from 2025 which may have additional financial implications.
The General Government Committee: 1. Received the report (May 19, 2026) from the Interim Chief People Officer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Chief People Officer recommends that: 1. The General Government Committee receive this report for information.
GG30.25forwarded without recommendation
Animate Nathan Phillips Square
I am writing to recommend that staff consider the introduction of bench seating at Nathan Phillips Square for the upcoming summer season similar to https://vestre.com/us/products/multipurpose-furniture/bloc-sun-bench As Council continues to prioritize the animation and increased public use of Nathan Phillips Square, the addition of the benches presents an opportunity to create a more welcoming, vibrant, and accessible civic space. The benches have been successfully used at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, where they have proven to be both durable and popular with users. Its design supports casual gathering, and flexible use of public space, aligning with the City's placemaking objectives. I recognize that there are important operational, security, and financial considerations associated with introducing seating in a high-profile and continuously accessible civic space such as Nathan Phillips Square. Adding public seating would add to usage of the square, inviting residents and visitors to use the space.
The General Government Committee forwards the item to City Council without recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that the General Government Committee: 1. Request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to review the feasibility and associated costs of procuring and deploying benches at Nathan Phillips Square for the 2026 summer season, and report directly to the June 24, 25 and 26 meeting of City Council with recommendations.