Agenda

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March 21, 2025

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- Moment of Silence

City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on December 17 and 18, 2024, the special meeting held on December 20, 2024, the special meeting held on February 5, 2025 and the special meeting held on February 11, 2025.

Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 21 on March 19, 2025

Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair  

Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 8 on February 12, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 23 on March 17, 2025

Submitted by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, Vice-Chair 

Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 18 on February 26, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair

Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 19 on February 25, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair

Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 19 on February 27, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Chair

Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 19 on March 18, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair

Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 20 on February 19, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair

Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 21 on February 19, 2025 

Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair

Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 20 on February 20, 2025 

Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair  

Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 20 on February 20, 2025 

Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair

New Business from the Mayor and City Officials

Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Members of Council may file petitions.

Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.

City Council will review the Order Paper.

Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6, York Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry (under Municipal Code S27-7.11) to obtain information, updates, and details on the decision to postpone a report back to City Council with by-laws to protect places of worship, faith based schools, other vulnerable institutions, protect charter rights, and keep the City of Toronto safe from hate. In December 2024, City Council directed staff to prepare and present “Bubble Zone” by-laws by the end of March 2025. Councillors have been told this deadline will be missed.

On October 11, 2023, Council adopted MM 11.37, “Keeping Toronto Safe from Hate,” which in part directed city staff to “work with local community organizations to enhance and improve safety and security in community safety zones (aka Bubble Zones), including all places of worship and cultural centres including schools and daycares.”

When no update or report was brought back to Council, a motion was presented to Council in May 2024, to request the Province of Ontario to pass “bubble zone” legislation. Such legislation is in place to protect frontline health care workers and abortion clinics.

On December 18, 2024, Toronto City Council in a 17-5 vote adopted the following motion (CC24.2) City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, applicable City divisions, the Toronto Police Service and other applicable stakeholders, to report to City Council in the first quarter of 2025, informed by public consultations and a constitutional legal expert opinion on the Charter Rights implications from the City Solicitor, with a proposed by-law, with an emphasis on protecting vulnerable institutions such as places of worship, faith based schools and cultural institutions, that supports the City’s commitment to keeping Torontonians safe from hate and protects Charter rights that address impacts of demonstrations that target people based on their identity as prohibited under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Toward the end of February 2025, media reports stated that the report on recommended actions to address community safety and respond to demonstrations will require additional time to complete. It will not be presented to City Council until after the deadline of the end of March 2025.

This delay is alarming for those who remain unable to engage in their daily routines without having to worry about harassment, demonization, and incitement from hateful mobs. Several municipalities in Ontario have promptly taken action to protect their residents by introducing by-laws to protect those trying to access places of worship, faith-based daycares and schools, and vulnerable institutions. The City of Toronto’s response, however, is inadequate. It seems Charter rights are for the angry mobs and not those wishing to go about their daily lives in peace and security and without harassment, incitement, intimidation, and being targeted for hate.

The threats to Toronto’s faith based and vulnerable institutions continue. On July 31, 2024, an angry mob reached the doors of Pride of Israel synagogue while a community commemoration event was taking place. On August 18, 2024, the Friends of Jesus Christ Church needed a massive police presence to keep protestors away from this peaceful event. On October 10, 2024, a mosque at Kennedy Road and Lawrence Avenue East was threatened when an individual entered chanting racist threats during prayers. On October 12, 2024, Bais Chaya Mushka, a Jewish girl’s school, had shots fired through its front window for the second time. A third shooting occurred shortly thereafter. On November 3, 2024, worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton were attacked by protestors. Earlier this year a violent protest took place at the Beth Avraham Yoseph synagogue in Vaughan, where protesters called for a worldwide intifada and told supporters of the synagogue to “Go Back to Europe.” Children trying to enter a Jewish community daycare in downtown Toronto required a police escort and were subjected to vile racist screams and taunts. These incidents are alarming for the whole region and have damaged the Greater Toronto Area as a safe place for all faiths. It seems the City of Toronto does not recognize this emerging crisis and is not willing to take urgent action.

There is an urgent need to have the following questions answered.

1. What are the ongoing challenges in the public and legal consultation process that have caused this report and proposed by-law to be delayed?

2. Which “divisional partners” provided advice to the City Manager’s Office suggesting that this consultation process required a more “robust and comprehensive” approach?

3. What is the critical path and plan for obtaining public input for the drafted “bubble zone” by-laws requested by Council?

4. When will the City Manager and the Chief Solicitor present “bubble zone” by-laws to Toronto City Council for consideration?

Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 for the March 26, 2025 meeting of City Council to seek an update on 2024.EC13.8 - The City’s Encampment Approach and Strategy. 

On June 26, 2024, City Council directed:

1. the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services to report back through the 2025 Budget process on the costs for:

a. up to three concurrent 24/7 Community Safety Teams for large encampments; and

b. increasing shelter and respite capacity across the City, including temporary modular and micro-shelter options, required to fully accommodate everyone living in an encampment.

2. the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services to prioritize the development of immediate rapid shelter program models that address the unique needs of people living in encampments through the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy, including exploring the use of micro-shelters and vacant or under-utilized City-owned lands for this purpose in consultation with the General Manager, Corporate Real Estate Management and Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO.

At our May 2023 City Council meeting, homelessness was declared an emergency in the city, but shelter capacity and persistent encampments in City-owned parks continue to be a challenge. The City must do absolutely everything possible to mobilize temporary solutions while more permanent shelters and supportive/affordable housing are being built.

Micro-shelters should be rapidly procured and installed in underutilized City-owned parking lots and land across the city. In this absence, micro-shelter type structures are being placed illegally in our parks without important safety and oversight considerations, further frustrating efforts to clear these spaces for use by the broader public.

I am very concerned about our cyclical strategy where we wind down our temporary winter locations in the spring and people have nowhere else to go, so they encamp in our parks. We cannot go into another summer without a plan. No plan means our parks become the plan.

I am requesting answers to the following questions from the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services:

1. What is the status of increasing shelter and respite capacity across the City, including temporary modular and micro-shelter options, required to fully accommodate everyone living in an encampment?

2. What are the limitations and barriers preventing staff from prioritizing the development of immediate rapid shelter program models?

a. What are staff doing to overcome those limitations and barriers?

3. If there are zoning limitations, why haven’t staff brought a report to City Council to request temporary exemptions and/or changes to our zoning by-law?

4. If there were funding limitations, has this funding been requested in the 2025 budget?

5. Have staff explored and/or applied for funding from the provincial and federal governments for the purposes of creating temporary shelter spaces as well as housing individuals living in encampments?

a. In January 2025, the Provincial Government announced $20 million for municipalities to expand shelter capacity and create additional temporary accommodation spaces.

b. In that same announcement they also committed $5.5 million to top up the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit to immediately free up emergency shelter spaces for people living in encampments by helping people living in shelters move into longer-term housing.

6. When will a staff report be coming to give all necessary authorities and budget to implement a micro-shelters pilot?

Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Ward 25, Scarborough-Rouge Park, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 for the March 26, 2025 meeting of City Council.

In February 2025, the City of Toronto experienced the largest snow accumulation since January 2022. After every major storm event, there is an opportunity to review our response and make improvements.

To evaluate our response and constructively guide the development of new recommendations, I am requesting answers to the following questions:

1. Downtown Sidewalk Plowing

a. When did City Council pass the motion to start plowing downtown sidewalks?

b. When was the sidewalk plowing pilot conducted, what were the results, and when did plowing of all downtown sidewalks commence?

c. What sidewalks in the City are cleared by in-house staff? (Please include maps.)

i. How many kilometers are cleared mechanically?
ii. How many kilometres are cleared manually?

d. For the February 2025 major snow events, what day was the first pass of all downtown sidewalk plowing completed? Was all equipment working? What additional rounds were conducted?

2. Service Requests

a. What was the number of snow related 311 service requests, by ward and complaint category (sidewalk, road, windrow, snow plowing vs removal), for:

i. January 2022 major snow event; and
ii. February 2025 major snow events.

b. What was the average response/resolution time for 2022 and 2025?

c. What were the 311 blackout times for the 2022 and 2025 events?

3. Snow Removal

a. What percentage of snow removal is done by in-house vs. external contractor?

b. What criteria is used to initiate snow removal operations?

c. What is the criteria used for prioritization of snow removal routes?

d. What is the prioritization in each ward? (Please include maps)

e. How long does snow removal operations take with existing resources and what is the cost?

f. What would be involved in developing a service standard for snow removal?

g. What is the cost of having the equipment and personnel on stand-by all winter?

4. Contracts

a. What audits of the winter maintenance program and contracts has already been undertaken?

b. What are the key differences between the current and previous winter maintenance services contracts?

c. Were there any incidents during the February 2025 event that will result in the city being able to fine a contractor? Has the contract management approach been reviewed by the Auditor?

d. Do all vehicles have GPS tracking?

5. Extreme Weather Response

a. What new measures were implemented as part of the City’s commitment to continuous improvement following the 2022 winter storm?

b. How many cars were ticketed or towed in 2025 vs 2022?

I would also like to extend my thanks to all the contract and in-house personnel who worked many hours plowing and removing snow from our streets this February.

Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 for the March 26, 2025 meeting of City Council.

I am requesting answers to the following questions:

1. What is the current status of the Sankofa Square signage?

2. If the signs are in production, what is the total cost to produce them? What is the anticipated total cost including installation?

3. When are they expected to be installed?

4. What happened to the original Yonge-Dundas Square signs? Were they preserved, or disposed of? Who has them now and where are they?

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.

3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

In October 2014, two separate applications were submitted to amend the Site and Area Specific Policy 6 of the City's Official Plan and Zoning By-law 748-2006 of the former Etobicoke Zoning Code for lands then bearing the municipal address 1061 The Queensway, which lands included the subject site.  Two associated applications were submitted: A Zoning By-law Amendment application for Phase 1 for the northern portion of the lands (for commercial buildings including a grocery store), and a combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for Phase 2 for the southern portion of the lands (for a residential development).

The 2014 proposal for the 40-60 St. Lawrence Avenue portion of the lands was for two residential buildings that were 22 and 27 storeys in height, connected by a four-storey base building.  A total of 558 dwelling units were proposed.

In October 2017, an application for a consent to sever the property comprised of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 lands was approved and the Phase 2 lands, now addressed as 40-60 St. Lawrence Avenue, were sold to the current owner.

In June 2023, the applicant made a resubmission in respect of the 40-60 St. Lawrence Avenue lands to permit three mixed-use buildings of 26, 34, and 43 storeys in height on a five-storey base building. A total of 1,166 condominium dwelling units were proposed in this resubmission.

On April 4, 2024, the applicant appealed City Council's non-decision on the Applications (for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments) to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

On May 14, 2024, City staff submitted an Appeal Report to Etobicoke York Community Council in respect of the Appeals.

On June 26, 2024, City Council considered the Appeal Report and adopted staff's recommendations, including to oppose the Appeals and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues, without amendment.

On August 6, 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal held a first case management conference  in respect of the Appeals.  A hearing was scheduled at this first case management conference, which hearing is scheduled to commence on May 14, 2025.

On January 2, 2025, the applicant filed revised plans with the Ontario Land Tribunal, which plans will be the subject of the hearing scheduled to commence on May 14, 2025.

On January 22, 2025, the City received a with prejudice settlement offer from the applicant’s lawyers, Aird & Berlis LLP, which is attached as Public Attachment 1. The revised plans associated with the Settlement Offer are attached as Public Attachment 2.  The Settlement Offer will remain open until the end of the City Council meeting scheduled to commence on February 5, 2025.

The City Solicitor requires further directions in advance of the hearing scheduled to commence on May 14, 2025. This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.

Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that:

1. Notwithstanding Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, Section 28, Timing of conveyance or payment, City Council authorize that the conveyance of the on-site parkland (required parkland dedication of 397 square metres and parkland over-dedication of 133 square metres) in respect of the redevelopment of the lands known municipally as 25 Fisherville Road occur within thirty-six (36) months of the first above-grade building permit for the development.

In a decision issued May 13, 2021, the Ontario Land Tribunal approved a settlement in principle regarding the proposed redevelopment of the lands known municipally as 25 Fisherville Road.  A final order issued on July 29, 2022, resulting in Zoning By-law Amendment 335-2024.

Among other matters, this redevelopment (and two adjacent approvals) will result in the provision of new rental housing, a new public road and new public parkland.  The various landowners are working collaboratively with the City to ensuring delivery of the new public road in a timely manner such that construction of the new rental housing can commence in 2025.  The ultimate construction of the new public road will also include a new signalized intersection at Bathurst Street.

Chapter 415 of the Toronto Municipal Code currently provides for conveyance of the new parkland to occur at the first above-grade building permit for redevelopment of the site.  However, this timing would also require the new road to be open to the public, even though construction of the new public road, including the new signalized intersection, may not be complete prior conveyance of the public park into City ownership.  Further, the lands to be conveyed as parkland may be required for construction of the new rental housing on the site.

To facilitate construction of the new public road and expedite the development of much-needed new rental housing, the motion authorizes the parkland to be conveyed within thirty-six (36) months following issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development.  This approach will enable the new road to be available to the public and allow efficient construction of much-needed rental housing in the City.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the City Manager to conduct a full review of winter maintenance operations to determine how to immediately optimize the available city resources and whether there are opportunities to improve the City’s management of winter maintenance contracts with private contractors.

2. City Council request the City Manager to investigate the gap between City reports that 100 percent of sidewalks were cleared of snow at least once and the reality of residents who can see no plow had visited a given stretch of sidewalk.

3. City Council request the City Manager to determine whether the private winter maintenance contractors have upheld their obligations under their contracts and, if not, pursue all options to hold the contractors accountable and recover public funds where appropriate.

4. City Council request the City Manager to evaluate all options to improve winter maintenance work, including renegotiating or breaking existing contracts, improving maintenance of the City-owned fleet of winter equipment, purchasing improved winter equipment that can handle heavier snow falls (particularly for sidewalks), developing contingency plans to redeploy more City staff to winter maintenance work when a Snow Condition is declared, and creating a policy to determine when snow removal should be undertaken.

5. City Council request the City Manager to report to the Executive Committee on the work outlined in Recommendations 1 to 4 above and City Council request the City Manager, as part of the 2026 budget process, to report on any recommendations that have a financial impact on the Transportation Services Operating Budget.

6. City Council request the Auditor General to consider adding, as part of the Auditor General’s 2025 Work Plan, an audit of the following:

a. the City of Toronto’s handling of the February 2025 major winter storm, taking into consideration prior audits of this winter service contract and provide recommendations for improving winter maintenance during significant winter storms;

b. whether previous Auditor General recommendations related to winter maintenance operations were enacted by City management ahead of the February 2025 winter storm;

c. the City’s snow removal system to determine whether it was activated in a timely and effective manner;

d. the City’s sidewalk plow fleet to determine whether they are the optimal equipment based on local winter conditions, whether the plows are maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended practices, the average percentage of the plow fleet that is in service throughout a major snow event and whether all warranties from the manufacturer have been leveraged to limit the City’s cost of sidewalk plow maintenance; and

e. the 2021 Negotiated Request for Proposals awards that resulted in the current suite of winter maintenance contracts to determine if they were awarded in a fair and competitive manner;

and recommend improvements to the City’s winter maintenance contracts.

7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a jurisdictional scan of relevant cities for best snow clearing and removal practices, and report back on the findings to the appropriate committee.

Like many Torontonians, I am frustrated with the City of Toronto’s response to the recent snow storms. All Toronto residents, including seniors, people with mobility issues and parents with strollers, were left to contend with an inadequate and slow city response. It can’t continue like this. We know these storms happen every couple of years and yet each time our city is paralyzed by a big snowfall.

Last week, I had the opportunity to tour snow removal operations. It is painstaking work and the people who do it deserve to have the proper equipment and logistical plans to succeed. I am confident that through my recommendations in this letter, we will improve Toronto’s winter maintenance program both for the residents who rely on it and the people who deliver it.

In addition to my recommendations, I have also asked City Manager Paul Johnson to immediately review options to deploy additional City staff from other departments to clear and remove snow, as well as support flood prevention efforts, while also ensuring other essential City services continue their operations.

I look forward to our discussion on winter maintenance at our next Executive Committee meeting, including any further ideas you may have to improve Toronto’s responses to major storms.

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council adopt the Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to US Tariffs, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 18, 2025) from the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and request the City’s agencies and corporations adopt similar policies where possible, and City Council direct the City Manager to update and adapt the Plan as necessary to ensure that the Plan remains current and responsive to the City's needs and priorities.

2. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Procurement Officer and other impacted City Divisions, to report to the July Executive Committee with an implementation update on the Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to US Tariffs and propose any new long-term actions to address the United States-Canada trade related economic uncertainties, if applicable.

3. City Council amend the City’s Procurement By-law, Chapter 195, Procurement, as set out in Attachments 2 and 4 to the revised report (March 18, 2025) from the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, with changes to preferring Canadian Suppliers for City procurement below the applicable trade treaty thresholds being retroactive to March 7, 2025, and changes to permit limiting the eligibility of United States of  America Based Suppliers to bid on competitive City procurements effective upon adoption of the Item, and City Council authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to take necessary actions to implement the changes.

4. City Council approve the Industrial Property Tax Deferral Program for the industrial property class for 2025 as set out in Attachment 3 to the revised report (March 18, 2025) from the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, creating an application based process for industrial property owners to request additional time to pay their property taxes without incurring late payment penalties or interest charges for the six month period between June 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025, and City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and their designates to administer the program based on the eligibility criteria, as set out in Attachment 3 to the revised report (March 18, 2025) from the City Manager and General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.

5. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 767, Taxation, Property Tax, to implement the Industrial Property Tax Payment Deferral Program set out in Recommendation 4 above.

6. City Council forward the Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to US Tariffs, as outlined in Revised Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 18, 2025) from the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to the following agencies for their consideration: Toronto Region Board of Trade; Toronto Global; and Destination Toronto.

7. City Council forward the Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to US Tariffs, as outlined in Revised Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 18, 2025) from the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to the following provincial ministries for their consideration: Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs; and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

8. City Council forward the Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to US Tariffs, as outlined in Revised Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 18, 2025) from the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to the following federal departments and agencies for their consideration: Department of Finance, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario; Innovation, Science and Industry; Destination Canada; Invest in Canada; and Global Affairs Canada.

Canada and the United States (US) have one of the world's most integrated and successful economic relationships. Trade between the two countries has driven decades of sustained economic growth, creating jobs and generating wealth. A more protectionist posture by the new US administration and a series of economic policy announcements, including tariffs and rising to the threat of the annexation of Canada, have shattered the confidence of Canadians in this economic union, upon which the Canadian economy has long relied. While the application of tariffs presents the immediate threat, the deep uncertainty and the risk of a new US political consensus in favour of economic nationalism, pose long-term threats to Toronto’s economy.

As Canada and Ontario's economic engine, Toronto has a critical interest in protecting its businesses, workers and residents while building greater long-term economic resilience. This report presents the Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to US Tariffs, outlining the City of Toronto's immediate response to the potential impacts from the US' volatile economic policies. The Plan details ten (10) immediate actions to be implemented over the next 30 days to ensure Toronto remains resilient amidst economic adversity while continuing to build a strong and diversified economy to enable growth with a commitment to return to Council with additional measures in future.

The City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture will be submitting a report that provides information on the City of Toronto United States Tariff Response Action Plan, which will detail the City's response to United States' economic policies, to the Executive Committee before its meeting on March 19, 2025.  

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to report back to the Executive Committee by the fourth quarter of 2025 on implementation progress.

This report responds to City Council’s directive on October 9 and 10, 2024 (EX17.3), to  conduct a review to determine the organizational structure best suited to address the asset planning, management and maintenance, operations and user experience of the City of Toronto's ferry system, the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and the Island ferry docks, and to report back to Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2025. This review comes at a pivotal time, recognizing the crucial role Toronto’s Ferry service plays for Torontonians, visitors, and the broader ferry network, new safety regulations coming into force in 2025, the introduction of two state-of-the-art electric ferries in 2026 and 2027, and related shoreside infrastructure and terminal improvements underway.

The City of Toronto engaged Greenline Marine Inc. (“the Consultant”) to support its operational review of the ferry system. The objective was to assess the service’s practises relative to industry standards and benchmarks and provide recommendations to staff to ensure the City’s ferry operation is aligned with those standards and can respond to the evolving ferry industry landscape in Canada. An executive summary of the Consultant’s report is attached.

The review first established that Toronto’s Ferry Service is an essential transportation link for both residents and visitors to the Toronto Islands, and the Toronto Islands Residential Community Stewardship Act, 1993 mandates that municipal services be provided to the island, including ferry services. Further, Toronto's ferry service handles one of the highest passenger volumes in Canada. According to 2023 ridership data, Toronto’s Ferry System ranks seventh amongst Canada’s busiest ferry routes who collectively carry more than 66 percent of the country’s passenger ferry volumes, and is among the top four routes during the height of the summer season, with over 18,000 daily passengers at peak times. It is a busy, high-volume service that has generally performed well and operated consistently and safely.

The review, informed by leadership and staff interviews, review of data and documentation, and stakeholder meetings, ultimately found that Toronto’s ferry service is compliant with all regulatory requirements and meets broad policy expectations.

However, it is not fully consistent with ferry industry norms in key areas such as asset management, safety management, organizational structure and workforce development. Additionally, enhanced stakeholder engagement and public communication strategies would benefit the service and those who use and rely on it.

The Consultant provided seven recommendations to enhance the service. Staff have accepted these recommendations and are taking and will continue to take a variety of actions, including establishing a structured asset management plan for the City’s existing and incoming ferry fleet, developing a robust Safety Management System aligned with Transport Canada's new regulations, continued and enhanced targeted recruitment and retention strategies for specialized marine staff, allocating resources to support a greater focus on areas like customer experience and safety management, and elevating ferry operations within a City division's structure.

Finally, the Consultant identified key principles to guide the City’s decision-making on the appropriate organizational position for the service, outlined in this report. On this basis, the City will reposition the ferry operation within the Fleet Services Division, which has attributes aligned with the guiding principles, including experience and capability in the opportunity areas identified by the Consultant. There will be no loss of ferry operations Full Time Equivalent positions (FTEs) resulting from this transition, and the City anticipates allocating additional resources over time to support the operation. For example, the City will ensure Fleet Services is equipped with the necessary customer experience expertise and focus to lead this important public-facing service.

Staff will formally transition the authority of the ferry operation from Parks and Recreation to Fleet Services by Q4 2025. In the interim, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services will oversee all aspects of implementation, including communications, resourcing and asset management, in partnership with the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services. Staff will also continue to implement the Consultant's recommendations outlined in this report over time.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the implementation of priority bus lanes on the following roadway sections:

a. Southbound Parliament Street from Lake Shore Boulevard to Small Street;

b. Westbound Queens Quay East from Small Street to Bay Street;

c. Eastbound Queens Quay East from Lower Jarvis Street to Bonnycastle Street; and

d. Eastbound Front Street West from a point 50 metres east of Bay Street to Yonge Street.

2. City Council authorize the alteration of the intersection of Queens Quay East at Lower Jarvis Street to include a westbound right-turn lane and a westbound priority bus lane generally as shown in Attachment 3 to the revised report (March 19, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

3. City Council authorize the alteration of the intersection of Dockside Drive (west leg) at Queens Quay East to include a northbound left-turn prohibition from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. generally as shown in Attachment 3 to the revised report (March 19, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.  

4. City Council enact the amendments to traffic and parking regulations associated with Recommendation 1 above, and generally as described in Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 19, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

5. City Council delegate, despite any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until December 18, 2025, for the purposes of implementing and then addressing operational and safety issues that may arise in relation to the projects identified above, the authority to implement changes and process and submit directly to City Council, any necessary Bills for by-law amendments to the schedules, to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters on the streets and within the parameters found in Attachment 2 to the revised report (March 19, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

On December 17, 2024, City Council directed Transportation Services to work with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to report back on interim priority bus lane implementation along Queens Quay East between Bay Street and Parliament Street, in advance of the Waterfront East Light Rail Transit (WELRT) project. On February 24, 2025, the TTC Board received and endorsed the proposed transit priority measures on Queens Quay East and Front Street West. The interim priority bus lanes are intended to provide immediate improvements to approximately 4,000 daily customers prior to the implementation of WELRT.

This report seeks Council authority to install priority bus lanes to improve travel times and reliability for transit customers on the following street segments:

-Southbound Parliament Street from Lake Shore Boulevard to Small Street,

-Westbound Queens Quay East from Small Street to Bay Street,

-Eastbound Queens Quay East from Lower Jarvis Street to Bonnycastle Street, and

-Eastbound Front Street West from a point 50 metres east of Bay Street to Yonge Street.

No motor vehicle traffic lanes are proposed to be removed, and all existing traffic capacity would be maintained by optimizing the existing curb-to-curb space on the Queens Quay East, Parliament Street, and Front Street rights-of-way. Local access and right-turns would be maintained, and a left-turn prohibition at Dockside Drive (east leg) at Queens Quay East is proposed in the peak periods.

In addition to the interim painted bus lanes on Queens Quay East, the removal of approximately eight (8) on-street parking spaces on Front Street West, between Bay Street and Yonge Street, is proposed to provide a dedicated layover area for buses. This would facilitate better service reliability for customers, allow buses laying over to keep clear from general traffic, and simplify the customer experience for TTC bus transfers at Union Station.

Interim priority bus lanes will provide immediate improvements to the three bus routes operating on Queens Quay East and may be further utilized by other bus routes for future diversion routing, during construction of the various infrastructure and development projects in the surrounding area. The City, TTC, and Waterfront Toronto are continuing work to advance the Waterfront East Light Rail Transit (WELRT) project design, which would replace the proposed interim priority bus lanes in the future.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend Chapter 546-51 to permit the maximum age limit of wheelchair accessible vehicles used as a taxicab or Private Transportation Company vehicle to be up to ten model years old.

2. City Council amend Chapter 546 to permit a vehicle registered with Municipal Licensing and Standards for use as a taxicab or sedan limousine as of December 31, 2024 and that is required to be replaced by March 31, 2025 to continue to be used as a taxicab or sedan limousine until August 29, 2025.

