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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MM39.27amended
Grocery Store Pilot Project - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
The rising cost of living continues to place significant pressure on many residents across Toronto. Food costs, in particular, represent one of the largest household expenses. As a result, food bank usage has increased dramatically throughout the city. In several neighbourhoods, residents face limited access to full-service grocery stores offering affordable, high-quality food. These areas are often referred to as "food deserts," where the lack of accessible grocery options forces residents to rely on smaller convenience or boutique stores with significantly higher prices. Access to nutritious and affordable food is a key determinant of health. Too many Torontonians are experiencing food insecurity and related health challenges because healthy food options are simply unaffordable. The City of Toronto must explore innovative ways to improve food access and affordability. Making life more affordable for residents should remain a central goal of municipal government. Establishing City operated grocery stores could help increase access to affordable food while addressing food insecurity in underserved communities.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council establish a pilot project to open four municipally operated grocery stores within the City of Toronto, with the following parametres: a. one grocery store located within each of the City's Community Council districts; b. priority given to neighbourhoods with limited access to full-service grocery stores and where residents have lower average household incomes; c. a not-for-profit model under the City of Toronto with the goal of providing residents with the most affordable food pricing possible; d. financial supports including potential waivers of property taxes, development charges, and other applicable fees, to reduce operating costs and maximize affordability for residents; e. pool purchasing across City food programs, including school food programs, senior residences, and other municipal services to lower costs and build community wealth; and f. prioritizing food purchases from local and regional food producers. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Executive Director, Social Development, and Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to report back to Council in the second quarter of 2027 with a vision and strategy for establishing municipally operated grocery stores and broader food security and affordability measures, that considers: a. policy levers available to the City to prevent price gouging by grocery and other retailers, including ensuring retailers licensed by the City are transparent about rates and prices and disclose the use of consumers' personal data and algorithmic pricing; b. engagement with the Provincial and Federal government to strengthen competition and improve choice for residents, including removing the ability of large grocers to restrict competitors from operating on or near their properties; c. the City's Public Markets Action Plan, Black Food Sovereignty Plan, and work to update the City's Food Charter; d. the City's own food procurement, logistics and delivery for libraries, long-term care homes, shelters, daycares and camps as well as School Food Hubs; e. a comprehensive jurisdictional review of municipally-run grocery options, including the potential for diverse operating models led by the City of Toronto or in partnership with non-profit organizations; and f. engaging with the federal and provincial governments for financial or other commitments. 3. City Council request the City Manager to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the second quarter of 2027 on options to support non-profit Toronto community food cooperatives, such as Karma Co-op, which maximize food affordability for residents and build community through mutual aid, trading volunteer labour for reduced food costs, and eliminating commercial profit margins. 4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development to request staff look at alternative models for delivery of groceries locally which takes advice/consultation from industry expertise to lower food costs for the City of Toronto. 5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the second quarter 2027, as part of the ongoing development of the updated Food Charter for Toronto and ongoing work on the Universal School Food Program and Black Food Sovereignty Plan, with recommendations on establishing a program advisory body to guide the City's work to set food policy in Toronto, informed by lessons learned from the Toronto Food Policy Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council establish a pilot project to open four municipally operated grocery stores within the City of Toronto, with the following parametres: a. one grocery store located within each of the City's Community Council districts; b. priority given to neighbourhoods with limited access to full-service grocery stores and where residents have lower average household incomes; c. a not-for-profit model under the City of Toronto with the goal of providing residents with the most affordable food pricing possible; and d. financial supports including potential waivers of property taxes, development charges, and other applicable fees, to reduce operating costs and maximize affordability for residents. 2. City Council request the City Manager to report to City Council at the April 22, 2026 meeting on the implementation measures required to give effect to the municipal grocery store pilot.
MM39.28adopted
At the April meeting of City Council, an accessible parking space on Dundas Street West near Coolmine Road was removed because of compliance concerns from the original applicant. Since that time, the original applicant shared that the removal of this space resulted in significant challenges in finding parking around the neighbourhood. The applicant no longer has concerns with the use of this accessible space and has worked with Transportation Services staff on a plan to return the space to this location. City Council approval of this motion is required to re-open and amend this item. Requires Re-opening: Toronto and East York Community Council Item 2025.TE21.33 (April 23 and 24, 2025 Council Meeting), only as it pertains to Table 2 in attachment of the report.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE21.33 by: a. deleting Table 2 in Attachment 1 to the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. Table to be deleted : Table 2: On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces to be Removed Ward Location Ward 9 Dundas Street West, north side, between a point 23.5 metres east of Coolmine Road and a point 5.5 metres further east
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE21.33 by: a. deleting Table 2 in Attachment 1 to the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services. Table to be deleted : Table 2: On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces to be Removed Ward Location Ward 9 Dundas Street West, north side, between a point 23.5 metres east of Coolmine Road and a point 5.5 metres further east
MM39.29adopted
In March 2024 City Council adopted Item 2024.IE12.4 , which included details on Transportation Services' plans to install delegated sidewalks in the near term (2024-2026), including a new sidewalk on the north side of Taber Road. Taber Road is classified as a Collector roadway between Racine Road and Kipling Avenue and currently has a sidewalk on the south side. The City's Missing Sidewalk Installation Policy calls for sidewalks to be installed where they are missing on both sides of Arterial and Collector roadways during road reconstruction or as a standalone capital project based on identified needs and budget availability. A new sidewalk on the north side of Taber Road between Brydon Drive and Kipling Avenue is scheduled to be tendered this spring and installed in 2026. Adjacent properties on the north side of Taber Road between Brydon Drive and Kipling Avenue were recently notified of the planned sidewalk and some businesses have shared concerns related to the potential loss of parking. Currently, these properties use space within the City-owned right-of-way for private parking. This motion proposes to amend the west limit of the new sidewalk construction to terminate at the Rexdale Community Health Centre on Taber Road. This revised limit would allow sidewalk construction to proceed while providing an accessible and safe pedestrian connection where there is the greatest need.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to proceed with the new sidewalk construction project on the north side of Taber Road between Kipling Avenue and 140 metres west of Kipling Avenue as part of contract 26ECS-RD-04LR.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to proceed with the new sidewalk construction project on the north side of Taber Road between Kipling Avenue and 140 metres west of Kipling Avenue as part of contract 26ECS-RD-04LR.
MM39.30amended
Jewish community institutions are being forced to absorb unprecedented and unsustainable costs to ensure the safety of students, congregants and other community members at their facilities. While this has been the unfortunate reality for decades now, the need has taken on a new dimension and sense of urgency here in Toronto and across Canada and other countries since the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and the resulting war. Jewish schools, synagogues, and community centres have required significant additional security measures far beyond what has been historically necessary, driven by a marked and sustained rise of antisemitic incidents both here in Toronto and globally. Many other diaspora communities and ethnic and/or religious minorities are also increasingly facing similar pressures because of conflicts abroad and foreign influence campaigns, underscoring that this is a broader public safety concern. The Toronto Police Service has demonstrated a very strong commitment to protecting the Jewish community in particular at this time as well as other vulnerable communities, often at considerable strain on its own resources. However, it is neither reasonable nor sustainable for vulnerable communities to bear this additional cost for paid duty officers and private security to keep their children safe and to worship in peace and security. Public safety and security is a shared responsibility - one that must be supported through coordinated action and appropriate resources from all levels of government.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the federal Minister of Finance and National Revenue, and the Ontario Minister of Finance to establish a Tax Credit Program to support parents of children in school and childcare, religious congregants, and community centre members whose identifiably ethnocultural, faith-based, or diasporic institutions bear extraordinary security costs to keep their communities safe, with eligibility criteria based on the existing Canada Community Security Program and the Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant Program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the federal Minister of Finance and National Revenue, and the Ontario Minister of Finance to establish a Tax Credit Program to support identifiable religious, ethnocultural and diasporic community institutions including schools, places of worship, and community centres who bear extraordinary security costs to keep their communities safe with eligibility criteria based on the existing Canada Community Security Program and the Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant Program.
