Decisions

CALL TO ORDER: 9:41 a.m.

Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order.

The meeting opened with O Canada.

Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:

His Holiness Pope Francis

Howard G. Ashbourne

Wendy Bishop

Gladys Anne Clune, and

Christina Huang

Mayor Olivia Chow and Speaker Frances Nunziata spoke in memory of Pope Francis.

Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows:

I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home.

We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following:

For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council.

City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 26 and 27, 2025.

Committee Reports and New Business were presented to City Council for consideration.

Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, received the following petitions for information:

1. Petition headed "Torontonians United Against MM29.5 - Enhance Oversight of Special Occasion Permits for Non-Profit Organizations" submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24 - Scarborough-Guildwood, containing the signatures of approximately 6,808 persons.

2. Petition headed "Make School Zones Safer in North Scarborough" submitted by Councillor Jamaal Myers, Ward 23 - Scarborough North, containing the signatures of approximately 218 persons.

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025.

April 23, 2025

Councillor Colle, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Wendy Bishop and offered condolences to Wendy’s family and colleagues, who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Christina Huang, and offered condolences to Christina’s family, classmates, teachers and everyone grieving her tragic passing. 

Councillor Saxe, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed grades 4 and 5 students from Huron St. Junior Public School who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Colle, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Joe Xuereb, a vistor from Malta, and former MP and York City Councillor John Nunziata, who were present in the Council Chamber.

Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, recognized the anniversary of the Yonge Street tragedy of April 23, 2018, and asked for a moment of silence to honour the memories of the victims of the incident: Renuka Amarasingha, Andrea Bradden, Geraldine Brady, So He Chung, Anne Marie D'Amico, Mary Elizabeth Betty Forsyth, Chul Min Kang, Ji Hun Kim, Munir Abdo Habib al-Najjar, Dorothy Sewell, and Amaresh Tesfamariam.

City Council observed a moment of silence.

Mayor Chow acknowledged the first responders and personnel involved in the aftermath and investigation, and announced that on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Canterbury Place in North York will be ceremonially renamed as “Heroes’ Way.”

The following Members of Council, during the afternoon session of the meeting, made remarks to commemorate the Yonge Street tragedy:

Councillor Cheng, Councillor Moise, and Councillor Bravo 

April 24, 2025

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to recognize National Poetry Month.

Mayor Chow addressed City Council in celebration of National Poetry Month. Mayor Chow welcomed Lillian Allen, Toronto’s Poet Laureate and Shahaddah Jack, Toronto’s Youth Poet Laureate to the Chamber.

Lillian Allen addressed City Council and read her poems “Arrivals” and “The Village Corner – Old Yorkville, Toronto.”

Shahaddah Jack addressed City Council and read her poem “I am a Poem.”

Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed participants in the Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s “The Next Surgeon” program, who were present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow recognized program staff and volunteers and presented them with a scroll.

Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, acknowledged Abi Bond, Executive Director, Housing Secretariat on her last City Council meeting. Mayor Chow thanked Abi for her contribution to the City of Toronto and wished her all the best on her return to British Columbia.

Deputy Mayor Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed grades 3, 4 and 5 students from the Waterfront School who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Fletcher, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed former City of Toronto Councillor and budget chief Gary Crawford who was present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Matlow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students from the Centennial Infant and Child Centre who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Mantas, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that today marked the day to commemorate the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, and made remarks in remembrance of the event.

April 23, 2025:

City Council adopted the April 23, 2025, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent.

April 24, 2025:

City Council adopted April 24, 2025, Order Paper.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, received Administrative Inquiry IA29.1 from Councillor Gord Perks, Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park, regarding Requesting a Transparent, Clear and Fair Consultation Process Regarding the “Proposed Demonstrations By-law to Protect Vulnerable Institutions”, and Answer IA29.1a from the City Manager, for information.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council in accordance with Section 195-8.5 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, 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 Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to include in all solid waste contract Requests for Quotation and/or Requests for Proposal going forward, a condition that the bidder certify that they have provided a list of all environmental violations, spills, and/or infractions, including any and all convictions, and that this be incorporated into the evaluation process going forward.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in collaboration with Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2026 on:

a. the feasibility of a Request for Proposal or any future procurements of waste collection services; and

b. a procurement strategy that considers/incorporates/evaluates:

1. supplier performance and sustainability practices in alignment with TransformTO and the City’s sustainability objectives, including reaching Net Zero by 2040; and

2. how evaluation criteria can be included in the solicitation regarding sustainable practices and regulatory compliance of proponents; and

c. the feasibility of performing an environmental audit on current and future waste management contracts.

4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2025) from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to litigation or potential litigation.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council designate the northerly eastbound lane on Queen Street East between Hamilton Street and Broadview Avenue as a reserved lane for public transit vehicles at all times, to be in effect from May 11, 2025, until regular Toronto Transit Commission streetcar service has resumed at the intersection of King Street and Church Street.

2. City Council authorize amendments to parking and traffic regulations as set out in Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to be in effect from May 11, 2025, until regular Toronto Transit Commission streetcar service has resumed at the intersection of King Street and Church Street.

