Item - 2026.TE29.32

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 19, 2026. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
  • See also 2026.TE31.31

TE29.32 - 114 Ossington Avenue - Encroachment Appeal

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
10 - Spadina - Fort York

Community Council Decision

The Toronto East York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

 

Origin

(January 30, 2026) Report from the Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services

Summary

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 114 Ossington Avenue regarding an encroachment application for a natural gas-fuelled fire pit installed within the public right-of-way, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of.

 

The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to permit the continued maintenance of the natural gas-fuelled fire pit within the public right-of-way. Transportation Services does not recommend that authority be granted.

Background Information

(January 30, 2026) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services on 114 Ossington Avenue - Encroachment Appeal
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-264709.pdf

Communications

(February 17, 2026) Letter from Meg Marshall, Manager, Ossington Business Improvement Area (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-205273.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council