Item - 2025.MM32.47

Tracking Status

City Council adopted this item on July 23 and 24, 2025 without amendments.

MM32.47 - 125 The Esplanade - Interim Park Implementation - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Ward:: 10 - Spadina - Fort York

City Council Decision

City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to implement interim park use and beautification at 125 The Esplanade, to be timed for implementation immediately following the removal of the temporary north market structure to ensure continuity of use.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consult with current users, Old Town Business Improvement Area, St Lawrence Neighbourhood Association and relevant community stakeholders to ensure consideration of current uses.

Background Information (City Council)

Member Motion MM32.47
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-257655.pdf

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

That Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:

125 The Esplanade - Interim Park Implementation

Reason for Urgency:

This motion is urgent because the temporary structure will be removed later this year so planning for interim use must begin immediately.

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)