Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 111 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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BL39.1adopted
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
City Council will introduce General Bills and Confirming Bills.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026 passed By-laws 191-2026 to 274-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
CC39.1amended
Report on Councillor Chris Moise’s Comments to a Constituent
The Integrity Commissioner investigated two complaints about Councillor Moise made under the Code of Conduct for Members of Council. The complaints alleged Councillor Moise engaged in discreditable conduct in a post-meeting interaction with a constituent. The appended report of the inquiry under section 160 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, considers whether Councillor Moise violated Article 14 (Discreditable Conduct). Based on the evidence in the report, the Integrity Commissioner found the Councillor engaged with a member of the public in a derogatory manner contrary to Article 14.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the report (March 18, 2026) from the Integrity Commissioner for information. 2. City Council request the Integrity Commissioner to provide guidance to Members of Council on how to respond appropriately to discriminatory, hateful or harassing speech.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Integrity Commissioner recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the findings that Councillor Moise has violated Article 14 of the Code of Conduct. 2. City Council issue no penalty.
DM39.1referred
Public Salary Disclosure for City Agencies and Corporations
This report responds to City Council's direction to the City Manager to report directly to City Council to provide an annual report outlining the equivalent information to what appears on the annual Provincial Public Sector Salary Disclosure for those agencies and corporations that are not included on the provincial disclosure. In addition, City Council requested that the City Manager and the Chief People Officer provide information on which agencies and corporations continue to use Short Term Incentive Programs as part of their Executive Compensation Framework. Based on the requirements under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, not all City Agencies and Corporations are required to publicly disclose the salaries of their employees earning over $100,000. Following the direction at City Council, staff reached out to all City Agencies and Corporations who are not currently required to disclose their salary information and requested that they provide this information for the purposes of this report.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, referred Item DM39.1 to the City Manager to review the reporting structure set out in the report (December 9, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer and bring the item back to City Council at the appropriate time.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Chief People Officer recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
IA39.1received
Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry: I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 for the March 25, 2026 meeting of City Council to request a public update on the delays and costs associated with the lease and redevelopment of 233 Carlton Street as the future drop-in site for the Adelaide Resource Centre for Women. The City of Toronto entered into a lease agreement with 1622774 Ontario Ltd., the owner of 233 Carlton Street, in January 2020 - prior to my taking office. The principals of 1622774 Ontario Ltd. have well-documented ties to WE Charity, an organization that came under significant public scrutiny in the summer of 2020. The selected location was already controversial among local residents and businesses, and the association with WE Charity has further heightened public and community scrutiny of this project. Since January 2020, the site has not opened or served a single client from the Adelaide Resource Centre for Women. This raises substantial questions about the site selection process, and whether the leasing and construction costs incurred to date are justified given the absence of any service delivery. In the interest of transparency and public accountability, I am requesting responses to the following questions from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with any other divisions or agencies bearing responsibility for this matter: 1. What are the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the 223 Carlton Street project? 2. How were site selection and property‑related decisions made for 223 Carlton Street, and what were the alternatives? a. Was purchasing the building outright an option? b. Is the City able to purchase and/or expropriate the building? c. Please provide a complete list of other locations that were being considered for this purpose. d. Did 233 Carlton meet all of the City's drop-in requirements, if not, which requirements were met and which were not met? e. Did any of the other locations explored meet any of the City's drop-in requirements, if so which ones? 3. What was the total original budget for the 223 Carlton Street project and what is the current total estimated budget as of March 2026, broken down by category? 4. Are there outside forces, such as a global pandemic or economic tariffs, that have contributed to the escalation of costs, and what has been the estimated impact on the 223 Carlton Street project? 5. When were City Staff first made aware that the budget for the 223 Carlton Street project was increasing and at what other times were staff made aware of the increasing project budget? a. What was the total estimated budget in Q1 2021? b. What was the total estimated budget in Q1 2023? c. What was the total estimated budget in Q1 2025? 6. How and when were project updates - such as delays, cost increases, and construction complications - communicated to City Council and the community? 7. What considerations should be made in future projects of similar type to ensure best use of City funds and clear and timely communication to City Council and the public? 8. When will the relocated women's resource centre drop-in open? Is partial occupancy possible at an earlier date?