The Executive Committee directed the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report directly to the March 26, 27 and 28, 2025 meeting of City Council on:

a. the anticipated impact of tariffs on the price and supply of automobiles that are eligible to be operated as a taxicab; and

b. whether, due to tariff impacts on relevant automobiles, the date by which a registered taxicab with the model year 2016 or 2017 is required to be replaced should be extended beyond March 31, 2025.

The by-law regulating vehicles-for-hire in the City of Toronto mandates maximum allowable ages for vehicles used as a taxicab, limousine or for a private transportation company. I have heard from the vehicle-for-hire industry that a significant proportion of vehicles are due to expire as of March 31st, 2025.

Of particular concern is that 45 wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs), or approximately 10 percent of the existing fleet, are due to expire this year, and a further 203 are set to expire next year. Without a change to the by-law, there is a significant risk of losing these vehicles from the fleet, which would further reduce accessible service in the City.

In addition, according to staff about 1,300 sedan taxicabs (representing 37 percent of all current active taxicabs) reach their vehicle age limit on March 31, 2025. Many of those who have ordered their replacement vehicle are affected by severe delays in vehicle delivery and taxi outfitting (including installation of bylaw-required equipment). 

That is why I am proposing to take two actions to help the vehicle-for-hire industry: first I am asking that Council permanently extend the maximum vehicle age limit from seven to ten model years for all vehicles-for-hire that are wheelchair accessible. Second, I am proposing to temporarily extend the expiry date from March 31, 2025 to August 29, 2025 for sedan taxicabs or limousines to reflect current supply chain challenges.

While these two actions respond to an urgent, time-sensitive issue, I recommend that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards be granted additional time to complete the work related to taxi data and accessibility that was requested of them as part of 2024.EX19.3.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to negotiate with One Toronto Gaming to include the updated definitions of Woodbine Local Area and Equity Deserving Communities, as defined in Attachment 3 to the report (March 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and City Council authorize the City Manager to sign an Amending Agreement with One Toronto Gaming implementing the updated definitions, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2024 marked the sixth year since the inception of the Rexdale-Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement. Adopted by City Council in 2018, the Agreement stands as a precedent-setting and award-winning[1] example of municipal policy innovation, community advocacy, and impactful public-private partnership towards inclusive economic development. By leveraging the expansion of gaming at the Woodbine Racetrack, the Agreement has harnessed a major development project into a vehicle for driving equity-focused opportunities and fostering meaningful community benefits.

This report provides an update on 2024 targets, the City's share of gaming revenues, and also reflects on the Agreement's progress and impact captured in a five-year review, led by City staff in 2024 in collaboration with One Toronto Gaming, the Agreements' Community Steering Committee and community partners. The 2018 Agreement requires annual progress reports from One Toronto Gaming to the City of Toronto, with corresponding updates from City staff to City Council. One Toronto Gaming's 2024 annual report is included in this report as Attachment 1.

Overall, the commitments within the agreement have been met or are on track for completion. Attachment 2 summarizes One Toronto Gaming's progress towards meeting the targets and requirements of the Agreement. Key Highlights of One Toronto Gaming's progress as of December 31,2024 include:

-Child Care Centre: Children's Services has confirmed that the future child care centre will be connected to a Toronto Community Housing Corporation building unit nearby to the Casino and is accessible by public transit. This target has not yet been fully met. Children’s Services is currently in the agreement negotiation stage with Toronto Community Housing Corporation and are working with City Legal to draft and execute an agreement. Upon completion, Children’s Services and Toronto Community Housing Corporation will be able to confirm construction development timelines for the child care centre. 

-Local and Social Hiring (Operations): Of the 3,160 new hires since 2018, 42 percent (1,319 individuals) self-identified as a social hire[2] and 8 percent (257 individuals) were local hires[3]. The social[4] hiring target has been met; the local hires target has not yet been met. Actions to meet this target are further detailed in this report.

-Construction Hiring: Of the 2,819 people employed on the construction site since 2018, 29 percent (807 individuals) self-identified as a social hire and two percent (65 individuals) self-identified as a local hire. The combined construction hiring target has been met.

-Full-time Employment: Of the 1,794 active employees, 61 percent (1,101 individuals) are employed on a full-time basis and 39 percent (693 individuals) are employed on a part-time basis. This target has been met.

-Supply-Chain Diversity: In 2024, One Toronto Gaming spent $100.5 million across 18 local suppliers, representing 33 percent of their total procurement spend. One Toronto Gaming spent $1.8 million across 3 diverse suppliers, representing less than one percent of their total procurement spend. The combined supply chain diversity target has been met.

-Community Access to Space: One Toronto Gaming finalized the Community Access to Space Policy and Procedures in November 2024 and hosted the first community event in December 2024. Four community events are scheduled to take place within the first half of 2025. This target has been met.

-Responsible Gambling: To identify negative impacts of expanded gaming and implement mitigation measures, Toronto Public Health and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation developed a workplan with four workstreams that will guide Responsible Gambling work from 2025 to 2029 and fulfill Agreement requirements. This target has been met.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the Municipal Diversity Plan for appointments to the Toronto Police Service Board in Attachment 1 to the report (March 5, 2025) from the City Clerk.

2. City Council determine that the Toronto Police Service Board be composed of seven members, pursuant to Section 31 (3) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

The purpose of this report is to recommend City Council adopt a diversity plan for appointments to the Toronto Police Service Board in accordance with the legislative requirement in section 28 of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Federal Government to reallocate unspent funding for the 2025 Budget year through the National Student Food Program from jurisdictions where funding agreements have not been secured directly to jurisdictions with agreements in place including in Ontario for Toronto’s School Food programs. 

2. City Council request the newly elected Government of Ontario to increase its per-student financial contribution levels for Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto such that the Province matches or exceeds the City’s contributions.

At its meeting on February 26, 2025 the City-School Boards Advisory Committee considered Item TS4.1 and made recommendations to Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Terms of Reference to require the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee to hold six meetings per year at the call of the Chair or Vice-Chair on delegation of the Chair.

 At its meeting on February 13, 2025, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee considered CR5.4 and made recommendations to Executive Committee.

Summary from the Letter (January 30, 2025) from Councillor Amber Morley:

Currently, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee can hold up to four meetings per year according to its Terms of Reference. By way of this letter, I am recommending that the Committee meet up to six times per year.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct all City Divisions to provide the Customer Experience Division with the necessary information to publicly report on their performance against service standards.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Customer Experience to start conducting ongoing analysis, reporting on performance trends, identifying areas for improvement, by and not limited to:

a. developing and maintaining a central repository for performance and service standards data; and

b. creating and maintaining user-friendly dashboards and reports for public consumption.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Customer Experience to report back to the Service Excellence Committee biannually on the ongoing analysis, reporting and identified areas for improvement in Recommendation 2 above.

4. City Council request the Executive Director, Customer Experience to develop an initial top priority list of service standards to use as a basis for the initial reporting on performance and service standards, with an aim to expand the list over time.

At its meeting on February 28, 2025, the Service Excellence Committee considered Item SE7.2 and made recommendations to the Executive Committee.

Summary from the letter (January 28, 2025) from Councillor Paul Ainslie:

Meeting customer service targets remains a key focus for the City of Toronto. Currently, the Customer Experience Division does not publicly post divisional performance data. To address this, City Divisions need to provide the Customer Experience Division with the necessary information to publicly report on their performance against service standards.

While divisions would benefit from demonstrating resource needs based on performance standards, this data must be aggregated.  Customer Experience to conduct ongoing analysis of performance trends, identify areas for improvement, and develop central repository for performance data. User-friendly public dashboards and reports should be created and maintained, providing context, and highlighting service impact on residents.

This will enhance public trust, improve service delivery, and promote greater transparency and accountability within the City of Toronto.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the waiver of City planning application fees for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment set out in Schedule 13, Appendix C in Municipal Code Chapter 441 that would otherwise be payable by the Tamil Community Centre to the City for the property located at 311 Staines Road.

The Canadian Tamil community has been working tirelessly to advance the construction of a new community centre that will serve communities in northeast Scarborough. There is a longstanding need for increased community and social services in this area which is lacking city owned and operated community centres.

Building on more than a decade of foundational work done by long-standing community organizations and business leaders, a Steering Committee was established by the Canadian Tamil community to oversee the feasibility process for the design, construction and operation of a Tamil Community Centre.

The non-profit Tamil Community Centre will provide an inclusive, safe space where community organizations can offer programming and services to help address the evolving needs of the Tamil community and other racialized communities. The space will include cultural facilities, such as a library, museum and auditorium, multi-purpose spaces to facilitate educational programming and mental health services, and recreation facilities, including a gym and outdoor playing fields.

In October 2020, Toronto City Council voted unanimously in support of 311 Staines Road as the future site of the Tamil Community Centre, and a land lease was finalized the following year with an annual rent of $1 plus HST.

The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario have announced $26.3 million in funding for the construction of the Tamil Community Centre through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The remaining costs of construction, approximately 25 percent, will be fundraised by the Tamil community.

The City-owned lands at 311 Staines Road being leased to the Tamil Community Centre do not currently benefit from Official Plan designation and Zoning By-law permissions necessary for the Community Building to be delivered in accordance with the terms of the Lease.  Representatives for the Tamil Community Centre have filed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to facilitate the necessary land use permissions to deliver the Community Building.  As an extension of the City’s in-kind support of the project, a waiver of the planning application fees associated with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications would ensure the City upholds its commitment in offering the land lease, and enables the Tamil Community Centre to uphold their commitment to deliver the project.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to:

a. undertake a review process of residential development applications in the City’s Development Review pipeline that:

i. are intended to be developed as Condominiums;

ii. include at least 5 percent - 10 percent of total residential units as affordable units; and

iii. have submitted a complete Site Plan Application by March 1, 2025; and

b. prioritize projects that include a higher percentage of affordable housing. 

2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to approve up to 3,000 condominium units in the class of projects described in Part 1 above to benefit from:

a. deferral of development charge payments until the earlier of four years from the approval of the deferral, or Condominium approval, with the final payment date subject to the approval of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, provided it is no later than Condominium approval;

b. waiving of interest on deferred development charge amounts; and

c. applying the development charge rates in effect as of June 6, 2024 for applications not subject to a lower frozen rate.

3. In the event that the above criterion generate a unit count above the 3,000 unit limit referenced in Part 2 above, City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to prioritize projects first based on percentage of affordable housing and second on the development review application status reflecting projects that can be built faster.

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and any other member of staff of whom it is requested, to enter into a non-disclosure or similar agreements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, with the appropriate legal entities for the development projects identified in Part 1 above to allow relevant information to be provided to City staff.

5. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to enter into agreements, pursuant to Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, to defer the payment of development charges payable in relation to condominium units approved per Part 2 above provided building permits are issued for the project within two-years of approval for development charges deferral, and on such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

6. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to City Council in second quarter of 2025 with the results.

Toronto is experiencing a continued housing supply slowdown as a result of high construction and financing costs, higher interest rates, and declining pre-construction sales and rents. Foreign trade risks and immigration changes add significant uncertainty to the growth outlook of housing supply. The slowdown in development activity could have a generational negative impact on Toronto's ability to accommodate the housing needs of current and future residents, and a potential permanent loss of development capacity if capital and labour are reallocated.

This slowdown is being experienced across the housing spectrum. Following the introduction of a new Purpose-Built Rental Supply Program in late 2024, this report is proposing measures to unlock and advance stalled multi-unit ownership housing projects that include at least 5%-10% affordable housing and are expected to start construction within the next two years. Subject to approval of this report, the City will provide deferral of the payment of development charges (DCs) for eligible multi-unit ownership units. The deferred DCs would then be payable, interest free and at June 2024 DC rates, four years following approval of the deferral or at the time of condominium approval, whichever occurs earlier.

Subject to adoption of this report, staff will undertake a review of projects already in the City’s development review pipeline to identify interested proponents with projects on private land that have submitted a Complete Site Plan Application as of March 1, 2025 and include at least 5%-10% of their units as affordable housing.

Based on a high-level preliminary review, staff estimate that there are at least approximately 14,000 units in the development review pipeline that will be developed as condominium buildings and that include an affordable housing component at various stages of development review status. Based on the City’s current financial capacity, up to 3,000 condominium units can be unlocked through these measures. Staff will report in Q2-2025 with the results of the implementation process.

In previous discussions with industry leaders, through Building Industry and Land Development (BILD), the City was asked to provide a full exemption of DCs for condominium units to unlock stalled developments. While this report does not recommend an exemption, the proposed measures aim to improve the financial viability of condominium housing projects by reducing upfront development and financing costs for developers, while considering the financial constraints of the City of Toronto and that these projects will contribute to the affordable housing supply and creation mixed-income communities in Toronto.

The City of Toronto hopes that municipal actions undertaken will be complemented by efforts by the provincial and federal governments to advance housing supply. For example, City Council has formally requested the Province amend the Development Charges Act to authorize municipalities to adjust or remove annual development charge indexing provisions without an amendment to the development charge by-law, with the objective of incentivizing housing development (Item CC27.2). This would allow the City of Toronto to have greater flexibility in responding to market conditions.

Recent trade developments between the United States (US) and Canada, notably US-initiated tariff disputes, have introduced new uncertainties which will have direct and indirect impacts on construction projects, and the overall economy. There is an opportunity to spur construction of ownership projects with an affordable housing component faster, so people can move into these new homes sooner. These actions will support Toronto and Canada’s efforts to ensure a more resilient economy, during the response to tariffs and beyond, while supporting local jobs and economic growth.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Non-Program by $10.7 million gross, fully funded by the Major Special Event Reserve Fund, for the purposes of advancing the Host City Commercial Hospitality Program as a key revenue generation strategy for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto, with funds to be replenished to the reserve fund following the sale of hospitality packages.

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and enter into agreements to accept donations as part of the Champions Table private sector fundraising program to be provided to the Soccer for All (SFA) Legacy Fund, including for up to 12 (twelve) soccer “mini-pitches" across the City, generally in accordance with the City's Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, outlining the agreed-upon uses of the donated funds and donor recognition, on such terms and conditions necessary in the opinion of the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to solicit and negotiate a naming rights agreement for the new "Soccer Hub" at Centennial Park generally in accordance with the City of Toronto Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy and on such terms and conditions necessary in the opinion of the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat, and a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat to report back to the Executive Committee through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee for approval to enter into the agreement.

4. City Council request the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer, where possible, to prioritize Canadian suppliers and increase purchasing opportunities with Indigenous, Black and diverse suppliers and social enterprises.

5. City Council reaffirm its commitment to deliver FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) within its $380 million budget and City Council direct the City Manager and the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat to report to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee on any amendments required to manage the impact of tariffs within that budget.

6. Should the City Manager determine additional funds beyond the $380 million FIFA World Cup 2026 budget are required to address the impact of tariffs on the City's ability to deliver FIFA World Cup 2026, City Council authorize the City Manager to request additional funds from provincial and federal governments, in recognition of the additional revenue tariffs will generate for those governments.

At its meeting on March 18, 2025, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee considered Item FWC3.1 and made recommendations to City Council.
 
 
This staff report shares data reflecting the economic, social, and cultural opportunities for the Greater Toronto Area, province, and nation associated with hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26), with a particular focus on leveraging the event for long-term benefits. As a designated host city, Toronto is poised to experience significant economic growth, including boosts in tourism, job creation, and local business activity.

This report also introduces a framework for quarterly reporting on community benefits, emphasizing inclusivity, engagement, and transparency. Key initiatives include tracking local employment opportunities, equity-deserving communities, and fostering community-based events aligned with the global tournament. Being a key component, social procurement ensures that the event contributes to the city's social goals, such as promoting diversity, sustainability, and equity. This report highlights the City's approach to utilizing the procurement process as a tool for positive social impact, benefiting local suppliers, underrepresented groups, and sustainable practices. Through these initiatives, Toronto aims to deliver a FIFA World Cup that leaves a lasting legacy of cultural enrichment and economic vitality.

This report is a coordinated response, providing updates and addressing directives from City Council March 2024 (EX12.2), led by the FWC26 Toronto Secretariat, in collaboration with Social Development, Finance and Administration, Purchasing and Materials Management, and Parks and Recreation.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee as follows:
 

a. under Section B, Composition and Term:

i. insert a new clause after clause 5 that reads:

6.  The Advisory Committee may form informal Working Groups, each comprised of up to five members of the Advisory Committee.

b. under Section C, Governance:

i. add “and its Working Groups” to clause 4, so that Section C-4 now reads:

4. The Housing Secretariat Division will provide staff support and strategic advice to the Advisory Committee and its Working Groups.

 ii. add “except for its Working Groups.” to clause 5, so that Section C-5 now reads:

5. The City Clerk’s Office will provide meeting management support to the Advisory Committee, except for its Working Groups.

iii. add a new clause 6 that reads:

6.  Working Groups:

i. shall have Guidelines approved by the Advisory Committee, which include but are not limited to the matters it will address, member composition and anticipated frequency of meetings.

ii. may engage with City Officials, other City employees and external parties to provide or receive advice on matters related to the Advisory Committee mandate, and engagement shall be facilitated through the Housing Secretariat Division.

iii. shall ensure preparation and submission of meeting minutes to the City Clerk’s Office, with support from the Housing Secretariat Division, for inclusion on the agenda and assign a lead Working Group member to provide an update on the minutes at the next Advisory Committee meeting.

iv. must forward any advice that requires action by City Officials or City Council to the Advisory Committee for consideration and, if recommended by the Advisory Committee, to City Council for approval.

The Housing Rights Advisory Committee (the Committee) was established to provide advice to City Council on policies, programs and actions that the City can implement to advance its commitment to furthering the progressive realization of the right to adequate housing in Toronto. The Committee provides this advice based on the housing and human rights expertise and lived experiences of its members, academic research, and learnings from other jurisdictions.

The Committee also provides advice to Council to ensure that the interests and needs of those with living/lived experiences of housing precarity, discrimination and homelessness are reflected in City programs and service delivery, and supports the City's engagement with Indigenous, Black and other equity-deserving communities. This enables the Committee to identify systemic barriers that prevent residents from accessing and maintaining adequate housing, and to recommend actions to remove such barriers.

At its September 23, 2024 meeting, the committee adopted the formation of Working Groups in alignment with its Priorities Framework (2024.HS3.1). City Council had previously approved an amendment to HRAC’s Terms of Reference allowing honorarium payments for participation in Working Groups (2024.MM18.3) at its May 22 and 23, 2024 meeting.

Amendments to the Committee’s Terms of Reference are needed to formalize the Working Groups, in order to further support the Committee’s ability to provide effective advice and recommendations to City Council on housing rights matters within Toronto’s complex housing and homelessness service system. The recommended amendments:

- enable the Working Groups’ to engage proactively and upon request with City Officials and employees and with members of the public (including Indigenous, Black, and other equity-deserving communities and people with lived and living experience of homelessness and housing precarity).

- clarify that the City Clerk’s Office does not provide meeting management for Working Group meetings.

- outline the support that Housing Secretariat Division provides to Working Groups, which includes administrative and facilitation support for engagement.

These proposed amendments align with previous Council recommendations with respect to HRAC Terms of Reference.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report from Councillor Paul Ainslie on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Advocacy Days held March 5 to 7, 2025, for information.

From March 5-7, I represented Mayor Chow and the City of Toronto as a delegate at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative's "Advocacy Days" in Washington, D.C. This initiative brought together Canadian and American mayors to advocate for the protection of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence watershed and to oppose proposed tariffs that threaten cross-border trade and economic stability. Meetings with U.S. Mayors, Senators, and Congressional leaders from both Democratic and Republican parties emphasized the significant economic impact of potential tariffs on both sides of the border, particularly on Toronto and the broader Ontario region. https://glslcities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GLSL-Cities-Initiative-Press-Release-Great-Lakes-Day-2025.pdf

Key Activities and Findings:

Participation in Advocacy Days:
-The delegate participated in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative's "Advocacy Days" (www.glslcities.org), joining mayors from Ontario, Quebec, and various U.S. districts.
-The primary focus was to advocate for the protection of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence watershed and to address the potential negative impact of tariffs.

Advocacy Against Tariffs:
-Meetings were held with U.S. Mayors, Senators, and Congressional leaders, highlighting the detrimental effects of potential tariffs.
-Key points emphasized during these meetings included:

-Tariffs threaten jobs and disrupt integrated supply chains, putting at risk eight million American jobs dependent on trade with Canada.

-Tariffs weaken the $6 trillion Great Lakes economy, which drives 50% of all U.S.-Canada trade.
-Tariffs jeopardize decades of cross-border cooperation, hindering efforts to strengthen economic ties.

Economic Impact on Toronto and Ontario:
-Toronto drives an estimated $123 billion in trade with the United States, contributing 25% of Ontario's GDP, workforce, and businesses.
-The Toronto region accounts for 20% of Canada's economy and 53% of Ontario's economy.
-As a financial and business hub, Toronto plays a critical role in U.S.-Ontario trade, with Ontario merchandise exports to the U.S. increasing 25% from $202 billion to $252 billion between 2019 and 2023.
-The U.S. is Canada’s largest trading partner. A 25% blanket tariff on all U.S. imports will heavily impact Canada, Ontario, and Toronto.
 

I had the pleasure in participating in a series of meetings and events:

The Advocacy Days provided a crucial platform to address the potential economic consequences of tariffs on Toronto and the broader region. The meetings with U.S. officials underscored the importance of maintaining strong cross-border economic ties and the need to oppose protectionist policies. The information gathered and the relationships established during these meetings will be valuable in ongoing efforts to protect the economic interests of Toronto and the Great Lakes region.

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative’s “Advocacy Days” (www.glslcities.org)

Attachment 1: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Key Messages and Asks.

The Audit Committee recommend that:  

1. City Council receive the report (January 29, 2025) from the Auditor General for information.

Tara Anderson, Auditor General, gave a presentation on the Auditor General's 2024 Annual Report - Demonstrating the Value of the Auditor General's Office.

The Audit Committee:

1. Requested the Auditor General to report directly to the March 26, 27, and 28, 2025 meeting of City Council on whether the review of Short-term Rental Operations, outlined in the Annual Report (January 29, 2025) from the Auditor General, includes 181 and 219 Dundas Street East.

This report provides information about the Auditor General's Office 2024 activities and the financial and non-financial benefits achieved by the City through its implementation of report recommendations.

In 2024, the Auditor General's Office presented 10 audit, investigation, and cybersecurity reports with 86 recommendations, as well as a consolidated report on the status of previous Auditor General recommendations to City divisions, agencies and corporations.

Additionally, our Forensic Unit managed 679 complaints (representing approximately 1,050 allegations) received through our Fraud and Waste Hotline, and conducted and / or provided oversight of some complex investigations.

Every year, we demonstrate the value our Office brings with a quantified return on investment. The City has achieved cumulative one-time and annually recurring savings projected over a five-year period totaling over $376 million (as reported in our 2020 to 2024 Annual Reports) by implementing our recommendations. The cumulative cost of operating the Auditor General's Office from 2020 to 2024 was approximately $33.3 million. Based on these numbers, for every dollar invested in the Auditor General's Office there was a return of about $11.

Equally important is the value that our reports bring through the non-quantifiable benefits, including enhanced cybersecurity and internal controls, robust data analytics, improved policies and procedures, more effective management and use of City resources, better customer service, and stronger security of City assets. Our reports also help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of programs, systems and processes, the impacts of which are not always easily quantified in financial terms.

The Audit Committee recommend that:

1. City Council receive the report (January 29, 2025) from the Auditor General for information.

Tara Anderson, Auditor General, and Elaine Au, Assistant Auditor General, Forensic Unit, gave a presentation on the Auditor General's 2024 Annual Report on the Fraud and Waste Hotline.

This report represents the 2024 annual report on fraud, waste and wrongdoing at the City including the activities of the Fraud and Waste Hotline Program (the Hotline Program). It highlights the complaints that have been communicated to the Auditor General’s Office. It does not represent an overall picture of fraud or other wrongdoing across the City.

In 2024, 679 complaints, representing approximately 1,050 allegations, were received by the Auditor General’s Office. This is a reduction from 2023 by approximately 36 per cent or 375 complaints, primarily the result of receiving fewer complaints outside of our jurisdiction (not related to the City of Toronto), as well as subsidy fraud complaints. Despite the decrease in the number of complaints, we continue to manage a high volume of allegations, which has remained relatively consistent over the past five years at an average of approximately 1,250 allegations per year.

The Hotline Program has helped to reduce losses and resulted in the protection of City assets. The actual and potential losses from complaints received from 2020 to 2024 are $2.0 million (actual losses) plus $1.1 million (potential losses) had the fraud not been detected. Additional benefits that are not quantifiable include:

- the deterrence of fraud or wrongdoing

- strengthened internal controls

- improvements in policies and procedures

- increased operational efficiencies

- the ability to use complaint data to identify trends and emerging issues, make results-oriented recommendations to management, and inform our Audit Work Plan.

The Audit Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, in collaboration with Winter Respite Site and Warming Centre operators, to review methodologies for collecting data to better understand unmet demand and how many winter program spaces are needed, by taking into consideration:

a. the number of overflow space users each day (i.e., people who are able stay inside at a site but are not able to access a bed therein); and

b. the number of individuals who try to access a bed on a drop-in basis but are turned away, directed elsewhere, or leave without accessing a bed or overflow space each day.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to review procedures and practices for deactivation (including leaving beds vacant), taking into consideration information on demand, unmatched callers, overflow, and turnaway. Such review should evaluate the costs and benefits of different practices for deactivation that do not compromise client health and safety (potentially informed by pilots to determine the impacts on unmet demand and turnaway).

3. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, in collaboration with the Corporate Real Estate Management Division where necessary, to maximize the beds made available (within funding constraints) by Winter Respite Sites, Warming Centres, and Surge Sites during the winter period by:

a. negotiating lease terms that allow access to the premises for these operations for the entirety of the winter period, and working to secure temporary sites for periods when this is not possible;

b. signing operating agreements and completing necessary planning, capital and site preparation work so that all funded beds can be made available at the start of the winter season or as early as possible after the start of the agreement period;

c. standardizing Toronto Shelter and Support Services methodology to determine reasonable timelines for ramping up and ramping down Winter Respite programs and communicating such guidelines to operators;

d. evaluating the costs and benefits of closing programs on April 15 and / or staggering program closures beyond the end of the winter period;

e. prioritizing the use of public real estate assets for future Winter Respite Sites, Warming Centres, and Surge Sites; and

f. developing a formal contingency plan to make spaces available when the shelter system is full, including Winter Respite Sites and Warming Centres, during the winter period.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to review the services provided at winter programs, taking into consideration the costs and benefits of opportunities to offer some degree of case management and support services that aligns with the needs of their clients.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to

a. review costs related to the 2023/24 winter season as reported by third-party operators of Warming Centres and Winter Respite Sites, including requesting further information and supporting records, where necessary; and

b. expedite the finalization of costs and recover any surplus funds paid to the operators related to the 2023/24 winter season.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to establish and implement procedures and guidelines to review the reasonableness and appropriateness of reported costs and obtain documented explanations of budget-to-actual variances that are supported by source documents provided by operators. Reconciliations should be reviewed and approved by management, as appropriate.

7. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to enforce contractual requirements for third-party operators of Warming Centres and Winter Respite Sites to provide, on an annual basis, an audited financial statement and reconciliation report with respect to the services provided by the Service Provider pursuant to their agreements with the City, where Toronto Shelter and Support Services needs to obtain a higher level of assurance from third-party operators of the accuracy and validity of reported costs by program / site.

8. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to implement processes requiring third-party operators of Warming Centre and Winter Respite Sites to obtain pre-approval, in writing, for any significant changes that may have an impact on operations and / or costs before the changes are implemented, as well as, for any reallocation or redeployment of funding or resources designated for the operation of Warming Centres and Winter Respite Sites to other programs. Toronto Shelter and Support Services should consider whether any changes are needed to the purchase of service agreements with its third-party operators to reflect these requirements.

9. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to make sure staff have sufficient financial knowledge and / or training to analyze and review the operating budget to ensure rates and assumptions are consistent and reasonable, as well as to ensure actual reported costs are accurate, valid, and appropriate.

10. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to establish procedures, guidelines, benchmarks for rates or ratios for key cost categories, and / or criteria to ensure that when Toronto Shelter and Support Services staff develop and review program and site-specific budgets, that they:

a. determine what rates are considered reasonable for different cost categories;

b. identify and follow-up on inconsistencies;

c. request and review source documentation (e.g. third-party operators’ agreements with their vendors) or additional information to corroborate explanations; and

d. identify opportunities to reduce costs and stretch funding further to serve more clients, when possible.

11. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, in consultation with the Purchasing and Materials Management Division, to review its catering contracts for opportunities to obtain better pricing and further savings including the potential for:

a. leveraging economies of scale to provide catering services to multiple shelter locations and programs; and

b. scaling and cooperative purchasing with other City program areas, like Long-Term Care Homes and Children's Services, who also require meal services.

12. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to review the practice applied to deactivating and closing Warming Centres (including how sites are prioritized for deactivation and closure) taking into consideration the client experience, cost structure, and potential opportunities to stretch existing funds further and potentially provide more beds.

13. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to ensure that, going forward for winter 2025/26 and beyond, all Purchase of Service agreements with third-party operators for Warming Centres and Winter Respite programs are executed before sites begin operation.

14. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to strengthen the review and analysis of budget information submitted in response to the Requests for Expression of Interest and / or Requests for Proposals for Warming Centres, and other shelter programs, as appropriate.

15. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to review the Auditor General’s observations and recommendations to strengthen financial controls for applicability to the other shelter programs operated by third-party service providers, and implement the recommendations for those programs, as appropriate.

Tara Anderson, Auditor General, and Ina Chan, Deputy Auditor General, gave a presentation on the Audit of Toronto Shelter and Support Services - Warming Centres and Winter Respite Sites: Understanding and Addressing Demand While Improving Financial Accountability to Stretch Dollars Further.

Gord Tanner, General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, gave a Management Response Presentation on the Auditor General Audit of Warming Centres and 24-Hour Winter Respite Sites.

The Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division is responsible for managing a coordinated and effective system of shelter and homelessness services. Toronto Shelter and Support Services’ top priority is “to ensure that those experiencing homelessness have access to temporary accommodation when they need it, as well as wrap-around and housing-focused supports to help ensure homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring.”

People experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable to illness and injury as a result of exposure to cold temperatures. Each year, the City releases a Winter Services Plan to provide additional capacity (including through Warming Centres and Winter Respite Sites) and services to support individuals experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months (November 15 to April 15), when health and safety risks are higher than normal. Toronto Shelter and Support Services works with various community partners to provide these services and programs.

The Auditor General’s 2024 Work Plan included an audit of the City’s Winter Respite Sites and Warming Centres for people experiencing homelessness. This report presents the results of the audit.

Our audit identifies opportunities for Toronto Shelter and Support Services to stretch its funding further and make more beds available in warm indoor spaces to people experiencing homelessness during the winter season by:

a. Making improvements to better understand and address demand for Winter Respite Site and Warming Centre beds.

b. Improving financial accountability, including more thorough reviews of budgets and actual costs incurred.

The Audit Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to:

a. Review and analyze data from the park inspections system to ensure repair-related deficiencies identified in past inspections have been resolved and / or appropriate work orders have been created to track repairs where action is still pending to resolve the deficiency.

b. Establish a process and / or supporting systems for tracking, through to their resolution, deficiencies that have been transferred to other groups or divisions.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to develop additional guidance and / or training to outline or clarify:

a. requirements for documenting inspection results, including noting of deficiencies and creating work orders for necessary maintenance; and

b. processes for monitoring and following-up of deficiencies.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to develop and implement a service request and work order policy or procedure and provide training to staff, where the guidance provided should include:

a. criteria for creating work orders, specifying any exceptions for cases where a work order may not be required and how resolution of service requests without work orders should be documented and tracked;

b. criteria for prioritizing work orders based on the urgency and impact (e.g. safety risk); and

c. data entry standards outlining specific information required for each work order (e.g. descriptions linking work to be completed and prioritization or risks, task detail, start and end dates) and expected timeframes for entering a service request and generating and closing a work order in the work order management system.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer, to modernize work order management practices to reduce inefficiencies arising from manual processes. In doing so, Parks Branch should consider the capability of enabling technologies to support the integration of work order management, work assignments and time tracking. Consideration should also be given to integrating the tracking of work transferred to other groups or divisions.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to:

a. implement management reviews of open, in-progress, and completed work orders to monitor compliance, identify backlogs, and to assess productivity, efficiency, and workload; and

b. establish and implement guidelines for supervisors to conduct site visits to monitor the completion and quality of work performed by Parks Branch - Technical Services staff. Site visits should be documented, and feedback be provided to staff for training and process improvements.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to:

a. establish benchmarks for work order completion timeframes starting from the receipt of the service request to the time of work order completion, considering different priority and complexity levels; and

b. develop key performance indicators to measure and report the achievement of the established service standards, taking into consideration resource and funding constraints, and ensure the reasons for any delays impacting achievement of key performance indicators are tracked, analyzed, and addressed.

7. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to develop and implement procedures for documenting and tracking daily activities of Parks Branch - Technical Services staff and provide training on these procedures, where the procedures should set expectations for:

a. using a standard template for logging daily activities to ensure consistency across the districts;

b. the types of activities staff must record, including tasks completed and time spent on each task (as well as linkages to work orders and information required for work orders, where applicable);

c. supervisory review of activity logs for accuracy and completeness, leveraging Global Positioning System where applicable; and

d. reviewing and analyzing data from activity records to support accountability and workload management.

8. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, and Recreation, in collaboration with Customer Experience and Technology Services, to:

a. implement a centralized system for tracking all public complaints (regardless of the method or mechanism by which it was submitted) and recording key data on any related service requests through to their resolution; and

b. create reports and dashboards for management to monitor complaints / service request types, volumes, aging, and trends.

9. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to review and revise the Division’s current complaints policy and processes, provide training to staff on their responsibilities and expectations, and monitor compliance with the policy, including targeted timeframes for responding to complaints.

Tara Anderson, Auditor General, and Ina Chan, Deupty Auditor General, gave a presentation on the Audit of Parks Branch Operations - Phase 2: Supporting Vibrant Parks by Improving Park Asset Management and Repair Processes.

Howie Dayton, General Manager, Parks and Recreation, gave a Management Response Presentation on the Audit of Parks Branch Operations - Phase 2: Supporting Vibrant Parks by Improving Park Asset Management and Repair Processes.

The Parks and Recreation Division’s mission is to improve the quality of life of Toronto’s diverse communities by providing safe, clean, and beautiful parks; a healthy, expanding urban forest; and high quality, community-focused recreational experiences. The Parks Branch is responsible for on-going care and maintenance of City-operated parks, including various amenities found in each park.

The Auditor General’s 2024 Work Plan included an operational review of how the Parks and Recreation Division manages and maintains over 1,500 parks in the City of Toronto. Our first phase of the operational review, presented at the October 15, 2024 Audit Committee meeting, focused on day-to-day maintenance and compliance with established service levels.

This report presents the second phase of the operational review, which focuses on the Parks Branch’s processes related to park inspections, non-capital repairs and maintenance of various park assets and amenities, and public complaints. The audit aimed to address whether parks maintenance and non-capital repair needs were being identified, prioritized, and addressed in a timely manner.[1]

Our audit identified opportunities for improvement in the following areas:

a. Improving Park Maintenance Inspections and Monitoring of the Resolution of Deficiencies

b. Implementing Consistent Practices for Repair-Related Service Requests and Work Order Tracking

c. Establishing a Comprehensive System for Monitoring Public Complaints from Intake to Resolution

[1] This audit focused on maintenance and non-capital repairs that fall within the mandate of Parks Branch’s Technical Services group. The audit does not address repairs referred to groups outside of the Parks Branch or to other City divisions (e.g. Corporate Real Estate Management).

The Audit Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council request the Chief Information Security Officer, in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer and the City Clerk, to:

a. Review and revise the existing guidelines to further strengthen best practices and cybersecurity controls for initiating and conducting online confidential meetings for City Council and its committees, and for the consideration of the boards and committees of the City’s agencies and corporations.

b. Incorporate the critical controls required in initiating and conducting online confidential meetings in the City's annual mandatory Cyber Awareness training.

2. City Council request the City Manager to distribute the Chief Information Security Officer's cybersecurity guidelines for conducting online confidential meetings, to:

a. City divisions, on securing online City meetings where confidential subject matters are discussed, particularly committee and City Council meetings, and

b. City agencies and corporations, including restricted entities, for their consideration to adopt as a best practice for committee and board meetings.

Over the past five years, the City of Toronto, like many other organizations, accelerated the use of online collaboration and meetings (e.g. using Webex, Teams), in particular due to the Covid-19 pandemic.[1] The use of online meeting platforms continues, owing to factors such as ease of use and hybrid work arrangements.

Hybrid meetings, a combination of in-person and online video conferencing, have become common, including for conducting legislative meetings.[2] This format will stay in use for the foreseeable future. While these meetings have benefits in terms of ease and efficiency, they also introduce cybersecurity and confidentiality risks. It is therefore important to review and further strengthen the practices and controls used in initiating and conducting these meetings, particularly for confidential (in-camera) meetings.

This report highlights the importance for the City to enhance and standardize cybersecurity guidance to City divisions, and to share those best practices with its agencies and corporations for consideration, to proactively prevent unauthorized access to confidential information discussed in these meetings.

Legislative meetings may be closed (in-camera) to the public for specific reasons as outlined in the City of Toronto Act, 2006.[3] The City Clerk has developed processes and staff training to secure the electronic portion of closed meetings of City Council, Committees, and local board meetings that are managed by the City Clerk. Similarly, some agencies and corporations have also developed processes for securing electronic meetings of their boards and committees.

We have noted that while the City has guidelines in place for securing online confidential meetings, these guidelines require further strengthening for cybersecurity considerations, and these need to be distributed across all City divisions, agencies, and corporations for awareness. We have provided examples in this report of observations made by our staff that suggest the need for further strengthening the guidelines.

This report recommends revising the guidelines to be used for online confidential meetings and disseminating them to City divisions, and its agencies and corporations. The critical controls required in initiating and conducting online confidential meetings can also be included in the Chief Information Security Officer's mandatory cybersecurity training.

While the recommended guidance to maintain the security of online confidential meetings in this report relates to meetings of City Council, its committees, and the boards and committees of the City’s agencies and corporations, the Chief Information Security Officer can also encourage use of these best practices in the City's internal working meetings where confidential matters are discussed.

The work performed in relation to this report does not constitute an audit conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. However, we believe we have performed sufficient work and gathered sufficient appropriate evidence to provide for a reasonable basis to support our observations and recommendations.

This public report contains two recommendations to further strengthen and improve controls in initiating and conducting online confidential meetings.

[1] In July 2020, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Provincial government amended the meeting rules of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to allow for electronic participation. In 2023, City Council and most local boards made electronic participation permanent.
[2] Legislative meetings include those held by City Council, Committees and the boards and committees of the City’s agencies and corporations
[3] https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/06c11 (refer to Section 190)

The Audit Committee recommend that:

1. City Council receive the report (January 29, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, for information.  

On June 21, 2023, the Office of Auditor General issued an audit report titled “City of Toronto’s Modular Housing Initiative: The Need to Balance Fast Delivery with Stronger Management of Contracts and Costs” in relation to City's Modular Housing Initiative.

As a result of this audit, the Office of Auditor General provided twenty (20) recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Modular Housing Initiative projects. In response to these recommendations, Housing Secretariat, in collaboration with Corporate Real Estate Management and CreateTO, formally committed to strategizing and developing a comprehensive implementation plan. The Housing Secretariat and Corporate Real Estate Management divisions have been engaged in a series of coordinated efforts to establish a more robust framework of policies, processes, programs and tools targeted at Modular Housing Initiative projects. These measures ensure alignment with the recommendations and effectively address the key areas identified for improvement. Housing Secretariat and Corporate Real Estate Management remain focused on promoting sustainable improvements and are actively working to ensure that all the actions taken are in full compliance with the audit recommendations.

Council requested staff to provide a status update on the implementation of the recommendations to Audit Committee by the end of 2024. In response to that direction, this report presents a comprehensive overview of the implementation plan, providing a detailed account of the status of the recommendations. It outlines the progress made to date, categorizing the recommendations as fully implemented or partially implemented. The report further highlights the key milestones achieved, as well as ongoing efforts aimed at ensuring the full realization of the remaining recommendations, in alignment with the audit's objective.

Out of the twenty (20) recommendations, the divisions have self-assessed fifteen (15) recommendations as fully implemented. Work completed to implement recommendations includes establishing improved financial and project controls and enhanced due diligence measures to ensure projects are executed more efficiently and meet quality standards, while minimizing risk and enhancing accountability through the clear articulation of roles and responsibilities. Five (5) recommendations are partially completed and are on track for completion before the end of 2025. These recommendations relate to tracking expenditures, ensuring the use of shared financial data, standard file documentation and retention, and a consideration of lessons learned from past modular housing projects.

Notably, these status updates have not yet been verified by the Office of Auditor General. The Office of Auditor General has a separate process to follow up on audit recommendations.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the 2023 audited financial statements and management letter for the North Toronto Memorial Arena in Attachment 1 to the report (January 30, 2025) from the Auditor General for information.

2. City Council receive the 2023 audited financial statements and management letter for the William H. Bolton Arena in Attachment 2 to the report (January 30, 2025) from the Auditor General for information.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Audit Committee and City Council with the 2023 audited financial statements and a status update on the outstanding 2023 audited financial statements of Arenas.

The 2023 audited financial statements for the eight City Arenas are presented to the Audit Committee after approval by their respective Boards or Committees of Management.

Of the eight City Arenas, the audited financial statements for two Arenas were previously presented at the July 5, 2024 Audit Committee meeting and one arena was presented at the October 15, 2024 Audit Committee meeting. At the time of preparation of this report, there were two 2023 audited financial statements available for Arenas, and the audits for three Arenas were in progress. Depending on when the audits are completed, the Independent Auditor's Reports, accompanying financial statements and management control letters (if applicable) will be presented at a subsequent meeting of the Audit Committee.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council appoint Joe Mihevc to the Toronto Transit Commission board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 29, 2029, and until a successor is appointed.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, and 2 to 4, to the report (March 5, 2025) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission board.

Candidate's biography

Joe Mihevc

Joe Mihevc is a former city councillor for the former City of York and the City of Toronto for 28 years (1991-2018 and 2022). Relevant to this application, he was a Toronto Transit Commission Commissioner and Vice Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission. His expertise is in the area of municipal governance and public policy, public health, community development and engagement, housing policy, economic development, urban planning/redevelopment, sustainability, poverty reduction, transit governance and planning, and newcomer resettlement. 

The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews and recommend one public member to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission board.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to enter into a five-year agreement with the Toronto Arts Council for the administration and distribution of arts and culture funding on behalf of the City of Toronto, with a term to expire on December 31, 2029 and an option to extend the term for a period of up to one year, and that the agreement be in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to develop a collaborative framework with the Toronto Arts Council to articulate how the City and Toronto Arts Council will work together on shared funding and sector development priorities, and report to the Economic and Community Development Committee with a recommended framework by the end of 2025.

The Director and Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Policy and Programs, and the Director of Planning and Operations of the Toronto Arts Council gave a presentation on Toronto Arts Council: 2023 Annual Report.

The Toronto Arts Council is an independent organization that distributes cultural grants to non-profit organizations and individuals on the City's behalf, based on the terms of a multi-year agreement with the City of Toronto. The current agreement expires on March 31, 2025. This report requests authority from City Council for the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to enter into a new five-year agreement with the Toronto Arts Council for the period from 2025 to 2029.

The City and Toronto Arts Council have worked collaboratively to develop terms for the new multi-year agreement. The proposed terms for the agreement, outlined in this report, including enhanced reporting requirements, focusing on outcomes-based results for Toronto residents; an improved process to request funding from the City in alignment with corporate budget process requirements; and a commitment to developing a new collaborative framework to articulate how the City and Toronto Arts Council will work together to achieve shared priorities for funding and cultural sector development, including the implementation of "Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto (2025-2035)".

This report also submits a copy of the Toronto Arts Council's annual report for 2023 to the Economic and Community Development Committee, which is required as part of the current multi-year agreement. The annual report highlights the Toronto Arts Council's activities that include awarding 911 grants across each of the City's 25 wards, and creating opportunities for residents to engage with arts and culture, and for artists and arts organizations to share their work with the community.

The Economic and Community Development Committee forwards the item to City Council without recommendation.

The purpose of this report is to recommend that the area shown in Attachment 1 be designated as the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area.

In accordance with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, the City Clerk conducted a poll to determine if there is sufficient support to designate the area as the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area. The proposed Business Improvement Area is the area along Avenue Road from Lawrence Avenue West to Joicey Boulevard and connecting side streets.

The City received the required benchmark number of ballots to validate the poll and the majority of accepted ballots were in favour of establishing a Business Improvement Area.  Accordingly, it is recommended that City Council pass a by-law to designate the area described in Attachment 1 as the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area. Subject to Council's approval, this will be the City's eighty-sixth Business Improvement Area.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the renaming of the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area, as defined by the boundaries described in Attachment 1 to the report (February 10, 2025) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to the Little Jamaica Business Improvement Area.

2. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, as required to reflect the name change of the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area to the Little Jamaica Business Improvement Area.

The purpose of this report is to recommend that the name of the York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area (BIA) be changed to Little Jamaica Business Improvement Area. The BIA Board of Management voted to support the renaming process and request the City of Toronto to formally change the name of the BIA. This name change request was also endorsed by the BIA's general membership at its November 12, 2024 Annual General Meeting.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending, as follows:

a. Amend the definition of ‘Mobile Food Vending Permit’ in Section 740-1 to include the words that are underlined: “A permit which grants the permit holder the right to vend refreshments and food products from a motorized refreshment vehicle, or a non-motorized refreshment vehicle which meets the requirements of section 740-12C, on a road in a Mobile Vending Zone in accordance with Article III.”

b. Amend subsection 740-12A to include the words that are underlined: “A person may apply for a Mobile Food Vending Permit which will grant to the permit holder the right to vend refreshments and food products from only the motorized refreshment vehicle, or non-motorized refreshment vehicle meeting the requirements in subsection C, identified in the permit in Mobile Vending Zones.”

c. Amend Section 740-12 to include a new subsection C, as follows:

“A Mobile Food Vending Permit may only be granted for a non-motorized refreshment vehicle that is:

(1) a trailer;

(2) no more than 10 metres in length;

(3) no more than 3 metres in width; and

(4) displaying a valid number plate issued by the Province for the trailer.”

d. Amend subsection 740-17A(13) to include the words that are underline: “Unless otherwise permitted under subsection C, fail to clearly display their Mobile Food Vending Permit inside the windshield of the vehicle and, where a Mobile Vending Zone is located in a pay and display location, fail to clearly display their Mobile Food Vending Permit inside the windshield of the vehicle and, where issued, next to the pay and display receipt.”

e. Amend Section 740-17 to include a new subsection C, as follows:

“In addition to the conditions of operation in this section, all Mobile Food Vending Permit holders who operate a non-motorized refreshment vehicle shall also:

(1) Vend only in Mobile Vending Zones in Ward 11;

(2) Vend only during the pilot period of April 1 to December 31, 2025, inclusive;

(3) Despite subsection A(13), display their Mobile Food Vending Permit inside a window of the non-motorized refreshment vehicle; and

(4) Where the non-motorized refreshment vehicle is attached to another vehicle, ensure the attached vehicle is compliant with all requirements for parking in that location, including, without limitation, being compliant with all by-law requirements and paying any fee required for parking;

f. Amend subsection 740-18B to include the words that are underlined: “A drawing or photograph, including dimensions of the motorized refreshment vehicle or non-motorized refreshment vehicle; and”

g. Amend subsection 740-26.A(1) to include the words that are underlined: “The permit holder shall display the permit in a manner so that it is clearly visible on the refreshment vehicle, the portable display unit or the work station. In the case of a Mobile Food Vending permit, when vending in a pay and display parking location, the permit holder shall display the Mobile Food Vending permit inside the windshield of the vehicle or other location permitted for a non-motorized refreshment vehicle and, where issued, next to the pay and display receipt.”

h. Amend subsection 740-35.1.A. to include the words that are underlined: "Where a person occupies and vends from a motorized refreshment vehicle or non-motorized refreshment vehicle on or near a highway, including a road, sidewalk or boulevard, in contravention of this chapter, the Executive Director, or persons acting upon his or her instructions, may cause it to be moved or taken to and placed or stored in a suitable place and all costs and charges for removing, care and storage, if any, are a lien upon the vehicle which may be enforced in the manner provided by the Repair and Storage Liens Act."

2. City Council direct that the by-law amendment above come into effect immediately on the date a by-law is adopted.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee, as part of the review of Chapter 740, Street Vending, on findings related to this pilot.

City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending, regulates the sale of refreshments, including food, drink and ice cream, from motorized vehicles and non-motorized vehicles on City highways.  A review of Chapter 740 is planned to occur throughout 2025, with the findings and recommendations expected to be presented to Council by the end of 2025.

The purpose of this report is to respond to 2024.MM24.5 More Great Eats, which directs Municipal Licensing & Standards (“MLS”) to report back with recommendations for a pilot to permit non-motorized vehicles to obtain a mobile vending permit and operate from mobile vending zones in University-Rosedale (Ward 11).

This report was developed with input from Transportation Services.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board to work with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to establish a Youth Tenant Advisory Committee in the similar manner that Tenant Advisory Committee members were recruited through Tenants First, and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee once completed.

The Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation considered a report at its meeting of December 12, 2024, entitled, “Tenant Engagement System and Implementation Plan,” and resolved to:

1. Approve the “Engage Together” model as set out in this report;

2. Approve the Implementation Workplan, set out at page 6 of this Report, through which TCHC will adopt a phased approach to retiring the current tenant engagement model; and

3. Direct the President and Chief Executive Officer forward the report to City Council, through the Economic and Community Development Committee, for its information.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to waive the permit fee charged for the Bum Run's 2025 event (Fee Ref. 61.07, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C – Schedule 2, Transportation Services).

The Bum Run event began thirteen years ago to raise public awareness of the fact that 90 percent of colon cancer deaths are preventable by early diagnosis. Through collaboration with surgeons, hospital staff, friends and families the event was created in order to raise funds for early diagnosis clinics, facilitation and awareness of the benefits of preventative action.

The Bum Run is a Toronto-hosted event that is registered as 100 percent non-profit. All funds raised are used toward the cause, cure and awareness campaign. The Bum Run is an unpaid volunteer event. Although there is a fundraising registration fee for a timing chip, it is an open, no-fee event. All are invited to participate in the event for free by simply showing up.

The user fees charged for an Athletic Event for permission to fully or partially close/occupies an expressway, major arterial, minor arterial and collector roads for the purpose of holding an Athletic Event in 2025 is $5,304.49 per event, along with an application fee of $303.15. City Council is being asked to waive these user fees for this street event on April 27, 2025 as a means to support colon cancer awareness.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in collaboration with other relevant divisions to take the following actions as soon as possible:

a. Distribute public education material through appropriate channels targeting downtown residents, including in Liberty Village, Cityplace, and Fort York, that includes information on:

1. proactive measures residents can take to protect themselves (including wearing protective gear, keeping dogs on leash, and not feeding coyotes); and

2. the work the City is undertaking to address and resolve this issue with urgency, including increased patrols.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in collaboration with other relevant divisions, to urgently develop a Downtown Coyote Action Plan and provide an interim report for the committee’s May 6, 2025 meeting that:

a. Assesses best practices used in other comparable urban jurisdictions, including Vancouver and other large dense cities, regarding management of coyotes and processes for resolving issues related to coyote interactions;

b. Explores uses of technology or other tools for diversion;

c. Outlines benefits and drawbacks to different approaches to manage the issue;

d. Includes consideration of existing regulations, municipal authority, input from wildlife experts, partners, and the province;

e. Describes how wildlife management is planned for ahead of, during, and following construction on all City-led projects and proposes recommendations; and

f. Any other applicable information, resources, and strategies for managing and addressing coyotes in downtown communities, including considerations at the municipal, provincial and federal level.

