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City Council order paper review and urgent motions processingToronto City Council conducted routine procedural business at the start of its July 30, 2026 session, approving the day's order paper with 150 items, releasing holds on various development and policy items, and processing 18 urgent motions without notice. The session included quick releases on zoning amendments, TTC ticket refunds, and community facility matters, with most items moving to substantive debate or decision later in the meeting.Urgent motions without notice: city solicitor appeal, cycling infrastructure credit, and Malvern community working groupCity Council passed three urgent motions on 2026-07-30 without notice: directing the city solicitor to file an appeal within a deadline, approving a development charge credit for cycling infrastructure on Mill Road, and establishing a working group for community facilities in Malvern following a settlement. All three passed on voice vote without recorded opposition.Bloor Street West towers; council strikes staff advice, adopts confidential direction insteadThe city asked for directions on how to respond to a zoning by-law amendment application for a proposed development at 2915, 2917, 2939, 2941 and 2943 Bloor Street West. On July 29 and 30, 2026, Toronto City Council adopted confidential instructions to staff and authorized their public release at the City Solicitor's discretion. On August 11, 2026, those instructions became public: the City Solicitor was directed to oppose the proposed development at the Ontario Land Tribunal and authorized to retain external consultants to support the city's position. The city also set out detailed conditions that must be satisfied if the tribunal allows the appeal, including revised wind and servicing studies, infrastructure assessments, engineering reports, transportation improvements, urban forestry work, green building standards, and approval of the rental housing demolition application with tenant protection measures.FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto: council received a report and advanced audits of spending and intimate partner violence dataCity Council adopted measures on July 29 and 30, 2026, to make permanent several traffic and transit improvements that were implemented during the FIFA World Cup 2026, including maintaining new traffic cameras, expanding transit signal priority, and continuing parking restrictions that benefited congestion management. The council directed city staff to review mobility results and identify operational learnings from the tournament that can improve ongoing services and efficiencies. The council also directed staff to include in the final post-tournament report an analysis of whether incidents of intimate partner violence and gender-based violence changed during the tournament period compared to the same period in 2025, with findings to be reported in the first quarter of 2027. Additionally, the council requested the Auditor General to conduct a value for money audit of Toronto's hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.City Council exempts 59 and 60 Annie Craig Drive from paver maintenance feeThe council sought exemption from paver fees for properties at 59 and 60 Annie Craig Drive. On July 29, 2026, Toronto City Council adopted the exemption.City council explores long-term lease options for Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's EmpowermentCouncillor Amber Morley moved to explore securing a long-term lease for the Jean Augustine Centre, which provides mentorship and support to young women in Etobicoke-Lakeshore. The centre's current lease is ending and the motion seeks to find a stable, affordable home to preserve this community asset. Council agreed to waive the standard referral process given the time-sensitive nature of the lease expiry.Council asks staff to report on winter maintenance and pedestrian safety at Aberfoyle Crescent pathway to Tom Riley ParkCouncillor Amber Morley moved that City Council direct staff to report back on options for improving winter maintenance and pedestrian access on a pathway connecting Aberfoyle Crescent to Tom Riley Park, heavily used by students, seniors, and transit riders but currently receiving no winter upkeep. The pathway's importance has grown as Islington Station construction has closed nearby sidewalks. Council voted to waive referral and the item was sent to the Etobicoke York Committee.City Council backs a 25-year operating deal for the Toronto Harbour Nautical Centre to unlock $450,000 in improvementsHarbourfront Centre is seeking a longer-term operating agreement with the current operator, York Bay Marine Services Inc., to secure financing for fleet and facility upgrades that a five-year lease cannot support. Council moved to support the continued investment, subject to referral to the North York Committee.City Council authorizes release of Section 37 community funds for Ward 18 park improvements selected by residentsCity Council voted to release Section 37 developer-contribution funds to build resident-chosen park amenities in Willowdale East and Newtonbrook East, including seating, courts, and fitness equipment. The motion amends the 2026-2035 capital budget to establish and fund the projects. This is a direct application of participatory budgeting in how public money allocated for community benefits is spent.City Council approves $95,000 for laneway improvements and community art near Ryerson AvenueDeputy Mayor Malik moved to release Section 37 developer funds to support the Friends of Alexandra Park's Laneway Project, adding streetscape work, lighting, planting, and murals to a downtown laneway near Ryerson Avenue. The project aims to reduce dumping and graffiti while serving residents and vulnerable populations in the area. City Council approved the motion.Council backs seasonal recreation facility activations with pickleball courts and camp programmingCouncillor Chernos Lin moved that the city use off-season recreational facilities for alternative programming such as pickleball courts and seasonal camps to boost access and create short-term jobs. Council unanimously backed the motion and waived committee referral, directing staff to implement it.City Council to form transit working group with Metrolinx for Humber Bay ShoresCouncillor Morley proposes that Toronto and Metrolinx establish a formalized working group to coordinate transit improvements to Humber Bay Shores, including the Park Lawn GO Station. The GO Station business case was tied to the stalled Christie's site redevelopment, leaving transit delivery uncertain. The working group aims to find a path forward independent of private development.City demands province reverse land takeover and restore Toronto