Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 80 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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TE33.76adopted
Main Street - Parking Amendments - Re-opening Item 2026.TE32.49
Transportation Services staff have advised that a technical amendment is required with respect to Item 2026.TE32.49, titled 'Main Street - Parking Amendments.' Toronto and East York Community Council adopted the amendments on April 30, 2026; however, due to an administrative error, a street name was inadvertently excluded from one of the recommendations. As such, the item must be reopened and amended to correct the error.
The Toronto and East York Community Councilt: 1. Re-opened Item 2026.TE32.49, titled "Main Street - Parking Amendments", with respect to Part 3 of the decision of Toronto and East York Community Council. 2. Deleted Part 3 of its decision on Item 2026.TE32.49 and adopted the following: 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing 1-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, on the north and west side of Stephenson Avenue between Main Street and Morton Road, to be in effect on the north side of Stephenson Avenue between Morton Road and the laneway west of Main Street, north of Stephenson Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Brad Bradford recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council re-open Item 2026.TE32.49, titled "Main Street - Parking Amendments", with respect to Part 3 of the decision of Toronto and East York Community Council. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council delete Part 3 of its decision on Item 2026.TE32.49 and adopt the following: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing 1-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, on the north and west side of Stephenson Avenue between Main Street and Morton Road, to be in effect on the north side of Stephenson Avenue between Morton Road and the laneway west of Main Street, north of Stephenson Avenue.
TE33.77adopted
Renaming Tichester Park in Honour of Hedy Bohm
This letter is to support the renaming of Tichester Park, located at 27 Tichester Road, to Hedy Bohm Park, in recognition of Hedy Bohm's extraordinary life and enduring contributions to Holocaust education, community building, and anti-discrimination work across Toronto. Born in Romania in 1926, Hedy immigrated to Toronto in 1949 after surviving the Holocaust, including imprisonment at Auschwitz. A resident of Tichester Road since 1992, she has deep roots in the local community and has inspired generations through her advocacy, education, and compassion. Renaming Tichester Park in her honour would provide a meaningful and lasting tribute to Ms. Bohm's contributions. It would also serve as a place of reflection and learning within the community, reinforcing the City of Toronto's commitment to inclusivity, remembrance, and the recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to the City. A property naming application was submitted to Strategic Partnerships, accompanied by letters from individuals and organizations across Toronto, Canada, and internationally, demonstrating strong support for the proposed renaming. Parks and Recreation staff have confirmed that costs associated with the production and installation of the new park sign will be accommodated within the 2026 Approved Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. Despite the provisions of the City of Toronto Naming Policy, City Council approve the renaming of the Tichester Park at 27 Tichester Road Street as Hedy Bohm Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Josh Matlow recommends that: 1. Despite the provisions of the City of Toronto Naming Policy, City Council approve the renaming of the Tichester Park at 27 Tichester Road Street as Hedy Bohm Park.
TE33.78adopted
All Way Stop at Portland Street and Stewart Street to Improve Safety and Sightlines
The Portland Dan-Leckie bikeway was approved by Council in 2024. The installation of the Portland Street segment of this route was deferred to accommodate a heavy hauling period of the King / Bathurst Ontario Line station that uses a portion of Portland Street for their truck route. In coordination with Metrolinx, the project is now planned for installation with two amendments to the existing approved bylaws [IE12.4 Bylaws 379-2026 through 382-2026] to ease access and improve safety for Ontario Line trucks exiting from the King / Bathurst station south shaft site. The first would introduce an all way stop at Portland Street and Stewart Street to improve safety, sightlines and access for trucks making the eastbound right-turn from Stewart Street to Portland Street. The second would permit large Ontario Line Vehicles to proceed southbound with caution and a flag person through the diverter at Portland Street and Wellington Street West. Ontario Line Vehicles will be clearly marked as per [2024.MM24.12] . The number of trucks anticipated to need to make this specific movement is less than four per day during Ontario Line construction. This movement would continue to be prohibited for all other motor vehicles except emergency vehicles.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized compulsory stop control on Portland Street at Stewart Street for southbound vehicular traffic and bicycles and for northbound bicycle traffic only. 2. Authorized vehicles transporting materials or equipment, working for Metrolinx on the King / Bathurst Ontario Line Station, to proceed southbound through the intersection along Portland Street at Wellington Street West. 3. Prohibited southbound through movements at all times, except for Ontario Line Vehicles from May 24, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive and Toronto Community Crisis Service Vehicles, at Portland Street and Wellington Street West. 4. Prohibited northbound through movements at all times, except for Toronto Community Crisis Service Vehicles, at Portland Street and Wellington Street West. 5. Prohibited westbound through movements at all times, at the intersection of Wellington Street West and Portland Street. 6. Prohibited westbound right turns at all times at the intersection of Wellington Street West and Portland Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize compulsory stop control on Portland Street at Stewart Street for southbound vehicular traffic and bicycles and for northbound bicycle traffic only. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize vehicles transporting materials or equipment, working for Metrolinx on the King / Bathurst Ontario Line Station, to proceed southbound through the intersection along Portland Street at Wellington Street West. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit southbound through movements at all times, except for Ontario Line Vehicles from May 24, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive and Toronto Community Crisis Service Vehicles, at Portland Street and Wellington Street West. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit northbound through movements at all times, except for Toronto Community Crisis Service Vehicles, at Portland Street and Wellington Street West. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit westbound through movements at all times, at the intersection of Wellington Street West and Portland Street. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit westbound right turns at all times at the intersection of Wellington Street West and Portland Street.
TE33.79adopted
Report request on naming an existing lane Sister Gwen Smith Lane
Sister Gwen was a dedicated member of the Sisters of St Joseph for over 70 years. Sister Gwen was an unflagging social justice advocate who was a founding ministry director of Fontbonne Ministries to address community needs through social services, affordable housing and Outreach. In 2002 Fontbonne Place was opened with 18 rent-geared to income apartments for women. Known for her work among the poor and disadvantaged, Sister Gwen worked to develop Mustard Seed, the community hub at Fontbonne Place that offers food security programs and support services and drop in space. Along with Reverend Ray McCleary, Sister Gwen was an outspoken advocate for the poor in South Riverdale and devoted her life in their service. With strong support from the local community, I support this opportunity to honour Sister Gwen Smith.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations to name the existing public lane located south of Queen Street East between Empire Avenue and Booth Avenue as "Sister Gwen Smith Lane".
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the July 8 and 9, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations to name the existing public lane located south of Queen Street East between Empire Avenue and Booth Avenue as "Sister Gwen Smith Lane".
TE33.80not yet heard
Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.
General Bills Toronto and East York Community Council passed By-laws 561-2026 to 592-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Confirmatory Bills Toronto and East York Community Council passed Confirmatory Bill as By-law 593-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.