3. City Council request the Province of Ontario conduct environmental assessments when undergoing planning of major projects, such as the redevelopment of Ontario Place, to assess and address impacts to wildlife including coyotes.

4. City Council request the Province of Ontario to support the City of Toronto in the costs of managing coyotes and wildlife.

In advance of the City’s planned updated Coyote Strategy slated for Q4 2025, in recognition of the unique nature of our highly-populated downtown communities with limited green space and the emerging crisis of attacks on and deaths of dogs, as well as understandable fear from families and dog owners, action must be taken. I have been working with local residents to address this issue with urgency to address this issue, and more must be done.

The General Government Committee recommend that:   

1. City Council, in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195-Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year commitment, under Article 7, section 195-7.3(D) of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 Financial Control, Section 71-11A grant authority to the Chief, Toronto Paramedics to enter into a non-competitive contract with Teleflex Medical Canada Inc., to provide for ongoing EZ-IO intraosseous devices and needles to support Toronto Paramedic Services' ongoing operation of Emergency Task Force, the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive, and the Heavy Urban Search and Rescue units, in the total amount of $340,713 net of all taxes and charges ($346,710 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for a one (1) year initial period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026 with four (4) potential one (1) year optional periods, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request authority to enter a non-competitive contract with Teleflex Medical Canada Inc., who is the existing vendor providing Toronto Paramedic Services special teams medical supplies and equipment. The total amount requested is $340,713 ($346,710 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and will commence on June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with four (4) potential one (1) year optional periods.

Toronto Paramedic Services special teams include Tactical Paramedics supporting the Emergency Task Force, CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive) and HUSAR (heavy urban search and rescue) units. Specialized Tactical Paramedics use Teleflex products, including EZ-IO intraosseous devices and needles, during events that support the Emergency Task Force, the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive, and the Heavy Urban Search and Rescue units. The Arrow® EZ-IO® System, which uses a proprietary patented needle and power driver technology, cannot be obtained through the competitive procurement process. Teleflex is the sole manufacturer of these components. The current contract 47024618 with Teleflex Medical Canada Inc., expires on May 31, 2025.

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council in accordance with Section 195-8.4 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-law) authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to award and enter into an agreement with Walker Environmental Group Inc., being the lowest cost Supplier meeting specifications for Request for Quotation  Doc4747531748 for processing services for up to 40,000 tonnes annually of Yard Waste Material without Haulage Services and 25,000 tonnes annually of Digester Solids Material, in the amount $24,311,595 net of all applicable taxes and charges $24,739,479 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries for a period of three (3) years commencing on July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 with an option to extend the agreement for an additional two (2) separate one (1) year periods, all in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Request for Quotation and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Request for Quotation Doc4747531748 for the provision of processing services for up to 40,000 tonnes annually of Yard Waste Material with or without Haulage Services and / or 25,000 tonnes annually of Digester Solids Material. Solid Waste Management Services is requesting authority to award and enter into a legal agreement with Walker Environmental Group Inc., the lowest Supplier meeting specifications for both Yard Waste Material and Digester Solids Material with haulage service to be provided by the City, in the amount of $24,311,595 net of all applicable taxes and charges $24,739,479 net of Harmonized Sale Tax recoveries. The processing services contract award is for a three (3) year period with the option to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to two (2) separate one (1) year periods.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council grant the authority to the Chief Technology Officer in accordance with Sections 195-6.6 and 195-8.5 of the Toronto Municipal Chapter 195 (Procurement) grant authority for the Chief Technology Officer to enter into, and execute agreements that are subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Technology Officer for the provision of Mobile Devices and Services with:

a. Rogers Communications Canada for the value of $57,484,224 net of all taxes and applicable charges, $64,957,173 inclusive of all applicable taxes and charges, and $58,495,946 net of Harmonized Sale Tax Recoveries, for an initial term of 5 years and 4 months from date of award to July 31, 2030 and two (2) additional 2-year terms to July 31, 2034. 

b. Bell Mobility Inc., for the value of $4,801,719 net of all taxes and applicable charges, $5,425,942 inclusive of all applicable taxes and charges, and $4,886,229 net of Harmonized Sale Tax Recoveries, for an initial term of 5 years and 4 months from date of award to July 31, 2030 and two (2) additional 2-year terms to July 31, 2034.

c. Baka Communications for the value of $1,800,361 net of all taxes and applicable charges $2,034,408 inclusive of all applicable taxes and charges, and  $1,832,048 net of Harmonized Sale Tax Recoveries, for an initial term of 5 years and 4 months from date of award to July 31, 2030 and two (2) additional 2-year terms to July 31, 2034.

d. Telus Communications Company for the value of $5,390,410 net of all taxes and applicable charges, $6,091,163 inclusive of all applicable taxes and charges, and $5,485,281 net of Harmonized Sale Tax Recoveries,  for an initial term of 5 years and 4 months from date of award to July 31, 2030 and two (2) additional 2-year terms to July 31, 2034 and;

2. City Council grant the authority to the Chief Technology Officer to negotiate and execute a non-competitive contract in accordance with Sections 195-7.3 (D) of the Toronto Municipal Chapter 195 (Procurement) with:

a. Paging Network of Canada Inc., for the value of $1,500,000 net of all taxes and applicable charges, $1,695,000 inclusive of all applicable taxes and charges, and $1,526,400 net of Harmonized Sale Tax Recoveries, for an initial term of 2 years from date of award to March 31, 2027.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the Chief Technology Office to utilize the Province of Ontario's Vendor of Record Arrangement Tender Number 18677 for Mobile Devices and Services (The Ontario Master Agreement). The total potential value of the Vendor of Record adoption is $69,476,714 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($70,669,504 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a term up to nine years and three months.

The City of Toronto’s Technology Services Division supports mobile connectivity for over 22,600 City staff by providing wireless services (including cell phones, modems, pagers), and related accessories and services. Following advice from the Auditor General, the City has utilized the wireless Vendor of Record to save over $10 million from favorable rates and contract terms since 2020.

To ensure business continuity and prevent service disruptions during the expiration of the previous Vendor of Record and the establishment of the new agreement, City Council approved bridge contracts in May 2024. With the new Provincial Vendor of Record in place, the City is prepared to adopt the new agreement and expects an additional $16.5 million in direct savings and cost avoidance over the new contract period from 2025 - 2034.

This report is also requesting City Council Authority to enter into a Non-competitive Procurement with Paging Network of Canada Inc., for pagers and paging services due to the absence of competition. The total value for this contract award is $1,500,000 net of all taxes and applicable charges ($1,526,400 net of Harmonized Sale Tax Recoveries) for a two-year term.

To ensure uninterrupted service, and given that pagers and paging services are no longer included in the Provincial Vendor of Record, while Paging Network of Canada Inc., remains the sole licensed provider of paging services authorized by Industry Canada, it is necessary to procced with the Non-competitive exception code number 2; Exclusive Rights.

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195-Purchasing, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five-year (5) commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 Financial Control, Section 71-11A.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the City Clerk to negotiate and execute a non-competitive contract with Comprint Systems Incorporated in the amount of $9,485,507 net of all taxes and charges ($9,652,452 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to provide election services technology, and related application maintenance, for a six (6) year period beginning no earlier than May 1, 2025, with an option to renew the contract for four (4) additional one (1) year periods at the discretion of the City on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Clerk and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Comprint Systems Incorporated for the provision of technology applications used by the City Clerk to:

a. update and view the voters' list;

b. manage contracts for 1000+ voting place locations;

c. maintain the "My Vote" information portal for electors;

d. administer mail-in voting; and

e. track and resolve operational issues during advance vote and on election day, among other key functions.

The contract will be for a six (6) year period commencing no earlier than May 1, 2025, with options for it to be renewed for four (4) additional one (1) year periods, at the discretion of the City.

Access to these applications will support the City Clerk's administration of fair, open, secure and accessible general municipal and school board elections in 2026 and 2030, and any other potential by-election events during this period.

Pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 195-7.3 (D), Standing Committee and Council approval is required for all procurement valued up to or over $500,000, or where the term of the contract exceeds five (5) years or exceeds the projected capital funding for the project as approved by Council. Approval is also required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11A., as the procurement value exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council suspend Duron Ontario Ltd.'s and any affiliated persons, as defined in Chapter 195, eligibility to bid on or be awarded any City of Toronto contracts as a supplier of goods and / or services or as a subcontractor to such a supplier, including any options, renewals or extensions of existing contracts, for a period of five (5) years commencing upon the date of approval of this report.    

This report recommends that City Council suspend Duron Ontario Ltd.'s ("Duron") eligibility to bid on, or be awarded, any City of Toronto contracts for a period of five years for contraventions of the City of Toronto’s Supplier Code of Conduct (Supplier Performance) in Chapter 195 of the Toronto Municipal Code, which clearly states that a supplier shall not: over-bill, double bill, retain a known over-payment, fail to notify the City of an over-payment or duplicate payment within a reasonable time, submit misleading information to the City, submit false or exaggerated claims to the City, bill for goods and services not supplied, or commit any professional misconduct that adversely reflects on the commercial integrity of the supplier.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, if adopted by City Council, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 

3. City Council direct that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 10, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, is to remain confidential in its entirety, as it relates to potential litigation involving the City and contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

This report concerns potential litigation arising from the costs associated with the construction by Alit Don Valley Property Inc. ("Alit"), of certain planned upgrades to the City's sanitary sewers in the vicinity of its development at 1215 York Mills Road.

Confidential Attachment 1 contains legal advice from the City Solicitor regarding the potential litigation and seeks instructions.   

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a nominal sublease agreement (the “Sublease”) with Macaulay Centres for Children, as subtenant, (the “Subtenant”) for a term of ten years (the "Term") with an option to renew for a further ten years in respect of premises at the property municipally known as 486 Front Street West, as set out in Appendix A (the “Subleased Premises”) to the report (February 10, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Children's Services, as illustrated on the Location Map and Floor Plan of the Subleased Premises set out in Appendix B  to the report (February 10, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Children's Services, and Appendix C to the report (February 10, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Children's Services, respectively and including such other or amended terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 

2. City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Director, Transaction Services, Corporate Real Estate Management to negotiate and execute the Sublease, and any related documents on behalf of the City.

This report seeks authority to enter into a ten-year year nominal sublease (the “Sublease”) with Macaulay Centres for Children (the “Subtenant”) for the purpose of delivering child care services at a newly constructed child-care centre located on the upper ground floor at 486 Front Street West (the “Subleased Premises”). The Subtenant, selected by the General Manager, Children's Services, pursuant to an Expression of Interest ("E.O.I.") process conducted by Children's Services, is expected to operate the child care program at the Subleased Premises with occupancy anticipated in the third quarter of 2025.

By way of a head lease, currently being negotiated, between the City, as tenant, and the developer, as landlord, the developer will lease to the City the lands and improvements on the upper ground floor at 486 Front Street West for a child care facility. The head lease will have a cumulative term of 99-years and was secured as a community benefit under a Section 37 agreement of the Planning Act.

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), approve the expropriation of a permanent subsurface easement in part of the property municipally known as 75 Hyde Avenue as set out in Appendix A to the report (February 10, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and as identified on the reference plan attached as Appendix C (the "Property Requirement") to the report (February 10, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

2. City Council authorize the City, as expropriating authority under the Act, to take all necessary steps to comply with the Act, including but not limited to the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan, and service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election and Notices of Possession, as may be required.

3. City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Real Estate Services to prepare, execute and serve Offers of Compensation based on a report appraising the market value of the Property Requirement in accordance with the requirements of the Act.

4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 10, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, once there has been a final determination of the compensation payable to the property owners by arbitration, appeal or settlement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

On April 17, 2024, City Council authorized the initiation of expropriation proceedings for a permanent easement in part of the property municipally known as 75 Hyde Avenue for the purpose of facilitating Phase One of Toronto Water's Black Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer Relief System project (the "Project").

This report relates to the second stage of the expropriation process. During the first stage and in accordance with the Expropriations Act, Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate were served on all applicable "registered owners" and published in the newspaper. Registered owners then had 30 days to request an inquiry into whether the proposed taking is fair, sound, and reasonably necessary. The owner of 75 Hyde Avenue initially requested an inquiry; however, the request has since been withdrawn and City Council may now approve the expropriation by this Stage 2 report. If authorized, an Expropriation Plan will be registered, and associated notices served. A Statutory Offer of Compensation must be served prior to the City taking possession of the expropriated property.

The property requirement is set out in Appendix A and shown on the reference plan attached as Appendix C.

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), approve the expropriation of the property interests set out in Appendix A (the "Property Requirements") to the report (February 10, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and as identified on Reference Plan 66R-34055 attached as Appendix B to the report (February 10, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

2. City Council authorize the City, as expropriating authority under the Act, to take all necessary steps to comply with the Act, including but not limited to the preparation and registration of an Expropriation Plan(s), and service of Notices of Expropriation, Notices of Election and Notices of Possession, as may be required.

3. City Council authorize severally each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Director, Real Estate Services to prepare, execute and serve Offers of Compensation based on reports appraising the market value of the Property Requirements in accordance with the requirements of the Act. 

4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 10, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, once there has been a final determination of all property transactions and claims for compensation relative to the Project, and only released publicly thereafter in consultation with the City Solicitor.

On December 13, 14, and 15, 2023, City Council authorized the initiation of expropriation proceedings for fee simple interests in part of the properties municipally known as 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 44, 46, 48, and 50 Larwood Boulevard for the purposes of the installation of a multi-use trail to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on the east side of Brimley Road South, from Barkdene Hills to Bluffers Park Road (the "Project"). The Project forms a part of the City's Multi-Use Trail Network and the Scarborough Waterfront Project (Bluffer's Park to East Point Park).

This report relates to the second stage of the expropriation process. During the first stage and in accordance with the Expropriations Act, Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate were served on all applicable "registered owners" and published in the newspaper. Parties with affected interests in the lands had 30 days to request an inquiry into whether the proposed taking is fair, sound, and reasonably necessary. The previous owner of 48 Larwood Boulevard was the only party to request an inquiry; however, the property was subsequently sold, and the new owner has withdrawn the request. City Council may now approve the expropriation by this Stage 2 report. If authorized, an Expropriation Plan will be registered, and associated notices served. Statutory Offers of Compensation must be served prior to the City taking possession of the expropriated properties.

The property requirements are set out in Appendix A and shown on the reference plan attached as Appendix B.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Customer Experience and to report to the September 19, 2025, meeting of the General Government Committee on their progress in meeting a December 2025 launch of publicly reporting on City divisions performance against service standards and for the report to include:

a. Establishment of consistent data definitions and reporting standards across all Divisions;

b. How the City will ensure that the reports are easily accessible to the public on the City's website, with clear and concise explanations of the data; and

c. Actions that will be taken to ensure the information is posted on the City of Toronto public website by December 2025.

Meeting customer service targets remains a key focus for the City of Toronto. Publicly posting these targets on the City of Toronto website benefits the city by enhancing service delivery and supporting the achievement of overall service and budget targets.

Currently, the Customer Experience Division does not publicly post divisional performance data against service standards on the City's website. I have been informed that they are currently developing a tool to facilitate this. However, no timelines for the release of this information have been established, and Council has not yet issued any directives regarding the public posting of this data on the City's website.

Divisions would benefit from reporting on their performance standards. This would help to demonstrate the need for resources required to meet the standards necessary for operating the city and ensuring residents have access to the programs and services they require.  I am formally requesting that the City provide this information and post it on the City of Toronto public website.

This request aims to enhance public trust, improve service delivery, and promote greater transparency and accountability within the City of Toronto.

The General Government Committee recommend that:

1. City Council in accordance with Section 195-8.5 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-law), authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to award and enter into an agreement with GFL Environmental Inc., being the lowest Supplier meeting specifications for Request for Quotations Doc4863856516 for containerized collection, transportation and off-loading of materials in the City of Toronto commencing on June 27, 2026 to June 24, 2033 for a total contract value of $136,873,865 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($139,282,845 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) from June 27, 2026 to June 24, 2033, all in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Request for Quotation and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to advise on the results of the Request for Quotation  Doc4863856516 for Containerized Waste Collection Services issued for the collection, transportation and off-loading services of containerized multi-residential garbage, organic materials, bulky items and durable goods from multi-residential units, non-residential locations, schools, Divisions, Agencies, and Corporations and related facilities as well as the collection, transportation and off-loading of recyclable materials from non-eligible customer types, in the collection area in the City of Toronto, and to request the authority to enter into an agreement with GFL Environmental Inc., being the lowest Supplier meeting specifications, in the amount of $136,873,865 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($139,282,845 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). This containerized collection contract service award will commence on June 27, 2026 and will end on June 24, 2033.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the installation of the following bikeway projects on:

a. Bathurst Street from Steeles Avenue to Bainbridge Avenue and Raoul Wallenberg Road, uni-directional cycle track and multi-use trail;

b. Bedford Road: Prince Arthur Avenue and Bloor Street West, uni-directional cycle track;

c. Ellesmere Road from Orton Park Road to Kingston Road, uni-directional cycle track and multi-use trail;

d. Ontario Street from Wellesley Street East to Prospect Street, contra-flow bicycle lane;

e. Wallace Avenue from Lansdowne Avenue and St. Clarens Avenue, contra-flow bicycle lane;

f. St. Clarens Avenue from Dupont Street to Wallace Avenue, contra-flow bicycle lane;

g. Emerson Avenue from Dupont Street to Bloor Street West, contra-flow bicycle lane;

h. Millicent Street from Emerson Avenue to Dufferin Street, contra-flow bicycle bicycle;

i. Hallam Street from Dufferin Street to Bartlett Avenue, uni-directional cycle track, and

j. York Gate Boulevard from Jane Street to the Finch Hydro Corridor, uni-directional cycle track.

2. City Council delegate, despite any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until December 31, 2027, for the purposes of implementing and then addressing operational and safety issues that may arise in relation to the projects identified in Recommendation 1, the authority to implement changes and process and submit directly to Council any necessary bills for by-law amendments to the schedules to City of Toronto Code Chapters on the streets and within the parameters as identified in Attachment 2 to the report (February 12, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that such by-laws submitted be made permanent on December 31, 2027.

3. City Council authorize the removal of the compulsory stop control at Millicent Street and Dufferin Street and the addition of Millicent Street into the existing traffic control signal at Dufferin Street and Hallam Street.

4. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Cocksfield Avenue.

5. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Reiner Road.

6. City Council authorize compulsory stop control for southbound bicycle traffic on St. Clarens Avenue at Lappin Avenue.

7. City Council authorize compulsory stop control for southbound bicycle traffic on St. Clarens Avenue at Wallace Avenue.

8. City Council authorize compulsory stop control for northbound bicycle traffic on Emerson Avenue at Dupont Street.

9. City Council authorize compulsory stop control for northbound bicycle traffic on Emerson Avenue at Lappin Avenue.

10. City Council authorize compulsory stop control for northbound bicycle traffic on Emerson Avenue at Millicent Street.

11. City Council authorize compulsory stop control for northbound bicycle traffic on Emerson Avenue at Armstrong Avenue.

12. City Council authorize compulsory stop control for westbound bicycle traffic on Millicent Street at Emerson Avenue.

13. City Council amend traffic and parking regulations required in Chapter 950, as generally described in Attachment 3 - Technical Amendments to the report (February 12, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, for previously approved projects by City Council for by-law accuracy.

14. City Council approve one (1) new temporary position to oversee a study to examine redesign options to improve the operation of the Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road intersection and associated projects as directed by Council in MM26.12 on February 5, 2025, with the duration of the temporary position to be up to two years in length be added to the 2025 Operating Budgets of Transportation Services as follows: $98,000 gross, and $0 net, all funded in the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services.

15. City Council request the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, as part of the Ellesmere Complete Street project included in Recommendations 1c above to:

a. review opportunities to stage the implementation of the Ellesmere Complete Street project to give installation priority for the Military Trail and Ellesmere Road intersection, and prioritize summer construction recognizing the large numbers of students that cross at this intersection; and,

b. review opportunities to minimize bollards, and where needed ensure that they are of high quality and aesthetic design.

This report seeks City Council authority to install bikeway projects identified in the Cycling Network Plan Near-Term Implementation Program (2025-2027). The Cycling Network Plan and the associated Near Term Implementation Plan adopted by City Council in June 2024 seeks to build on the existing network of cycling routes to Connect gaps in the current network, Grow the network into new parts of the city, and Renew existing parts of the network to improve safety.

Through this report, Transportation Services is seeking authority for bikeway projects that are proposed to be installed or under construction in the near term (2025-2027), for which design and consultation have been completed. No motor vehicle travel lanes are proposed to be removed within this report.

This report seeks Council authority to install 12.5 centreline kilometres (km) of new bikeways associated with six projects on the following streets:

- Bathurst Complete Street:

- Bathurst Street: Steeles Avenue West to Bainbridge Avenue and Raoul Wallenberg Road (cycle track and multi-use trail, Wards 6 and 18) 

- Bedford Road: Prince Arthur Avenue and Bloor Street West (cycle track, Ward 11)

- Ellesmere Complete Street:

- Ellesmere Road: Orton Park Road and Kingston Road (cycle track and multi-use trail, Wards 24 and 25)

- Ontario Street: Wellesley Street East and Prospect Street (contra-flow bicycle lane, Ward 13)

- Wallace Emerson Neighbourhood Streets Plan:

- Wallace Avenue: Lansdowne Avenue and St. Clarens Avenue (contra-flow bicycle lane, Ward 9)

- St. Clarens Avenue: Dupont Street and Wallace Avenue (contra-flow bicycle lane, Ward 9)

- Emerson Avenue: Dupont Street and Bloor Street (contra-flow bicycle lane, Ward 9)

- Millicent Street: Emerson Avenue and Dufferin Street (contra-flow bicycle lane, Ward 9)

- Hallam Street: Dufferin Street and Bartlett Avenue (cycle track, Ward 9)

- York Gate Cycling Connections:

- York Gate Boulevard: Jane Street to Finch Hydro Corridor (cycle track, Ward 7)

Transportation Services is continuing to utilize the streamlined reporting process for by-law amendment submissions associated with cycling infrastructure projects approved by Council for implementation. Once projects are approved by Council, the streamlined process involves delegation of authority to submit bills directly to Council for a defined period of time after project implementation, which enables Transportation Services to make minor adjustments to constructed conditions without delay and based on local Councillor and public feedback, such as parking adjustments to improve sightlines, adjustments or addition of accessible loading areas, and similar modifications.

The changes proposed as part of the projects identified above would improve both safety and mobility options by providing improved cycling connections to transit, parks, local schools, businesses, and residences. Pedestrian improvements have also been included in the projects, wherever feasible, including curb extensions, new sidewalk installations, pedestrian head start signals, and motor vehicle lane adjustments.

In addition, this report seeks to make minor housekeeping amendments to existing or approved bikeways and their associated traffic and parking by-laws on the following streets:

- Sheppard Avenue East: Kenneth Avenue to Bayview Avenue (traffic and parking; Ward 18)

- Old Weston Road at Rockwell Avenue (traffic and parking; Ward 9)

This report also seeks to remove the cycling prohibition bylaw on the Glen Road Pedestrian Bridge (Wards 11 and 13). The bridge has been widened to support cycling and pedestrian activity and therefore the prohibition is no longer needed.

A map of the Cycling Network projects proposed in this report is included as Attachment 1.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the General Manager, Fleet Services, to report fleet idling performance through the Annual TransformTO Net Zero Progress and Accountability Report.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Fleet Services to provide idling data to client divisions as part of an overall effort to reduce idling through awareness, education and technology.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate, and Forestry, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with Toronto Public Health, to report back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2025 with recommendations on how to enhance enforcement and compliance by diesel trucks with Toronto’s anti-idling bylaw.

This report responds to direction from City Council to report back on:

-  How Toronto's Idling Control By-law is currently being enforced;

-  The timing and nature of public education since 2015;

-  Steps taken to discourage idling within the City's fleet; and

-  Options to increase public education.

The Idling Control By-law limits idling to no more than one minute in a sixty-minute period, except in specific circumstances where vehicles are required to idle for operational purposes (e.g., Fire, Police and Paramedic), which reduces unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions and improves air quality in Toronto.

Enforcement of the anti-idling by-law is conducted on a complaint basis.

Public enforcement is complemented by City fleet actions, including:

-  A requirement of City employees who operate a City-owned, -leased or -rented vehicle or equipment to comply with the City’s anti-idling policy;

-  Leveraging fleet technologies, training, and awareness for vehicles where some idling is necessary;

-  Enhancing regular anti-idling communications to all divisions, agencies, and corporations; and

-  Procuring zero- and low-emissions vehicles to replace existing internal combustion engine vehicles where feasible and operationally viable, including those with idle-reducing technologies.

Public education is currently conducted through the installation of over 2,120 anti-idling signs across the city, with approximately 25 additional signs being installed per year in high-complaint areas or in response to Councillor requests. A City website also contains more information for residents.

Public education efforts on climate change generally are increasing over time as part of the City's overarching TransformTO Strategy, of which anti-idling represents just one action citizens can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

Idling emissions are expected to shrink over time due to an increase in the purchase of electric and other zero-emission vehicles and a fleet-wide standardization of "start-stop" technology in vehicles with internal combustion engines (which turns a vehicle's engine off while stopped at traffic lights and stop signs).

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council endorse the Preferred Design identified in the Street A Environmental Assessment Study, as generally shown in Attachments 1 through 6 to the report (February 12, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to direct the Owner of the Christie's site to prepare the Environmental Study Report for the Street A Environmental Assessment, issue the Notice of Completion, and post the Environmental Study Report in the public record in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process for Schedule C projects.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to work with the Owner of the Christie's development and Metrolinx on agreements necessary to complete detailed design and construction of Street A, including its associated rail underpass, between Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West, and authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into, and execute the necessary agreements, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in relation to the detailed design, construction, cost-sharing, and warranty of Street A, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West area is a vibrant waterfront community that has experienced considerable growth over the last two decades. With the planned revitalization of the former Christie's cookie factory site, the area will continue to transform into a more walkable, transit-supportive, mixed-use residential and employment district anchored by a new higher-order transit hub, potential new schools, parks, and a community centre.