MM39.31adopted
This motion will give the City Solicitor the authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the minor variance application at 96 Patricia Avenue (Application No. A0046/26NY) (the "Application"); to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the development in the Application; to retain outside consultants as necessary; and to negotiate a resolution of the appeal. On January 29, 2026, the applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment for variances to the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013. The Application sought approval to construct a new three-storey detached fourplex dwelling with a rear exterior stairwell, and also to construct a new two-storey garden suite. The applicant initially sought twelve variances but seven were withdrawn. In a report dated March 3, 2026, Community Planning staff recommended that two variances regarding the height of the detached houseplex and the height of the main walls be refused, or alternatively in the event that the Committee approve the application the report recommended modifications (the Staff Report is attached as Attachment 1). On March 5, 2026, the North York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved the Application including the two variances that staff recommended refusal of. A copy of the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Attachment 2. The deadline for submitting an appeal is March 25, 2026. The intention is for the appeal to be filed by the City Solicitor pending adoption of this motion by City Council to preserve the City's statutory rights. The City Solicitor requires instruction to maintain the appeal and attend a hearing for this matter.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 99 Patricia Avenue (Application A0046/26NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the development proposed in application A0046/26NY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal regarding (Application A0046/26NY), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 99 Patricia Avenue (Application A0046/26NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to oppose the development proposed in application A0046/26NY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal regarding (Application A0046/26NY), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM39.32adopted
This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision approving the minor variance application at 210 Cosburn Avenue (A0102/25TEY); to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the development proposed in application A0102/25TEY; to retain outside consultants as necessary; and to negotiate a settlement of the appeal. On January 27, 2026, the Committee of Adjustment approved an application brought by the agent of the owner of 210 Cosburn Avenue for a proposal to alter the existing four-storey apartment building by converting the existing integral garage, laundry, and storage areas into four additional residential dwelling units (located within the basement level). There will be a total of 37 residential dwelling units and 16 lawful parking spaces on this lot. To facilitate this application, three minor variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 were sought. A copy of the Committee of Adjustment's decision on this application is attached as Attachment 1. The City's primary issue with the Application relates to the absence of both indoor and outdoor amenity space for the additional dwelling units. The second issue with the Applicant is that it results in a significant reduction of lawful on-site parking spaces from 26 to 16. In order for the City to continue to effectively assess and call its case, the City Solicitor requires the expertise of an external consultant to advise on the applicant's proposed plan, and to potentially make recommendations respecting a solution. To preserve the City's right of appeal, the City Solicitor appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body on February 10, 2026. This matter is time-sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor has already appealed the decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body in order to preserve the City's statutory right of appeal. Thus, the City Solicitor requires instructions to appeal and to attend the hearing for this matter.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 210 Cosburn Avenue (Application A0102/25TEY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the development proposed in application A0102/25TEY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in her discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 210 Cosburn Avenue (Application A0102/25TEY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the development proposed in application A0102/25TEY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal, and that the City Solicitor be authorized to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in her discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
MM39.33adopted
St. Gabriel Catholic School is located at 396 Spring Garden Avenue in Willowdale and serves students and families in the surrounding neighbourhood. The school is part of the Toronto Catholic District School Board and plays an important role as a community hub for local families. Schoolyards in dense urban neighbourhoods like Willowdale provide valuable outdoor space for recreation, physical activity, and informal gathering. Outside of school hours, these spaces are frequently used by residents and families who have limited access to nearby open space. This motion proposes allocating $50,000.00 in Section 37 funds from the development at 2, 4 and 6 Teagarden Court to support capital improvements to the St. Gabriel Catholic School schoolyard, subject to the Toronto Catholic District School Board entering into a Community Access Agreement with the City of Toronto. Through this agreement, the improved schoolyard would be accessible for community use outside of school hours for a period of 20 years, ensuring that the investment benefits both students and the broader neighbourhood. We are grateful to St. Gabriel Catholic School Principal, Antonella De Roma, as well as the school's highly engaged Parent Council, led by Chair Rebeca Lewy, for their strong advocacy in advancing this important improvement for their school. Enhancing schoolyards through partnerships between the City and local school boards is a cost-effective way to expand recreational opportunities, improve outdoor play spaces for children, and increase access to safe community gathering areas in neighbourhoods where park space may be limited.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 2, 4 and 6 Teagarden Court (Source Account: XR3026-3701172), secured for capital improvements to area parks, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at St. Gabriel Catholic School, subject to the Toronto Catholic District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto Catholic District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at St. Gabriel Catholic School, for a term of 20 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community facilities in the local community.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $50,000.00 gross, $0 net, (Cost Centre: NP2161) fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained in the development at 2, 4 and 6 Teagarden Court (Source Account: XR3026-3701172), secured for capital improvements to area parks, for the purpose of providing one-time capital funding to the Toronto Catholic District School Board for capital improvements to the schoolyard at St. Gabriel Catholic School, subject to the Toronto Catholic District School Board entering into an acceptable Community Access Agreement with the City. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, provided acceptable terms can be agreed upon. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to execute on behalf of the City a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto Catholic District School Board for the capital improvements to the schoolyard at St. Gabriel Catholic School, for a term of 20 years and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council direct that if a mutually acceptable Community Access Agreement cannot be agreed upon that the funds will not be transferred to the Toronto District School Board and shall be made available for other community facilities in the local community.