3. City Council authorize to when regular Toronto Transit Commission streetcar service has resumed at the intersection of King Street and Church Street, inclusive, restriction of permits for Curb Lane CaféTO installations during the diversion routing along the following roadway sections:

a. south side of Queen Street East, from Hamilton Street to a point 9 metres east of Broadview Avenue.

b. both sides of Queen Street East, from East Don Roadway to Church Street;

c. both sides of Church Street from, Queen Street East to Adelaide Street East;

d. both sides of York Street, from Queen Street West to Adelaide Street West; and

e. both sides of Queen Street West, from York Street to Spadina Avenue.

4. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services to amend the by-laws outlined in Parts 1 to 3 above from May 11, 2025 to October 14, 2025, for the purposes of addressing operational and safety issues that may arise in relation to the watermain and track maintenance project; City Council authorize the General Manager to implement changes 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 generally described in Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to collect traffic and transit data, monitor the performance of the transit priority measures, subject to data availability.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, local Business Improvement Areas and the Toronto Parking Authority, to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council by the fourth quarter of 2025 on the effectiveness of these changes for streetcar operations and a recommended long-term plan for parking and traffic regulations on Queen Street West and Queen Street East, from Spadina Avenue to Broadview Avenue.

7. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to report to the June 5, 2025, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on:

a. how the Toronto Transit Commission tracks and watermain at the intersection of King Street East and Church Street degraded to the point of requiring repair and an associated diversion; and

b. the ongoing active traffic management measures for the area bounded by the Don River, Eastern Avenue, Broadview Avenue, and Gerrard Street East, including a specific update on actions taken, and additional recommendations at Broadview Avenue and Dundas Street East.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint Sophia Davis 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.

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.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (February 26, 2025) from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Manager to request Metrolinx to develop a comprehensive Heavy Truck Safety Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, that is shared publicly by Metrolinx, and includes enforcement measures, monitoring protocols, and a mechanism for residents to report concerns, and to share the finalized plan with the local Councillors and interested community members along the Ontario Line alignment by May 12, 2025.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to include the requirement for a Heavy Truck Safety Plan as a permit condition in Transportation Permits issued to Metrolinx Ontario Line contractors in Ward 14 and Ward 15 and other affected Wards subsequent to May 12, 2025.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, the General Manager, Senior Services and Long-Term Care, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to proceed with the design and construction of Phase 1 of the George Street Revitalization project based on a City-delivered approach outlined in the report (March 31, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and within the current approved project budget.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with all relevant City Divisions, to report back to the Executive Committee in the fourth quarter of 2025 with an update on the five priority actions outlined in the report (March 31, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the General Manager, Transportation Services that seek to increase beauty in the public and private realms and continue to advance design excellence in Toronto.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with the local Councillor and Waterfront Toronto, to explore opportunities to accelerate installation of alternative waste receptacles and other approaches to screening waste receptacles in the new Biidaasige Park.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report to City Council with an update on opportunities to install alternative waste receptacles in other greenspaces across the city, as part of the fourth quarter report back referenced in Part 1 above.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report back on a potential permitting system to address the location and design of recycling bins on City property.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the 2025 tax rates for school purposes, as shown in Column II, which will generate an education tax levy on rateable properties for 2025 in the total amount of $2,189,040,814 in accordance with Ontario Regulation 400/98 as amended, prescribing such rates for the City of Toronto, of which $4,221,673 (0.2 percent of the total education levy) is to be retained by the City pursuant to Ontario Regulation 121/07:

2. City Council adopt reductions in tax decreases for the 2025 taxation year on properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes by the percentage of the tax decrease set out in Column II in order to recover the revenues foregone as a result of capping, and to allow the decrease percentages set out in Column III:

3. City Council authorize the introduction of the necessary Bills in Council to give effect to City Council's decision.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, as follows and as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (March 31, 2025) from the City Clerk:

a. lower the minimum age to vote in a poll from 18 years of age to 16 years of age, with the exception of polls required under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas;

b. replace the requirement in Subsection 190-4.C. for an affidavit to be added to the polling list with "proof of ownership or tenancy";

c. add "Spoiled Ballot" to the list of definitions in Subsection 190-1, as drafted in Attachment 1 to the report (March 31, 2025) from the City Clerk;

d. add "Family Day" and "Remembrance Day" to the list of observances in the definition of "Holiday";

e. add Community Council approved policies to the Application of Polling Procedure in Subsection 190-2;

f. remove the requirement in Subsections 190-5.A; 190-6; and 190-8, for the Clerk to "mail" ballots, and instead indicate that ballots will be "provided";

g. amend Subsection 190-7, Accepted Ballots in accordance with the edits in Attachment 1 to the report (March 31, 2025) from the City Clerk;

h. add a new subsection to Subsection 190-8, Minimum response rate and majority regarding spoiled ballots, as drafted in Attachment 1 to the report (March 31, 2025) from the City Clerk; and

i. add "revisions to the polling list" to the confidentiality provisions in Subsection 190-10.

2. City Council direct that the amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, in Part 1 above come into force on November 1, 2025.