Continued growth in the area requires new and improved multi-modal transportation infrastructure that accommodates people of all ages and abilities, with vibrant and complete streets that complement the planned transit hub, consisting of the new Park Lawn GO Station and new Toronto Transit Commission streetcar loop internal to the Christie's site that will connect to the dedicated streetcar right-of-way on Lake Shore Boulevard West.

The Council-endorsed Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan (TMP) completed in 2023 supports this long-term vision and identified several transportation infrastructure projects required to help achieve it, including Street A - a new public street and associated rail underpass between Park Lawn Road and Lake Shore Boulevard West. The Transportation Master Plan completed Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process and identified Street A as a Schedule C project requiring an Environmental Assessment Study to complete Phases 3 and 4 of the Environmental Assessment process.

Street A will be an important new street connection in the area that will accommodate motor vehicle traffic, encourage safe pedestrian and cycling activity, support street trees and green infrastructure, provide required underground municipal servicing infrastructure as well as a new grade-separated rail underpass crossing. Street A is required to support Phase 1 of the Christie's development and the proposed Park Lawn GO Station.

The Street A Environmental Assessment Study has been undertaken following the “integrated approach” (as outlined in Section A.2.9 of the 2023 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process) in co-ordination with the 2150 Lake Shore Boulevard West Draft Plan of Subdivision application on the former Christie's site, to satisfy both Environmental Assessment Act and Planning Act requirements. The Street A Environmental Assessment Study has also been co-ordinated with the Site Plan Application for the new Park Lawn GO Station, being designed and constructed by the Owner of the Christie's development site.

The Street A Environmental Assessment Study focused on developing design alternatives for Street A and the associated rail underpass, undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of the design alternatives to identify a preferred design alternative, as well as community interest group and public engagement.

This report summarizes the Street A Environmental Assessment Study process to date and seeks Council endorsement of the recommended Preferred Design. This report includes high-level order of magnitude construction cost estimates, and outlines a number of next steps related to the further detailed design and construction of Street A, to be undertaken in the future, in co-ordination with Phase 1 of the Christie's development and the new Park Lawn GO Station.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, despite Section 937-4 of Chapter 937, until December 31, 2025, inclusive, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular traffic:

a. the Highway 401 on-ramp from southbound William R. Allen Road located at the Wilson Toronto Transit Commission Station; and

b. between Wilson Avenue (bridge) and a point 140 metres further north:

    1. a northbound and / or a southbound lane on William R. Allen Road; and

    2. the east and the west shoulder on each or both of the northbound and

        southbound William R. Allen Road,

for any number of occasions and for any number of days between April 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, inclusive, as required to facilitate rehabilitation works of the Wilson Station bus underpass structure and the Mezzanine Bridge on William R. Allen Road, and City Council exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor.

2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of northbound William R. Allen Road, between a point 350 metres north of Wilson Avenue and a point 200 metres south of Wilson Avenue.

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of southbound William R. Allen Road, between a point 350 metres north of Wilson Avenue and a point 200 metres south of Wilson Avenue.

4. City Council direct the permit applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

5. City Council direct the permit applicant to provide a sufficient number of paid duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

6. City Council direct the permit applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

7. City Council direct the permit applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area and, at no cost to the City, to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work.

8. City Council direct that William R. Allen Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is complete.

9. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or By-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services in order to give effect to City Council's decision.

As William R. Allen Road is classified as an expressway, City Council approval of this report is required.

The Toronto Transit Commission is planning to rehabilitate the Wilson Station bus underpass structure and the Mezzanine Bridge on William R. Allen Road. The site is located on William R. Allen Road, between Wilson Avenue and a point 140 metres further north.

Transportation Services is requesting that City Council delegate to the General Manager of Transportation Services the authority to temporarily close the northbound and southbound traffic lanes, including the east and / or the west shoulders on William R. Allen Road to facilitate construction staging operations for rehabilitation of the Wilson Station bus underpass structure and the Mezzanine Bridge. The project will be undertaken in four stages. Each stage will require alternating lane closures with at least two traffic lanes maintained in each direction, for a period of nine months, from April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

Additionally, access to the Highway 401 westbound on-ramp from southbound William R. Allen Road will be restricted for a period of approximately three months from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. During this phase, vehicular traffic will follow a signed diversion route to access Highway 401 using alternate interchanges nearby.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to negotiate, enter into and execute wastewater energy transfer agreements and any other agreements, other than those agreements set out in Recommendation 2, required to give effect to a wastewater energy transfer agreement, related to wastewater energy program projects, subject to the following conditions with wastewater energy program applicants:

a. The project(s) including, without limitation, its design, specifications, operation and use of City wastewater infrastructure shall be acceptable to the General Manager, Toronto Water;

b. The project(s) will not detrimentally affect in any way or create inefficiencies or impacts of any nature in the operation, maintenance, alteration, repair or use by the City of the City's sewer collection and wastewater treatment systems, as determined by the General Manager, Toronto Water;

c. The project(s) will generate benefits to the City, as determined by the General Manager, Toronto Water and Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry;

d. The project(s) shall be reviewed in accordance with the process set forth in this report;

e. The terms and conditions of any agreement may be based on terms and conditions as the General Manager, Toronto Water and Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry considers appropriate, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and

f. The agreements may be for terms up to but not exceeding 30 years in duration, subject to any limitations under law.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, or designate, to negotiate, enter into and execute encroachment agreements and any other agreements required to give effect there to, related to wastewater energy program projects.

3. City Council adopt the new Environment, Climate and Forestry Wastewater Energy Project Fees set out in Attachment 1 to the report (February 11, 2025) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to become effective on April 1, 2025.

4. City Council authorize the necessary amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441 - Fees and Charges, Appendix C – Schedule 20 and any other necessary Municipal Code Chapters as may be required, to give effect to City Council's decision.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills required to implement City Council's decision, subject to any necessary refinements, including stylistic, format and organization, as may be identified by the City Solicitor, the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry.

6. City Council direct that all the rates, fees and charges set out in Attachment 1 to the report (February 11, 2025) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry Division, adopted in Part 3 above, continue in full force and effect until such time as they are amended or repealed by City Council.

The primary purpose of this report is to recommend that authority be given to specified City officials, where appropriate, to negotiate and enter into wastewater energy transfer agreements and to provide details on how wastewater energy program project revenues will be collected and appropriately allocated. This report also provides general updates on the wastewater energy program, including the pilot project currently under construction at Toronto Western Hospital.

The City's wastewater energy program is an important initiative that will help achieve TransformTO's goal of sourcing 50 percent of community-wide energy from renewable sources by 2030. The recommended authorities will enable the City to enter into wastewater energy transfer agreements, while ensuring that candidate projects are suitable within the City’s wastewater infrastructure and operations.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 367, Building Emissions Performance, as follows:

a. delete §367-2.1.A.(2) and replace it with the following, in order to postpone the reporting of property owners of buildings with a gross floor area equal to or exceeding 929 square metres (~10,000 square feet) but less than 4,645 square meters (~50,000 square feet) to 2026:

(2) In 2026 if their property contains a building with a gross floor area equal to or exceeding 929 square metres.

b. add a new subsection to §367-2.4.B., that includes the following provision, in order to change the reporting extension and exemption deadline in 2025:

On or before July 2, 2025 for the 2025 reporting year.

2. City Council direct that the amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 367, Building Emissions Performance, described in Part 1 come into force on March 31, 2025.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to prepare the necessary bill required to give effect to City Council’s decision and to make such clarifications, minor modifications, technical or stylistic refinements as may be identified by the City Solicitor.

4. City Council request that the Government of Ontario help the City of Toronto streamline property owner compliance with Municipal Code 367, Building Emissions Performance by enabling any reported data under O. Reg. 506/18: REPORTING OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND WATER USE to be provided to the City of Toronto.
 

5. City Council request that the Government of Ontario help streamline access to and simplify reporting of utility data, including by authorizing utilities to provide data directly to the City of Toronto and by enabling utilities to provide property owners with the option to enable automated uploads of utility data to Energy Star Portfolio Manager.

In December 2023, City Council adopted a resolution to create a new City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 367, Building Emissions Performance (2023.IE9.5), which requires property owners of large buildings in Toronto to report their buildings' energy and water use to the City annually (the By-law).

The first reporting deadline under the By-law was October 31, 2024 and applied to property owners of buildings with a gross floor area equal to or exceeding 4,645 square metres (~50,000 square feet). This deadline was extended for 2024 from the original reporting deadline of July 2, 2024 to allow for implementation delays and ensure property owners were notified of their obligations. Property owners submitted over 3,400 energy and water use reports to the City as required under the By-law, corresponding to greater than 64 percent compliance.

Environment, Climate and Forestry is working through further implementation of the By-law, including working on putting in place direct supports to facilitate reporting for property owners who have never before submitted energy and water use reports to the City, and working to provide options for streamlined access to utility data.

Environment, Climate and Forestry is proposing that the City postpone the first reporting year for property owners of buildings with a gross floor area equal to or exceeding 929 square metres (~10,000 square feet) but less than 4,645 square meters (~50,000 square feet) under the By-law from 2025 to 2026 to allow additional time for implementation of property owner supports. This will allow additional time for 1) Environment, Climate and Forestry to put in place a reporting help centre which will provide direct support for property owners, and 2) water, electricity and natural gas utilities to streamline access to aggregated whole-building utility consumption data.

This report proposes to amend Municipal Code Chapter 367, Building Emissions Performance, as follows:

1.  postpone the first requirement to report energy and water use annually from 2025 to 2026 for property owners of buildings with a gross floor area equal to or exceeding 929 square metres (~10,000 square feet) but less than 4,645 square meters (~50,000 square feet), and,

2.  for 2025, change the deadline for property owners to request reporting extensions and exemptions to July 2, 2025 (i.e. the 2025 report deadline).

Environment, Climate and Forestry is working through further implementation of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 367, Building Emissions Performance, and plans to report back further on implementation progress, and on potential changes to the By-law, in upcoming reports to Council, including in alignment with the development of Building Emissions Performance Standards.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water and General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services to establish and formalize roles, responsibilities, and deployment procedures for the HTO To Go Water Trailer program as part of the City’s Heat Relief Strategy response protocol, with an implementation target of end of the first quarter of 2025.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water to establish and administer a contract with a third-party water trailer service provider to supply water trailer services for deployment at City sites, as selected by Toronto Shelter and Support Services, that meet the operational and logistical requirements for water trailer deployment as part of the City’s Heat Relief Strategy.

3. City Council direct the Chief Procurement Officer to procure two 10-tap stainless steel water trailers utilizing a limited solicitation process, to solicit competitive bids from three or more suppliers, through an invitational solicitation process, not exceeding a maximum amount of $220,000 inclusive of all taxes and contingencies.

4. City Council amend the Toronto Water 2025 Capital Budget and 2026-2033 Capital Plan to include the funding in the amount of $220,000 inclusive of all taxes and contingencies for the purchase of two 10-tap stainless steel water trailer to be fully funded from unspent funds in the 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Water, to be identified through a future variance report.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water to report through the 2026 budget process to include the future year operating budget impacts required for staff resources and to attend, house, transport and maintain the two new trailers.

6. City Council request the Mayor to include operational funding for the two 10-tap stainless steel water trailers in the future budget allocations for Toronto Water.

This report responds to City Council's direction to explore options for expanding the HTO To Go Water Trailer Program (the Program) and the City’s network of water bottle filling stations to both align with the City of Toronto's Heat Relief Strategy by improving access to drinking water for vulnerable populations during heat warnings and ensure an equitable distribution of Program resources at events across all Community Council Areas.

Toronto Water is expanding the criteria for the Program to ensure a more balanced distribution of water trailers at events across the City's Community Council Areas. Additionally, Toronto Water will collaborate with Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division to support the City's Heat Relief Strategy.

Toronto Water recommends that the Program's expansion be realized by contracted services on an as-needed basis. This approach makes efficient use of existing City resources by enabling Toronto Water to respond to emergencies as required, while continuing to attend scheduled events.

Parks and Recreation is upgrading old water fountains with new water bottle filling features as part of the Back on Track initiatives and will continue to expand the water bottle filling network on Parks and Recreation spaces, where opportunities allow.

The expansion of the Program does not require participation / program delivery from Solid Waste Management Services.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 667 King Street West (including the active entrance at 92 Bathurst Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 667 King Street West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 667 King Street West (including an active entrance at 92 Bathurst Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 667 King Street West is located at the southwest corner of King Street West and Bathurst Street, in the West Queen West neighbourhood. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

The building on the property at 667 King Street West is known as the Wheatsheaf Tavern and contains a 2½-storey former inn and tavern on a rectangular plan that is fashioned in Second Empire style details. A Pre-Confederation building that was constructed in 1849, the property is a rare surviving example of an early-19th century hotel and bar that has been in operation at the same location for over 150 years. The Wheatsheaf Tavern continues to be the oldest bar in Toronto and serves as a neighbourhood landmark.

Staff have determined that the property at 667 King Street West has cultural heritage value and meets 6 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The property was listed on the City's Heritage Register on June 20, 1973.

The Wheatsheaf Tavern has been identified as a candidate for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and the strategy for Listed Properties that must be removed from the Register by January 1, 2027.

At its meeting on January 31, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB27.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 20, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 667 King Street West (including an active entrance at 92 Bathurst Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 667 King Street West is located at the southwest corner of King Street West and Bathurst Street, in the West Queen West neighbourhood. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

The building on the property at 667 King Street West is known as the Wheatsheaf Tavern and contains a 2½-storey former inn and tavern on a rectangular plan that is fashioned in Second Empire style details. A Pre-Confederation building that was constructed in 1849, the property is a rare surviving example of an early-19th century hotel and bar that has been in operation at the same location for over 150-years. The Wheatsheaf Tavern continues to be the oldest bar in Toronto and serves as a neighbourhood landmark.

Staff have determined that the property at 667 King Street West has cultural heritage value and meets 6 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The property was listed on the City's Heritage Register on June 20, 1973.

The Wheatsheaf tavern has been identified as a candidate for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and the strategy for Listed Properties that must be removed from the Register by January 1, 2027.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 877 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 877 Lawrence Avenue East - Bank of Montreal - Don Mills Branch (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 3, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 885 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 885 Lawrence Avenue East - Bank of Nova Scotia - Don Mills Branch (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 2 to the report (March 3, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. If there are no objections to the designations, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating each of the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 877 and 885 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value according to the Statements of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachments 1 and 2.

The subject properties at 877 and 885 Lawrence Avenue East are located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East and north/west of The Donway West. The subject properties are purpose-built bank branches constructed to serve the post-war Don Mills community and both have continuously operated for nearly seventy years. The design and development of the properties were co-ordinated together. The property at 877 Lawrence Avenue East, known as the Bank of Montreal Don Mills Branch, contains a one-storey International-Style pavilion bank building constructed for the Bank of Montreal in 1956 and expanded in 1967. The property at 885 Lawrence Avenue East, known as the Bank of Nova Scotia Don Mills Branch, also contains a one-storey International-Style pavilion bank building constructed for the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) in 1956 and expanded between 1966 and 1967. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2.

The properties were both designed by John C. Parkin. Described as one of Canada’s most important Modernist architects, he was a founding partner and Chief Designer at the architectural firm of John B. Parkin Associates, one of Canada's leading Modernist and most prolific firms of the 1950s and 1960s that contributed many significant buildings to Toronto during this period. The properties are a unique example of two separate banking institutions in Toronto having their buildings designed to appear as a cohesive architectural ensemble, with near identical designs and landscaping tying the two properties together in the main commercial area of Don Mills. The properties are rare surviving examples of the International Style structures that once defined the main commercial area of Don Mills.

Staff have determined that the property at 877 Lawrence Avenue (Bank of Montreal Don Mills Branch) has cultural heritage value and meets 5 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

Staff have determined that the property at 885 Lawrence Avenue (Bank of Nova Scotia Don Mills Branch) has cultural heritage value and meets 5 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The properties were listed by North York Council on October 6, 1997, and were included in the consolidated City's Heritage Register in June 2006.

The properties at 877 and 885 Lawrence Avenue East have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and the strategy for Listed Properties that must be removed from the Register by January 1, 2027.

At its meeting on February 12, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB28.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 877 and 885 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value according to the Statements of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachments 1 and 2.

The subject properties at 877 and 885 Lawrence Avenue East are located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East and north/west of The Donway West. The subject properties are purpose-built bank branches constructed to serve the post-war Don Mills community and both have continuously operated for nearly seventy years. The design and development of the properties were co-ordinated together. The property at 877 Lawrence Avenue East, known as the Bank of Montreal Don Mills Branch, contains a one-storey International-Style pavilion bank building constructed for the Bank of Montreal in 1956 and expanded in 1967. The property at 885 Lawrence Avenue East, known as the Bank of Nova Scotia Don Mills Branch, also contains a one-storey International-Style pavilion bank building constructed for the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) in 1956 and expanded between 1966 and 1967. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2.

The properties were both designed by John C. Parkin. Described as one of Canada’s most important Modernist architects, he was a founding partner and Chief Designer at the architectural firm of John B. Parkin Associates, one of Canada's leading Modernist and most prolific firms of the 1950s and 1960s that contributed many significant buildings to Toronto during this period. The properties are a unique example of two separate banking institutions in Toronto having their buildings designed to appear as a cohesive architectural ensemble, with near identical designs and landscaping tying the two properties together in the main commercial area of Don Mills. The properties are rare surviving examples of the International Style structures that once defined the main commercial area of Don Mills.

Staff have determined that the property at 877 Lawrence Avenue (Bank of Montreal Don Mills Branch) has cultural heritage value and meets 5 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

Staff have determined that the property at 885 Lawrence Avenue (Bank of Nova Scotia Don Mills Branch) has cultural heritage value and meets 5 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The properties were listed by North York Council on October 6, 1997, and were included in the consolidated City's Heritage Register in June 2006.

The properties at 877 and 885 Lawrence Avenue East have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and the strategy for Listed Properties that must be removed from the Register by January 1, 2027.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1660 Kingston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 1660 Kingston Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1to the report (March 3, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1660 Kingston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 1660 Kingston Road is located on the north side of Kingston Road between Birchcliff Avenue and Birchmount Road in the Birch Cliff - Cliffside neighbourhood of Scarborough. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2.

The property at 1660 Kingston Road, built 1921- 1922, comprises a two-storey, brick-clad and stone-detailed building designed in the Neoclassical style that was constructed for the Bank of Commerce and operated as a local branch to the Birch Cliff community for eighty years until 2003. The building has significant historical value for its institutional role of municipal governance for the Township of Scarborough. For over a quarter century, from 1922 - 1949, the second floor of the former Bank of Commerce  served as the seat of the Scarborough township council and offices of municipal departments, including Assessment and Building Inspector from the 1930s to the mid 1940s. Adjacent to the Birch Cliff Public School (1916) and with its corner location, the property is a prominent component of the Birch Cliff community that anchors an intact early-20th century streetscape of a historic main street on Kingston Road.

Staff have determined that the property at 1660 Kingston Road has cultural heritage value and meets five of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The subject property was listed on the City's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006, and has been identified as a candidate for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, and the strategy for Listed Properties that must be removed from the Register by January 1, 2027.

At its meeting on January 31, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB27.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 20, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1660 Kingston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 1660 Kingston Road is located on the north side of Kingston Road between Birchcliff Avenue and Birchmount Road in the Birch Cliff - Cliffside neighbourhood of Scarborough. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2.

The property at 1660 Kingston Road, built 1921- 1922, comprises a two-storey, brick-clad and stone-detailed building designed in the Neoclassical style that was constructed for the Bank of Commerce and operated as a local branch to the Birch Cliff community for eighty years until 2003. The building has significant historical value for its institutional role of municipal governance for the Township of Scarborough. For over a quarter century, from 1922-1949, the second floor of the former Bank of Commerce  served as the seat of the Scarborough township council and offices of municipal departments, including Assessment and Building Inspector from the 1930s to the mid 1940s. Adjacent to the Birch Cliff Public School (1916) and with its corner location, the property is a prominent component of the Birch Cliff community that anchors an intact early-20th century streetscape of a historic main street on Kingston Road.

Staff have determined that the property at 1660 Kingston Road has cultural heritage value and meets five of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The subject property was listed on the City's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006, and has been identified as a candidate for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, and the strategy for Listed Properties that must be removed from the Register by January 1, 2027.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2930 Lake Shore Boulevard West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 2930 Lake Shore Boulevard West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1to the report (March 3, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2930 Lake Shore Boulevard West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 2930 Lake Shore Boulevard West is located on the northeast corner of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Islington Avenue in the downtown area of  what has been historically known as New Toronto. It contains the former New Toronto Post Office, a 2-storey institutional form building. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2.

The New Toronto Post Office was completed in 1935 as part of the Public Works Construction Act of 1934, which saw the construction of 185 public buildings by the Government of Canada between 1934 and 1939. Designed by Catto and Catto Architects in the Stripped Classical Style with Art Deco elements, the limestone clad structure with polished granite accents has stood as a community landmark at the centre of downtown New Toronto since 1935.

Staff have determined that the property at 2930 Lake Shore Boulevard West has cultural heritage value and meets six of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The property was listed on the City's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006. The subject property has been identified as a candidate for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and the strategy for Listed Properties that must be removed from the Register by January 1, 2027.

At its meeting on January 31, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB27.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 17, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2930 Lake Shore Boulevard West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 2930 Lake Shore Boulevard West is located on the northeast corner of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Islington Avenue in the downtown area of  what has been historically known as New Toronto. It contains the former New Toronto Post Office, a 2-storey institutional form building. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2.

The New Toronto Post Office was completed in 1935 as part of the Public Works Construction Act of 1934, which saw the construction of 185 public buildings by the Government of Canada between 1934 and 1939. Designed by Catto and Catto Architects in the Stripped Classical Style with Art Deco elements, the limestone clad structure with polished granite accents has stood as a community landmark at the centre of downtown New Toronto since 1935.

Staff have determined that the property at 2930 Lake Shore Boulevard West has cultural heritage value and meets six of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The property was listed on the City's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006.

The subject property has been identified as a candidate for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and the strategy for Listed Properties that must be removed from the Register by January 1, 2027.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and other appropriate divisions, to report back to Planning and Housing Committee by the first quarter of 2026 on whether Official Plan policy 3.2.1.11. should be amended to require those demolishing six or more dwelling rooms to provide replacement units for all their demovicted tenants of Tier 1 or Tier 2 dwelling rooms.
 

2. City Council direct the Chief Planner, and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and other appropriate divisions, to report back to Planning and Housing Committee by the first quarter of 2026 on whether the Official Plan policy should be amended to require replacement housing where the combined number of dwelling units and dwelling rooms is 10 or more.

Dwelling room tenants are among Toronto’s most vulnerable residents, and their supply of housing is under severe development pressure. In 2019, after the loss of several such buildings and 4 years of consultations, Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 453, Policies to Address the Loss of Dwelling Rooms. This added a new Policy 11:

New development that would … result in the loss of six or more dwelling rooms will not be approved unless:…

i.  at least the same amount of residential gross floor area is replaced and maintained as dwelling rooms or rental bachelor units.

The replacement units are rent-controlled for 15 years, and demovicted tenants receive some tenant assistance.

Policy 11 provides valuable protection for tenants of dwelling rooms. However, it has a critical flaw: unlike those demovicted from dwelling units, those demovicted from dwelling rooms do not have a guaranteed right to return to the replacement building. Why? Because the owner’s replacement obligation is to preserve “the same amount of residential gross floor area”, not the same number of units.

This flaw causes real hardship. For example, consider the 39 dwelling room tenants at 262 – 266 St. George. The property owner is proposing to replace the 39 occupied dwelling rooms with 12 rental bachelor units and 1 one-bedroom rental unit spread over an allegedly equivalent gross floor area in a new 86 unit building. The new building is to contain 30 bachelor units, but only 12 of them are proposed to be available at comparable rents to the existing dwelling rooms; the remainder are likely to be out of the financial reach of the existing dwelling room tenants.

Even if this proposal were to comply with Official Plan Amendment 453, it would still evict 26 of the existing dwelling-room tenants with limited compensation and no right of return.

Council was aware of this risk in 2019. Official Plan Amendment 453 states that

the City will seek opportunities to secure the provision of additional replacement rental dwelling rooms or replacement rental units to achieve at least the same number of existing dwelling rooms lost and to secure rents for replacement housing for a period of at least 49 years

In 2022, Council adopted the new Multi-Tenant Housing bylaw, which may add compliance costs to existing rooming houses. It is therefore foreseeable that even more owners may wish to convert dwelling room properties to dwelling units. Since the Multi-Tenant Housing owner is not obliged to replace the lost dwelling rooms with enough replacement dwelling rooms or rental units to accommodate all existing tenants, this risks significant displacement of existing dwelling room tenants, potentially pushing them into homelessness.

Council should therefore ask staff to review whether to require developers to provide replacement units for all their existing dwelling room tenants.

A similar hardship exists for tenants of the 14 bedrooms in the existing four dwelling units. The 5 and 6 bedroom dwelling units likely function much as dwelling rooms do, by allowing lower income tenants to keep costs down by sharing bathroom and kitchen facilities. However, because the 14 bedrooms are divided among four dwelling units, not six, none of these tenants will be offered replacement rent-controlled units, and all are likely to be displaced.

Council should therefore ask staff to review whether to require developers to provide replacement units for existing dwelling unit tenants where 10 or more bedrooms are to be demolished, even if they are distributed among fewer than 6 dwelling units.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 464 Royal York Road, and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal is allowed, in whole or in part.

On February 9, 2024, the applicant submitted an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey purpose-built rental residential building with 112 dwelling units totaling 11,267 square metres of residential gross floor area. A total of 61 parking spaces are proposed. A publicly accessible area is proposed at the south end of the site, which would include a new pedestrian walkway connection to the north-south public laneway and Royal York Road.  

On November 28, 2024, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") citing City Council’s failure to make a decision on the application within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. 