MM39.34adopted
Toronto Police Service 33 Division approached Parks and Recreation through my office to identify opportunities to improve the outdoor basketball court at McNicoll Park to provide stronger opportunities for youth engagement. Parks and Recreation determined that improvements are needed to renew the existing court surface and related amenities. Staff subsequently identified $125,000.00 in City funding through the Back on Track program to support near-term improvements to the existing court, including new asphalt, nets, line painting, and accessible walkways. An external donation is also being explored through a community partner, to further support the project. While these investments are welcome and should be retained, they represent only a first step toward realizing the full potential of this site. The McNicoll Park basketball court has become an important and growing hub, where students and residents from across the neighbourhood gather to play, connect, and build community. To support the long-term renewal and enhancement of the basketball court and surrounding park area, I am requesting that City Council approve the allocation of up to $500,000.00 in Section 45 funding for capital improvements to the basketball court at McNicoll Park. This additional investment would allow the City to deliver a more complete community-focused project, with potential enhancements such as lighting, fencing, public art, and other supporting amenities that reflect the importance of this space. This funding will ensure that the project can proceed in a coordinated manner through the Parks and Recreation capital program and in accordance with applicable City policies and construction requirements.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by $500,000.00, with cash flows of $250,000.00 in 2026 and $250,000.00 in 2027, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained from the development at 47 Sheppard Square (Source Account: XR3028-4500038), secured for parks improvements in the ward, for the purpose of capital improvements to the basketball court at McNicoll Park. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to take all necessary actions to deliver McNicoll Park Basketball Court improvement project by spring 2027. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute agreements with community partners to support enhancements to the basketball court at McNicoll Park, including appropriate recognition opportunities, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and subject to satisfactory agreement terms.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Parks and Recreation by $500,000.00, with cash flows of $250,000.00 in 2026 and $250,000.00 in 2027, fully funded by Section 45 community benefits obtained from the development at 47 Sheppard Square (Source Account: XR3028-4500038), secured for parks improvements in the ward, for the purpose of capital improvements to the basketball court at McNicoll Park. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to take all necessary actions to deliver McNicoll Park Basketball Court improvement project by spring 2027. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute agreements with community partners to support enhancements to the basketball court at McNicoll Park, including appropriate recognition opportunities, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and subject to satisfactory agreement terms.
MM39.35amended
City Council adopted its current flag policy in 1999. The policy allows for the following flags on its courtesy flag poles at Toronto City Hall and civic centres with courtesy flag poles: a. the flags of nations recognized by Global Affairs Canada, on a national day or on the anniversary of a special occasion, upon written request; and b. the flag of a non-profit or charitable organization upon the written request of the group or organization. City Council delegated authority to the Chief of Protocol to approve all flag raisings in accordance with Council's policy. This motion proposes changes to Council's flag raising policy that would eliminate the flying of flags of foreign nations, and those of non-profit or charitable organization effective immediately. This motion also recommends the continuation of City of Toronto hosted flag raisings and accompanying ceremonies of the following: the flags of Indigenous and Treaty partners, the Intersex Pride flag, the Black Liberation flag, and flags of professional sport organizations, and flags of cities that are part of the City's International Alliance program. This motion does not recommend any changes to the following: flying of the City of Toronto flag, Canada's provincial/territorial flags and the Canadian flag as well as the City of Toronto's half-masting policy.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its flag raising policy to eliminate flying flags of foreign nations, or any flags which include the depiction of a foreign nation's flag, on the courtesy flag poles at Toronto City Hall and civic centres, effective December 1, 2026. 2. City Council direct the City Clerk to review the City's current flag raising policy and report to City Council in the first quarter of 2027 with a community recognition program proposal that considers the flag raising policy, the commemorative lighting program for the TORONTO sign and other recognition initiatives.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its flag raising policy to eliminate the flying flags of foreign nations on the courtesy flag poles at Toronto City Hall and civic centres effective immediately. 2. City Council amend its flag raising policy to eliminate the flying of flags requested by non-profit or charitable organizations on the courtesy flag poles at Toronto City Hall and civic centres effective immediately. 3. City Council authorize the continuation of the following City of Toronto hosted flag raisings and accompanying ceremonies: the flags of Indigenous and Treaty partners, the Intersex Pride flag, the Black Liberation flag, the flags of professional sport organizations, and the flags of cities that are part of the City's International Alliance program. 4. City Council direct the City Clerk to review the City's current flag raising policy, and report to City Council in the first quarter of 2027 with a community recognition program proposal that considers the flag raising policy, the commemorative lighting program for the TORONTO sign and other recognition initiatives.
MM39.36amended
Once the supportive housing development at 185 Cummer Avenue is complete, 175, 185, and 205 Cummer Avenue will function as a full-fledged senior's campus. On this campus, parking is not a convenience. It is essential infrastructure that supports both the delivery of care and the mental well-being of residents who depend on consistent access to family, caregivers, and services. Reliable parking enables physicians to provide timely care, allows staff to begin their shifts without added stress, and ensures that loved ones can visit regularly. When parking is unavailable, care is delayed, staff are strained, and residents face increased isolation. Significant and growing parking pressures have been identified at 175 and 205 Cummer Avenue, which serve Willowdale Manor and Cummer Lodge Long Term Care Home, as well as at the soon-to-open Seniors Supportive Housing development at 185 Cummer Avenue. Both 175 and 205 Cummer Avenue depend heavily on on-site parking. Transit access in the area is limited, and there is no nearby street parking or public parking. The current parking supply is not sufficient to meet the daily operational needs of Cummer Lodge, Willowdale Manor, and their service providers. This shortage is already creating serious impacts. Physicians and caregivers are sometimes unable to find parking, which directly affects service delivery. When 185 Cummer Avenue becomes fully occupied, demand will increase further. The non-profit operator for 185 Cummer Avenue estimates that an additional 12 to 14 parking spaces, beyond the 2 already designated, will be required to support staffing. Preliminary data highlights the scale of the issue. Cummer Lodge employs about 600 staff, with 323 on site each day, supporting 391 residents. Willowdale Manor houses 246 residents, with 40 who have permitted parking spots and 13 on a waitlist for parking. The site also receives frequent visits from families, caregivers, volunteers, medical practitioners, service technicians, and other essential support personnel. The lack of adequate parking is affecting both operations and quality of life. Staff recruitment and retention are being impacted because employees regularly struggle to find parking for their shifts. Evening staff are often forced to park off-site and move their vehicles during their shift, causing stress, delays, and disruptions to care. Limited parking also creates barriers for seniors and visitors. Families and caregivers often struggle to find parking, which reduces visits and contributes to social isolation among residents, with real consequences for mental health and wellbeing. Daily operations are also affected. Waste collection and scheduled maintenance are sometimes delayed due to blocked access or the lack of designated service parking. In addition, the absence of a gate or monitoring system has allowed unregulated use of the lot by individuals and staff from nearby facilities, further reducing availability for long term care operations. With these existing constraints and the expected occupancy of the new residential building at 185 Cummer Avenue in summer 2026, a comprehensive parking assessment is urgently needed. This study should examine current usage, identify capacity gaps, forecast future demand, and assess site limitations. It should also identify practical solutions, including opportunities to expand capacity, improve on site management, and coordinate parking use with nearby facilities to ensure this campus can continue to deliver safe, reliable, and compassionate care.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to consult with the President and Chief Executive Office of Toronto Community Housing Corporation, the Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, the President of the Toronto Parking Authority and the Executive Director of Corporate Real Estate Management and report back to the appropriate committee by the first quarter of 2027 on: a. the results of a comprehensive parking study for 175, 185 and 205 Cummer Avenue which identifies current and future cumulative parking demands for Cummer Lodge, Willowdale Manor and Supportive Housing, including public transit options, demand during shift change times, existing waitlists for resident parking at Willowdale Manor and visitor parking; b. identifying effective parking enforcement options to ensure only users of the site park there, including consideration of parking permits, visitor parking tags and a parking operator who provides enforcement; and  c. exploring opportunities to provide additional parking capacity for 175, 185 and 205 Cummer Avenue on- or off-site.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to consult with the President and Chief Executive Office of Toronto Community Housing Corporation, the Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, the President of the Toronto Parking Authority and the Executive Director of Corporate Real Estate Management and report back to the appropriate committee in quarter 2 of 2026 on: a. the results of a comprehensive parking study for 175, 185 and 205 Cummer Avenue which identifies current and future cumulative parking demands for Cummer Lodge, Willowdale Manor and Supportive Housing including demand during shift change times, existing waitlists for resident parking at Willowdale Manor and visitor parking; b. identifying effective parking enforcement options to ensure only users of the site park there, including consideration of parking permits, visitor parking tags and a parking operator who provides enforcement; and  c. exploring opportunities to provide additional parking capacity for 175, 185 and 205 Cummer Avenue on- or off-site, with an interim solution to be implemented in quarter 3 of 2026 and a long-term solution to be implemented in 2027.