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, received Administrative Inquiry IA39.1 from Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, regarding 233 Carlton Street, and Answer IA39.1a from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for information.
MM39.1adopted
The Little Italy Business Improvement Area, in consultation with community stakeholders, has developed a visionary Master Plan for upgrading the College Street streetscape with improved lighting, trees, benches and other facilities for pedestrians and tourists, including a Gateway at Bathurst Street and College Street. The Business Improvement Area will implement the Plan and provide half of the capital costs and is seeking city support for the other half.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $100,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 297 College Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700586), secured for streetscaping, to be used by the Little Italy Business Improvement Area to design and implement the College Street streetscape improvements described in the Little Italy Business Improvement Area Streetscape Master Plan, beginning with, but not limited to, the Bathurst Gateway (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $100,000 be forwarded to the Little Italy Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $100,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 297 College Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700586), secured for streetscaping, to be used by the Little Italy Business Improvement Area to design and implement the College Street streetscape improvements described in the Little Italy Business Improvement Area Streetscape Master Plan, beginning with, but not limited to, the Bathurst Gateway (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $100,000 be forwarded to the Little Italy Business Improvement Area upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM39.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:42 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. March 25, 2026 Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of: Leslie Newton Forbes Shamsh Kara Former City of Toronto Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti Ian Scotty Morrison Edward Pottinger The Honourable Bill Saunderson, the Victims of the Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, and the Victims of the Air Canada Plane Crash at LaGuardia Airport, New York Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows: I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home. We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council .
CC39.2referred
Forensic Audit of the 2021 Winter Maintenance Procurement
In March 2025, City Council requested the City Manager to undertake a forensic audit of the procurement and award of winter maintenance contracts in response to concerns regarding fairness, transparency, cost outcomes, and contract management. The services of KPMG were retained to conduct the audit which examined the two negotiated request‑for‑proposal processes and a subsequent non‑competitive procurement used to award winter maintenance services for the 2022 to 2029 period. This report outlines the findings and recommendations pertaining to the forensic audit.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, referred Item CC39.2 to the May 6, 2026, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Director, Internal Audit recommend that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
MM39.2adopted
In 2009, the University Health Network paid $25,000 in Section 37 funds associated with the development of the Krembil Centre at the Toronto Western Hospital, to be used for public art on site or nearby. Part of these funds remain unspent. The Toronto Western Hospital is now building a new patient/surgical tower. The atrium, a large open area accessible to and heavily used by the public, sits at the cross-roads between the Krembil Centre, the new tower and existing facilities. Public art in this location will help to connect these different parts of the hospital, and will provide inspiration, comfort and beauty to both patients and staff.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $15,000.00 gross, $0 net, for the purpose of forwarding funds to the University Health Network for the installation of public art at the Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst Street, in the atrium, an area accessible to the public (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. $2,163.00 from 399 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700292); and b. $12,837.00 from 292 Dundas Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500251). 2. City Council direct that the $15,000.00 be forwarded to the University Health Network upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $15,000.00 gross, $0 net, for the purpose of forwarding funds to the University Health Network for the installation of public art at the Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst Street, in the atrium, an area accessible to the public (Cost Centre: NP2161), fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. $2,163.00 from 399 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700292); and b. $12,837.00 from 292 Dundas Street (Source Account: XR3028-4500251). 2. City Council direct that the $15,000.00 be forwarded to the University Health Network upon the signing of an Undertaking that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM39.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on December 16 and 17, 2025, and special meetings held on February 4, 2026, and February 10, 2026.
City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 16 and 17, 2025, and the special meetings held on February 4, 2026, and the special meeting held on February 10, 2026.
