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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.Council releases six held items on live music, Section 37, solicitor duties, waste receptacles, loading zones and Ontario Line artCity Council on July 30 released six items held by individual councillors, adopting amendments to two and staff recommendations on one. The items span commercial regulations, development agreements, and city services. Most passed without recorded debate.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.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.amendedTraffic signals approved at Kipling Avenue and Firwood Crescent for pedestrian safetyThe item asks for pedestrian crossing protection at Kipling Avenue and Firwood Crescent. On July 7, 2026, the Etobicoke York Community Council forwarded the item to City Council without recommendations. On July 29, 2026, Toronto City Council amended the item.City Solicitor authorized to appeal Committee of Adjustment decision on 39 Norfield Crescent varianceCouncil authorized the City Solicitor to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision that approved a variance for a four-unit development at 39 Norfield Crescent, and to retain external consultants and negotiate a settlement. The decision must be acted on urgently to preserve the city's right of appeal before a statutory deadline closes.Council approves development charge credit for cycling trail at 340 Mill RoadCity Council voted to amend the zoning approval for a rental building at 340 Mill Road to allow the developer a credit against development charges in exchange for building a multi-use cycling trail on Burnhamthorpe Road. The trail will connect existing cycling infrastructure and close a gap in the active transportation network between Mississauga and Mill Road.Staff to negotiate better mitigation for data centre at 48 Lowe's PlaceCouncillor Crisanti is asking City staff to urgently meet with the applicant operating a data centre in Etobicoke North to negotiate additional mitigation measures for resident concerns including water consumption, hydro use, and noise. The data centre has been in approvals since 2021 and is currently pursuing conditional occupancy.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.Dundas Street corridor transit priority measures, community council referral amended to infrastructure committeeCity Council adopted a report on transit priority improvements made to the Dundas Street corridor and directed staff to develop further measures, including an engagement plan. Councillor Carroll amended the recommendation to route the follow-up work to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee rather than back to Toronto East Shore Community Council, citing the need to track financial implications and align with citywide priorities. The motion passed 20-2.Initial findings report on transit priority measures for the 505 Dundas 6-minute network; council directed staff to explore further measures and report to Infrastructure CommitteeCity Council received a report assessing whether parking and traffic changes on Dundas Street have supported the 505 streetcar's new 6-minute service frequency launched in November 2026. The report found ridership increased, based on a two-week comparison. Council voted to direct staff to explore additional transit priority measures beyond the existing no-stopping zones and left-turn restrictions, with an amendment requiring the report-back to go to Infrastructure Committee rather than remaining at the community council level. One councillor voted against, citing thin data and insufficient community consultation.amendedQueen West and Beaty Avenue mixed-use development approved with 141 rental units and historic facade retentionCity Council approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for a 10 and 7 storey mixed-use building at 1497 and 1501 Queen Street West and 89 and 91 Beaty Avenue, containing 141 affordable rental units (54 replacing existing rental stock), 8,341 square metres of gross floor area, and retention and reconstruction of historic facades. The application was reported to conform to the City's Official Plan and Provincial Planning Statement (2024).amendedCouncil debates Billy Bishop Airport expansion and provincial expropriation threat, defers decision on city responseThe federal government rejected Premier Ford's proposal to expand Billy Bishop Airport and expropriate Toronto waterfront parks, a victory for the city's waterfront advocacy. However, Councillor Matlow moved to continue studying the airport's viability and the city's negotiating position, citing unresolved questions about the facility's future and concerns that the province is excluding Toronto from the conversation. The motion passed, keeping the city engaged but deferring a final position.amendedSouthport Street tower approved despite community opposition; council splits on conditionsCity Council approved a 32-storey, 397-unit tower at 34-50 Southport Street, replacing 16 townhouses that had been approved in 2012. The vote followed sustained objection to density, shadow, parking, and infrastructure capacity impacts. The transcript excerpt shows council debate on secondary motions regarding health and aviation impacts, but does not record the final vote or decision on the main application.