3. City Council direct that any poll that is commenced prior to November 1, 2025, but completed after November 1, 2025, be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 190, Polling and Notification as it existed immediately prior to the amendments coming into force on November 1, 2025.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the report from the Mayor’s Designate to the Sao Paulo Urban Summit and Urban 20 Rio Summit in Attachment 1 to the letter (March 31, 2025) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo for information.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Manager and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to continue efforts to advance the Mayor's Economic Action Plan in Response to United States Tariffs and report back on implementation progress to City Council in July 2025.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, to resume the review and eligibility verification process for the remaining projects received by the City in Phase One of the Purpose-built Rental Homes Incentives stream and report to the Executive Committee by July 2025 with a list of eligible projects and their status that can be supported through an indefinite deferral of development charges payable, as long as the development remains a rental property, should sufficient provincial funding be made available.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint Diana Chan McNally to the Housing Rights Advisory Committee for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, and 2 to the report (April 1, 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 Housing Rights Advisory Committee.

Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, and 2 to the report (April 1, 2025) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Housing Rights Advisory Committee.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council extend the appointment of William Chinery as Chair of the Benefit Fund Committee of the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund, at pleasure of Council, to November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for continued appointment as Chair of the Benefit Fund Committee of the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for continued appointment as Chair of the Benefit Fund Committee of the Toronto Fire Department Superannuation and Benefit Fund.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint Dawn Sutherland, Anduhyaun Incorporated, to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals, to amend section 349-15.1A(4) so it reads:

(4) That a warning sign is posted in the form and location required by the Executive Director, with such locations potentially including, but not being limited to, the following:

(a) on the owners' private property in a location where it is visible to any person passing or entering the property;

(b) on the outside of the unit door for the apartment unit or condominium unit where the dog owner resides.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to amend public webpages and/or develop a public document or bulletin that outlines in more detail the elements used by staff to determine the severity of a dangerous dog act, including but not limited to, the following:

a. the bite scale posted on the City’s website;

b. the nature of the person and/or domestic animal’s injuries, including if they required medical attention such as wounds requiring sutures or other wound repair or surgery, broken bones, severe sprains, or any other similar serious injury; and differentiation between primary injuries from contact and secondary injuries from circumstances; and

c. whether the dog behaved in a manner that may pose a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to issue letters to the following groups to notify them of the by-law change and requirements to post signage where applicable: 

a. issue a letter to Dangerous Dog owners residing in condominiums; and

b. issue a letter to all Condominium Boards and property management groups where the property has a Dangerous Dog.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to implement a plan for By-law officers to deliver warning signs and complete compliance checks to ensure that owners of dangerous dogs have the signage posted and to complete annual compliance checks.

5. City Council amend section 349-15D(1) of Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals, to require the following information be added to the City's public record listing of information from dangerous dog orders to comply in order to ensure public awareness of where dangerous dog orders have been served and to protect the health and safety of residents as part of the City's dangerous dog enforcement program:

(a) all six digits of the owner’s postal code where the Executive Director finds the dangerous act was severe; or

(b) the first three digits of the owner’s postal code for all other dangerous acts.

6. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include the following information in the cover report to the Tribunal Chair’s 2024 Annual Report:

a. a review of decisions of the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal and a summary of factors the tribunal has considered when determining whether a dangerous act is severe; and

b. information on the criteria used to appoint Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal members.
 

7. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the City Solicitor to review the decisions of the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal in Item 2025.DG26.1 and Item 2024.DG16.3 and, respecting the independence of the tribunal, consult with the chair of the tribunal to provide the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal with training and advice where necessary to ensure fair hearings. 

8. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 17, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 17, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council remove the following director from the Mount Pleasant Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below.

          Heller, Gregory (Greg)

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt and certify the 2025 recommended Operating Budgets and Levy requirements of the following Business Improvement Areas:

2. City Council elect to have the subclasses for the commercial and industrial property classes apply for 2025, and to apply the respective Business Improvement Area special levy rate reductions to the subclasses, all as set out in Appendix C to the report (March 25, 2025) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 195-8.4 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to award and enter into agreements for the provision of Fire and Life Safety, Inspection, Test and Maintenance for Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Standpipe, Special Suppression, Fire Extinguisher, and Fire Hydrants, for an initial contract term of three years from date of award until December 31, 2027, with a two-year option period, with the following suppliers:

a. EPI Fire Protection Inc., for an initial contract value of up to $24,511,922 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($24,943,331 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), of which $2,228,357 is for operational services, and $22,283,565 is for as-required capital services, and option renewal contract value of up to $16,831,520 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($17,127,754 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for a total potential contract value of up to $41,343,441 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($42,071,086 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries);

b. Tyco Integrated Fire & Security, for an initial contract value of up to $15,426,352 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($15,697,855 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), of which $1,402,396 is for operational services, and $14,023,956 is for as-required capital services, and option renewal contract value of up to $10,592,761 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($10,779,194 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for a total potential contract value of up to $26,019,113 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($26,477,049 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and