CC39.3adopted
Appointment of Interim Deputy City Managers, Infrastructure Services and Corporate Services
The purpose of this report is to recommend to City Council the appointment of Interim Deputy City Managers for Infrastructure Services and Corporate Services.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint David Jollimore to the position of Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services on an interim basis effective April 3, 2026. 2. City Council appoint Sonia Brar to the position of Interim Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services effective April 3, 2026. 3. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction in City Council of the necessary bills to appoint the candidates as Interim Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and Interim Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services under Chapter 169 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code and the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the names and curriculum vitae summaries of the Interim Deputy City Managers in Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (March 18, 2026) from the City Manager. Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (March 18, 2026) from the City Manager are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the candidate identified in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the position of Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services on an interim basis effective April 3, 2026. 2. City Council appoint the candidate identified in the Confidential Attachment 2 to the position of Interim Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services effective April 3, 2026. 3. City Council authorize the appropriate officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of the necessary bills to appoint the candidates as Interim Deputy City Manager Infrastructure Services and Interim Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services under Chapter 169 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code and the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 4. City Council authorize the public release of the names and curriculum vitae summaries of the Interim Deputy City Managers contained in Confidential Attachments 1 and 2, once adopted by City Council.
MM39.3adopted
Ward 11 has a vibrant and popular collection of small theatres which host a variety of performances, including the heart of the ever-popular Toronto Fringe festival. These small theatres are essential for Toronto's performing arts community and for everyone who benefits from their performances. Unfortunately, many of these theatres are in desperate need of upgrades, particularly for accessibility, climate resilience, and performance quality. Capital funds for these purposes have been in very short supply for a long time. TRANZAC, at 292 Brunswick Avenue, is a vibrant not-for-profit performance arts organization dedicated to nurturing artistic expression and fostering community connections. The building contains three performance spaces that accommodate audiences of 20 to 150 people each. TRANZAC has a long history of supporting the performing arts. TRANZAC is home to dozens of artistic communities, the Toronto Zine Library, and over 70 performance residency artists. It hosts 1400+ events a year. TRANZAC operates as a low-barrier community arts venue, thus having an outsized impact on the arts in our city. There is no cover charge to enter the venue and no drink minimum. Many events operate on a pass-the-hat model, with voluntary audience contributions directed to artists. A significant portion of programming is offered on a Pay-What-You-Can or No-One-Turned Away basis, helping ensure community members can access live performance regardless of income. TRANZAC needs to upgrade its aging and unreliable heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical systems, reduce energy leaks, and upgrade its washrooms. Gender-neutral accessible bathrooms will increase human dignity, privacy and safety for all, while reducing water waste and unpleasant odours. Modern efficient heat pumps will allow TRANZAC to operate reliably in all weathers, and while reducing operating costs. They could also allow TRANZAC to act as a cooling centre for members of the public during extreme heat events, as part of Toronto's Heat Relief Strategy, Item 2025.EX28.4 . The Annex Residents' Association has been consulted on these improvements. The Al Green Theatre at 750 Spadina Avenue hosts a variety of cultural arts events including theatre, music, dance, film and literature. These events are attended by about 25,000 people a year of various ages, cultures, and demographics. However, use of the theatre is limited by its outdated wiring, lighting, projection and acoustic facilities, by doors that are not accessible, and by the rickety narrow stairs that provide access to the stage. Proposed capital upgrades will improve accessibility, enhance the audience experience and allow the theatre to host a wider range of cultural arts events, including current films. The Annex Theatre in the Randolph Centre at 730 Bathurst Street hosts a variety of cultural arts events including theatre, music, dance, film and literature. It has been a very popular venue for the Toronto Fringe Festival, offering one of the larger theatres in the immediate area. However, the Fringe cannot use this theatre in 2026 unless it is made accessible to all by installing an Accessibility-for-Ontarians-with-Disabilities-Act-compliant ramp. The theatre has committed to install such a ramp in time for the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival if we approve these funds now.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $550,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 316 Bloor Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701257), secured for capital improvements to new or existing cultural and/or community space, to be used to update the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated systems at TRANZAC, and to install fully accessible gender-neutral washrooms (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $550,000 be forwarded to TRANZAC upon the signing of an Undertaking by TRANZAC that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $300,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. 