Islands controlMayor Chow moved an urgent motion demanding the province repeal Bill 110, return Little Norway Park and the Toronto Islands to the city, and restore Toronto's seat at a tripartite agreement governing Billy Bishop Airport. The motion responds to the federal government's announcement that it will not support the province's proposed expansion of the island airport, following months of public opposition and city staff analysis.City council authorizes $50,000 from development charges for St. Edward Catholic School schoolyard drainage and turfCity Council released $50,000 in Section 37 development funds to repair drainage and install artificial turf at St. Edward Catholic School's waterlogged field in North York. The school and Toronto Catholic District School Board committed to a 20-year community access agreement, opening the improved space to local recreation outside school hours. The motion cited urgency due to the election period.Council asked to approve 35-storey mixed-use development at Eglinton and Hoyle avenues; Planning and Housing Committee recommended approvalA 35-storey, 383-unit mixed-use development at 537, 539, 541, 543, 545, 547, 551 Eglinton Avenue East and 59, 61 Hoyle Avenue seeks Official Plan and zoning amendments in the Bayview Focus Area. Planning and Housing Committee recommended approval after years of consultation; City Council has not yet voted.amendedCollege and Yonge mixed-use towers approved; City Hall view corridor protection waivedCity Council approved a three-tower mixed-use development at 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street with 2,342 residential units and 216 replacement rental units, overriding the protected view corridor of City Hall and Old City Hall. The project's approval hinged on infrastructure capacity in the downtown core and tenant protections for 210 existing residents.amendedCouncil approves demolition and replacement of 210 rental apartments at Yonge and College with 216-unit buildingCity Council voted to permit demolition of 210 rental units and construction of a 65-storey replacement building with 216 rental apartments at 420-444 Yonge Street and 1-23 College Street. The approval includes a Tenant Assistance Plan requiring comparable rents and financial compensation, but a current tenant raised concerns about displacement duration and lack of resident consultation during design.amendedIslington subway station accessibility delayed again to Q2 2027The TTC's 2026 Accessibility Plan reports 68 of 70 subway stations (97%) will be accessible by year's end, leaving only Old Mill and Islington. Councillor Morley pressed staff on Islington, a high-volume, senior-heavy Ward 3 station, where elevator completion has slipped to Q2 2027 because of Toronto Hydro utility relocation delays, and staff described mitigation efforts including a possible temporary accessible path on the west side.adoptedTempo Basketball Club long-term lease and community access agreement for 701 Fleet Street performance centreThe city authorized a long-term lease and community access agreement with Tempo Basketball Club Inc. for a portion of the property at 701 Fleet Street. The Executive Committee amended and recommended the authorization on July 21, 2026, with nine directives including requirements to negotiate a lease and community access agreement, secure city programming access, establish a construction management agreement, and protect confidential negotiation details. Toronto City Council adopted the amended item on July 29, 2026.amendedNon-police crisis teams to expand across the entire TTC networkThe item asks for an expansion of the Toronto Community Crisis Service to respond to calls for service at all TTC subway stations. On July 21, 2026, the Executive Committee amended the item and requested the Executive Director, Social Development to report back by the first quarter of 2027 with an update on expanding the service area.adoptedFirefighter collective bargaining handled behind closed doorsThe city council is seeking to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement with Toronto Professional Firefighters' Association, Local 3888. On July 21, 2026, the Executive Committee approved confidential instructions for the bargaining mandate and authorized the Executive Director of Employee Relations to work within the total compensation mandate to reach a negotiated agreement. The committee directed that if an agreement is reached, the City Manager will report to City Council for ratification. The Executive Committee ordered that the confidential presentation remain confidential because it concerns labour relations and employee negotiations.adoptedAdvancing more supportive housing to address homelessness and create pathways to long-term housing stabilityThe item asks the City to advance supportive housing to address homelessness and create pathways to long-term housing stability. The Executive Committee amended and recommended the item on July 21, 2026, proposing that City Council advise provincial and federal governments of the need for sustained investments in supportive housing, request city staff to explore supports and incentives for supportive housing development including prioritizing city-owned land and converting shelter sites, request staff to ensure people with lived experience of homelessness are engaged in housing design and delivery, and direct the general manager of Toronto Shelter and Support Services to include a youth sector focus in strategic planning. Toronto City Council adopted the item on July 29, 2026, by a vote of 21-1.amendedBilly Bishop Airport Proposed Expansion: Response to Council Request for Information on Housing and Transportation ImpactsCity staff reported on environmental, transportation, housing, and corporate-ownership impacts of a proposed jet expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport announced by the Toronto Port Authority and Ontario. The report found serious concerns about water quality, air pollution, housing constraints, and hidden corporate beneficiaries. The federal government announced on the day of this council meeting that it would not support the expansion, limiting it to necessary safety measures only.adoptedCollege streetcar study to be acceleratedThe council asked the General Manager of Transportation Services, working with the Toronto Transit Commission, to consult the community and recommend ways to improve the speed and reliability of the College Streetcar through transit priority measures the city can control. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee adopted this request on July 15, 2026, with a 5-0 vote. The General Manager is to report back to the committee in the first quarter of 2027 with recommendations.
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