c. Control Fire Systems Ltd, for an initial contract value of up to $25,610,145 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($26,060,884 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), of which $2,328,195 is for operational services, and $23,281,950 is for as-required capital services, and option renewal contract value of up to $17,585,633 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($17,895,140 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for a total potential contract value of up to $43,195,778 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($43,956,024 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and execute non-competitive procurement contracts with Mister Safety Shoes Inc operating as Mister Safety Shoes in the amount of $8,182,012 net of all taxes and charges ($8,326,016 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to provide for the non-exclusive supply and fitting of Various New Safety Footwear and Related Items for various City of Toronto Divisions, for a one (1) year period and will commence on July 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 Chief Procurement Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and execute a non-competitive contract with Kodiak Group Holdings operating as Work Authority in the amount of $4,843,684 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,928,933 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to provide for the non-exclusive supply and fitting of Various New Safety Footwear and Related Items for various City of Toronto Divisions, for a one (1) year period beginning and will commence on July 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 Chief Procurement Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Chief of Toronto Paramedic Services to negotiate and enter into a Non-Competitive Procurement contract with Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc (Rowland) for the supply of Stryker powered stretchers, including all components, accessories, and repair services, in the amount of $27,195,964.37 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($27,674,613.34, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); the contract will be for a term of three (3) years from July 1, 2025, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief of Toronto Paramedic Services and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer, in accordance with Sections 195-6.6 and 195-8.5 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to enter into, and execute non-competitive contracts with SAP Canada Inc. commencing from the date of award for a five (5) year period, for up to the total amounts set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 25, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer, and the Chief Procurement Officer subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Technology Officer and generally in accordance with the terms of the existing agreement.

2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 25, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 25, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the execution of the contract authorized by Part 1 above.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 25, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 25, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer will be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the execution of the contract authorized by Part 1 of City Council's decision. 

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer in accordance with Sections 195-6.6 and 195-8.5 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to enter into, and execute a non-competitive contract with Salesforce.com Canada Corporation commencing from April 1, 2025 for an initial term of three (3) years with options to extend the Contract by up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods for up to the total amount set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 24 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Technology Officer.

2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the execution of the contract authorized by Part 1 above.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer will be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the execution of the contract authorized by Part 1 of City Council's decision.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, and the Procurement Policy as set out in the report (March 24, 2025) from the Chief Procurement Officer, effective October 1, 2025, to:

a. eliminate the Bid Award Panel;

b. delegate award authority to the Chief Procurement Officer to award open competitive solicitations up to $30 million;

c. replace Bid Award Panel's current extended authority to exercise the power of a Standing Committee with extended authority to the Chief Procurement Officer, and remove extended authority during summer recess and election recess; and

d. delegate commitment authority to the City Manager to approve the commitment of funding for open competitive procurements up to $30 million and authorize the City Manager to sub-delegate commitment authority up to $30 million to City officials or staff.

2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer to update all applicable procurement policies and procedures to require the mandatory completion of Contractor Performance Evaluations, Professional Services Performance Evaluations and Management Consultant Performance Evaluations, as applicable, by Division Heads or their delegates for contracts over $500,000 and with those evaluations to be submitted by the Division Heads. 

3. City Council request the Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer and relevant City Divisions, to explore opportunities for the procurement process to support the procurement of Artificial Intelligence innovation.

4. City Council request the Chief Procurement Officer to develop measures that will ensure continued transparency in the procurement process, in the absence of the Bid Award Panel, and to report on such measures at the July 14, 2025, meeting of the General Government Committee.

5. City Council request the Chief Procurement Officer to submit a Report for Information to every regular General Government Committee meeting, following the elimination of the Bid Award Panel, on all open competitive awards made by the Chief Procurement Officer during the previous cycle valued between $500,000 and $30,000,000.

6. City Council direct the Chief Procurement Officer to include all change orders that result in an increase to the overall value of the contract in the updated notice and bid award posting mechanisms as part of the report to the July meeting of the General Government Committee. 

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Schedule A, Records Retention Schedule, in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 217, Records, Corporate (City), as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 11, 2025) from the City Clerk.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.

3. City Council direct the Chief Procurement Officer to advise WSP of the proposed basis for its suspension, provide WSP with 30 days to respond to the communication and to report to the General Government Committee in accordance with the requirements of the Supplier Suspension Procedure with a recommendation as to whether WSP should be suspended from being eligible 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 and, if so, for how long.

4. City Council direct the City Manager to advise Metrolinx of the commencement of the Supplier Suspension Procedure and to report to the General Government Committee on whether WSP should be suspended from being eligible to bid on City contracts.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2025) from the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Technology Officer to establish the annual Mayor’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge to recognize, celebrate, and inspire non-City individuals and organizations as well as City divisions, agencies and corporations that leverage data and AI to showcase research, projects, or solutions that address opportunities to foster civic engagement and public service delivery in Toronto.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Technology Officer, in consultation with the Mayor, to set evaluation criteria, award categories, selection process for the judging panel, and the types of awards and recognition to be offered by the fourth quarter of 2025, issue the first call for submissions to the Mayor’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge by the first quarter of 2026, and select, recognize and celebrate recipients of Challenge awards by the second quarter of 2026.
 

3. City Council request the boards of City Agencies and Corporations to participate in the Mayor’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Technology Officer to report on the progress of implementing the Challenge at an appropriate point in the development of the Mayor’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Challenge, as well as lessons learned from the 2026 Challenge and plans for the 2027 Challenge by first quarter of 2027.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to improve project execution by developing an enhanced Integrated Project Management Framework, that includes responsive on-site contract management to facilitate faster decision-making in the field, with development and implementation beginning in 2025.

2. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to embed the community engagement function into the project management framework, ensuring better communication tools and responsiveness, including moving towards area-based engagement teams with a phased rollout starting in 2025.

3. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, in coordination with relevant Infrastructure Services divisions and Legal Services as needed, to enhance the City's contractor qualification procedures, strengthen the contractor code of conduct beginning in 2025, and implement an enhanced performance management program starting in 2026.

