Item - 2025.MM28.51
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 26 and 27, 2025 with amendments.
MM28.51 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 5840, 5868, and 5870 Yonge Street to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program on a one-time basis by $140,000 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 5840, 5868, and 5870 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701294) secured for community benefits serving the area, to be used for design and installation of an exterior fence, similar to the fence design for the 185 Cummer Ave supportive housing project, with gates and security FOB access at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation property at 175 Cummer Ave (Cost Centre: NP2161).
2. City Council direct that the $140,000 be forwarded to Toronto Community Housing Corporation upon the signing of an Undertaking by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation that governs the use of the funds and the financial reporting requirements.
3. City Council direct the Housing Secretariat to keep Toronto Community Housing updated on the status of the construction of the new supportive housing at 185 Cummer Avenue so that Toronto Community Housing can plan the design and installation of fencing accordingly.
4. City Council direct that the fencing enclose the outdoor area located to the west of the existing building at 175 Cummer Avenue, as shown in Attachment 1 to the motion by Councillor Lily Cheng.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-254099.pdf
Fiscal Impact Statement from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-254126.pdf
Attachment 1 to Motion by Councillor Cheng
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-254139.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Lily Cheng be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 5840, 5868, and 5870 Yonge Street to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for 175 Cummer Avenue
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent because the design and installation of the fencing for this site must occur concurrently with the construction of the supportive housing project at the adjacent property, 185 Cummer Avenue. Securing funding during this Council meeting is critical to ensuring alignment with the construction timeline, preventing delays, and avoiding additional costs. Timely approval will also ensure the site remains safe and properly integrated with the new development.
Vote (Introduce Motion without Notice) Mar-27-2025 2:42 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds full Council Required - MM28.51 - Introduce Motion without Notice |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Amber Morley, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Chris Moise, Gord Perks |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Brad Bradford, Jennifer McKelvie, Jamaal Myers |
That:
1. City Council direct that the fencing enclose the outdoor area located to the west of the existing building at 175 Cummer Avenue, as shown in Attachment 1 to this motion.
Councillor Matlow, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that there have been a few times, including this last time, when Councillor Cheng was trying to submit a motion onto the agenda, that before she was able even to speak to it, because it wasn’t on the agenda yet, a number of Members jumped on her, figuratively, saying things that were unfair. Councillor Matlow stated that there was an attitude that Council can do better on, and that he wants Councillor Cheng or anyone to feel comfortable to move something without being ridiculed, and Council can debate the motion once it is on the agenda.