Item - 2026.MM43.138

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on July 29 and 30, 2026 without amendments.

MM43.138 - Reimbursement for Works Associated with a New Street Connection of Olympic Garden Drive to Yonge Street - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
18 - Willowdale

City Council Decision

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Roads component of development charges for the eligible road-related costs associated with the relocation or reconstruction of services, utilities, access and related works required to facilitate construction of Olympic Garden Drive and arising from the acquisition of land required for the road connection, with eligible expenses to be determined to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of eligible works noted above, as approved by the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services, and the Roads component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time, net of any credits previously provided for the land expropriation.

 

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the City Solicitor, to negotiate and execute any agreements, amendments to existing agreements, and ancillary documents required to implement the development charge credits authorized by this motion, including provisions respecting the determination of eligible costs, documentation requirements, timing and manner in which development charges credits may be provided, and any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including provisions of development charges credits in phases tied to project milestones, including but not limited to the completion of design, construction works and the connection of the new street to Cummer Avenue.

Background Information (City Council)

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Councillor Lily Cheng (Carried)

That Councillor Lily Cheng be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:

 

Reimbursement for Works Associated with a New Street Connection of Olympic Garden Drive to Yonge Street

 

Reason for Urgency:

 

This Motion is urgent as the July 29 to 31, 2026 meeting represents the final opportunity for City Council to provide the necessary authority to facilitate the timely completion of Olympic Garden Drive and its connection to Cummer Ave before the commencement of the Council recess and election period.

 

Absent Council's authorization at this time, the project may experience significant delays, resulting in the continued closure of the roadway connection, deferred public benefits, and potential impacts to traffic in the community. Advancing this Motion will provide certainty to all parties, enable staff to proceed with the reimbursement framework contemplated through the Subdivision Agreement, and support the timely delivery of a public asset that has already been approved by Council and secured through the development approvals process.


Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council