MM39.37adopted
On November 27, 2025, a fire broke out in two connected buildings at 11 Thorncliffe Park Drive and 21 Overlea Boulevard. As a result, residents of nearly 400 units were displaced for more than a month as firefighters and first responders worked around-the-clock to extinguish the fire - a task complicated by the fact that the fire was located in a 25 to 50 millimetre gap between the tower walls, resulting in a prolonged smouldering of the compressed wood material that filled the space between buildings. On the day of the fire, City divisions and agencies - particularly Toronto Fire Services - acted quickly to ensure the safety of residents. In the weeks to follow, we received regular updates on the status of the fire, and residents were provided with access to contacts to answer their questions and provide support for the duration of their displacement. As crews worked to extinguish the slow-burning fire, community members and organizations came together to provide immediate and ongoing support to the residents of these buildings in their time of need. My office received many kind offers of support from individuals and groups from across the Ward, and across the City more broadly - the Don Valley West community is truly grateful for the outpouring of support in the wake of this incident. In the aftermath of a fire incident of this scale and duration, it is essential that we take stock at the City and within the community to evaluate lessons learned, and best practices that can be implemented should similar situations occur in the future.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Toronto Emergency Management, in consultation with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, as well as relevant City divisions and community organizations involved in the response to the 2025 fire at 11 Thorncliffe Park Drive and 21 Overlea Boulevard, to report back to City Council by the end of the first quarter of 2027 on best practices for the communication and coordination of supports across City divisions, agencies and community groups as part of the upcoming revision of the Emergency Human Services Policy.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Executive Director, Toronto Emergency Management, in consultation with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, as well as relevant City divisions and community organizations involved in the response to the 2025 fire at 11 Thorncliffe Park Drive and 21 Overlea Boulevard, to report back to City Council by the end of the first quarter of 2027 on best practices for the communication and coordination of supports across City divisions, agencies and community groups as part of the upcoming revision of the Emergency Human Services Policy.
MM39.38adopted
Every year, in cities from coast to coast to coast and online, thousands of Canadians get off their bums and run (or walk) to support research, patient care, and early screening for colon cancer. The Bum Run has directly raised more than $1.8 million for colon cancer charities and done incredible work promoting one of the most important parts of effective treatment: regular screening. I am glad to say that the Bum Run will march through my ward (and parts of Ward 13) again this year, coming to our city on April 26th, 2026. Bum Run is a registered 100 percent non-profit, and any free-will donations made to the charity are directed towards their cause, cure, and awareness campaign. There are no mandatory fees or purchases associated with attending the Bum Run, although participants may make donations or pay a fundraising registration fee for a timing chip. The Run is staffed by volunteers. To support this event, I am asking that City Council waive both the application fee and event permission fee associated with partially closing or occupying the necessary arterial and collector roads for the Run. Combined, the fees would amount to $5,209.14.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the application and permit fees charged for the Bum Run's 2026 event (Fee Ref. 61.06, 61.07, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the application and permit fees charged for the Bum Run's 2026 event (Fee Ref. 61.06, 61.07, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 2, Transportation Services).
MM39.39adopted
The David Crombie Park Revitalization project is a multi-year capital project delivering comprehensive improvements across the entire David Crombie Park. Construction is being implemented in a phased approach to minimize disruption, maintain access where possible, and coordinate infrastructure upgrades across individual park blocks (see Appendix 1). Construction of Block 2 (between Lower Jarvis and George Street), which includes the existing City playground is currently used by St. Michael Catholic School, a Toronto Catholic District School Board school, and Downtown Alternative School, a Toronto District School Board school, for recess. Construction was scheduled to begin on March 10, 2026, and will continue through approximately December 20, 2026. During this period, Block 2 will function as an active construction zone and will not be available for public programming or school use. Block 3, as shown in Appendix 1, has been identified as the temporary location for the schools to use during construction. The access will be formalized through a Parks and Recreation permit to accommodate both schools during the Block 2 construction period. As Block 3 does not contain permanent washroom facilities, portable toilets may be required to support safe and practical recess operations during school hours. Given the distance to the nearest indoor facilities and supervision requirements for elementary students, the school boards have requested on-site portable toilets to ensure timely access, minimize disruption to instructional time, and reduce the need for additional staffing to escort students back to school buildings. The school boards shall be responsible for all costs and liability associated with the portable toilets. The Toronto District School Board and the Toronto Catholic District School Board have requested that the Parks and Recreation Permit fees be waived for their short-term use of Block 3 (between George Street and Frederick Street) to support temporary recess space while Block 2 (between Lower Jarvis Street and George Street) is under construction and to supply, install and maintain portable toilets for the duration of the permit. Re-opening of Block 2 is scheduled to be January 2027. Both St. Michael Catholic School and Downtime Alternative School use Block 2 for recess and lunch breaks. The City will be negotiating and seeking Council authority for licence agreements with Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board, which is anticipated to be completed by Spring 2027. The waiver of permit fees for the schools use of Block 2 is recommended to ensure access for schools upon the completion of construction of Block 2.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees estimated at $31,994.79 (including Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto District School Board from March 10, 2026 to June 26, 2026, and from September 8, 2026, until construction of Block 2 is complete (approximately December 20, 2026) for the use of Block 3 of David Crombie Park, as shown in Appendix 1, during recess and lunch hours, and to permit the Toronto District School Board to supply, install, secure and maintain a standard portable toilet in Block 3 for school use, should they choose to provide one. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees estimated at $4,299.78 (including Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto Catholic District School Board from March 10, 2026 to June 26, 2026, and from September 8, 2026, until construction of Block 2 is complete (approximately December 20, 2026) for the use of Block 3 of David Crombie Park, as shown in the Appendix 1, during recess and lunch hours and to permit the Toronto Catholic District School Board to supply, install, secure and maintain a standard portable toilet in Block 3 for school use, should they choose to provide one. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees estimated at $21,354.69 (including Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto District School Board from approximately January 1, 2027, or upon completion of construction in Block 2, whichever is earlier, to approximately the end of May 2027 when a licence agreement is negotiated and executed for the use of Block 2 of David Crombie Park, as shown in Appendix 2, during recess and lunch hours. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees estimated at $2,729.58 (including Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto Catholic District School Board from approximately January 1, 2027, or upon completion of construction in Block 2, whichever is earlier, to approximately the end of May 2027 when a licence agreement is negotiated and executed for the use of Block 2 of David Crombie Park, as shown in Appendix 2, during recess and lunch hours.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees estimated at $31,994.79 (including Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto District School Board from March 10, 2026 to June 26, 2026, and from September 8, 2026, until construction of Block 2 is complete (approximately December 20, 2026) for the use of Block 3 of David Crombie Park, as shown in Appendix 1, during recess and lunch hours, and to permit the Toronto District School Board to supply, install, secure and maintain a standard portable toilet in Block 3 for school use, should they choose to provide one. 2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees estimated at $4,299.78 (including Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto Catholic District School Board from March 10, 2026 to June 26, 2026, and from September 8, 2026, until construction of Block 2 is complete (approximately December 20, 2026) for the use of Block 3 of David Crombie Park, as shown in the Appendix 1, during recess and lunch hours and to permit the Toronto Catholic District School Board to supply, install, secure and maintain a standard portable toilet in Block 3 for school use, should they choose to provide one. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees estimated at $21,354.69 (including Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto District School Board from approximately January 1, 2027, or upon completion of construction in Block 2, whichever is earlier, to approximately the end of May 2027 when a licence agreement is negotiated and executed for the use of Block 2 of David Crombie Park, as shown in Appendix 2, during recess and lunch hours. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees estimated at $2,729.58 (including Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by Toronto Catholic District School Board from approximately January 1, 2027, or upon completion of construction in Block 2, whichever is earlier, to approximately the end of May 2027 when a licence agreement is negotiated and executed for the use of Block 2 of David Crombie Park, as shown in Appendix 2, during recess and lunch hours.