4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the Chief Procurement Officer, in coordination with relevant divisions within Infrastructure Services and Legal Services as required, to adopt industry-standard project delivery models to improve the City’s capacity to deliver select large and complex municipal infrastructure projects and to include a progress update on the use of these models as part of the Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery program update report in the second quarter of 2026.

5. City Council direct the Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office to publish a project pipeline by the first quarter of 2026.

6. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Engineering and Construction Services by approximately $0.360 million gross and $0 net for four new temporary positions for a term of 2 years, fully funded from the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services (50 percent) and 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Water (50 percent) for the implementation and delivery of the Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery program.

7. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Water by $0.085 million gross and $0 net for one new temporary position for a term of 2 years, fully funded from the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Water for the implementation and delivery of the Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery program.

8. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Transportation Services by $0.085 million gross and $0 net for one new temporary position for a term of 2 years, fully funded from the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services for the implementation and delivery of the Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery program.

9. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Legal Services by $0.127 million gross and $0 net for one new temporary position for a term of 2 years, fully funded from the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services (50 percent) and 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Water (50 percent) for the implementation and delivery of the Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery program.

10. City Council request the Mayor to consider including the required resources in the 2026 Budget process for Engineering and Construction Services to maintain the positions approved in Parts 6, 7, 8 and 9 above for continued implementation and delivery of the Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery program.

11. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer to report back in the second quarter of 2026 on the progress of the Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery program.

12. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, as part of the Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery program's objective to Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency, to explore options, and implement changes, to posted construction signage for major City-led infrastructure projects to promote improvements and awareness that the project is funded by the City of Toronto.
 

13. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in coordination with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to work with Metrolinx to enhance construction coordination on overlapping City and Metrolinx capital projects in the Thorncliffe Park and Leaside Business Park area, and to seek any additional funding required from Metrolinx.

14. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to report annually to Infrastructure and Environment Committee, starting with the second Strategic Capital Coordination Office Annual Report, on capital delivery coordination and delivery of key performance metrics, including established targets, related to program and project delivery performance, including overall reliability, consultant and contractor accountability and community engagement effectiveness.

15. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to develop a more comprehensive training and skills development program aimed at strengthening in-house capabilities and enhancing the City’s ability to attract and retain talent to manage large, complex municipal infrastructure projects and that any associated budget requirements be included in the 2026 budget submission.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee as part of subsequent annual updates on Strategic Capital Coordination and Congestion Management on how the City is currently using Artificial Intelligence and opportunities to expand the application of Artificial Intelligence in capital coordination, project delivery, and congestion management, including a scan of how it is used in other jurisdictions.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on the effectiveness of the traffic mitigation measures implemented to support the Gardiner and King / Church construction, Gardiner-Harbour Nexus, and the Liberty Village traffic mitigation plans, in the fall Congestion Management Plan report.

2. City Council authorize Transportation Services Division in cooperation with Economic Development and Culture Division, to allow Green Market Acceleration Program to expand the definition of "local" to include Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Greater Golden Horseshoe Area and Ontario green industry technology companies, and intake projects funded by Ontario Centre of Innovation for small and medium enterprise businesses outside of Toronto, Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Greater Golden Horseshoe Area, to include all Ontario businesses. This would encourage significant Canadian participation in the innovation ecosystem and invite more technology companies to commercialize, have physical presence in Toronto, operate physical space and or directly employ people in the City of Toronto.  

3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into a contract with pointA for the amount of $400,000.00 net of all taxes and charges ($407,040 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the delivery of Smart Commute Program services in Transportation Management Associations for a one (1) year period from May 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to undertake all necessary steps including public consultation for the implementation of an escalating Road Disruption Activity Reporting System fee, and report back to enable the fees to take effect in September 2025.

5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on the effectiveness of the Road Disruption Activity Reporting System Fees in the fall Congestion Management Plan report, along with an update on the plans for a Construction Congestion Management Levy.

6. City Council direct the General Manager of Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director of the Housing Secretariat and the Executive Director of Development Review, to report back on the feasibility of and steps required to implement an exemption to the Road Disruption Activity Reporting System fees for development projects containing affordable housing.

7. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission to develop a strategy for expansion of the City’s existing Transit Signal Priority systems to all high ridership corridors and report on this to Infrastructure and Environment Committee as part of the fall Congestion Management Plan update.

8. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the Toronto Transit Commission and the Toronto Police Service to develop a plan to significantly reduce the number of streetcar delays due to improperly parked vehicles, including exploring higher fines, and options for increased enforcement and improved timeframes for towing.

9. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with Toronto Police Service- Parking Enforcement Unit, to develop and implement a pilot enforcement blitz targeting drivers who stop in No Stopping Zones during rush hour on key arterial routes, with one blitz completed by the end of June 2025 and a second by the end of September 2025.

10. City Council request the City Manager to establish a position of a congestion lead, or "czar", to focus on creative, cross-divisional solutions to tackling congestion and pre-emptively identifying challenges and recommending solutions to get Toronto moving, and report back to the July 10, 2025, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with information on the individual selected and their specific responsibilities.

11. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and Metrolinx, to report to the July 10, 2025, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the implementation of signal priority along the above-ground section of the Eglinton LRT and opportunities to improve travel times through signal priority optimization for transit riders on Eglinton and on routes intersecting Eglinton Avenue while maintaining pedestrian safety.

12. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in coordination with the Province of Ontario, to install two pilot Zipper Merge road signs, one at the Jameson to Gardiner Expressway Eastbound ramp, and one at the Spadina to Gardiner Expressway westbound ramp, and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with observations and updates on the pilot by the end of the third quarter of 2025, including any recommendations on the benefits of a public education campaign.

13. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to City Council with recommended designated select east-west priority connector roads for vehicular traffic, key performance indicators, and an inventory of existing policy linkages, consistent with the recommendation from the Toronto Regional Board of Trade Report - Breaking Gridlock: Congestion Action Plan, by the end of 2025.

14. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to suspend the application of Road Disruption Activity Reporting System fees for street events until such time as the General Manager, Transportation Services reports to the October 29, 2025, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the feasibility of exempting street events from the Road Disruption Activity Reporting System fees as part of the fall Congestion Management Plan update.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, until December 31, 2026, inclusive, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of highway for a period up to 365 consecutive days but ending no later than December 31, 2026, inclusive, with the exception of those highways listed in Section 937-4 of Code Chapter 937, as required for the purpose of construction of the Easier Access Projects, and City Council exempt the General Manager of 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 amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, to provide that the current delegation to Community Council to temporarily close public lanes or public alleys, local roads, collector roads, and minor arterial roads does not include closures delegated to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out the authority in Part 1 above.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of 2025 on the five projects listed in Table 1 in the report (March 31, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, which require extensions into 2026, with details of the anticipated traffic impacts, the traffic impact mitigation measures implemented and steps and measures taken to ensure the amount and duration of lane closures are minimized.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with information on:

a. any necessary authorities for lane closures greater than 30 days for the first Traction Power Upgrade project in Table 2, contract S75-7 in the report (March 31, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, including details of the anticipated traffic impacts, the traffic impact mitigation measures to be implemented and steps and measures taken to ensure the amount and duration of lane closures are minimized; and

b. the delegated authority being sought in Recommendation 2 in the report (March 31, 2025)  from the General Manager, Transportation Services for the remaining five Traction Power Upgrade projects in described in Table 2 in the report (March 31, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate and execute any service agreements or amending agreements with any private commercial waste management service provider or municipal entity, for the City of Toronto to be contracted to provide a new premium Drop and Load services and / or Drop and Load service that includes haulage to a third party landfill, based on terms and conditions outlined in this report, for the management of garbage at the City's transfer stations for a period of up to ten (10) years, ending on December 31, 2035, on terms acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate and execute any agreements or amending agreements with any private commercial waste management service provider, only where cost effective, for transfer station services, haulage services, processing services, and any related services for Blue Bin Materials that the City continues to collect from non-eligible sources, for a period of up to ten (10) years, ending on December 31, 2035, on terms acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council, recognizing that the City is no longer required to collect and manage recycling material from eligible sources under Ontario Regulation 391/21, direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to remove from the waste calendar any references to recycling material collection from eligible sources.

4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate an agreement with the Common Collection System Administrator for the City to be a service provider on a new operational model for collecting public space recycling, inclusive of each term and condition stated below and on other terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and are in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and to report back to City Council with a draft of the final agreement prior to execution: no financial penalty for contamination; receive at a minimum full cost recovery; Blue Box Materials must go through the City's transfer station network; and the City must provide both City parks and street recycle bin collection.

5. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to negotiate and execute an agreement with Common Collection System Administrator, for the City of Toronto to sell City parks recycling bin assets, based on terms and conditions stated below and on other terms acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor: negotiations for the sale of City-owned parks recycling bins will only proceed if a public space collection service provider agreement cannot be successfully negotiated, bins must be branded or stickered at the expense of the Common Collection System Administrator.

6. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to:

a. distribute the 2026 waste collection schedules through a full standalone mailing in the fourth quarter of 2025; and

b. report to City Council, through the 2026 budget process, on any further recommendations for the distribution of waste collection schedules.

7. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to increase Solid Waste Management Services staff complement by four (4) positions, to create a Customer Care team to support collection operations with customer care needs following the transition of the Blue Box program to Extended Producer Responsibility.

8. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to explore the feasibility of a collaborative cost-shared joint calendar with Circular Materials for 2026 or future years at no additional cost to the City and include an update in the next planned report on Extended Producer Responsibility to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services or designate to negotiate, enter into, and execute any new or amending agreements, or acknowledgements - including on the basis of a non-competitive procurement under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing - for contingency external organics processing and external waste haulage up to $2,500,000 per vendor and not to exceed $12,500,000 in total expenditures, on terms acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and on terms satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, as part of the Enhancing the Capital Construction Delivery Process Initiative, to implement a plan to accelerate delivery of projects identified through the Basement Flooding Protection Program that meet the cost per benefitting property threshold, contingent on the outcome of Part 2 below.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report back to City Council through the 2026 Budget Process on the capital delivery resources and cash flow requirements necessary to support the accelerated delivery of the Basement Flooding Protection Program and highlight any challenges or obstacles constraining acceleration.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to develop and implement an enhanced service standard for responding to and investigating overland flooding resulting from blocked or surcharging catch basins, and to report back to City Council in the third quarter of 2025 with the details of the proposed service standard and implementation plan.
 

