Item - 2026.MM42.8
Tracking Status
- This item will be considered by City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026.
MM42.8 - First Impressions Matter: Exploring Opportunities to Improve Grass Cutting in the City - by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Wards:
- All
* Notice of this Motion has been given.
* This Motion is subject to referral to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote is required to waive referral.
A communication has been submitted on this Item.
Recommendations
Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday, recommends that:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the grass cutting schedules in the existing contracts, where operationally and financially feasible, make any necessary adjustments to account for varying growth periods throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons.
Summary
First impressions matter. Toronto is a world-class city that sees millions of tourists from across the globe. As visitors explore all the great things our city has to offer – top attractions and excellent restaurants and shopping – it’s important that they’re welcomed into a city that is visibly clean and cared for.
When the green spaces along our boulevards and main roads are overgrown, it distracts everyone from the beauty of our City. Considering opportunities to get ahead of and manage the peak grass growing season we see from April to June is a good step in ensuring Toronto can present itself as the welcoming city that it is.