MM39.40adopted
Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society is an Indigenous-led housing provider that provides community-based, culturally appropriate services and housing for First Nation (Status and Non-Status), Inuit, and Métis 2SLGBTQIA+ women exiting correctional institutions, and survivors of intergenerational trauma. At its Council meeting on November 12 and 13, 2025, the affordable housing property owned by Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society at 28 Algoma Street (located within Etobicoke-Lakeshore) was approved for a property tax exemption through Item 2025.PH25.4. A recommendation to enact a site-specific by-law for 28 Algoma Street was required to be adopted by Council for the property tax exemption recommended in Part 4 of Item 2025.PH25.4 - 2024-2025 Annual Progress Report - HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan and Housing Action Plan (2022-2026) to come into effect. Tenants will begin to occupy the affordable housing property at 28 Algoma Road on March 30, 2026. Council approval of this technical amendment to Item 2025.PH25.4 is required in order for the property tax exemption for this property to come into effect upon tenant occupancy, which will support the financial viability of this project for Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council enact a site-specific by-law to authorize 4 rental housing units at 28 Algoma Street as "Affordable Housing" for the purposes of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 513, Housing Programs.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councilor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. City Council enact a site-specific by-law to authorize 4 rental housing units at 28 Algoma Street as "Affordable Housing" for the purposes of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 513, Housing Programs.
MM39.41adopted
The Applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment to obtain a consent to sever the property municipally known as 35 Elder Avenue into two residential lots (Application B0010/25EYK), and to request variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (Applications A0103/25EYK and A0104/25EYK) to construct a new dwelling and garden suite on each of the newly created lots. The Applications required variances to By-law 569-2013, including lot frontage, lot area, and number of dwelling units. On November 20, 2025, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused the Applications. Copies of the Committee's decisions are attached as Attachment 1. The Applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. On February 18, 2026, the Applicant filed revised plans with the Toronto Local Appeal Body. These plans removed the proposed garden suites on each of the lots and made no changes to the proposed dwellings. This Motion will authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the Appeal and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in their discretion. This matter is time-sensitive and urgent as a hearing has been scheduled and the City has filed for Party status to preserve its rights.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appear before the Toronto Local Appeal Body in opposition to the owner's appeal from the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the Applications A0103/25EYK, A0104/25EYK and B0010/25EYK in respect of the property municipally known as 35 Elder Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the Appeal and settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Development Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appear before the Toronto Local Appeal Body in opposition to the owner's appeal from the Committee of Adjustment's refusal of the Applications A0103/25EYK, A0104/25EYK and B0010/25EYK in respect of the property municipally known as 35 Elder Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the Appeal and settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Development Review.
MM39.42adopted
The City of Toronto contracts the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to operate a Mute Swan Management Program, which is a non-mandatory program under the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. This population control program involves coating mute swan eggs with oil in the nest, which cuts off oxygen to the cygnets inside preventing them from developing so the eggs do not hatch. Female swans will remain on the nest for longer than the typical incubation period, subjecting them to increased physical stress before they give up on a clutch of eggs. The rationale for managing the mute swan population in Ontario is based on concerns that mute swans displace other water birds and overgraze aquatic vegetation. However, there is a growing body of scientific research which challenges those concerns and provides evidence that mute swans do not outcompete other waterbirds and do not damage wetland ecosystems by overgrazing. The most recent Midsummer Mute Swan Survey found that the mute swan population from Humber Bay to Hamilton Harbour has decreased by 81 percent since 2011 (413 total birds in 2011 to 80 total birds in 2024). Many residents of Etobicoke-Lakeshore get a great deal of joy from the mute swans along our waterfront and waterways. They would like to see mating pairs experience a more natural life cycle where they lay eggs, hatch cygnets, and raise their young; activities which account for approximately 80 percent of the life of an adult swan. The recommendations below direct staff to review the non-mandatory Mute Swan Management Program and determine if a scoped adjustment, leaving some number of viable eggs in each nest located within the geographic area of Ward 3, is appropriate. It also requests that Environment Canada and Canadian Wildlife Service consider newer scientific research on the behaviours and environmental impacts of mute swans and re-evaluate the need for population control.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and relevant conservation groups and stakeholders, to assess the feasibility and effects of amending the Mute Swan Population Management Program in Ward 3, such that where Toronto and Region Conservation Authority undertakes egg management in Ward 3 parks and natural areas, some number of viable eggs are left in each impacted Mute Swan nest, and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2027. 2. City Council request Environment Canada and Canadian Wildlife Service to further study the environmental impact of mute swans, including review of scientific research which challenges the basis for population management, and re-evaluate the need for the population control program.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and relevant conservation groups and stakeholders, to assess the feasibility and effects of amending the Mute Swan Population Management Program in Ward 3, such that where Toronto and Region Conservation Authority undertakes egg management in Ward 3 parks and natural areas, some number of viable eggs are left in each impacted Mute Swan nest, and report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2027. 2. City Council request that Environment Canada and Canadian Wildlife Service further study the environmental impact of mute swans, including review of scientific research which challenges the basis for population management, and re-evaluate the need for the population control program.