50 to 60, 62 and 64 Charles Street East and 47 and 61 Hayden Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700671), secured for cultural space, in the amount of $187,750.51; and b. 27 to 37 Yorkville Avenue and 26 to 32 and 50 Cumberland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701297), secured for cultural space, in the amount of $112,249.49, to be used to update wiring, lighting, projection and acoustic facilities at the Al Green Theatre and to improve accessibility (Cost Centre: NP2161). 4. City Council direct that the $300,000 be forwarded to the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 5. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $50,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 50 to 60, 62 and 64 Charles Street East and 47 and 61 Hayden Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700987), secured for cultural space, to be used to install an Accessibility-for-Ontarians-with-Disabilities-Act-compliant ramp at the Annex Theatre in the Randolph Centre for the Arts at 730 Bathurst Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 6. City Council direct that the $50,000 be forwarded to the Randolph Centre for the Arts upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Randolph Centre for the Arts that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $550,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 316 Bloor Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3701257), secured for capital improvements to new or existing cultural and/or community space, to be used to update the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated systems at TRANZAC, and to install fully accessible gender-neutral washrooms (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $550,000 be forwarded to TRANZAC upon the signing of an Undertaking by TRANZAC that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 3. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $300,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. 50 to 60, 62 and 64 Charles Street East and 47 and 61 Hayden Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700671), secured for cultural space, in the amount of $187,750.51; and b. 27 to 37 Yorkville Avenue and 26 to 32 and 50 Cumberland Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701297), secured for cultural space, in the amount of $112,249.49, to be used to update wiring, lighting, projection and acoustic facilities at the Al Green Theatre and to improve accessibility (Cost Centre: NP2161). 4. City Council direct that the $300,000 be forwarded to the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements. 5. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $50,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 50 to 60, 62 and 64 Charles Street East and 47 and 61 Hayden Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700987), secured for cultural space, to be used to install an Accessibility-for-Ontarians-with-Disabilities-Act-compliant ramp at the Annex Theatre in the Randolph Centre for the Arts at 730 Bathurst Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 6. City Council direct that the $50,000 be forwarded to the Randolph Centre for the Arts upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Randolph Centre for the Arts that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM39.3adopted
Introduction of Committee Reports and New Business from City Officials
Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 29 on March 10, 2026 Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 11 on February 12, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 30 on February 23, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 33 on February 27, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 10 on March 11, 2026 Submitted by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, Chair Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 26 on February 24, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 27 on March 9, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 27 on February 25, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 28 on February 26, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 29 on February 18, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 30 on February 18, 2026 Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 29 on February 19, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 29 on February 19, 2026 Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair New Business from City Officials
Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.
CC39.4adopted
Interest Arbitration Results with Toronto Professional Firefighters' Association, Local 3888
This report is to advise City Council of the results of the interest arbitration between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Professional Firefighters Association Local 3888. The collective agreement between the City of Toronto and Toronto Professional Firefighters Association Local 3888 expired on December 31, 2023. The parties attempted to negotiate a new collective agreement in early 2024. While several changes were agreed upon, including a three-year term, the parties were unable to conclude a complete collective agreement. Since the Toronto Fire Service is an essential service, there are no strikes/lock-outs in the event of an impasse at collective bargaining. Instead, the matter is referred to an interest arbitrator who determines the content of the collective agreement based on the submissions of the parties and the criteria set out in the Fire Prevention and Protection Act.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make the necessary adjustments to the 2026 Non-Program Expenditure Budget and Operating Budgets for Toronto Fire Service to reflect the provisions of the interest arbitration award as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the City Manager and the Interim Chief People Officer. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the City Manager and the Interim Chief People Officer remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is about labour relations or employee negotiations. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the City Manager and the Interim Chief People Officer remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is about labour relations or employee negotiations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager and the Interim Chief People Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make the necessary adjustments to the 2026 Non-Program Expenditure Budget and Operating Budgets for Toronto Fire Service to reflect the provisions of the interest arbitration award as set out in Attachment 1. 2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is about labour relations or employee negotiations.
