Item - 2026.GG31.39
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 29 and 30, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the General Government Committee on July 20, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026.
GG31.39 - Litigation Arising from Baycrest Park Revitalization Phase 1
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - This report is about litigation that affects the City of Toronto. The attachment to this report contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-289138.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1
GG31.39 - Litigation Arising from Baycrest Park Revitalization Phase 1
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - This report is about litigation that affects the City of Toronto. The attachment to this report contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.
Committee Recommendations
The General Government Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
Origin
Summary
The City hired Loc-Pave Construction Limited for the construction of Baycrest Park Revitalization Phase 1 (the "Project"). In June 2024, the contract with Loc-Pave Construction Limited (the "Contract") was terminated after Loc-Pave Construction Limited did not return to work on site. The City then submitted a bond claim to Loc-Pave Construction Limited's surety for the Project, Travelers Insurance Company of Canada ("Travelers").
The City alleges that Travelers wrongfully denied the City's bond claim, resulting in it incurring additional costs for retendering the Project to a new contractor and completing necessary interim work. This also resulted in the loss of use of Baycrest Park for members of the public due to the extended construction period. Therefore, the City commenced a legal action to recover the costs it alleges were incurred.
Confidential Attachment 1 contains legal advice from the City Solicitor regarding the litigation.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-289138.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1