MM39.43
In recent months, many Toronto residents have gathered in peaceful demonstrations in solidarity with the people of Iran and in support of freedom, human dignity, and fundamental rights. These events reflect a deep and personal connection within Toronto's Iranian-Canadian community, many of whom have family, friends, and loved ones directly affected by the ongoing situation in Iran. The City has received requests from residents to recognize the Iranian-Canadian community by raising the historic Lion and Sun flag (Attachment 1). Neighbouring municipalities, including Aurora, Barrie, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan, have taken similar steps by raising Iran's historic flag with the Lion and Sun emblem. For many, this symbol represents Iran's cultural heritage and, increasingly, a shared expression of hope for a future grounded in freedom, human rights, and dignity. In recent years, this flag has been widely used by Iranians in Canada and around the world as a symbol of resistance to repression and a vision of Iran that reflects the will of its people. This request is about acknowledging Iranian-Canadians in Toronto, their identity, their lived experiences, and their aspirations. It reflects the voices of residents who do not feel represented by the current government in Iran and who wish to see their heritage and their hopes for freedom recognized in a meaningful and respectful way. This all takes place during a particularly tumultuous time for the Iranian community, and this symbolic gesture would offer comfort, recognition, and support to members of the Iranian diaspora in our city. For clarity, this recognition does not represent support for any foreign government, political movement, or position on international conflicts. The City of Toronto does not take positions on geopolitical matters. The City of Toronto also affirms our respect for International Law. This is a local gesture intended to recognize a community within our city. At the same time, this recognition affirms a principle that is deeply shared across our city: support for the universal values of freedom, human dignity, and human rights. For many Iranian-Canadians, the Lion and Sun flag has come to embody these aspirations, a peaceful expression of solidarity with those seeking a better future. Toronto is strengthened by its diversity. Iranian-Canadians are a valued part of our social, cultural, and economic fabric. Recognizing their community in this way affirms both who they are and the values that unite us as a city.
Member Motion MM39.43 was ruled out of order at City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas, recommends that: 1. City Council, despite the City of Toronto Flag Raising Policy, approve raising of the Lion and Sun flag (Attachment 1) at a courtesy flagpole at City Hall or North York Civic Centre on Saturday, March 28, or another date, in celebration of Nowruz and in solidarity with Iranian-Canadians and the humanitarian concerns expressed by the community.
MM39.44adopted
The owner of the lands municipally known as 2-20 Glazebrook Avenue and 391 Broadway Avenue (the "Subject Site"), applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting variances from Site Specific By-law 109-2025(OLT), (Application Number A0447/25NY), including variances related to maximum height, maximum permitted gross floor area, minimum gross floor area for non-residential uses, maximum permitted lot coverage, and minimum required building setbacks (the "Application"). Site Specific By-law 109-2025(OLT) zones the subject property to permit a mixed-use building of 33 storeys (including 2 storeys of wrapped residential around the mechanical penthouse). The Application proposes to add an additional 4 storeys to the building, for a total height of 37 storeys, as well as proposing other built form changes and a reduction in the proposed retail space. Specifically, the Application proposes changes to the building height, podium massing, stepbacks, lot coverage, additional height projections for wind mitigation elements and technical revisions to balcony projections. The variances would result in an increased tower plate from 769 square metres to 825 square metres, as well as an increase gross floor area from 29,500 square metres to 31,967 square metres. Compared to the permissions in Site Specific By-law 109-2025, this would result in an increase from 428 units to 489 units. On February 5, 2026, the North York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved the requested variances, with conditions (Decision in Attachment 1). In its report dated January 30, 2026, Community Planning Staff acknowledged that heights have been approved within the Subject Site's Secondary Plan Character Area greater than 35 storeys, including the 46 storey approval at 1802 Bayview Avenue. It was Community Planning Staff's opinion that the additional storeys proposed would allow for intensification for a site near transit, while still maintaining the intent of the Secondary Plan policies by decreasing in height from the Station Area Core. Further, that the massing of the building including the floorplate, setbacks, stepbacks, ground floor configuration conforms to the Official Plan and the Yonge Eglinton Secondary Plan. (Staff Report in Attachment 2). This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Decision, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, and to retain outside consultants, as necessary, in order to oppose the Decision. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District. This matter is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor has appealed the Decision in order to preserve the City's statutory rights and requires instruction to appeal and attend the hearing for this matter.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to both appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 2 to 20 Glazebrook Avenue and 391 Broadway Avenue (Application A0447/25NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body Hearing with appropriate City Staff, to oppose the development proposed in Application A0447/25NY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 2 to 20 Glazebrook Avenue and 391 Broadway Avenue (Application A0447/25NY) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to both appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 2 to 20 Glazebrook Avenue and 391 Broadway Avenue (Application A0447/25NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body Hearing with appropriate City Staff, to oppose the development proposed in Application A0447/25NY. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 2 to 20 Glazebrook Avenue and 391 Broadway Avenue (Application A0447/25NY) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
MM39.45adopted
Approximately 15,000 recycling receptacles (Blue Bins) are located in public spaces across the City of Toronto. Under the terms of the provincial takeover of Ontario's Blue Bin (paper and packaging recycling system), the materials deposited in these bins are no longer collected or processed as part of the Blue Bin recycling program. Instead, the contents are collected as solid waste and combined with garbage for disposal in landfill sites. Toronto also has high contamination rates in these receptacles, which means recycling rates in public bins have long been reduced in our city. This disconnects between public perception and operational reality undermines trust and transparency. Many residents reasonably believe that putting their recyclables into Blue Bins and receptacles labelled as recycling in public spaces contributes to waste diversion and environmental protection. If those materials are instead disposed of as garbage, the continued presence of recycling infrastructure in these spaces may mislead the public and may undermine support for recycling and the circular economy more generally. In addition, substantial quantities of valuable and genuinely recyclable materials (such as aluminum cans and PET bottles) will go to landfill instead of being reused. Accordingly, this Motion requests that Council direct the General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services to explore cost-effective options for restoring targeted recycling in public places, or whether to remove all recycling infrastructure from public spaces in the interest of transparent and truthful waste collection practices. It further requests that the City advocate to the Province of Ontario for practical ways to better manage Blue Box materials when people are away from home, to boost recycling and reduce litter.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in coordination with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services in their analysis for bin procurement to replace Astral bins, to consider procurement of litter-only bins with no recycling infrastructure, instead transitioning to a 'carry-in, carry-out' model that encourages users to take their recyclables home with a report back to the appropriate committee when the plan for bin procurement is reported back. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in 2027 with an updated strategy for public space recycling and food packaging litter reduction in Toronto, including the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of one or more of: a. targeted receptacles in high-traffic locations that accept only valuable and genuinely recyclable materials (e.g., aluminum cans and PET bottles), such as reverse vending machines or smart-bin technology; b. incentive Programs successfully utilized in other jurisdictions; and c. other options that will reduce litter and landfilling of food packaging, including those identified in the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 2019 Discussion Paper on Reducing Litter and Waste in our Communities . 3. City Council request the Provincial Government to: a. re-introduce public space recycling obligations within O. Reg 391/21: Blue Box; and b. require retail establishments to: i. allow consumers to de-package products onsite upon purchase, and ii. deliver any Blue Bin materials from that packaging into the provincially-mandated Blue Bin recycling system.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in coordination with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services in their analysis for bin procurement to replace Astral bins, to consider procurement of litter-only bins with no recycling infrastructure, instead transitioning to a 'carry-in, carry-out' model that encourages users to take their recyclables home with a report back to the appropriate committee when the plan for bin procurement is reported back. 2. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in 2027 with an updated strategy for public space recycling and food packaging litter reduction in Toronto, including the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of one or more of: a. targeted receptacles in high-traffic locations that accept only valuable and genuinely recyclable materials (e.g., aluminum cans and PET bottles), such as reverse vending machines or smart-bin technology; b. incentive Programs successfully utilized in other jurisdictions; and c. other options that will reduce litter and landfilling of food packaging, including those identified in the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 2019 Discussion Paper on Reducing Litter and Waste in our Communities . 3. City Council request the Provincial Government to: a. re-introducing public space recycling obligations within O. Reg 391/21: Blue Box; and b. requiring retail establishments to: i. allow consumers to de-package products onsite upon purchase, and ii. deliver the any Blue Bin materials from that packaging into the provincially-mandated Blue Bin recycling system.