This report recommends that the City Solicitor, with the appropriate City staff, attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council allow the owner of 56, 58, and 60 Fieldway Road (the “Site”) to provide an in-kind Community Benefit Charge contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, being:

a. the submission of a public art plan detailing the possible location(s) of any public art installations on the site, the artists selection process, and the design and implementation of the public art installation, generally in accordance with City Planning's Percent for Public Art process, prior to the issuance of the first-above grade building permit and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. the commissioning and installation of public art on the Site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, generally in accordance with recommendations from the Toronto Public Art Commission and in consultation with the City Planning division, at a total cost to the owner of up to 33 percent of four percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development, with the projected costs of the in-kind contributions to be evidenced through cost estimates provided by the owner and approved by the City; and

c. To the extent that the estimated cost of the in-kind contribution is less than 33 percent of four percent of the value of the land, the difference in value between the final estimated cost of the in-kind contribution and four percent of the value of the land, as determined the day before the building permit is issued in respect of the development, will be provided in cash.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Part 1 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands prior to the first above grade building permit being issued on the Site, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution to the satisfaction of City Council.

On October 11 and 12, 2023, City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment for 56, 58 and 60 Fieldway Road to permit a mixed-use development with four towers and a public park. One of the recommendations was to direct staff to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act and to report back for further instructions on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the owner.

The applicants have agreed to provide on-site public art as a Community Benefits Charge (CBC) in-kind, at a total cost to the owner of up to 33 percent of four percent of the value of the land. The remainder of the Community Benefits Charge, net of the in-kind contribution, will need to be paid at the time of the building permit issuance.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council assume the services installed within 50 Resources Road subdivision and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2498;

2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement;

3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2498.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner;

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and

6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2498 to Toronto Hydro. 

This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2498, dated June 2012 between Lowe’s Company Canada and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2972 Islington Avenue.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 2972 Islington Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 345 Driftwood Avenue.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 345 Driftwood Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the application for the proposed Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 455 Sentinel Road.

The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Clothing Drop Box Location permit at 455 Sentinel Road.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 

1. City Council amend the existing heavy truck prohibition in effect from 7:00 p.m. of one day to 7:00 a.m. of the next following day, on Evans Avenue, between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road, to be in effect at all times. 

2. City Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to report to the Etobicoke York Community Council, in the first quarter of 2026, on the impacts of Recommendation 1, above.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Evans Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for prohibiting heavy trucks at all times  on Evans Avenue, between Islington Avenue and Royal York Road. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend prohibiting heavy trucks at all times.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate at all times, on the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard West, between a point 104 metres east of Royal York Road and a point 9 metres further east.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Lake Shore Boulevard West, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to designate an on-street accessible loading zone on the north side of Lake Shore Boulevard West, east of Royal York Road. The on-street accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access to Toronto Transit Commission Wheel-Trans service for a resident of Lake Shore Boulevard West.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 93 Mildenhall Road, 286 and 288 Lawrence Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (January 31, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 19, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit an office use that is used for administrative purposes for the Toronto French School (TFS) in the existing three (3) single-detached dwellings at 93 Mildenhall Road, 286 and 288 Lawrence Avenue East. These three properties are owned and operated by the abutting Toronto French School at 318 Lawrence Avenue East. No exterior change and no new gross floor area are being proposed to any of these dwellings.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known 104 - 114 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (January 31, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 104 - 114 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (January 31, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

5. City Council request that the Owner make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit and;

a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit;

b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu; and

c. the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit.

6. City Council approve the acceptance of an off-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition.

7. City Council direct that should the cost of acquiring the land for the off-site dedication, including the purchase price, less reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent, land transfer tax, and typical closing adjustments incurred, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, be less than the value of the parks levy calculated upon the submission of an application for the first above-grade building permit, the difference will be paid as cash in lieu to the City prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development.

8. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation 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.

9. City Council request that the applicant, in consultation with the adjacent landowners, provide a privacy fence on the north property line to be 2.44 metres (8-feet) in height or a mutually agreeable alternative.

10. City Council request the applicant to work with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to supplement an off-site parkland dedication through use of the Community Benefits Charge.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 19, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

North York Community Council:

1. Directed that the Executive Director, Development Review, to:

a. work with the applicant to amend the application and related instruments to relocate the driveway from Willowdale Avenue to Finch Avenue East;

b. provide retail along the entire Finch Avenue East frontage; and

c. increase the amount of visitor parking to 20 spaces; 

and to report directly to the March 26, 27 and 28, 2025 meeting of City Council with recommendations on the parts above.

This application proposes to amend the zoning by-law and the Official Plan to permit an 11-storey (36 metres excluding a 5.0 metre mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 201 residential units at 104 - 114 Finch Avenue East. A total of 138 vehicular parking spaces and 158 bicycle parking spaces, including 20 short-term spaces at grade is provided. The application proposes a total gross floor area of 12,751 square metres, including 438 square metres of retail gross floor area, resulting in an overall density of 5.72 times the lot area. Vehicular access to the subject site is proposed along Willowdale Avenue via a 6 metres wide, two-way driveway.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with a Holding provision. The recommended zoning by-law amendment and Official Plan amendment are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2024). The zoning by-law amendment and Official Plan amendment also conform to the City's Official Plan, subject to addressing the issues that are the subject of the Holding (H) provision further described in this report.

The proposal conforms to the Official Plan, particularly as it relates to policies that support new housing supply through intensification within the Avenues and Mixed Use Areas designations. The development is transit-supportive and provides local economic opportunities and services through the addition of retail units at-grade.

The proposed mid-rise building aligns with the updated Mid-Rise Building Design Guidelines (2024) and is massed to fit within the existing context and mitigate impacts on adjacent neighbourhoods.

North York Community Council:

1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendations.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 19, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 42-storey (133.23 metres plus mechanical penthouse) residential building containing 540 dwelling units at 2810 - 2816 Bayview Avenue.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The proposal is also consistent with the general intent of the City’s Official Plan, including the Council-adopted Renew Sheppard East Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 777).

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend By-law 702-2023 to extend the Part Lot Control Exemption for the lands municipally known as 1171 - 1173 Avenue Road, 1177 - 1179 Avenue Road, and 372 Briar Hill Avenue for an additional two-year period from the date of the enactment of the By-law, substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 3 to the report (January 31, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City Officials to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands.

4. Prior to enactment of the Amending Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

On May 10, 2023, City Council adopted the Part Lot Control Exemption Application Decision Report in respect of the development located at 368 - 372 Briar Hill Avenue. On July 20, 2023, City Council enacted the associated Part Lot Control Exemption By-law (By-law 702-2023) for the development, which is intended to facilitate the creation of seven parcels of tied land (“POTLs”) for three-storey townhouses, and which would expire after a period of two years.

To date, only two of the seven parcels of tied land for the townhouses have been conveyed to new ownership. The purpose of this part lot control exemption application is to enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to extend By-law 702-2023 for a further two years for the remaining 5 parcels of tied land yet be conveyed to new ownership located at 1171 Avenue Road, 1173 Avenue Road, 1177 Avenue Road, 1179 Avenue Road, and 372 Briar Hill Avenue.

This Report recommends approval of the application to permit the exemption from Part Lot Control to be extended for an additional two years to allow for the creation of the remaining parcels.  

North York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the south side of Sheppard Avenue West, between Gorman Park Road and a point 85 metres west, from March 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026 inclusive.

2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Sheppard Avenue West, between Gorman Park Road and a point 85 metres west, from March 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026 inclusive.

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Gorman Park Road, between Sheppard Avenue West and a point 49.5 metres south, from March 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026 inclusive.

4. City Council direct the applicant to sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

5. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

6. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

7. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

8. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain all sightlines to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

9. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

11. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

12. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

13. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

14. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work.

15. City Council direct that Sheppard Avenue West and on Gorman Park Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

As Sheppard Avenue West is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required.

GCL BUILDS is constructing a nine-storey residential building at 799 Sheppard Avenue West. The site is located on the southwest corner of Sheppard Avenue West and Gorman Park Road.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Sheppard Avenue West and the west side of Gorman Park Road for a period of 12 months, from March 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026 to facilitate construction staging operations. To ensure safety of pedestrians during construction, a covered and protected walkway will be provided on the south side of Sheppard Avenue West and the west side of Gorman Park Road abutting the work area.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2759 and 2761 to 2763 Kingston Road and 52 St Quentin Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (December 17, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2759 and 2761 to 2763 Kingston Road and 52 St Quentin Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (December 17, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District, as amended by the following:

a. Amend Site Specific Provision (N) of Clause 7, to read as follows:

“(N) The provision of dwelling units is subject to the following:

(i) a minimum of 25 percent of the total number of dwelling units, rounded down to the nearest whole number, must have 2 or more bedrooms;

(ii) a minimum of 15 percent of the total number of dwelling units, rounded down to the nearest whole number, must have 3 or more bedrooms; and

(iii) any dwelling units with 3 or more bedrooms provided to satisfy (ii) above are not included in the provision required by (i) above.”

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

4. City Council require the owner to provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for Eligible Tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments.

5. City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement or legal undertaking with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required by Recommendation 4 above, prior to the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The Scarborough Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on January 14, 2025 that continued on February 20, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the site municipally known as 2759 and 276 to 2763 Kingston Road and 52 St Quentin Avenue to permit the development of a 10-storey (36.83 metres including the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 95 residential units with retail on the ground floor. The development is proposed to contain 6,408 square metres of residential gross floor area and 433 square metres of retail gross floor area with two levels of underground parking with access from a private driveway off of St Quentin Avenue.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan. It will provide housing options in a mid-rise form, intensifying an underutilized site along Kingston Road consistent with the existing and planned context.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by 988-2022 for the lands municipally known as 253 Markham Road, 12, 20 and 30 Dunelm Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 3 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. City Council authorize City officials to take such action as is necessary to implement the recommendations above, including the amending and execution of necessary agreements as required.

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 20, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends City Council approve a City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment which proposed revisions to City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended by Site Specific Zoning By-law 988-2022, including matters secured through Section 37 of the Planning Act as detailed in Schedule A.

An associated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application Number 16 1735545 ESC 36 OZ was, approved by City Council in 2022 to permit the construction of a 783 unit (54,634 square metre) residential development. The approved development consists of four residential buildings ranging between 8 and 20 storeys in height (Buildings A, B, C, D), two blocks of three and a half storey stacked back-to-back townhouses (Buildings E and F) and a new 4,455 square metre (1.1 acre) public park. Vehicular access to the buildings is via a C-shaped private street off Dunelm Street, with parking located in an underground garage. The proponent has an opportunity to quickly advance the construction of Building A which would provide 245 affordable rental and rental controlled housing units, supported by financial commitments made by the federal governments and the City.

The proposed amendments recommended by this report would not assign any further development rights to the subject property but will help to facilitate the delivery of an affordable rental and rent controlled housing project in the first phase of construction (Building A).

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council assume the services installed within 1001 Ellesmere Rd Subdivision and that the city formally assume the roads within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2555.

2. City Council authorize the Director, Development Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement.

3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Subdivision Plan 66M-2555.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2555 to Toronto Hydro.

This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for 1001 Ellesmere Rd, Plan 66M-2555, dated June 21, 2017. between Goldman Ellesmere 2 Developments Inc. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the city. 

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council assume the municipal services installed within 8833 Sheppard Avenue East subdivision and that the city formally assume Kingbird Grove road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2556.

2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement.

3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2556.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

6.  City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with registered plan of subdivision 66M-2556 to Toronto Hydro.

This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2556, dated May 10, 2018. between Actonbridge Holding Corp. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the city.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council assume the services installed in the subdivision and that the City formally assume Bluebird Place road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2540.

2. City Council authorize the Acting Director, Engineering Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement.

3. City Council direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2540.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office at the expense of the Owner.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2540 to Toronto Hydro.

This report recommends that the municipal services under the terms of the Subdivision Agreements for Plan 66M-2540, dated October 20, 2017, between Your Home Developments (Kirkdene) Inc. and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City. 

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of Centre Street described as Part 4 on Plan 66R-33040 as shown on Attachment 1 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services;

2. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of Railway Street described as Part 4 on Plan 66R-31577 as shown on Attachment 2 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services; and

3. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Attachment 3 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.

As this report recommends the permanent closure of several portions of untravelled public highways, City Council approval is required.

Transportation Services recommends that those portions of Railway Street and Centre Street, shown on the registered plans of survey appended hereto as Part 4 on Attachment 1 and Part 4 on Attachment 2, of this report be permanently stopped up and closed in order to enable operational management of the lands to be transferred to Parks and Recreation to facilitate construction of new park space for Grant Faulkner Park.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Huntingwood Drive and Ridgecrest Drive.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Huntingwood Drive, City Council approval of this report is required.

Scarborough Community Council directed Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossover (PXO) on Huntingwood Drive at Ridgecrest Drive and report back to Scarborough Community Council in the first quarter of 2025.

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection on Huntingwood Drive at Ridgecrest Drive.  Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of a pedestrian crossover (PXO) on Huntingwood Drive.  The proposed PXO will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users crossing at this location, destined to/from the park, church, and elementary schools in the adjacent area of Huntingwood Drive.  This installation will require modifications to the infrastructure at this intersection, including one TTC platform, drainage, and trees.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward at the earliest opportunity a city-initiated amendment to the zoning by-law 1022-2014 in order to:

a.  re-allocate the unspent section 37 funds secured through a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement in Section 85. (a)(iii), towards other capital facility improvements within Ward 22, Scarborough-Agincourt

b.  Amend 85. (a)(v) to read as:

(v) In the event the cash contribution referred to in subsection (a)(i) and (a)(ii) above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is/are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lot.

The zoning by-law amendment for the development at 1251 Bridletowne Crescent included a Section 37 Agreement. One of the community benefits secured in the agreement included the construction a 1.5 m pedestrian walkway from Timberbank Boulevard to the existing bridge over the channelized Highland Creek watercourse in a value of up to $250,000 through a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement The city has since then abandoned this infrastructure improvement and the amount has not been used.

Section 37 funds that are not used do not provide any community benefit. Thus, this motion directs staff to bring forward a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to the first possible Scarborough Community Council meeting for a statutory public meeting to amend the zoning by-law to reallocate dormant funds to other capital improvements within Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public laneway shown as Part 5 on Plan 66R-32512 attached as Attachment 1 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.

2. City Council enact a By-law substantially in the form of the draft By-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.

As this report recommends the permanent closure of a public laneway, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services recommends that the public laneway known as Ln W Gilead Pl N Eastern Ave and between 10A Eastern Avenue and 16 Eastern Avenue, shown as Part 5 on the registered plan of survey attached as Attachment 1 of this report, be permanently stopped up and closed.

Once closed, it is intended that the former public laneway will be sold to an adjacent property owner to improve short-term access to 10A and 16 Eastern Avenue and to facilitate future re-development of the broader site. The transaction is approved pursuant to the delegated authority set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 70-86 Lynn Williams Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 9 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. City Council direct that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 325 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

4. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the Owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

5. In the event that the Owner undertakes the Above Base Park Improvements, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation 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.

6. City Council allow the Owner of the Site to construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City a non-profit licensed child care facility (the "Child Care Facility") to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Children's Services as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms:

a. the Child Care Facility will comprise a minimum of 450 square metres indoor area located on the first and second floors of the proposed development and a minimum of 201 square metres outdoor area, located on the first floor of the proposed development; and

b. the Child Care Facility will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement identified in Part 9 below.

7. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 6 above equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development.

8. City Council require that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, the Owner shall provide to the City a letter of credit to secure the Child Care Facility in an amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Facility complying with the specifications and requirements of the In-kind Contribution Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

9. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Part 6 above to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Children's Services and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site and such agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.

10. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and execute a Municipal Housing Facility Agreement ("Contribution Agreement") with the Owner for the provision of financial incentives, for 13 affordable rental dwelling units at the Site to secure rents at the City of Toronto’s income-based definition of "Affordable Housing" by bedroom type, as determined by the City annually, for a minimum period of 99 years, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

11. City Council approve the provision of financial incentives pursuant to the City's Rental Housing Supply Program in relation to the affordable rental dwelling units described in Part 10 above as follows:

a. City Council exempt the 13 affordable rental dwelling units at the Site from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the 99-year term of the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement;

b. City Council authorize the 13 new affordable rental dwelling units at the Site to be eligible for an exemption from development charges, parkland dedication fees, community benefits charges, if not exempted by provincial legislation, and waivers of building permit fees;

c. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, on behalf of the City, to execute any security or financing documents, or any other documents required to facilitate the delivery of the affordable rental housing dwelling units, including any documents required by the Owner to secure conventional financing, where required, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the Municipal Housing Facility Agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council; and

d. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid pursuant to the By-law exempting the property from taxation if authority is given for an exemption from taxation as set out in Part 11.a. above.

12. Prior to introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require that:

a. the Owner has entered into the In-kind Contribution Agreement pursuant to Section 37(7.1) of the Planning Act to secure the in-kind contribution referenced in Part 6 above;

b. the Owner has entered into an appropriate agreement to secure the affordable housing units described in Part 10 above, with such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the City Solicitor;

c. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects and dated July 26, 2024, for the property at 80-86 Lynn Williams Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

d. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for property at 80-86 Lynn Williams Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by gh3 dated July 30, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects dated July 26, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

e. the Owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report and a revised Stormwater Management Report, such reports to be reviewed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

f. the Owner provide a plan for installation of art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the construction hoarding board, with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination and on-going maintenance, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

13. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 70-86 Lynn Williams Street from Permit Parking.

14. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Librarian, Toronto Public Library, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to identify the types of community services and facilities needed within the Liberty Village area as part of the community services and facilities assessment of the Liberty Village Regeneration Area Study, with the study identifying the following parameters for said facilities: location, size, programming, and design, as well as identify funding sources for the creation of new community services and facilities in the Liberty Village area through a future Budget process.

15. City Council request the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, together with relevant City staff, to explore and propose the repurposing of City-owned lands in the Liberty Village area for community services and facilities, which may include, a community recreation centre, a public library, a public school and/or a community hub, among other community uses, as part of the Liberty Village Regeneration Area Study.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 20, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 44-storey mixed-use building containing 520 rental dwelling units, a public daycare, 13 affordable rental housing units, and a public park at 70-86 Lynn Williams Street.

As described in the Decision History section of this report, on September 5, 2024, City Council accepted a settlement offer from the applicant respecting this proposal. This report recommends the same proposal as what Council endorsed for settlement in September.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 250 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 817-2020 for the lands municipally known as 250 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4. City Council require the owner of the lands at 250 Dundas Street West to enter into and register on title, an amending Section 37 Agreement which would amend the September 29, 2020 Section 37 Agreement registered on title for 250 Dundas Street West as Instrument AT5594374 to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the following will be secured through the required amending Section 37 Agreement:

a. the requirement for 1,154 square metres of affordable rental housing remains the same with an amended unit breakdown as follows: a total of 19 Affordable Rental Housing Units consisting of 4 studio, 8 one-bedroom, 4 two-bedroom and 3 three-bedroom units; and

b. the following matters are recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development:

i. a minimum of 962 square metres of gross floor area for Affordable Rental Housing, should the non-residential gross floor area not be replaced, in lieu of the required non-residential gross floor area replacement, to provide for an additional 15 Affordable Rental Housing dwelling units in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 7 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; and

ii. terms and conditions related to the on-site parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the City Solicitor.

5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 232.8 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

6. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition.

7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation 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.

8. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to consider securing the following as part of the site plan agreement:

a. an outdoor, publicly accessible source of drinking water;
 

b. outdoor seating, to be located within or adjacent to the public right-of-way for public use, in consultation with Transportation Services; and
 

c. low-carbon energy strategy as part of the site plan agreement that includes at least the following sustainability measures:
 

1. a highly energy-efficient building envelope;

2. low carbon building heating and cooling, including Energy Recovery Units that provide sensible and latent heat recovery from ventilation in each suite;

3. ample electrical outlets for bicycle charging in the interior bicycle parking area;

4. fixtures and appliances that are efficient in their use of water and energy;

5. electric-only appliances or fireplaces in the residential units;

6. accommodation for future solar photovoltaic system;

7. improved Stormwater Management Measures;

8. installation of outdoor (dark sky) downward lighting;

9. provision of indoor space dedication for household hazardous waste; and

10. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment spaces for 100 percent of motor vehicle parking.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 20, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Site Specific Zoning By-law 817-2020 to permit an increase in height from 49 to 57 storeys, changes to the building massing, a reduction in the required non-residential gross floor area, and a new 740 square metre open space (including 232.8 square metres of on-site parkland dedication).

The Official Plan Amendment will secure 962 square metres of affordable housing in lieu of a portion of the required replacement of non-residential gross floor area, should the non-residential gross floor area not be replaced.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the revised report (February 12, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to:

a. enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, as it has been determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

4. City Council allow the Owner of 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain nineteen (19) affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"):

a. the in-kind contribution shall be comprised of one (1) studio unit, twelve (12) one-bedroom units, four (4) two-bedroom units and two (2) three-bedroom units (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units");

b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; the Affordable Rental Housing units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,182 square metres (12,723) square feet);

c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development;

d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units;

e. the general configuration, location and layout of the Affordable Rental Housing Units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

g. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge;

h. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to long-term and short-term bicycle parking and visitor bicycle parking in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development;

i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to first tenants and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum 99-year period, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"); during the first 99 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act;

j. the Owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in Recommendation 4.i. above, for the duration of the Affordability Period; the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any Affordable Rental Housing Unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; and upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the Owner shall continue to provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the Owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise;

k. the Owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the Affordable Rental Housing Units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any Affordable Rental Housing Unit being made available for rent, the Owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and

l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development erected on the site are available and ready for occupancy.

5. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 4 above, equal to 100 percent of four (4) percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development.

6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to Subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 4 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such Agreement to be registered on title to 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.

7. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 1,180 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the City Solicitor.

8. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition.

9. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation 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.

10. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue from Permit Parking.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 20, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit two new mixed buildings on two blocks with a total of four towers. On 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue (the north block), an 8-storey podium connects towers of 26-storeys and 13-storeys. On 1400 Victoria Park Avenue (the south block), an 8-storey podium connects towers of 13-storeys and 23-storeys.

The proposal will include 951 residential dwelling units, including 10 affordable rental units and a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 69,599 square metres, including 2,971 square metres of non-residential gross floor area fronting onto Victoria Park Avenue. Vehicular access to the site is from the rear of each block to loading spaces and underground parking. A new public park of 1,225 square meters is proposed on the south end of the south block.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan, and represents appropriate intensification that is compatible with the existing and planned context. It will provide diverse unit types and affordable rental housing units, a new public park, improved pedestrian connections and increased tree canopy on site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 40-62 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any Final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor;

b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor;

c. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment;

d. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

e. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review;

f. the applicant has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, for 40-46 Spadina Avenue to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, City Planning;

g. the applicant has submitted an Archeological Assessment to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

h. the conveyance to the Owner by the City, a portion of the public lane abutting 58-62 Spadina Avenue, known as Part 3, Plan 66R-22924, to be part of the development site, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Director, Real Estate Services and the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

On August 10, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted seeking permission for a 28-storey (93 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with retail at-grade along Spadina Avenue.  The proposal included retail at grade, two levels of office, and 521 residentail units above. The façade of the existing four-storey factory building was proposed to be retained and incorporated into the new development.

On May 15, 2024, the Applicant submitted a revised proposal for a 30-storey (99 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with retail at-grade, no office component, and 550 residentail units above.

On July 9, 2024, the Applicant appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the contributing designated building at 46 Spadina Avenue and demolish the non-contributing designated building at 58 Spadina Avenue and two outbuildings at 46 Spadina Avenue, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 30-storey mixed-use building at 46-58 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West, with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the plans and  drawings dated October 29, 2024 prepared by Wallman Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated July 22, 2022, revised October 29, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 46 Spadina Avenue and demolish the non-contributing designated building at 58 Spadina Avenue and two outbuildings at 46 Spadina Avenue under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to any Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Order issuing in connection with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Bills to City Council, the Owner shall provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated July 22, 2022, revised October 29, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 46 Spadina Avenue, 58 Spadina Avenue, and 378 Wellington Street West including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Owner shall:

1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments have come into full force and effect;

2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

4. submit a Signage Plan for the subject properties to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and

c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.6. above, the Owner shall provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations, demolition and new construction works for the properties at 46 Spadina Avenue, 58 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West under Section 42, Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the development of the site.

The property at 46 Spadina Avenue (including 40, 42, 44 and 50 Spadina Avenue) includes a 4-storey building that was constructed in 1907 with later additions in the 1940s. It is known as the "Systems Building" and is identified as a contributing Industrial/Commercial building within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District (KSHCD) Plan. The properties at 58 Spadina Avenue (including 60 Spadina Avenue) and 378 Wellington Street West are non-contributing properties in the KSHCD Plan.

An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for the subject properties was received in August 2022 for the construction of a 28-storey mixed-use building with a 4-storey podium featuring commercial retail at-grade and 521 dwelling units in a new residential tower. The applicant subsequently appealed this application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. Revised plans have been submitted by the applicant with prejudice, as reflected in this report.

On July 16, 2024 the applicant submitted an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the designated Systems Building and demolish three small adjacent buildings to allow for the construction of a new 30-storey mixed-use building within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District.

The proposal will feature in-situ retention of the entire primary east façade, the eastern portion of the south façade and a partial west return wall of the Systems Building at 46 Spadina Avenue. The eastern portion of its north façade will be partially reconstructed. The remainder of the Systems Building as well as two small outbuildings to its north will be demolished to allow for the construction of a 30-storey tower. The tower is set back 4.9-5.4m from the front façade along Spadina Avenue and 3.12m from the south façade. The non-contributing building at 58 Spadina Avenue is also proposed to be demolished.

The proposed development is consistent with the existing provincial and municipal heritage policy framework and proposes an overall conservation strategy that is consistent with the KSHCD Plan and is not contrary to the Plan's Objectives.

At its meeting on February 12, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB28.4 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations, demolition and new construction works for the properties at 46 Spadina Avenue, 58 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West under Section 42, Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the development of the site.