MM39.4adopted
Section 37/45 community benefits have been earmarked from multiple developments for affordable housing in Ward 11. St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society operates supportive affordable housing for the city in several aging properties, including 25 Leonard Avenue, 138 Pears Avenue and City-owned 877 Yonge Street in Ward 11. All three have urgent needs for capital upgrades, including energy efficiency equipment (25 Leonard), secure exterior e-bike storage for fire safety (25 Leonard), accessibility lift and kitchen upgrade (138 Pears), and upgraded energy efficient glazing and doors with secure locks and upgrades to the amenity space balcony (877 Yonge). The Ward Councillor recommends funding these upgrades with Section 37 funds earmarked for affordable housing from 86 to 100 Bloor Street West; 1, 3 Sultan Street, 11 St. Thomas Street, and 76 to 98 Charles Street West; and 717 Church Street and 85, 89, 93 and 97 Collier Street.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $555,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. 86-100 Bloor Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700154) in the amount of $9,800, secured for climate-smart affordable housing; b. 1, 3 Sultan Street, 11 St. Thomas Street, and 76 to 98 Charles Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700004) in the amount of $110,000, secured for climate-smart affordable housing; and c. 717 Church Street and 85, 89, 93 and 97 Collier Street (Source Account: XR3206-3701409), in the amount of $435,200, secured for affordable housing initiatives, to be utilized for capital upgrades to affordable housing at 138 Pears Avenue, 25 Leonard Avenue and City-owned 877 Yonge Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $555,000 be forwarded to St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society upon the signing of an Undertaking by St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $555,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the following developments: a. 86-100 Bloor Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700154) in the amount of $9,800, secured for climate-smart affordable housing; b. 1, 3 Sultan Street, 11 St. Thomas Street, and 76 to 98 Charles Street West (Source Account: XR3026-3700004) in the amount of $110,000, secured for climate-smart affordable housing; and c. 717 Church Street and 85, 89, 93 and 97 Collier Street (Source Account: XR3206-3701409), in the amount of $435,200, secured for affordable housing initiatives, to be utilized for capital upgrades to affordable housing at 138 Pears Avenue, 25 Leonard Avenue and City-owned 877 Yonge Street (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $555,000 be forwarded to St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society upon the signing of an Undertaking by St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society to govern the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM39.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
CC39.5adopted
Legal Advice Regarding City of Vaughan v. 7553 Islington Holding Inc.
At its meeting of November 12 and 13, 2025 City Council instructed the City Solicitor to bring an application for judicial review, motion for leave to appeal, and if granted, to appeal to Divisional Court, from the October 10, 2025, decision of the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding the property at 155 St. Dennis Drive. Following the 155 St. Dennis Decision, the Ontario Land Tribunal also rendered a decision on related issues concerning a separate development at 7553 Islington Avenue in the City of Vaughan. The City of Vaughan and Toronto Region Conservation Authority have sought leave to appeal to the Divisional Court from the 7553 Islington Decision. The City Solicitor requires further directions on related time sensitive litigation matters.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and relates to litigation or potential litigation. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential in its entirety at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and relates to litigation or potential litigation. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instruction to staff in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety as it contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and relates to litigation or potential litigation. 3. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
MM39.5adopted
The not-for-profit Heliconian Club is a key network for women living and working in the arts. It also plays an active role in wider community initiatives and maintains an outreach program. It was founded in 1909 as a place for women working in the arts to meet, exchange ideas, and develop as artists, and these needs continue today. The home of the club is the Heliconian Hall, a National Heritage Site at 35 Hazelton Avenue in Yorkville. The Hall is a valued, welcoming space for creative women in the literary world and in other artistic disciplines. It was built in 1876 when Yorkville was a rural village on Toronto's outskirts. First a church, then headquarters of a painters' union, the building became the Heliconian Hall in 1923. The building is an excellent example of the rare Carpenter's Gothic architectural style, with a simple board and batten exterior, Victorian rose window, and carved rafters in a high vaulted ceiling. The Heliconian Hall is one of the few buildings of this style remaining in southern Ontario. It was designated a Toronto historic site in 1990 and a National Historic Site in 2008; a plaque was erected outside the building in 2011. Its beautiful acoustics continue to make it one of Toronto's most cherished small concert halls, regularly used as a performance venue and art gallery. After 150 years, the carved wood details of the Hall require repairs.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $30,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 48-58 Scollard Street and 1315-1325 Bay Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701290), secured for capital improvements, for the restoration of Heliconian Hall's heritage woodwork at 35 Hazelton Avenue (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $30,000 be forwarded to the Heliconian Club upon signing of an undertaking by the Heliconian Club that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $30,000 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 48-58 Scollard Street and 1315-1325 Bay Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701290), secured for capital improvements, for the restoration of Heliconian Hall's heritage woodwork at 35 Hazelton Avenue (Cost Centre: NP2161). 2. City Council direct that the $30,000 be forwarded to the Heliconian Club upon signing of an undertaking by the Heliconian Club that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
RM39.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, received the following petitions for information: 1. Petition headed "Save our Swans" submitted by Councillor Amber Morley, Ward 3 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, containing the signatures of approximately 2,300 persons. 2. Petition headed "Revitalize the Humber River - No Lease Renewal for Toronto Humber Yacht Club" submitted by Councillor Amber Morley, Ward 3 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, containing the signatures of approximately 2,600 persons.