MM39.46adopted
There was a drafting error in Confidential Attachment 1 to the Request for Directions Report dated December 8, 2025. Recommendation 3 mistakenly referenced the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, rather than the General Manager, Children's Services. Requires Re-opening: City Council Item 2025.CC35.19 (December 16 and 17, 2025 Council Meeting), only as it pertains to Part 3 of the instructions to staff.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.CC35.19 by deleting the words "the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration" in Part 3 of the instructions to staff and replacing them with the words "the General Manager, Children's Services", so that Part 3 now reads as follows: 3. City Council allow the owner to design, construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City, at the Owner's expense, a minimum 929 square metres child care facility, with a minimum 279 square metres outdoor area, ("Child Care Facility") to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Children's Services, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor, as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the terms set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (December 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.CC35.19 by deleting the words "the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration" in Part 3 of the instructions to staff and replacing them with the words "the General Manager, Children's Services", so that Part 3 now reads as follows: 3. City Council allow the owner to design, construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City, at the Owner's expense, a minimum 929 square metres child care facility, with a minimum 279 square metres outdoor area, ("Child Care Facility") to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Children's Services, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor, as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the terms set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (December 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor.
MM39.47adopted
As Artificial Intelligence becomes an increasingly prevalent force in global industry and our day-to-day lives, we must navigate the technical and infrastructure requirements that makes the use of this technology possible. The location and servicing of Artificial Intelligence data centres is one such consideration - and it is one that is a growing concern in our communities. There are good data sovereignty reasons to want Canadian data managed in Canada, and the many data-reliant Canadian businesses headquartered in Toronto have good reasons to want their data managed here. At the same time, Artificial Intelligence data centres may put a significant strain on power grids, driving up the cost of electricity for all users, displacing other valued uses of electricity, and increasing climate pollution from electricity generation. They may also use large quantities of potable water and climate-warming chemicals for cooling purposes, and trigger costly fires. These extensive resource requirements could adversely affect municipal infrastructure, increase costs for Torontonians, and worsen climate damage. Residents have questions about how Toronto plans to manage proposed Artificial Intelligence data centres while maintaining energy, water and infrastructure capacity for the essential functions of our city and their day-to-day lives, as well as balance these proposals with our broader affordability, environmental and climate goals. These questions are particularly challenging in relation to Artificial Intelligence data centres that can be established as-of-right - that is, without a public process by which residents can raise questions or concerns.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, along with other relevant divisions and in consultation with Toronto Hydro, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first half of 2027, on the subject of new Artificial Intelligence data centres in the City of Toronto, addressing the following: a. a general overview of the land-use compatibility considerations and zoning by-law requirements that apply to such projects; b. processes in place to address impacts relating to grid capacity and water usage, among other environmental, energy and affordability impacts, resulting from their existence within the City of Toronto; c. information on the current regulatory environment for Artificial Intelligence data centres at the federal, provincial and municipal orders of government, as well as any updates following recent legislative changes; and d. recommendations for improvements, if any, to municipal review processes and regulatory frameworks around Artificial Intelligence data centres to ensure Toronto's environmental, climate, infrastructural, energy and affordability priorities are protected.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, along with other relevant divisions and in consultation with Toronto Hydro, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first half of 2027, on the subject of new Artificial Intelligence data centres in the City of Toronto, addressing the following: a. a general overview of the land-use compatibility considerations and zoning by-law requirements that apply to such projects; b. processes in place to address impacts relating to grid capacity and water usage, among other environmental, energy and affordability impacts, resulting from their existence within the City of Toronto; c. information on the current regulatory environment for Artificial Intelligence data centres at the federal, provincial and municipal orders of government, as well as any updates following recent legislative changes; and d. recommendations for improvements, if any, to municipal review processes and regulatory frameworks around Artificial Intelligence data centres to ensure Toronto's environmental, climate, infrastructural, energy and affordability priorities are protected.
MM39.48adopted
At the time of the original settlement, the Section 37 agreement for 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street, and 90 Croatia Street included the construction of a below-grade pedestrian tunnel connecting the development to Dufferin Station. Since that agreement was finalized, construction costs associated with the tunnel have escalated significantly. Given these cost increases, it is prudent to reassess whether the tunnel continues to represent the best value for the City. This motion directs staff to report back with an option that would allow the City to accept a cash contribution in lieu of the applicant constructing the tunnel, enabling the City to allocate those funds to other important community priorities.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to, upon conveyance of Block F to the City, bring forward a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to amend Schedule A of Site-Specific By-law 700-2021 (Ontario Land Tribunal) to require either: a. the provision of the Toronto Transit Commission Below-Grade Connection identified in Paragraphs 18 to 21 in Schedule A; or b. an additional financial contribution, with a minimum amount to be specified in the Zoning By-law Amendment, with indexing provisions, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management, that will be directed towards: 1. the provision of Affordable Housing in the local ward satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and Executive Director, Development Review; and/or 2. capital improvements to the Dufferin Subway Station, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management and the Toronto Transit Commission, with the selection to be at the City's sole discretion.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to, upon conveyance of Block F to the City, bring forward a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to amend Schedule A of Site-Specific By-law 700-2021 (Ontario Land Tribunal) to require either: a. the provision of the Toronto Transit Commission Below-Grade Connection identified in Paragraphs 18 to 21 in Schedule A; or b. an additional financial contribution, with a minimum amount to be specified in the Zoning By-law Amendment, with indexing provisions, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management, that will be directed towards: 1. the provision of Affordable Housing in the local ward satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and Executive Director, Development Review; and/or 2. capital improvements to the Dufferin Subway Station, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management and the Toronto Transit Commission, with the selection to be at the City's sole discretion.