The property at 46 Spadina Avenue (including 40, 42, 44 and 50 Spadina Avenue) includes a 4-storey building that was constructed in 1907 with later additions in the 1940s. It is known as the "Systems Building" and is identified as a contributing Industrial/Commercial building within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District (KSHCD) Plan. The properties at 58 Spadina Avenue (including 60 Spadina Avenue) and 378 Wellington Street West are non-contributing properties in the KSHCD Plan.

An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for the subject properties was received in August 2022 for the construction of a 28-storey mixed-use building with a 4-storey podium featuring commercial retail at-grade and 521 dwelling units in a new residential tower. The applicant subsequently appealed this application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. Revised plans have been submitted by the applicant with prejudice, as reflected in this report.

On July 16, 2024 the applicant submitted an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the designated Systems Building and demolish three small adjacent buildings to allow for the construction of a new 30-storey mixed-use building within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District.

The proposal will feature in-situ retention of the entire primary east façade, the eastern portion of the south façade and a partial west return wall of the Systems Building at 46 Spadina Avenue. The eastern portion of its north façade will be partially reconstructed. The remainder of the Systems Building as well as two small outbuildings to its north will be demolished to allow for the construction of a 30-storey tower. The tower is set back 4.9-5.4m from the front façade along Spadina Avenue and 3.12m from the south façade. The non-contributing building at 58 Spadina Avenue is also proposed to be demolished.

The proposed development is consistent with the existing provincial and municipal heritage policy framework and proposes an overall conservation strategy that is consistent with the KSHCD Plan and is not contrary to the Plan's Objectives.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 110-112 Adelaide Street East and 85 Lombard Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; and

b. the owner at their sole cost and expense has:

i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing sewer system and watermain and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water;

ii. secured the design and provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and

iii. ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

On February 28, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 42-storey mixed-use building containing 287 dwelling units, 3,288 square metres of office space, and 482 square metres of retail space.

On April 12, 2024, a revised application was submitted for a 65-storey mixed-use building containing 600 dwelling units, 330 square metres of office space, and 400 square metres of retail space.

On November 19, 2024, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for part of the lands municipally known as 1245 Dupont Street as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 (the "Lands") to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and as described in Schedule A to Attachment 3, substantially in accordance with the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 3 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Prior to enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the Lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the Lands municipally known as 1245 Dupont Street.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act from title to all or a portion of the Lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion upon the expiry or repeal of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review.

In 2018, an application was submitted to permit an exemption from Part Lot Control for part of the lands municipally known as 1245 Dupont Street. On February 26, 2020, City Council enacted By-law 235-2020 exempting part of the lands at 1245 Dupont Street from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for 5 years to facilitate development and to implement the necessary land transactions. By-law 235-2020 will expire on February 26, 2025.

This report reviews and recommends that a new Part Lot Control Exemption By-Law be enacted, to extend the period of exemption from Part Lot Control for part of the lands at 1245 Dupont Street for a further three years. This will allow for the severance of lots, completion of the construction of the community centre, and associated transactions including conveying a City park. The lifting of Part Lot Control for a further period of three years is considered appropriate for the orderly development of lands.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend its decision on Item 2024.TE.13.5 by deleting Part 8.e. as follows:

8.e. enter into an Agreement, or similar legal instrument, between the owner of 639-653 Yonge Street, the owner of 663 Yonge Street, and the City, to be registered on title to 663 Yonge Street that would prevent the erection of a building above the existing height permissions, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; 

At its meeting of May 22 and 23, 2024, City Council adopted Item 2024.TE13.5, granting approval to a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit a 76-storey mixed-use building at Yonge Street and Isabella Street.

As a condition of approval, an agreement or similar legal instrument was to be registered on title at 663 Yonge Street, located north of the site, that would limit height permissions to address tower separation issues.

Staff have been advised that no such legal agreement is feasible or practicable in this circumstance. Given a limiting distance agreement is already registered on the eastern portion of the property at 663 Yonge Street, staff recommend that the condition be deleted.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council include 481 and 483 Church Street (Including entrance address 483A Church Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

This report recommends that City Council include 481 and 483 Church Street (including entrance address 483A Church Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1.

The subject properties at 481 and 483 Church Street are located on the east side of Church Street between Maitland Street and Wellesley Street East in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. The property at 481 Church Street contains a 3-storey house-form building and the property at 483 Church Street contains a two-and-a-half storey house-form building, both constructed circa 1870. A 2-storey storefront addition was added across the front façades of both properties in the early 20th century. A location map and current photograph of the property are found in Attachment 1.

The properties recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of “cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years.

As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. 

The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted.

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.

At its meeting on February 12, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB28.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 
This report recommends that City Council include 481 and 483 Church Street (including entrance address 483A Church Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1.

The subject properties at 481 and 483 Church Street are located on the east side of Church Street between Maitland Street and Wellesley Street East in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. The property at 481 Church Street contains a 3-storey house-form building and the property at 483 Church Street contains a two-and-a-half storey house-form building, both constructed circa 1870. A 2-storey storefront addition was added across the front façades of both properties in the early 20th century. A location map and current photograph of the property are found in Attachment 1.

The properties recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of “cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years.

As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. 

The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted.

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council include 65 Heward Avenue (including entrance address 87 Heward Avenue) and 135R Berkely Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

This report recommends that City Council include 65 Heward Avenue (including entrance address 87 Heward Avenue) and 135R Berkeley Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1 and 2.

The subject property at 65 Heward Avenue is located on the east side of Heward Avenue and is set back from the south side of Eastern Avenue between Carlaw Avenue and Leslie Street in the South Riverdale neighbourhood. The property contains two brick factory/warehouse type buildings constructed in 1914, each with one and two storey portions, which were joined through additions in the 1980s. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 135R Berkeley Street is located on the east side of Berkeley Street, south of Queen Street East, in the Moss Park neighbourhood. The property contains a 1-storey, detached workers’ cottage that is a rare early example of this typology in Toronto. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2.

The properties recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of “cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now limits listing to a period of two years.

As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. 

The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted.

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.

At its meeting on February 12, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB28.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council include 65 Heward Avenue (including entrance address 87 Heward Avenue) and 135R Berkeley Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1 and 2.

The subject property at 65 Heward Avenue is located on the east side of Heward Avenue and is set back from the south side of Eastern Avenue between Carlaw Avenue and Leslie Street in the South Riverdale neighbourhood. The property contains two brick factory/warehouse type buildings constructed in 1914, each with one and two storey portions, which were joined through additions in the 1980s. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 135R Berkeley Street is located on the east side of Berkeley Street, south of Queen Street East, in the Moss Park neighbourhood. The property contains a 1-storey, detached workers’ cottage that is a rare early example of this typology in Toronto. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2.

The properties recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of “cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now limits listing to a period of two years.

As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. 

The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted.

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk, southbound cycle track and a 4.4 metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Cherry Street, between Front Street East and Eastern Avenue, from April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027 inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 4.3 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Front Street East, between Cherry Street and a point 51.5 metres west, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027 inclusive.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the west side of Cherry Street, between a point 33 metres north of Front Street East and a point 20 metres further north, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.

4. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition at all times on the west side of Cherry Street between Front Street East and a point 33 metres north.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Cherry Street, between Front Street East and a point 53 metres north.

6. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the north side of Front Street East, between Cherry Street and a point 30.5 metres west.

7. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Front Street East, between Cherry Street and a point 51.5 metres west, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.

8. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Front Street East, between Cherry Street and a point 51.5 metres west.

9. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Eastern Avenue, between Cherry Street and a point 33 metres west, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.

10. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Eastern Avenue, between Cherry Street and a point 33 metres west.

11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Eastern Avenue, between Cherry Street and a point 33 metres west.

12. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site, adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

13. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain, for the full length of the staging areas abutting Front Street and Eastern Avenue, fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkways for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

14. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the pedestrian walkways along the full length of the staging areas on Front Street and Eastern Avenue have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

15. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

16. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists' safety is considered at all times.

17. City Council direct the applicant to provide sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

18. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

19. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

20. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

21. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

22. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain the northbound cycle track on the east side of Cherry Street and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the Southbound and Northbound cycle tracks on Cherry Street between Front Street East and Eastern Avenue.

23. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

24. City Council direct that Cherry Street, Front Street East, and Eastern Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

25. City Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

26. City Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes.

27. City Council direct the applicant to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas and local school administration.

28. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor and local residents’ associations.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cherry Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Multiplex Construction Canada Ltd. is constructing a 13-storey long-term care facility at 55 Eastern Avenue. The site is located on the west side of Cherry Street, between Front Street East and Eastern Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the west sidewalk, a portion of the southbound curb lane, and southbound cycle track on Cherry Street, as well as temporarily close the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Front Street East, for a period of 26 months, from April 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027, in order to enable construction staging operations for the development.

Pedestrians will be redirected from the west side to the east side of the roadway of Cherry Street. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Front Street East will be maintained in a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the curb lane. Pedestrian movements on Eastern Avenue will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway within the existing sidewalk on the south side.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council grant permission to Second Harvest Canada, City Cultural Events Production City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario, Casa Cultural Peruana, the SickKids Foundation, the DeRo Foundation, Red Onion Event Management, the Batuki Music Society, Pride Toronto, Taste of the Middle East, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, the Artsxplosion Cultural Society, the Better Future for Kids Foundation, Young Canadian Alliances, Nepalese Canadian Community Services, Panorama India, the Philippines Independence Day Council, the Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts, The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Mexican Day Toronto and the Toronto Vegetarian Association, to operate a beer and wine Vintners Quality Alliance garden and to serve alcohol contingent upon the following conditions:

a. approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario;

b. approval of the Medical Officer of Health;

c. compliance with the City of Toronto’s Municipal Alcohol Policy; and

d. receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e., building permits, noise By-law extension permit.

2. City Council grant permission to the Turkish Society of Canada, the Baycrest Foundation, the Evolve Hub Association, Second Harvest Canada, City Cultural Events Production City of Toronto, Sing! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival, City of Toronto Newcomer Office, Rugby Ontario, Casa Cultural Peruana, the SickKids Foundation, the DeRo Foundation, the Christian Music Festival, Red Onion Event Management, Pride Toronto, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, the Better Future for Kids Foundation, the Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Coalition, Strategic Partnership City Manager's Office City of Toronto and the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre to solicit donations in support of their organization.

3. City Council grant permission to Turkish Society of Canada, the Evolve Hub Association, Second Harvest Canada, City Cultural Events Production City of Toronto, City of Toronto Newcomer Office, Rugby Ontario, Casa Cultural Peruana, the SickKids Foundation, the DeRo Foundation, Pride Toronto, Taste of the Middle East, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, the Artsxplosion Cultural Society, the Better Future for Kids Foundation, Young Canadian Alliances, Nepalese Canadian Community Services, Panorama India, the Philippines Independence Day Council, the Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts, The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Mexican Day Toronto, the Toronto Vegetarian Association, Strategic Partnership City Manager’s Office City of Toronto and the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre to engage in sports demonstrations. 

4. City Council grant permission to allow for sound amplification by the organizations and at the times listed below, which extend beyond the accepted Nathan Phillips Square's amplification schedule policy hours, such policy only allowing for amplification of sound from Monday to Friday between 12:00 p.m and 1:30 p.m, and between 4:30 p.m and 11:00 p.m:

City Produced Events:

a. Strategic Partnerships City Manager's Office – City of Toronto on September 16, 2025, to present land acknowledgment and African Ancestral Acknowledgment, remarks by the Deputy Mayor, the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager and the President of CUPE Local 4948, light exercise before the official run, band performance and closing remarks by emcee as part of the Civic Run event; and

Third-Party Community Organization Produced Events:

b. Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre from September 27-30, 2025, to present Indigenous music, dances and inspirational talks as part of the Indigenous Legacy Gathering event.

All permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing a Noise By-law Exemption permit through the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division and adhering to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591, Noise, along with mandatory sound monitoring throughout the event to ensure compliance with schedules.

5. City Council grant permission to the Evolve Hub Association, City Cultural Events Production City of Toronto, Casa Cultural Peruana, Strategic Protocol and External Relations City of Toronto, Pride Toronto, Taste of the Middle East, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, the Artsxplosion Cultural Society, the Better Future for Kids Foundation, Young Canadian Alliances, Panorama India, the Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts, The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Mexican Day Toronto, the SickKids Foundation and the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre to use open flame as part of their event production.

6. City Council grant permission to the Baycrest Foundation, City Cultural Events Production City of Toronto, Rugby Ontario, the SickKids Foundation, the DeRo Foundation, Metro Marine Modellers, the Batuki Music Society, Pride Toronto, Taste of the Middle East, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, the Artsxplosion Cultural Society, the Better Future for Kids Foundation, Young Canadian Alliances, the Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Coalition, the Philippines Independence Day Council, the Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts, Mexican Day Toronto and the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre to place objects in the reflecting pool.

7. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Corporate Real Estate Management Division, for all the City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.

The City of Toronto provides opportunities to access Nathan Phillips Square for eligible events through a permitting process administered by the Economic Development and Culture Division.

The purpose of this report is to request exemptions from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636, Public Squares and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237, Nathan Phillips Square, for events that are proposed to be held on Nathan Phillips Square from May 1 - September 30, 2025.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure to vehicular traffic of the southerly eastbound lane on King Street East, between George Street East and a point 38 metres west, as generally shown in Attachment 1 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Acting Director, Engineering Review, Development Review and the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on King Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services and Development Review are requesting approval to permit the closure of the eastbound curb lane on King Street East within the site frontage of the development proposal at 175-185 King Street East, in order for road space to be repurposed as an expanded boulevard in accordance with the City's Lane Width, Curb Radii Guidelines, and Curb Extension Design Guidelines and AODA requirements.

The expanded boulevard would function as an extension of the existing eastbound King Street East curb lane closure to the west at Jarvis Street, which accommodates a permanent streetcar transit stop along the south side of the street. A space large enough to accommodate a curbside parking space or loading zone would be created between the existing streetcar transit stop and the new expanded boulevard. A depiction of the entire city block is included in this report as Attachment 1.

The proposed road alteration aims to improve the public realm, acknowledging the limited vehicular use of the existing curb lane in this block of King Street East, the significant number of pedestrians in the area today, and the anticipated pedestrian growth in future. The proposed road alteration will enable the developer to finalize the detailed design of the public realm improvements at this location and allow for the implementation of the improvements at no cost to the City through the construction of the development.

A subsequent report will be submitted to Toronto and East York Community Council to address curbside parking regulation changes that will be required following the completion of the detailed design.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council grant authority to enter into a new one-year agreement with Green Savoree Toronto ULC to permit the holding of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto event in 2025 on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council amend Section 937-3.1 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, subject to the City's execution of the agreement between the City and Green Savoree Toronto ULC described in Recommendation 1 above to delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of a highway for such periods as required for the purposes of the 2025 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto automobile race.

3.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider the Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan for all closures and traffic management plans that are made for the 2025 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto automobile race.

4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including the introduction in City Council of any Bills that may be required.

As the proposed street closures involve a motor vehicle race and takes place on a major arterial road, City Council approval is required.

Temporary closures to vehicular traffic will be required on Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Strachan Avenue and Ontario Drive, and on Strachan Avenue, between Fleet Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West, to facilitate the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto automobile race in 2025. 

It is anticipated that the temporary closures will be from July 16, 2025 to July 21, 2025. In the event of a delay or cancellation of the race on Sunday, July 20, 2025, the final race will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025. 

Section 937-3.1 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways. Currently delegates authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion thereof for such periods as required for the purpose of the 2024 Honda Indy Toronto automobile race.  Transportation Services is requesting that this delegation be amended to update the delegation for the purposes of the 2025 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto automobile race.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on the subject streets, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of the Permit Parking Areas as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (January 30, 2025) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, excluding the developments listed in Attachment 1 to the report (January 30, 2025) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services, will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at the developments listed in Attachment 2 to the report (January 30, 2025) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on the streets listed in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2, City Council approval of this report is required.

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the exclusion of the development addresses from permit parking listed in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2.

Staff have determined the realignments and exclusions are feasible and has no objections to excluding the developments listed in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2. If City Council excludes these addresses from Permit Parking Areas and Streets, residents of, visitors to or tradespersons at the properties listed in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 will be prohibited from participating in the on-street overnight permit parking program.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Yonge Street and Delisle Avenue/Private Driveway.

2. City Council rescind the existing westbound left-turn prohibition in effect at all times at the intersection of Yonge Street and a point 111 metres north of St. Clair Avenue East (the parking lot access at 1501 Yonge Street).

3. City Council rescind the existing southbound left-turn prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Yonge Street and a point 111 metres north of St. Clair Avenue East (the parking lot access at 1501 Yonge Street).

4. City Council rescind the existing compulsory turn in effect at all times on Yonge Street from Parking lot access/driveway opposite of Delisle Avenue to Delisle Avenue.

5. City Council rescind the existing maximum 20-minute delivery parking zone in effect all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 85.7 metres north of St. Clair Avenue East and a point 20 metres further north.

6. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between Heath Street and a point 105.7 metres north of St. Clair Avenue East.

7. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 85.7 metres north of St. Clair Avenue East and a point 30.5 metres north of Roxborough Street West (north intersection), to be in effect between Heath Street East and a point 30.5 metres north of Roxborough Street East.

8. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times (bicycles excepted) at the intersection of Yonge Street and Delisle Avenue/Private Driveway.

9. City Council prohibit eastbound through movements at all times (bicycles excepted) at the intersection of Yonge Street and Delisle Avenue/Private Driveway.

10. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a comprehensive area study along the Yonge Street and Delisle Avenue corridor, prior to the traffic control signal’s installation, and report back any additional traffic recommendations to the local Councillor’s office.

11. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to study the traffic control signal’s post-installation traffic flows and implement any necessary measures to deter traffic infiltration onto residential streets.

12. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services to coordinate the installation of the traffic control signal with the commencement of the development located at 1485 Yonge Street.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Yonge Street West, City Council approval of this report is required.

As per conditions of approval for the development at 1-15 Delisle Avenue and 1496-1510 Yonge Street, the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Yonge Street and Delisle Avenue is required. This installation will include the existing private driveway on the east side of Yonge Street. The technical justification for the installation of traffic control signals is satisfied, therefore, the installation of traffic control signals on Yonge Street and Delisle Avenue/private driveway is recommended.

Transportation Services supports the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Yonge Street and Delisle Avenue/private driveway. This installation will require amendments to the existing traffic and parking regulations at this intersection.

The Toronto and East York Community Council forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.

Transportation Services is requesting approval, on behalf of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), to install transit priority measures (TPMs) to support the diversion routes associated with the closure of King Street East and Church Street intersection for watermain and streetcar track maintenance from May 2025 to August 2025. The 503 Kingston Road, 504 King, and 508 Lakeshore will be diverted due to the closure. The diversion will result in 25 streetcars in the peak hour, up from seven streetcars in existing conditions, using Queen Street east of Spadina Avenue to Broadview Avenue and the existing diversion associated with the Ontario Line construction. The Queen Street diversion uses tracks on Richmond Street and Adelaide Street, between York Street and Church Street to by-pass the closure of Queen Street from Bay Street to Victoria Street. Therefore, the existing 501 Queen service will also be impacted by the diversion due to the increased number of streetcars using this route. The proposed temporary transit priority measures aim to mitigate the impact on the 102,900 daily customers primarily on streetcars that travel along the diversion route. The measures in this report are being approved as temporary, and a long-term plan for parking and traffic regulation changes on Queen Street West and Queen Street East between Spadina Avenue and Broadview Avenue will be brought forward to Toronto and East York Community Council in the near future.

This report proposes a suite of transit priority measures to support the diversion including new parking restrictions on Queen Street, additional no stopping zones, increased duration of turning restrictions, restrictions on CaféTO curb lane installations and, implementing a short eastbound transit-only lane at the intersection of Queen Street East and Broadview Avenue to support streetcar and general traffic operations.

In addition to the proposed TPMs, the TTC will work with City staff to support the diversion using the Traffic Agent program and signal timing optimizations where possible

As TTC operates transit service on Broadview Avenue, Queen Street, Richmond Street, Adelaide Street, Church Street and York Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2025 on the results on monitoring cycle tracks.

On November 13 and 14, 2024, City Council requested the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to report to the February meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council with a street sweeping service standard for both separated and non-separated bikeways, and to provide a plan for how staff will improve their routine and complaint-based bikeway inspections, including enforcement inspections fronting private and third party construction sites within the Toronto and East York Community Council area.

Transportation Services plans to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting in the second quarter of 2025 with a City-wide street sweeping review, which will include bikeway street sweeping service standards. 

The purpose of this report is to provide a high-level overview of Transportation Services' recent and planned improvements to both routine and complaint-based bikeway inspections, including enforcement inspections fronting construction sites.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office and the Director, Waterfront Secretariat to engage with Treaty partners and urban Indigenous communities, in consultation with the local Councillor, and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the second quarter of 2026 with a proposed name for the East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre, with a status update in the third quarter of 2025.

The East Bayfront Community Centre is a new 25,000 sq ft facility scheduled to open in the east waterfront in spring 2025. It is part of the community infrastructure planned for this area as we continue the revitalization of our waterfront. A placeholder name, East Bayfront CRC, will be used until a formal naming process is completed.

Given the waterfront’s historical, cultural and ongoing significance to Treaty partners and Indigenous communities, the City can use the opportunity of naming this community infrastructure to further advance truth, justice, reconciliation and placekeeping.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council waive the signature requirement of the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy by accepting the signatures gathered pre-Covid regarding naming the laneway running north of Gerrard between Greenwood Avenue and Redwood Avenue as Luella Price Lane.

2.  City Council direct the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services to report on formally naming the laneway to the April 3, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

Since 2017 the Leslieville Historical Society, the East York Historical Society and the Gerrard East neighbourhood have been working to name the laneway running east of Greenwood Avenue to Redwood Avenue about 50 metres north of Gerrard Street East. They have proposed the lane be named “Luella Price Lane”.  By 2020 there were sufficient signatures from property owners to initiate the new name but the Covid epidemic ground these efforts to a halt.

The initiative to name the lane after Luella Price remains active and the sponsors would very much like to have this name recognized during Black History Month in 2025.

 In 1910, Luella Price welcomed a handful of women to her home at 6A Redwood Avenue to form the Eureka Club. The Eureka Club was never more than 18 dedicated and compassionate women. Many of the spouses of the Eurekas were railway porters. It was their goal to offer aid to low-income Torontonians, quietly, on a one-to-one basis. Their motto was “Not for ourselves, but for others”.

In 1980, at its 70th anniversary, the Eureka Club was the oldest Black women’s organization in Ontario. The naming of the laneway recognizes Luella Price and her contributions to our neighbourhood and city.

Luella Cooper was born on June 30, 1858, in Maryland. Maryland stayed in the Union during the Civil War although many supported slavery. Because it stayed in the Union, the Emancipation Proclamation didn’t apply to Maryland. Many moved from Maryland to Washington, D.C. to be free or to escape violent racism. In 1864 Maryland voted to free its enslaved people. Luella married her husband Grandison Price in June of 1875.

The Prices moved north to Toronto. They lived on York Street where Luella worked as a dressmaker and Grandison worked as a barber. He later found work as a porter on the CPR railroad. Luella ran a boarding house where prominent Torontonians, such as Elisha Edmunds and John Hubbard, lived. By 1893 Luella had her own restaurant. But the wealthy landowners of York Street cleared the houses and businesses to build offices and factories. The Prices then moved to Morse Street in Leslieville.

In 1905 the Prices built their cottage at 6A Redwood Avenue. The Gerrard Greenwood area had a small but significant Black community.

Grandison Price passed away on April 10, 1921. He had a stroke some years earlier and was partially paralyzed. Luella continued to live in her apartment building on Redwood Ave. until she died on June 15, 1935. She was 76 years old. She was buried beside Grandison in the St. John of Norway Cemetery, on June 18, 1935.

On her death certificate the neat handwriting of her foster son Robert J. Lynch has her “racial origin” as “Canadian”, but an official has crossed this out and written in “Coloured”.

This proud Canadian deserves to be remembered.

 The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council request the City Manager to communicate directly to Metrolinx to:

a.  remind Metrolinx of their obligation to conduct their work with the utmost safety while using City roads for their work on the Ontario Line and request the City Manager to forward his communication to Metrolinx to affected Councillors; and

b. request Metrolinx to prominently post all the haul routes for the Ontario Line on the Ontario Line website.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Requested the City Manager to report directly to the March 26, 27 and 28, 2025 meeting of City Council on the following:

a. charges laid by Toronto Police against the driver of the dump truck and the trucking company involved in a life altering collision at Mortimer and Pape because the truck had diverted from the official Metrolinx haul route;

b. all current Metrolinx haul routes for the Ontario Line work that have been provided to the City of Toronto and conditions that Metrolinx has provided; 

c. the current haul route proposed by Metrolinx for the spoils from the tunnel excavation for the 3.4 kilometres of subway tunnels from Gerrard and Carlaw to Minto Place; and

d. what, if any repercussions, does Metrolinx currently have in place for contractors that contravene the haul routes and for any accidents that occur in the event the proscribed haul routes are not being followed.

Metrolinx is building their Ontario Line through very dense neighbourhood and busy active streets in the city of Toronto. This has many communities very concerned about safety.

On February 6,  a contractor working for Metrolinx hauling spoils from work along the Ontario Line was not following the Metrolinx proscribed haul route and struck an East York resident causing life altering injures. This tragedy has increased safety concerns for all communities in Toronto Danforth regarding the years long construction anticipated until the completion of the project.

The Mayor recommends that:  

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, for the purposes of conducting public consultations on Queen’s Park North enhancements, to negotiate and sign a donation agreement with the Weston Foundations, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, in order for City staff and professionals retained by the Weston Foundations to undertake a first phase of community engagement and preliminary design regarding Queen’s Park North enhancements, including the funding of appropriate City staff resources, that will inform the scope of the larger donation acceptance agreement and the staff report directed in Recommendation 2 below.
 

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate a donation acceptance agreement with the Weston Foundations to fund the final design and delivery of Queen’s Park North enhancements, and provide additional funding support for ongoing maintenance and programming of Queen’s Park North park enhancements, on terms acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and report to the Executive Committee in the Fall of 2025 with a project implementation update, inclusive of an update on the terms of the recommended donation acceptance agreement.