CC39.6adopted
On November 14, 2024, the City received an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 506 to 516 Church Street to permit the construction of a 48-storey mixed-use building. The Site also includes heritage resources at 508 and 510 Church Street designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. At its meeting of February 5, 2025, City Council refused the application. The applicant subsequently appealed City Council's refusal of the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal on February 19, 2025. The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for June 16, 2026, including procedural dates leading up to that hearing.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 13, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the offer to settle dated March 12, 2026 set out in Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 13, 2026) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of an Amending Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, to be registered on title to the lands at 506-516 Church Street, which Amending Agreement will secure the following community benefits and matters of legal convenience, as offered in the Settlement Offer: a. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development, the owner shall make a cash contribution of $2,000,000 to be allocated towards existing or new community facilities, recreation, cultural space, community and cultural facilities, and/or streetscape and laneway improvements in Ward 13, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; b. the financial contribution pursuant to Part 2.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date the Ontario Land Tribunal approves the Zoning By-law amendment in principle to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 2.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of the Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in Ward 13; d. in the alternative to the cash contribution referred to in Part 2.a., the Owner and the City may agree to a community benefit in the form of a community agency space in the base of the building at a value not to exceed that of the cash contribution, on terms acceptable and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor; e. the owner commits to offer each commercial unit to the existing tenants (who occupy any commercial space on site as of March 1, 2026) on market terms prior to entering into negotiations with any other prospective tenant; the Owner will offer each commercial unit to all existing tenants on the same day and they shall have 30 days to accept the proposed terms; if more than one existing tenant accepts the same unit then it shall be at the sole discretion of the Owner to select the existing tenant whom it wishes to enter into a lease with; an existing tenant who has defaulted on their lease at any time shall be excluded from this provision; and for additional clarity, these provisions only apply to the initial non-residential occupancy; and f. at the end of the offer period for the existing tenants described above, the owner shall notify the local Ward Councillor about vacancies for the commercial units, if any; the local Ward Councillor, or a group established by the Councillor comprised of members of the local community, organizations and agencies, shall have 30 days from receiving notice of any vacancies from the owner to seek interest from prospective commercial tenants to lease the vacant commercial units in the building; and the owner shall consider any prospective tenants put forward within this 30-day period before entering into a lease for any of the vacant commercial units with any other prospective tenants, with the final determination of any tenants to occupy space in the building to be at the sole discretion of the owner. 3. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeals in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold issuance of its order with respect to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Director, Community Planning, Development Review; b. an Amending Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review has been executed and registered on title to the lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing the benefits and matters outlined in Part 2 above; c. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters contained in the Development Engineering memorandum, dated December 6, 2024, and any outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering and Transportation Review arising from the ongoing technical review (including the provision of acceptable reports and studies), to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the General Manager, Transportation Review; d. the owner has submitted an updated Hydrogeological Review Report, Hydrological Review Summary, Foundation Drainage Summary Form, Subsurface Utility Engineering Investigation, Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form, and any other reports or documents deemed necessary in support of the development to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; e. in the event that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, the owner has secured the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new or upgraded municipal infrastructure in a financially secured agreement to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the General Manager, Transportation Review; f. the existing Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 508 and 510 Church Street has been amended in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 13, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including registration of such amending agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and g. the owner has submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment and a detailed final Heritage Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions, including introducing necessary bills, to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (March 13, 202) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendices A and B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM39.6adopted
A large percentage of Ward 11 residents rely on the Toronto Transit Commission. Numerous deputations to the Toronto Transit Commission have emphasized the importance of improved wayfinding in improving riders' experience. In addition, many residents have requested additional seating in Toronto Transit Commission stations, to better accommodate children, seniors and others who find standing difficult. The Toronto Transit Commission has requested $100,000 in Section 37 funds from developments in Ward 11 to provide 31 additional 3-seat benches in the eight Ward 11 subway stations on Line 2, from Castle Frank to Christie, and to install improved wayfinding at Yonge/Bloor, St. George and Spadina stations.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission on a one-time basis by $100,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 836-850 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700722), secured for streetscape improvements, to install benches and wayfinding in Ward 11 subway stations on Line 2 (Cost Centre: TT0010).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission on a one-time basis by $100,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 836-850 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3700722), secured for streetscape improvements, to install benches and wayfinding in Ward 11 subway stations on Line 2 (Cost Centre: TT0010).
