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Authorization to release Section 42 funds for Coxwell Common park refresh and water featureCouncil authorized the release of Section 42 parkland dedication funds to design and construct a water feature and refresh plantings at Coxwell Common, a 30-year-old green space on the Danforth that was formally designated as a city park. The project will review underground irrigation infrastructure and improve biodiversity and climate resilience at one of only two major green spaces on that stretch of the Danforth.Council approves exclusive commercial loading zone for Pape Market Foodland at 623 Danforth AvenueToronto City Council voted unanimously to grant Pape Market Foodland exclusive use of a dedicated commercial loading zone on Danforth Avenue that was installed alongside the Danforth Cycle Track in 2021. The grocery store had funded the zone but faced repeated parking enforcement penalties despite its legitimate use. The decision aims to reduce operational inefficiencies and support the longstanding local business.Councillor Fletcher seeks funds for artificial turf at Thompson dog parkCouncillor Paula Fletcher is requesting authorization to spend Section 37 and Section 42 developer-contribution funds to replace pea gravel with artificial turf at Thompson Parkette's dog off-leash area in Riverside. The existing surface creates maintenance and accessibility problems. A community has waited a decade for improvements while nearby infrastructure work proceeded.Council authorized release of section 37 community benefits funds for security cameras at six residential buildingsCity Council approved spending development-agreement money to install security cameras and related infrastructure at six residential addresses in Toronto where tenants reported break-ins and safety concerns. The funds come from section 37 community benefits negotiated as part of earlier development approvals on Queen Street East, Richmond Street East, Ontario Street, and Brigden Road.City Council authorized release of Section 37 funds for Clock Tower Trail wayfinding and placemaking pole wrapsCity Council approved spending collected developer fees on wayfinding signage and utility pole wraps along the Clock Tower Trail, a pedestrian walking loop in downtown Toronto. The funds come from Section 37 community benefits agreements with developers. The project aims to improve navigation and visual cohesion for the route connecting downtown neighbourhoods.City to review tree removal by-law to reduce costs for property ownersCouncillor Crisanti is proposing that city staff review Toronto's tree by-law to make it fairer for homeowners seeking to remove nuisance trees, which currently can cost $10,000–$15,000. The motion seeks to balance tree canopy protection with a less punitive approach to removal and replacement costs.Pedestrian safety improvements at Yonge-Eglinton intersection; Council advanced referrals to Infrastructure CommitteeCity Council passed a motion by Councillor Josh Matlow to install pedestrian priority signals (scrambles) at the Yonge-Eglinton intersection, add signage improvements, and review one-way streets on Roehampton and Broadway to support the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT station. The motion passed unanimously 22-0 with a recorded vote because Councillor Colle declared a conflict. The item now goes to Infrastructure and Environment Committee for implementation planning.City Council authorizes $1.46 million in Section 37 funds for affordable housing on Weston RoadCity Council approved the release of $1.46 million in Section 37 community benefits funds to support a 129-unit mixed-tenure housing development on Weston Road in Ward 5. The funds, collected from a separate downtown development, will flow to the Learning Enrichment Foundation as construction milestones are met, supporting seventy affordable rental units, fifty-eight rent-controlled units, and twenty-one replacement units.City to stop collecting residential waste at 29 Church Street apartment building in YorkCouncil is authorizing the General Manager of Solid Waste Management to discontinue city collection services at a nine-storey residential building that has experienced persistent waste overflow, rodent problems, and odours since 2013 despite twice-weekly pickups. The building's owner will be responsible for arranging private collection. This removes a service the city has provided to this address for over a decade.City seeks authority to defend zoning case for oversized garden suite in EtobicokeCouncil is being asked to authorize the City Solicitor to appeal a Committee of Adjustment approval for a garden suite that exceeds zoning limits. The notice of appeal has already been filed to preserve the city's legal rights, and the solicitor seeks discretion to resolve the matter at the Toronto Local Appeal Body. This affects one property but sets a precedent for future garden suite enforcement.St. Clair Avenue West rail yard building gets Class 4 noise area designation to enable sound mitigationCity Council formally designated 2455 St. Clair Avenue West as a Class 4 Noise Area, a technical designation that allows sound mitigation measures for a new six-storey mixed-use building adjacent to a rail yard. A Rail Noise and Vibration Impact Study and peer review had already recommended the designation, and the Committee of Adjustment approved the variance in February.City Council approves more lane closures on the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner for the Ontario LineCity Council is amending its May 2025 decision to allow Metrolinx to close more lanes overnight on both the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway in August 2026. The change doubles the permitted closure nights per configuration from two to four due to construction complexity at the Lower Don Bridge. This affects rush-hour traffic in the core and will be implemented in about one month.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.adoptedCity awards $92.5-million contract to replace Jane Street Bridge as part of flood mitigationThe item asks to award a contract to KAPP Infrastructure Inc. for engineering and construction services on the Jane Street Bridge over Black Creek as part of the Rockcliffe Riverine Flood Mitigation Project Phase 1. On July 20, 2026, the General Government Committee adopted the award, authorizing the Chief Engineer and Executive Director to enter into an agreement with KAPP Infrastructure Inc., which submitted the lowest compliant bid meeting all specifications and requirements. The contract value is $90,886,100 net of all applicable taxes and charges, or $92,485,695 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries.amendedToronto Fire Services 2025 Annual Report; strong operations but severe staffing emergency from WSIB and provincial mandatesCity Council amended the Toronto Fire Services 2025 Annual Report on July 29, 2026. The Economic and Community Development Committee had recommended on July 14, 2026 that the Fire Chief and General Manager analyze the financial impacts of provincial legislative and regulatory changes affecting Toronto Fire Services workforce costs and report findings to the City Manager. The committee also recommended that the City Manager negotiate with Ontario to recover those financial impacts and mitigate budget effects on Toronto. City Council carried the amendment by a vote of 25-0.adoptedCity council receives 2025 audited financial statements showing $108 million operating surplusCity Council was asked to approve the 2025 audited financial statements for the consolidated city, sinking funds, and trust funds. The Audit Committee adopted a recommendation on July 10, 2026, to approve all three sets of financial statements as presented in a staff report from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Controller and Chief Accountant. City Council adopted all three approvals on July 29 and 30, 2026.
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