Queen’s Park North is a public green space of historical significance and critical importance to Toronto. It was officially dedicated in 1860 as Canada's first municipal park by Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and named Queen's Park, in honour of Queen Victoria. The property is leased by the University of Toronto to the City of Toronto for a 999-year term.

Queen’s Park North is a core piece of the downtown park system and central to the Bloor St. Culture Corridor and University precinct. As our city continues to grow and evolve, the park has unrealized potential and City staff have been approached with an opportunity to unlock it.

In mid-2024, the Weston Family engaged City staff with a potential donation to improve Queen’s Park North through an estimated $50 million commitment for park design, community engagement and construction, as well as further financial support to ensure high-quality park operations, maintenance, and programming over the long term.

Following a series of exploratory conversations with the Weston Family, the University of Toronto, and adjacent cultural and education institutions, City staff are seeking Council’s authority to proceed with an immediate donation agreement to advance phase one engagement and design, and authority to proceed with negotiations of a final donation acceptance agreement. Staff recommend initiating a first phase of community engagement and design to inform the project scope and the terms of the final donation agreement. Engagement activities will be funded by the Weston Foundations. Staff will report back regarding the recommended terms of the final donation acceptance agreement and additional authorities required for advancing the project in the Fall of 2025.

All work toward the revitalization of Queen’s Park North remains subject to final City Council approvals and permissions of the land owner (University of Toronto), and final agreements being entered.

This work is closely aligned with Council-approved plans for the future of the Downtown and Toronto’s overall park system and will proceed in strategic collaboration with the Weston Family, University of Toronto, Royal Ontario Museum, Gardiner Museum, Royal Conservatory of Music, and other community partners.

The Queen’s Park North revitalization will prioritize both focused enhancements in the near term and long-term maintenance and programming investments that enrich the park experience while sustaining the park’s natural heritage. The design and programming priorities will be developed through extensive public engagement starting this spring. Renewal of Queen’s Park North will provide opportunities related to Indigenous place keeping, winter activation, arts and cultural programming and environmental education, as well as access to amenities like food, year-round washrooms, and places to relax.

The City is collaboratively exploring new operational models and opportunities, including the development of a non-profit organization to collaborate with the City on management of the park and integration of programming from nearby nationally-significant cultural institutions.

The Park occupies a critical location in the heart of the city. The City previously undertook a partial revitalization of the park in 2019 and a new entrance to the Toronto Transit Commission’s Museum Station opened in the park in 2024. While these investments achieved some improvements, additional amenities and investment will allow Queen’s Park to realize its fullest potential.

A renewed Queen’s Park North will connect with recently improved open spaces at the University of Toronto, support the City’s longer-term vision for University Park and advance Council’s program of expanding and improving Toronto’s park system. This generational city-building initiative will showcase the City’s commitment to enhancing public spaces, supporting gathering and culture, fostering community engagement, and elevating the park user experience for years to come.

The Mayor recommends that:  

1. City Council consider the attached reports and communications on equitable access to Toronto’s shelter and housing system.

Since March 2020, the number of refugee claimants and asylum seekers accommodated in the City of Toronto’s shelter system has increased from an average of 2,329 people sheltered each night to 4,181 people accommodated on average in March of this year. Over this same period, the City has consistently sheltered between 4,900-6,400 people experiencing homelessness each night. And we know that hundreds more are turned away every night due to lack of capacity.

Everyone deserves a roof over their head. Refugee claimants, asylum seekers, and people experiencing homelessness deserve dignified shelter and housing. No one should be forced to sleep on the street or in parks.

In July 2023, City Council took steps to address the crisis overwhelming the refugee and general shelter systems, including increasing funding through the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit to provide more rent supplements, preserving refugee-serving shelter spaces to meet the unique needs of refugees while ensuring everyone regardless of status is able to access the City’s shelter system as spaces become available, requesting the Federal Government establish a refugee reception centre for those arriving at Pearson Airport, and securing funding through the federal Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) to cover the costs of supporting existing refugee claimants in Toronto’s shelter system.

Since then, City Council has also adopted the Shelter Infrastructure Plan and the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy, has invested in creating hundreds of new supportive housing units, increased City contributions to rent supplements, and engaged refugee-serving organizations to better inform the City’s response to overwhelming demand.

City Council has an obligation to consider how the City of Toronto’s shelter system can best serve the growing needs for emergency shelter. There are many important considerations to take into account as was made clear by the recent report from the City of Toronto Ombudsman, An Investigation into the City's Decision to Stop Allowing Refugee Claimants into Base Shelter System Beds. Since December 2024 when this report was received, the City has been informed of several funding changes to critical federal programs that support refugees and asylum seekers including the Interim Housing Assistance Program and the Local Immigration Partnership program, and we have information from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on migration trends. Further considerations on this matter have since been raised by the City’s Housing Rights Advisory Committee, Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee, and Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee. These reports and briefing notes are attached to this item for City Council’s consideration.

The City Manager recommends that:  

1. City Council receive this report for information.

The four collective agreements between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79 and the City of Toronto expired on December 31, 2024. These bargaining units are comprised of staff commonly known as "inside workers".  

The parties began collective bargaining in December 2024 and concluded four tentative agreements on March 8, 2025. The tentative agreements are subject to individual ratification by the members of each bargaining unit. CUPE Local 79 has until March 24, 2025 to ratify the tentative agreements. Once the tentative agreements are ratified by the union, the City Manager will file a supplementary report with details about the tentative agreements for City Council's consideration and approval.

The City Manager recommends that:  

1. City Council receive this report for information.

The purpose of this report is to advise that the City Manager will be submitting a report that provides an update on the Electric Ferries Shoreside Infrastructure and Jack Layton Ferry Terminal improvement projects to City Council for its meeting on March 26, 27 and 28, 2025.

The City Manager recommends that:  

1. City Council receive this report for information.

The purpose of this report is to advise that the City Manager will be submitting a report with an update on the recruitment for the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services position, to City Council before its meeting on March 26, 27 and 28, 2025.

The City Manager and the Chief People Officer recommend that:  

1. City Council receive this report for information.

The purpose of this report is to advise that the City Manager and the Chief People Officer will be submitting a report related to a review of Councillor remuneration to City Council before its meeting on March 26, 27 and 28, 2025.

The City Clerk transmits the Decision Letter from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.

The Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal for a term of office beginning March 28, 2025, and ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed:

Sophia Davis

The City Clerk further recommends that:

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (February 26, 2025) from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.

Candidate's biography

Sophia Davis

Sophia Davis has a degree in Professional Communications. She is an experienced dog daycare business owner and is formally trained by Grassroots K9 in dog behaviour, psychology, and effective training methodologies of police, service and military dogs. She has contributed to her community as a Warrant Officer Second Class and Civilian Instructor with the 180 Mosquito Cadet Squadron. She brings many years of leadership and experience working with dogs and assessing their behaviour.

At its meeting on February 26, 2025, the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal considered Item ND6.1 and made a recommendation to City Council.

Summary from the report (February 10, 2025) from the City Clerk

The Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.

3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

On December 9, 2021, an application to amend the Official Plan was submitted to facilitate the redevelopment of the Centerpoint Mall site with buildings ranging in height from 4-50 storeys, with a total residential gross floor area of 635,766 square metres (the "Centerpoint SASP"). The Centerpoint Site Area Specific Policy envisions the eventual demolition of the mall, incrementally over several years.  A network of new public and private streets and development blocks containing a mix of residential, retail, office, a central public park, and privately-owned publicly accessible spaces are proposed.

On February 2, 2023, the Applicant appealed the Centerpoint Site Area Specific Policy to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame specified in the Planning Act.

On October 11, 2023, City Council adopted an Appeal Report in respect of the Centerpoint Site Area Specific Policy. The Appeal Report recommended that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the application and continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

The Site is located within the Yonge Street North Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 615). Official Plan Amendment  615 was enacted by City Council in July 2022. The Site is located at the south-west corner of the Official Plan Amendment 615 lands, at the intersection of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue West and is approximately 14.6 hectares in size. The Applicant was one of 18 appellants to Official Plan Amendment 615. On January 15, 2024, with the consent of the City, the Applicant was granted a motion to have the Centerpoint Site Area Specific Policy heard together with Official Plan Amendment 615. A settlement hearing on Official Plan Amendment 615 was heard by the Ontario Land Tribunal in October 2024 and the Official Plan Amendment was approved in principle. The second arm of the hearing, focussing directly on the Centerpoint Site Area Specific Policy is scheduled to commence on April 14, 2025 for 10 days.

The City Solicitor urgently requires further direction in advance of the upcoming hearing. This matter should not be deferred.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.

3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

On November 9, 2021, later revised on September 8, 2022, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 266 - 268 Royal York Road. The application was for the construction of a mixed-use building with 37-storey and 23-storey residential towers with at-grade retail uses within the eastern portion of the site, and a self-storage warehouse building, as a future phase of development, within the western portion of the Site.

The Zoning By-law Amendment application was accompanied by an Official Plan Amendment application to permit some components of the proposal, on the Core Employment Areas portion of the Site to support the mixed-use development within the Mixed -Use Areas of the Site.

This Official Plan Amendment was followed by a Conversion Request on August 3, 2021 (Number 099) as part of the City’s Municipal Comprehensive Review under Section 26 of the Planning Act, where the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority. City Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 653, with Site and Area Specific Policy 836. On January 27, 2025 the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the City's Official Plan Amendment 653, including Site and Area Specific Policy 836, leaving no further need for the Official Plan Amendment filed in respect of this application.

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment and the Official Plan Amendment to the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 16, 2022. Given the decision of the Minister approving the Conversion Request, the appeal of the Official Plan Amendment has formally been withdrawn on March 11, 2025.

The City Solicitor requires further directions in advance of proceeding to a contested hearing on the matter.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, Confidential Appendix A and Confidential Appendix B to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.
 

3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

On February 27, 2024, the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 137-141 Isabella Street (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 69-storey residential building containing 823 dwelling units, including 61 replacement rental units.

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (the "Appeal"), to the Ontario Land Tribunal on June 19, 2024.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for June 2, 2025. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to this report from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council.
 

3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

On December 22, 2022, the City received Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for 2636-2654 Eglinton Avenue West and 1856 and 1856A Keele Street (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 33-storey mixed-use building.

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal on January 24, 2024.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to being on May 26, 2025. This matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 604 Bay Street (including entrance address at 610 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 604 Bay Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 12, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director.

2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 604 Bay Street (including entrance address at 610 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property is located on the west side of Bay Street between Dundas Street West and Edward Street, in the Yonge-Bay Corridor. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

The property contains the former Gray Coach Terminal, completed in 1931 to the designs of architect Charles Brammall Dolphin in an Art Deco style. His two most celebrated designs during this period include the Consumers’ Gas Showroom (1930) at 2532 Yonge Street (Figure 6), and the Postal Delivery Building (1939-40) at 40 Bay Street, both of which feature Canadian-inspired motifs incorporated into the buildings' decorative elements. The property is an early example of a modern motor coach terminal, among the first of its type to be designed and constructed for this purpose in Canada. The property is associated with the Toronto Transportation Commission (forerunner to today's Toronto Transit Commission) and the development of Toronto's transportation services and networks.

The property was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on May 19, 1987.

Staff have determined that the property at 604 Bay Street (including entrance address at 610 Bay Street) has cultural heritage value and meets six of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The subject property and the adjacent parcel at 130 Elizabeth Street, collectively known as the Toronto Coach Terminal, were selected for redevelopment through the ModernTO program adopted by Toronto City Council in October 2019, and the property was decommissioned by the City in 2021.

On November 13 and 14, 2024, City Council adopted EX18.4 - ModernTO: Selection of Proponent for 610 Bay Street and 130 Elizabeth Street, approving the selection of a development proponent. The proposed redevelopment on the site would include affordable rental housing and a new Toronto Paramedic Services hub, while retaining the terminal building fronting Bay Street. The City has designated the project as a priority project for review through the Priority Development Review stream.

The Official Plan requires that when a City-owned property on the Heritage Register is no longer required for its current use, the City will demonstrate excellence in the conservation, maintenance, and compatible adaptive reuse of the property.

Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that:

1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.TE26.4 by adding the following Part:

1. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation 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.

2.  Notwithstanding Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415-25, City Council authorize all required parkland dedication cash-in-lieu funds collected for 717 Church Street, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, be allocated to the new park secured at 819 Yonge Street.

3. City Council direct that the Section 42 cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication monies collected from the development at 717 Church Street reimburse the owner of 148 Yorkville Avenue for the acquisition, design, and construction of 819 Yonge Street as listed in Confidential Attachment 1.

4. City Council amend 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for the Parks and Recreation for the sub-project known as “819 Yonge Street - New Park" in the Land Acquisition project, to be funded by the Section 42 cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication collected from the development at 717 Church Street (deferred revenue account 220303), with the remainder to be funded through Section 42 First 5 percent Cash-in-lieu Reserve funds (Source Account: XR2208), as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1, for the purpose of reimbursing the owner of 148 Yorkville Avenue for the acquisition, design, and construction of 819 Yonge Street.

5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to reimburse the owner of 148 Yorkville Avenue up to the total value of the acquisition and improvement of 819 Yonge Street less their parkland dedication requirement pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, to enable the conveyance to the City and development of 819 Yonge Street for parkland purposes.

6. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it pertains to a proposed or pending acquisition or sale of land by the City of Toronto.

7. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 upon completion of the conveyance to the City of the 819 Yonge Street property, and upon the issuance of the reimbursement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor.

8. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into and execute on behalf of the City a Construction Management Agreement with the owner of 148 Yorkville Avenue for securing, designing and constructing 819 Yonge Street, on terms and conditions deemed necessary and appropriate by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Development and Review, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects.

At its meeting on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021, City Council adopted Item 2021.TE26.4, the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the lands municipally known as 33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue (“148 Yorkville Avenue”). At its meeting on October 11 and 12, 2023, City Council, via Member Motion 2023.MM11.9, amended the parkland dedication requirement pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act from cash-in-lieu of parkland to an off-site parkland dedication.

This Motion seeks authority from City Council to reimburse the owner of 148 Yorkville Avenue, to enable the acquisition and development of 819 Yonge Street and conveyance to the City for parkland purposes. 

The Owner of 148 Yorkville Avenue (Greybrook) has entered into a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale for 819 Yonge Street as an off-site parkland dedication. The value of the property at 819 Yonge Street is anticipated to be more than the total required parkland dedication value owed in conjunction with 148 Yorkville Avenue. To cover a portion of this cost difference, staff are seeking to direct the entirety of the Section 42 cash-in-lieu parkland requirement taken in by the City for a nearby development at 717 Church Street. Parks and Recreation staff are also seeking City Council authority to provide funds to reimburse the remaining acquisition costs.

The reimbursement to the owner of 148 Yorkville Avenue is to be funded by Section 42 First 5 per cent South District Parkland Acquisition Cash-in-lieu Reserve Funds (Source Account: XR2208) and the cash-in-lieu funds received from the development at 717 Church Street as outlined in the Confidential Attachment 1 (March 19, 2025).

Parks and Recreation staff are also seeking City Council authority to provide the Owner of 148 Yorkville Avenue a credit for the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction of the Above Base Park Improvements.

This off-site parkland dedication will expand the existing public open space network in the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood. This matter is urgent because opportunities to acquire off-site parkland are limited and time sensitive.

Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing, with appropriate City staff, in order to support the Committee of Adjustment’s decision to refuse the Minor Variance application requested in Application A0948/24TEY, respecting 114 and 114R Baldwin Street and 75 Cecil Street.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the Appeal of the decision in Application A0948/24TEY, respecting 114 and 114R Baldwin Street and 75 Cecil Street and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Toronto East York District.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 (Application A0948/24TEY), including variances to the maximum building depth, floor space index, maximum exterior main wall height, and minimum distance between main walls, and side and rear yard setbacks. Variances for parking location, number of buildings allowed on lot, and soft landscaping are also sought. The applicant seeks to construct a four-storey townhouse complex containing three buildings, for a total of 10 residential dwelling units.
 
On February 4, 2025, the Toronto and East York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused to grant the requested minor variances (Decision in Attachment 1). The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.
 

In its report dated January 17, 2025, City Planning Staff opined that the number of residential buildings and proposed massing is not acceptable. The report states further concerns regarding infrastructure servicing, garbage pick-up, pedestrian safety and accessibility for emergency services. As a result, City Planning Staff recommended that the minor variance application be refused (Staff Report in Attachment 2).

This motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion.
 

This motion is time sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor requires instructions to obtain party status in the Appeal and subsequently attend the hearing in opposition to the Appeal.

Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and sign on behalf of the City a nominal fee Licence Agreement with the Indigenous People Garden Incorporated, to facilitate Indigenous participant training and gardening at Paul Martel Park, for a one-year term renewable at the General Manager's discretion for up to an additional two one-year terms (three years total), on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Paul Martel Park has long been a valued green space for the local community, providing opportunities for recreation, gathering, and urban nature appreciation. Recognizing the importance of Indigenous place-keeping and cultural programming, this motion seeks to continue building the City’s ongoing partnerships with Indigenous groups to enhance the park’s role as a site for Indigenous-led training, gardening, and cultural education.

This motion aligns with the City’s ongoing commitments to equity, cultural recognition, and environmental sustainability, ensuring that Paul Martel Park continues to serve as a vibrant and inclusive space for all residents.

Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to accept an in-kind donation of up to $620,000.00 from Scrivener Square Nominee Inc. (the donor) for design and construction administration services by Claude Cormier and Associates for playground enhancement and park improvements at Pricefield Road Park.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute an in-kind donation agreement with the donor, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with all City policies applicable to capital projects.

Scrivener Square Nominee Inc. is seeking to contribute design and construction administration services, by outstanding Canadian park design firm Claude Cormier and Associates, for playground enhancement and park improvements at Pricefield Road Park, located at 50 Pricefield Road in University-Rosedale. This in-kind donation is valued at up to $620,000.

City staff will be working in collaboration with the donor to deliver this project. As a part of that process, staff will continue to engage with the Ward Councilor and local community.

In accordance with Sections 3.8 and 3.9 of the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy, Council approval is required for donations of $50,000 or more that are designated for specific purposes.

This motion is time-sensitive, as the design phase of the playground enhancement and park improvements project is scheduled to commence in Spring 2025, with the anticipation for construction commencement in 2026.   

Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision regarding 137 Teddington Park Avenue (A0533/24NY).

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal regarding 137 Teddington Park Avenue (A0533/24NY), and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor’s discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.

This Motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment’s decision to refuse part of the minor variance application at 137 Teddington Park Avenue (A0533/24NY). This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor’s discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.

The applicant applied to the Committee of Adjustment requesting four minor variances from City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, to legalize and maintain the as-built landscape features, at 137 Teddington Park Avenue. On January 16, 2025, the Committee of Adjustment approved on condition two of the minor variances in the Application and refused the other two minor variances. A copy of the Committee of Adjustment’s decision is attached as Attachment 1. The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body.

The first minor variance that was refused proposed rear yard soft landscaping of 30 percent, where the minimum required under By-law 569-2013 is 50 percent. The second minor variance that was refused proposed front yard landscaping of 35 percent, where the minimum required under By-law 569-2013 is 60 percent. Planning Staff opined that the proposed rear yard soft land scaping and front yard landscaping were not consistent with the existing pattern of development in the neighbourhood and limited opportunities for stormwater management at the site. A copy of the Planning Staff Report dated January 9, 2025, is attached as Attachment 2.

This Motion is time sensitive and urgent as the Application has been appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Thus, the City Solicitor requires instructions to attend the hearing for this matter.

Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee on existing and potential tools to address vacant and derelict buildings, including enhancing processes for interdivisional information sharing about known vacant properties, as part of the Phase 2 report on the Property Standards Review planned in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Under current City of Toronto by-laws, owners of derelict buildings are required to keep them boarded up and fenced, and can be required to take additional measures if the buildings are structurally unsound, i.e., threatening to fall down. However, the city takes no other action when buildings are left vacant and derelict, no matter for how many years or decades. Such buildings are breeding grounds for pests and potential fire hazards. They depress property values and degrade the community around them, and they prevent the constructive reuse of their sites despite the urgent need for additional housing.

For example, Ward 11 contains multiple buildings that have been derelict for many years, such as 106 Huron Street, 268 Augusta Avenue, 15 Glen Morris Street, and 737 Bloor Street West. As long as they are boarded up and fenced, staff advise that they can do nothing to remedy such long-standing eyesores without additional authority from City Council.

Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to accept a donation of up to $0.500 million from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the purposes of installing an Indigenous outdoor gathering space at Morningside Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute a Construction and Donation Agreement with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the purposes of installing an Indigenous outdoor gathering space at Morningside Park, in accordance with City policies applicable to capital projects, including compliance with the City’s fair wage policy and Labour Trades Contractual Obligations in the Construction Industry, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has designed an Indigenous outdoor gathering space co-developed with the Williams Treaty First Nation communities and with input from the City of Toronto. Known as Station 1 of the Morningside Legacy Project, the gathering space will be located west of Morningside Avenue and south of Ellesmere Road, on lands under the management of Parks and Recreation. Station 1 is an introductory space, welcoming visitors, and providing a seating area centered around a feature granite boulder that highlights treaty history.

The Morningside Legacy Project seeks to acknowledge and honour the longtime presence of First Nations Peoples in the Morningside Park area through the creation of an outdoor gathering space that can be used for shared learning experiences and celebration. Aligned with the strategic goals of both the City of Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Station 1 of the Morningside Legacy Project will foster shared learning experiences and celebration of the natural and Indigenous cultural history of the area.

Station 1 will be installed through a Construction and Donation Agreement between Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the City of Toronto, covering project installation and outlining the shared maintenance responsibilities of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Parks and Recreation. Both parties will monitor the project throughout a five-year warranty period. If feasible, separate authority would be requested to implement additional stations of the Morningside Legacy Project.

The proposed scope of work has been reviewed and approved by staff. No costs will be incurred by Parks and Recreation for installation of the project.

Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, recommends that:

1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2022.MM45.51, as amended by Item 2024.MM18.25, by amending Part 4 by:

a. deleting the amount $450,000.00 and replacing with $400,000.00;

b. deleting the words “together with any remainder from Part 3 above” and “renovate”; and
 

c. adding the words “and additional $50,000 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to renovate the affordable rental housing property after the closing of the acquisition”;
 

so that the lead paragraph of Part 4 now reads as follows:

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide up to $400,000.00 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust, and/or a related non-profit corporation to acquire and operate for a minimum of 99 years an affordable rental housing property in Ward 11, University-Rosedale, under the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program, and additional $50,000 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax and disbursements, from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to, renovate the affordable rental housing property after the closing of the acquisition, subject to:

a. the successful acquisition of the property by Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related non-profit corporation by no later than June 1, 2025, or such other date as is acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat;

b. approval of a business case in respect of the property to be purchased that outlines a management plan, management qualifications and financial viability of the affordable housing project, property acquisition plan, satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and

c. Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related non-profit corporation entering into a municipal housing facility agreement for housing purposes (the "Contribution Agreement") with the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council increase the 2025 Capital Budget for the Housing Secretariat by $450,000 gross, to be payable as set out in Part 1 above, fully funded by the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058).

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into a municipal housing facility agreement (the City’s Contribution Agreement”) with respect to the funding set out in Part 1 above, to secure the financial assistance for the renovation and operation of the affordable rental housing, above on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, or their delegate, to execute on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by Kensington Market Community Land Trust and/or a related corporation, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the City’s Contribution Agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council.

The purpose of this motion is to allocate $50,000 in available funds from the Capital Revolving Reserve Fund for Affordable Housing (XR1058) to the Kensington Market Community Land Trust for the renovation and operation of an affordable rental housing property acquired in Ward 11, University-Rosedale, under the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program.

Item 2022.MM42.39, as amended by 2022.MM45.51 and 2024.MM18.25, allocated $450,000 to Kensington Market Community Land Trust to support the acquisition of an affordable rental housing property in Ward 11, University-Rosedale, under the terms of the City’s Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program.

Kensington Market Community Land Trust has now entered into an agreement of purchase and sale for a two-apartment affordable rental housing property which is eligible for $400,000 under the terms of Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition. Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition provides a maximum of $200,000 per home. This results in $50,000 in “orphan” funds which Kensington Market Community Land Trust has requested be provided to support the renovation and operation of the property. Kensington Market Community Land Trust has provided the Housing Secretariat with a Building Condition Assessment report evidencing the need for repairs and Housing Secretariat staff support this funding allocation.

The previous Council Decisions associated with this matter are:

1. May 22 and 23, 2024, MM18.25, Amending Item 2022.MM45.51 to Support the Kensington Market Community Land Trust to Acquire an Affordable Rental Housing Property - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow:

https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.MM18.25

2. June 15 and 16, 2022, MM45.51, Necessary Amendments to MM42.39 regarding 556 Bathurst Street due to updated business arrangements - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc:

https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2022.MM45.51

3. April 6 and 7, 2022, MM42.39, Protecting Existing Housing and Creating Permanently Affordable Homes with Supports for Youth at 556 Bathurst Street - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Mayor John Tory:

https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2022.MM42.39

Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng, recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to assess and explore options to improve the snowmaking capabilities of Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre, to investigate new technology, such as positive temperature snowmaking equipment, and report back to the July 10, 2025, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to explore funding options from the other 2 levels of government, the Parks and Recreation 2026 capital budget, and Section 37 funds in escrow to fund any purchase of new and advanced snow making equipment.

Due to recent climate trends, the ski and snowboard season has been shorter each year. This causes several problems for ski hills, such as Earl Bales: season pass holders are paying the same for a shorter season and it becomes more difficult to hire staff. The snowmaking technology used by Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre has not kept up with other ski hills in Southern Ontario. To start snow production, Earl Bales requires 4 days of consistent temperatures below -5 degrees Celsius. Other ski hills, such as Boler Mountain in London, Ontario, are able to open earlier in the season and close later than Earl Bales, primarily due to their positive temperature snowmaking capabilities. By improving Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre’s snowmaking technology, the City would give it a longer season, making it easier to hire staff, and allow more Torontonians to enjoy the ski hill.