RM39.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026. March 25, 2026 Councillor Burnside, during the morning session of the meeting, gave remarks about the late Shamsh Kara. Councillor Perruzza, during the morning session of the meeting, gave remarks about the late Giorgio Mammoliti. Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council to recognize the Toronto Olympic Medalists from the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to celebrate Olympic Medalists from the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics with ties to Toronto. Mayor Chow recognized Piper Gilles, from Team Canada's figure skating team, Tom Wilson, from the men's hockey team, and Sophie Jaques, Daryl Watts, Claire Thompson, and Natalie Spooner from the women's hockey team, who were present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow introduced Gina Kingsbury, General Manager of Team Canada and the Toronto Sceptres, and invited her to the podium to receive a congratulatory scroll on behalf of Team Canda. Gina Kingsbury addressed City Council. Councillor Kandavel, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the February 13, 2026, North American debut of the Orchestral Qawwali Project, presented by Small World Music at Meridian Hall. Councillor Burnside, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the arrival in Ontario of His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V on his first official visit to Canada. Deputy Mayor Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the results of this year's United Way employee campaign at the City of Toronto. Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, wished the Iranian community across Toronto and around the world a Happy Nowruz, and advised Members of Council that the holiday was celebrated on March 20 as a launch to Spring. Councillor Cheng noted that this year's celebration came at a challenging time due to the protests in Iran, and announced that a gathering in Willowdale will take place on Saturday. Councillor Bradford, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed grades 4 and 5 students from Adam Beck Junior Public School and their teachers who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Bradford, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Mayor Vania Ferreira, Mayor of Praia da Vitória, Portugal, who was present in the Council Chamber, joined by a delegation and by leaders from Toronto's Portuguese Community, including Joe Da Silva, Vice-President of the general assembly of Casa da Madeira and José Da Silva. Councillor Bravo, during the morning session of the meeting, addressed Mayor Ferreira. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council to recognize Will Johnston, Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services on his retirement. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Will Johnston, Deputy City Manager for Infrastructure and Development Services. Mayor Chow thanked Will Johnston for his service and presented him with a commemorative scroll. Will Johnston addressed City Council. Councillor Mantas, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence on March 25. Councillor Perks, during the afternoon session of the meeting, thanked David Stonehouse, Director, Waterfront Secretariat, for his contributions to the City of Toronto, advised Members of Council that this was David's last Council meeting, and wished him all the best. Councillor Chernos Lin, during the afternoon session of the meeting, invited Members of Council to the Passover receptions taking place in the rotunda that evening and on Monday night. March 26, 2026 Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed pastors from churches across the Greater Toronto Area, who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, gave remarks about the late Leslie Newton Forbes. Councillor Perruzza, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed students from the Seneca@York Municipal Government Relations class and their Professor, Andrew Pask, who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Ainslie, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Members of Council to visit the Members' Lounge over the lunch period for the artificial intelligence project showcase featuring the Mayor's AI awards recipients. Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council to recognize the recipients of the Mayor's artificial intelligence (AI) awards. Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to recognize and congratulate the recipients of the Mayor's Artificial Intelligence Awards: Data Enabled Recreation Planning, 311 Virtual Assistant, TechAssist - IT Virtual Assistant, and Building Permit Application Precheck. Mayor Chow introduced a video presentation about the winning projects and invited Councillor Ainslie to speak Councillor Ainslie addressed City Council and gave remarks about the Mayor's AI awards and the winning projects. Deputy Mayor Malik, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students from Northeastern University, Toronto and Tamara Estwick, Global Learner Support Specialist at Northeastern University Toronto, who were present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Bravo, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that March 24 was the 50th anniversary of the military coup in Argentina. Councillor Bravo spoke about the 400 infants stolen from their mothers in captivity and welcomed Marcela Solsona Sintora, who had been among the stolen infants, and was present in the Council Chamber.
