Item - 2025.CR8.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee on November 25, 2025 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also 2025.CR6.1
CR8.1 - Access to Social Infrastructure - Bylaw Implementation Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee:
1. Recommended that the City Manager, in consultation with relevant City Divisions, consider enhancing the currently available public data related to Access Areas and provide updates monthly, that includes a map and searchable register of all Access Areas, and the following operational metrics for public review:
a. Number of Access Area requests received, granted, denied, and withdrawn;
b. Ward and type of social infrastructure institution (childcare centre, elementary, middle or high school, place of worship);
c. Service requests, bylaw infractions, enforcement actions, and any associated police involvement; and
d. Number and nature of complaints and resolutions related to Access Areas received by the City.
2. Recommended that the City Manager, in consultation with relevant City Divisions, consider including additional information on enforcement protocols on the City’s webpage, which could include clearly outlining de-escalation strategies practiced by Transportation Standards Officers when engaged.
3. Recommended that the City Manager, in consultation with relevant City Divisions, consider commissioning the development of an independent equity impact framework and assessment no later than the fourth quarter of 2026, to evaluate possible unintended harms to equity-deserving communities within Toronto, including commitments to collecting the necessary, privacy-compliant data.
Decision Advice and Other Information
James LaPierre, Deputy Chief of Staff, City Manager's Office gave a presentation on Access to Social Infrastructure - Bylaw Implementation Update.
Summary
Presentation by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy and Integration, City Manager's Office regarding the implementation of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 473 (Streets and Sidewalks, Use of), Article XII (Access to Social Infrastructure).
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/cr/bgrd/backgroundfile-259840.pdf
Communications
Motions
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee recommends that:
1. The City Manager, in consultation with relevant City Divisions, consider enhancing the currently available public data related to Access Areas and provide updates monthly, that includes a map and searchable register of all Access Areas, and the following operational metrics for public review:
a. Number of Access Area requests received, granted, denied, and withdrawn;
b. Ward and type of social infrastructure institution (childcare centre, elementary, middle or high school, place of worship);
c. Service requests, bylaw infractions, enforcement actions, and any associated police involvement; and
d. Number and nature of complaints and resolutions related to Access Areas received by the City.
2. The City Manager, in consultation with relevant City Divisions, consider including additional information on enforcement protocols on the City’s webpage, which could include clearly outlining de-escalation strategies practiced by Transportation Standards Officers when engaged.
3. The City Manager, in consultation with relevant City Divisions, consider commissioning the development of an independent equity impact framework and assessment no later than Q4 2026, to evaluate possible unintended harms to equity-deserving communities within Toronto, including commitments to collecting the necessary, privacy-compliant data.