MM39.49adopted
On February 24, 2026, a contractor operating under a Cut Permit that was submitted by Toronto Water (Permit Number 1032408001) closed a section of Dupont Street, a major arterial road in Ward 9 - Davenport, from all vehicle traffic for water and sewer connection work. This closure continued until the afternoon of Friday, February 27, with no cars, trucks, or Toronto Transit Commission buses able to traverse Dupont Street from Edwin Avenue to Franklin Avenue. Toronto Water and Transportation Services provided no notice to the Ward 9 Councillor's office of this significant road closure. The Divisions also did not properly notify the Toronto Transit Commission, which had to implement alternate routing for the 26 Dupont bus that operates on this road. Local businesses on this section of Dupont reached out to the Councillor's office to confirm that they, along with nearby residents, received no notice of this work. A four-day road closure in the middle of the week with no advance notice had a significant impact, particularly on local businesses who lost revenue as a result, and would have closed operations for the affected days if they had received proper notice. Under the Standard Conditions outlined in the Cut Permit, section A, the "Applicant/Contractor must notify affected residents and businesses/Business Improvement Area (BIA) about the construction work minimum of 48 hrs prior to construction." Additionally, under section E, "a sign identifying the name of the company owning the work, the contractor undertaking the work and 24-hour contact phone number(s) shall be prominently displayed at the work site for any work which has a duration of 48 hours or longer." Toronto Water has confirmed that neither of the above conditions were met. There continues to be ambiguity about who is responsible for overseeing that permit conditions are satisfied, including required notice periods, and whether this responsibility falls directly to the permit applicant (Toronto Water) or to the Transportation Services Division, through the Work Zone Coordinator roles.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1.City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to work with the Chief Congestion Officer and the Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office, the General Manager, Toronto Water, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to develop and implement a clear accountability framework to ensure that going forward all Standard Conditions of any permits issued are fully complied with by any contracted parties; and that for any major road or intersection closures, this framework should establish a single point of contact for coordinating communications with the local Councillors' offices and the public regarding these works; and to report back through the Annual Strategic Capital Coordination Report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee at the appropriate meeting, outlining the details of the accountability framework and its implementation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1.City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to work with the Chief Congestion Officer and the Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office, the General Manager, Toronto Water, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to develop and implement a clear accountability framework to ensure that going forward all Standard Conditions of any permits issued are fully complied with by any contracted parties; and that for any major road or intersection closures, this framework should establish a single point of contact for coordinating communications with the local Councillors' offices and the public regarding these works; and to report back through the Annual Strategic Capital Coordination Report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee at the appropriate meeting, outlining the details of the accountability framework and its implementation.
MM39.50amended
The Toronto Transit Commission continues to experience one of the slowest transit recoveries in Canada, with ridership hovering around 80 percent of 2019 levels. Four in 10 Torontonians say they do not feel safe on transit, and many residents are choosing to ride less frequently or avoid the system altogether. These public safety concerns are particularly acute on the subway, as stations are too often experienced as neglected public spaces with a lack of visible enforcement. Toronto's subway system should be a place where residents and visitors can travel without fear, day or night. It should also be a place where Toronto Transit Commission workers feel safe from harassment and violence, not just in principle, but in practice as well. City Hall must demonstrate a true commitment to improving public safety and restoring public confidence across the subway system. This motion proposes comprehensive and immediate action to address serious gaps in existing services, including developing a plan with Toronto Police Services to deploy police officers in all subway stations; a firm commitment to beginning the installation of platform edge doors at priority stations, which would improve reliability and safety; improved station cleanliness and lighting standards and public compliance reporting to ensure accountability; safety design audits for all subway stations across the network; and zero tolerance for the harassment of Toronto Transit Commission drivers and other staff members.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Service board, in consultation with the City Manager and the Toronto Transit Commission board, and having regard for the Memorandum of Understanding with the Toronto Transit Commission, including how responsibilities are shared with Special Constables and crisis services, to develop a plan to deploy uniformed police officers across all subway stations, including cost estimates and staffing considerations, as part of the 2027 budget process. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Service board to include the report on the creation of a Safe Toronto Transit Commission Strategy requested in Item 2025.CC33.1 in the report requested above. 3. City Council declare its commitment to beginning construction of platform edge doors across the Toronto Transit Commission subway system, with a mandate to commence construction on a multi-station pilot project no later than the fourth quarter in 2027. 4. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, in partnership with the City Manager, to develop a funded plan covering the first 10 years of implementation of platform edge doors (including a multi-station pilot, Line 1 high-priority stations and the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements project), and report back to City Council as part of the 2027 budget process. 5. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to publish updated cleanliness standards for all subway stations and publicly report on station-level performance, no later than the first quarter in 2027. 6. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report on a single network-wide lighting standard for vehicles, entrances, stairways, concourses, and platforms, including clear maintenance response standards. 7. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, in consultation with the local City Councillors, Toronto Police Service, local Business Improvement Areas and residents associations, to undertake safety design audits of all subway stations that evaluate the physical environment, including lighting conditions, from the perspective of both crime prevention and public perceptions of safety, and report back to City Council no later than the third quarter in 2027. 8. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, in consultation with the City Manager and the City Solicitor, to review the implications of implementing a one-year ban on any riders that harass or assault Toronto Transit Commission drivers and other staff members, and report back no later than the first quarter in 2027.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Toronto Police Service board, in consultation with the City Manager and the Toronto Transit Commission board, to develop a plan to deploy uniformed police officers across all subway stations, including cost estimates and staffing considerations, as part of the 2027 budget process. 2. City Council request the Toronto Police Service board to include the report on the creation of a Safe Toronto Transit Commission Strategy requested in Item 2025.CC33.1 in the report requested above. 3. City Council declare its commitment to beginning construction of platform edge doors across the Toronto Transit Commission subway system, with a mandate to commence construction on a multi-station pilot project no later than the fourth quarter in 2027. 4. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, in partnership with the City Manager, to develop a funded plan covering the first 10 years of implementation of platform edge doors (including a multi-station pilot, Line 1 high-priority stations and the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements project), and report back to City Council as part of the 2027 budget process. 5. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to publish updated cleanliness standards for all subway stations and publicly report on station-level performance, no later than the first quarter in 2027. 6. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to report on a single network-wide lighting standard for vehicles, entrances, stairways, concourses, and platforms, including clear maintenance response standards. 7. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, in consultation with the local City Councillors, Toronto Police Service, local Business Improvement Areas and residents associations, to undertake safety design audits of all subway stations that evaluate the physical environment, including lighting conditions, from the perspective of both crime prevention and public perceptions of safety, and report back to City Council no later than the third quarter in 2027. 8. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, in consultation with the City Manager and the City Solicitor, to review the implications of implementing a one-year ban on any riders that harass or assault Toronto Transit Commission drivers and other staff members, and report back no later than the first quarter in 2027.
MM39.51adopted
The Rebuilding Ontario Place Act (ROPA) will have significant implications for Toronto, and we have one last opportunity to fight it at the Supreme Court. This is not just about saving our waterfront. It's about protecting the rule of law in our city and province. This legislation is a direct threat to our democracy - stripping away the public's rights, eliminating transparency, and shielding government decisions from legal accountability. The Rebuilding Ontario Place Act immunizes the government from any "remedy in contract, restitution, tort, misfeasance, bad faith, trust or fiduciary obligation, any equitable remedy or any remedy under any statute". This is part of a larger pattern of the Ford government protecting itself from accountability for the decisions that they make which benefit themselves and their friends contrary to the public interest. The Rebuilding Ontario Place Ac also exempts the government from any responsibilities under the Environmental Assessment Act, which many suspect would reveal catastrophic impacts not only on the natural environment but also on infrastructure and traffic. For years, Doug Ford has been testing the boundaries of our democracy, including most recently announcing that he plans to exempt himself from Freedom of Information laws. This bill, if allowed to stand, will set a dangerous precedent - permitting the Premier to put his own interests ahead of the public good. Torontonians deserve to be represented in this case. And when residents are willing to show leadership for our city's interests, they deserve to know that City Hall has their backs.
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the appeal of Ontario Place Protectors v. His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario and Attorney General of Ontario, case number 41805, before the Supreme Court of Canada, and to intervene in the appeal if granted leave by the Court.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the appeal of Ontario Place Protectors v. His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario and Attorney General of Ontario, case number 41805, before the Supreme Court of Canada, and to intervene in the appeal if granted leave by the Court.