CC39.7adopted
320 McCowan Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
On September 8, 2023, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued a decision in respect of a settlement of an appeal filed by Blauson Assets Management Ltd. from City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands municipally known as 320 McCowan Road. The Ontario Land Tribunal withheld their final order on the Appeal pending the Applicant's satisfaction of various conditions in accordance with the terms of the settlement with the City. On March 10, 2026, the City Solicitor's office received a letter from the Applicant's solicitor wherein the Applicant seeks City Council's consent to file a review request of the Tribunal's September 8, 2023 decision to seek the conversion of the conditions for the issuance of a final order to conditions for lifting a Holding Symbol and to request the Tribunal issue such revised zoning by-law amendment as its final order. The City Solicitor requires further directions in respect of the Applicant's request for consent to file a review request of the September 8, 2023 decision with the Tribunal.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council consent to Blauson Assets Management Ltd. (the "Applicant") filing a request to review to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") pursuant to Rule 25.8 of the Tribunal's Rules of Practice and Procedure to request the Tribunal to: a. amend the draft planning instrument previously introduced on consent in respect of the Applicant's appeal of its Zoning By-law Amendment Application (OLT-22-003301) (the "Appeal") to include a Holding Symbol and conditions for the removal of the Holding Symbol on terms consistent with the Applicant's settlement offer letter dated July 7, 2023 (the "Settlement Offer"), to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and b. issue a final order in respect of the Applicant's appeal of its Zoning By-law Amendment Application (OLT-22-003301) to include a Holding Symbol and conditions for the removal of the Holding Symbol in the amended draft planning instrument in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
MM39.7adopted
The Toronto Parking Authority operates a 71-spot Green P parking lot on Price Street, which provides essential parking for customers of local restaurants and businesses. Unfortunately, the Business Improvement Association reports that, due to the high concentration of nearby construction sites, the lot now tends to be filled all day by the personal vehicles of construction workers. This is causing severe hardship for the local restaurants and other businesses, and multiple additional construction projects are scheduled to begin in the vicinity. Construction workers' personal vehicles can be accommodated in several other Green P lots a few blocks north.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority board to designate at least 20 of the Price Street Green P lot parking spots to non-renewable short term (maximum three hours) parking spots, in order to provide parking for customers of local restaurants and businesses.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority board to designate at least 20 of the Price Street Green P lot parking spots to non-renewable short term (maximum three hours) parking spots, in order to provide parking for customers of local restaurants and businesses.
RM39.7amended
City Council will review the Order Paper.
March 25, 2026: City Council adopted the March 25, 2026, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent. March 26, 2026: City Council adopted the March 26, 2026, Order Paper.
CC39.8adopted
On August 10, 2022, the City received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 40 - 62 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West to permit the construction of a 28-storey (93 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building. The proposal included retail at grade, two levels of office, and 521 residential units above. The façade of the existing four-storey factory building was proposed to be retained and incorporated into the new development. On May 15, 2024, the applicant submitted a revised proposal for a 30-storey (99 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with retail at-grade, no office component, and 550 residential units. The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to the Ontario Land Tribunal on July 9, 2024, and a two-week hearing is scheduled to commence on June 8, 2026. The site is located within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan area and the building at 46 Spadina Avenue (including 40, 42, 44 and 50 Spadina Avenue) is identified as a contributing Industrial/Commercial building within the plan. The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for June 8, 2026.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated February 24, 2026 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; c. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; d. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment Application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; f. the applicant has provided an updated Conservation Plan, reflecting the settlement proposal, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, for 40-46 Spadina Avenue to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, City Planning; g. the applicant has submitted an Archeological Assessment to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and h. the City has conveyed to the Owner a portion of the public lane abutting 58-62 Spadina Avenue, known as Part 3, Plan 66R-22924, to be part of the development site, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary and reasonable actions to implement City Council's decision. Confidential Appendix A to the report (March 10, 202) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 10, 2026) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, along with the entirety of Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.