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.amendedToronto's push for constitutional protection from Queen's Park stalls at the last Executive Committee of the termThe item asks the City Manager to report back to the Executive Committee in the third quarter of 2027 with an analysis of findings and recommendations from the Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance Program Advisory Body. On July 21, 2026, the Executive Committee amended the item and directed the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to provide this analysis. The Executive Committee also requested that the City Manager consider establishing a new program advisory body to assist in analyzing the report from the Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance Program Advisory Body.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 approves $1.5 million contract amendment for bridge engineering consultant StantecThe city council committee approved an amendment to increase a purchase order with Stantec Consulting Ltd. for professional engineering services related to the Bridge Program Management Assignment 2. On July 20, 2026, the General Government Committee authorized the amendment, adding $1,477,359 net of all applicable taxes and charges to the contract. This revision raised the total contract value from $20,099,196 to $21,576,555 net of all applicable taxes and charges.amendedProperty tax reduction appeals: staff recommends approving most applications, rejecting three on evidentiary groundsThe item requested approval of property tax cancellations, reductions, or refunds based on individual tax appeals filed under the City of Toronto Act, 2006. On July 20, 2026, the General Government Committee approved tax appeal applications filed under Section 323 of the act, excluding four specific properties: 9 Tecumseth Street, 900 Dufferin Street, 2900 Warden Avenue, and 500 King Street West. The committee also approved tax appeal applications under Section 325 of the act and Payment in Lieu of Taxes appeal applications under Section 324 of the act, with specific tax reduction amounts identified in supporting documents.adoptedCity approves $4.2 million contract increase for VMware software supporting 311, elections and court servicesThe city council authorized an increase to a blanket contract with OnX Enterprise Solutions Ltd. for VMware software products and support. The General Government Committee approved the amendment on July 20, 2026, raising the contract value by $3,016,786 USD (or $4,163,165 CAD) to bring the total blanket contract from $8,057,302 USD to $11,074,088 USD, net of taxes and charges.adoptedBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport expansion response; federal decision and provincial land claimsCity council received reports analyzing a provincial plan to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from 1.7 million to 10 million passengers annually, which would require expropriation of Toronto Island and Little Norway Park. The federal government announced it will not support the expansion, backing only safety runway work. The reports detail impacts on housing, transportation, waterfront revitalization, and infrastructure. Council debated the city's role in the tripartite agreement governing the airport and the province's Bill 110 expropriation framework, which is not yet in force.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.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.amendedPublic health role in indoor air quality; board of health recommendations on guidance, monitoring and coordination with partnersThe item asks the city to advance public health measures related to indoor air quality. On July 13, 2026, the Board of Health amended the item and recommended that City Council request the Chief People Officer to update the 2016 Indoor Air Quality Guidance policy to reflect learnings from COVID and technological improvements, and to consider establishing a public dashboard for indoor air quality in city-owned buildings. The Board also recommended that the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the Housing Secretariat, identify options to strengthen indoor air quality protections in rental housing and report back in Q3 2027. On July 29, 2026, Toronto City Council amended the item.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.receivedSmartTrack Invoicing held for questionsThe item asks the city to consider an administrative inquiry about SmartTrack invoicing. On July 10, 2026, the Audit Committee received an inquiry from Councillor Jamaal Myers and a response from the Executive Director of Transit Expansion.adoptedCity council approves $1.7 billion accounting surplus in 2025 consolidated financial statementsCity Council adopted an audit of Solid Waste Management Services' contract management practices for solid waste collections, organics processing services, and construction projects on July 29, 2026. The Audit Committee had recommended on July 10 that the city request improvements in how contracted service providers respond to 311 requests, provide GPS data, and submit accurate daily reports. The committee also recommended enhanced oversight of organics processing facilities, external consultants, and changes to future contracts to include key performance indicators and clearer accountability measures. Additionally, the city was directed to improve invoice reviews, implement standardized change order tracking, and provide training to contract managers on evaluation and oversight procedures.
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