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City releases veterans-themed crossing funds for Kingston Road and EastwoodThe item requested authorization to release Section 37 funds from a development at 1478 to 1496 Kingston Road for a decorative pedestrian crossing at Kingston Road at Eastwood Avenue. Toronto City Council adopted the request on July 29, 2026.Monitoring development and cumulative impacts in Cliffcrest along Kingston RoadCouncillor Kandavel moved a motion directing city staff to establish a coordinated monitoring process across divisions to track development activity, infrastructure, environmental planning, and services in the Cliffcrest neighbourhood along Kingston Road between Brimley and Markham roads. The motion aims to ensure proactive planning as the area experiences increased residential development while managing impacts on the Scarborough Bluffs environment, waterfront access, and community character. The motion passed without debate or recorded opposition.Authorization to release section 45 funds from Kingston Road development for public art muralCouncil approved release of $20,521 in public art contributions from a Kingston Road development for design and installation of a replacement mural in the Cliffside neighbourhood. The funds come from section 45 community benefits negotiated during the development approval process.Councillor Kandavel requests enforcement review of the multi-tenant houses frameworkCouncillor Kandavel is asking staff to report on how the city's multi-tenant houses rules adopted in 2022 and in effect since March 2024 are actually working in practice. The request focuses on whether enforcement tools are effective, whether a renovation program supports operators, and whether the framework is achieving its goals of safety, affordability, and legal compliance. The motion has not yet been ruled on or voted.Council asks staff to assess data centre expansion against new AI guidance before it gets approvedCouncillor Kandavel moved that the proposed STACK Infrastructure data centre expansion in Scarborough Southwest be assessed against forthcoming city guidance on AI data centres, with clarity required on ownership, data sovereignty, and community benefits before Site Plan Approval. Over 100 residents attended a community meeting expressing concerns about scale, power and water demands, noise, employment, and the lack of public process.Weekend and holiday standing prohibition proposed for north side of Barkdene HillsCouncillor Kandavel proposes a standing prohibition on parking weekends and holidays on the north side of Barkdene Hills between Brimley Road South and Brooklawn Avenue to improve traffic flow and TTC bus service during peak summer months. The referral was required because the change affects a TTC route. No vote was taken at this meeting.
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