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to City Council in the third quarter of 2025 with an implementation plan, proposed service standards, and priority areas for preventative maintenance activities aimed at reducing the risk of overland flooding which may include street sweeping, catch basin clearing, and sewer inspection, and should be informed by historical flooding data and studies such as the City’s Basement Flooding Protection Program studies.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water to install sewer level monitoring sensors in the area of The Westway and Islington Avenue which has experienced numerous instances of flooding.

6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report back in advance of the consideration of the 2026 Budget on the feasibility of implementing a grant program to support property owners in enhancing green stormwater infrastructure features on their property to improve stormwater management such as: rain gardens, permeable pavement, bioswales, rainwater harvesting systems, french drains, soakawaypits, etc.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to investigate options to accelerate the installation of barriers and related construction on the Leaside Bridge, in line with the new Enhancing Capital Construction delivery program and Integrated Project Management Framework, including:

a. selecting the preferred design;

b. proceeding to structural testing and pre-design work;

c. bundling procurement work to allow for earlier completion of the different phases; and

d. considering all procurement models and selecting an appropriate approach that prioritizes accelerated design and construction schedule without compromising the structural safety of the bridge.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, and Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with Toronto Public Health, to implement immediate safety measures where possible and report back to September 26, 2025 meeting of Infrastructure and Environment Committee with an update on the permanent design and structural work, including updated procurement timelines, and plans for further interim safety measures, including potential costs and timelines for installation.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with Toronto Public Health, to request the Provincial Deputy Minister of Transportation, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, and Deputy Minister of Health help fund the implementation of suicide prevention infrastructure in Toronto.

4. City Council authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to award a contract for the design and related engineering services for the safety infrastructure on the Leaside Bridge on a non-competitive basis to RV Anderson Associates Limited in an amount not to exceed the amount identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 2 by Councillor James Pasternak, and authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to negotiate and execute the agreement on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 2 by Councillor James Pasternak remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to ongoing negotiations between the City and the engineering design consultant, until such time that the agreement is executed and the amount can be disclosed to the public.

Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 2 by Councillor James Pasternak remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to ongoing negotiations between the City and the engineering design consultant. Confidential Attachment 1 to motion 2 by Councillor James Pasternak will be made public following the executive of the agreement.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve Toronto's Dog Off-Leash Strategy as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 27, 2025) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, as amended by Parts 2 to 5 below, replacing the People, Dogs and Parks - Off-leash Policy, adopted by City Council at its meeting on January 26 and 27, 2010.

2. City Council amend Toronto’s Dog Off-Leash Strategy to establish standard hours of operation at all existing fenced single use off-leash areas within Ward 13 so that sites within 20 metres of a residential property are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and that those further than 20 metres of a residential property shall be open in accordance with park opening hours set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks. 

3. City Council amend Appendix B: Location Criteria and Design Guidance for Toronto Dogs Off-Leash Areas to the Toronto’s Dog Off-Leash Strategy by adding the word “perimeter” on page 10, in the first bullet point of the Section “Existing Trees and Vegetation” so that it now reads as follows: “Install perimeter fencing a minimum of 3 m from any tree or outside the tree protection zone as defined by Urban Forestry (whichever is greater).” 

4. City Council amend Appendix B: Location Criteria and Design Guidance for Toronto Dogs Off-Leash Areas to the Toronto’s Dog Off-Leash Strategy by replacing the words “of at least 3 m in width is required” with “is recommended” on page 10, in the fifth bullet point of the Section “Existing Trees and Vegetation” so that it now reads as follows: “Where fencing encloses trees a swing gate is recommended to accommodate equipment for maintaining the tree(s).” 

5. City Council amend Appendix B: Location Criteria and Design Guidance for Toronto Dogs Off-Leash Areas to the Toronto’s Dog Off-Leash Strategy by replacing the words “enclosed with 3 m by 3 m fencing (from the centre of the tree) with 10 gauge wire” with “protected by fencing, as approved by Urban Forestry” on page 22, in the seventh bullet point of the Section “Planting” so that it now reads as follows: “Although discouraged in most cases, any trees proposed in the Off-Leash Area must be protected by fencing, as approved by Urban Forestry.” 

6. City Council direct the General Manager of Parks and Recreation to consult with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to ensure that any new Off-Leash Area proposed within 30m distance from an Environmentally Significant Area include measures to reduce, eliminate and/or mitigate any potential impacts to the Environmentally Significant Area. 

7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to ensure that site-specific management plans for Environmentally Significant Areas include an evaluation of the impact of existing dog off-leash areas where the off-leash area is within or overlapping with the Environmentally Significant Area. 

8. City Council direct the General Manager of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Executive Director of Environment, Climate and Forestry, to prioritize the review and upgrade of fencing at dogs off-leash areas where the off-leash area is within or overlapping with an Environmentally Significant Area. 

9. City Council direct the General Manager of Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards to review the education and enforcement efforts as described in the supplemental report and monitor the strategy, including relevant measurable Key Performance Indicators, as part of addressing the impact of off-leash dogs outside of designated off-leash areas, with a focus on areas that are within or adjacent to Environmentally Significant Areas and other areas where human-dog conflicts or wildlife-dog conflicts are prevalent. 

10. City Council request the Mayor to include the necessary resources to focus on ticketing and enforcement of dogs off-leash in the 2026 budget for Municipal Licensing and Standards. 

11. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include in future reports related to by-law enforcement activities of dogs off-leash, the number of patrols/inspections, number of charges laid, number of verbal warnings or education provided, and numbers of those who refused to provide identification or other relevant performance metrics. 

12. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to consider incorporating coyote sighting and encounter data into the planning of proactive enforcement patrols conducted in priority parks for dogs off-leash and park use issues. 

13. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the second quarter of 2026 with an update on the enforcement of dogs off-leash. 

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to consider changing the garbage collection schedule for the west-end areas of Ossington Avenue, College Street, Dundas Street West and Queen Street West areas from Thursdays to off-peak evenings such as Monday or Tuesday, in order to support the upcoming patio season and enhance the overall experience for residents and visitors, and:

a. engage and consult with local residents, businesses, the Ossington Business Improvement Area, the Queen West Business Improvement Area, the Dundas West Business Improvement Area and the College Promenade Business Improvement Area to gather their input on whether this change would meet the community's needs; and

b. report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, as needed, with any recommendations resulting from the consultations with residents, businesses and the Business Improvement Areas.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 7-9 Wardlaw Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review.

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 the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in collaboration with the local Councillor, to support the integration of the new homes at 7-9 Wardlaw Crescent and promote community cohesion and safety by taking the following actions:
 

a. work with the housing provider and nearby shelter operator, Salvation Army and the Toronto Shelter and Support Services to establish a joint Community Liaison Committee; and
 

b. work with the Community Liaison Committee and community stakeholders to conduct a community safety assessment and bring forward recommendations to relevant City Divisions, the housing provider of 7-9 Wardlaw Crescent, and consider recommendations in determining final building design, greenspace and landscaping.
 

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to consider feedback received through the community engagement process and explore opportunities to improve parking access and road safety in the vicinity of 7-9 Wardlaw Crescent and progress necessary improvements, in consultation with the local Councillor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the Rental Replacement Handbook in Attachment 1 to the report (March 27, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as the guidelines for Rental Housing Demolition applications and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, to use the Guidelines in the evaluation of new and under review Rental Housing Demolition applications.

2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee prior to January 23, 2026, on potential additional measures and resources to support tenants facing Demovictions, including:

a. the outcome of stakeholder consultation related to designing an updated process for vulnerable tenants; 

b. an assessment of divisional resourcing supporting Rental Housing Demolition applications; and

c. approaches to comprehensively distribute the Rental Replacement Handbook,  including requiring Landlords to post on the Handbook on tenant boards where applicable, and providing physical copies at local housing help centres, community centres, libraries, and other public spaces. 

3. City Council direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to include requirements in Section 111 agreements for owners to provide tenants copies of the agreement at no cost.

4. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with tenant organizations and Councillors, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee prior to January 23, 2026, on a review of the adequacy of funding for the Tenant Support Program, including but not limited to, increasing access to pro bono legal representations, defending tenants from Above Guideline Rent Increases, and advocacy support.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 750 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 750 Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 14, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 752 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 752 Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 2 to the report (March 14, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 756-758 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 756-758 Yonge Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (March 14, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the application to amend Subsection 4G of Schedule C, Additional Special Sign District Regulations, to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General, to replace references to the previous name of the square with respect to regulations concerning the sign copy allowed to be displayed, and replace these references with the current name of the square; as well as replacing the modified permitting regime contained within Subsection 4G, with the standard permitting regime otherwise applicable for signs; substantially in accordance with the draft by-law set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 26, 2025) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building.

2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General, to replace all incidents of the phrase “Dundas Square Special Sign District” with the phrase “Sankofa Square Special Sign District” and incidents of the phrase “DS-SSD” with the phrase “SK-SSD”, substantially in accordance with the draft by-law set out in Attachment 2 to the report (March 26, 2025) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct that a new chapter in the City of Toronto Municipal Code titled, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 513, Housing Programs, be established substantially in the form attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and require that the chapter apply to all municipal housing facilities in Toronto unless otherwise exempted in the by-law.

2. City Council repeal City of Toronto By-law 713-2024 to enact a new municipal Housing Facility By-law and to repeal By-law 183-2022.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City, Municipal Housing Project Facility Agreements for housing purposes for up to 20 years with Housing Services Act, 2011, Part VII.1, Community Housing Providers, to secure affordable housing in accordance with the new Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 513, Housing Programs, as set out in Part 1 above on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

4. City Council authorize an exemption, for Housing Services Act, 2011, Part VII.1 Community Housing Providers who have entered into a Municipal Housing Project Facility Agreement pursuant to Part 3 above, from taxation for municipal and school purposes and authorize staff to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the Effective Date of exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes as set out in the applicable Municipal Housing Project Facility Agreement with the Housing Services Act, 2011, Part VII.1, Community Housing Provider.

5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate, on behalf of the City, service agreements with Housing Services Act, 2011, Part VII.1, Community Housing Providers, that incorporate the requirements of a social housing program under s. 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, upon terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, together with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to forgive, extend, or otherwise amend the financial terms and conditions of existing City loan agreements with Community Housing Providers, issued from the Social Housing Stabilization Reserve Fund (XQ1106) and Social Housing Federal Reserve Fund (XR2105) as identified in Table 2 in the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, on a case-by-case basis.

7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, together with the Chief Financial Officer, to implement a case-by-case approach, in their sole discretion, forgive, extend or otherwise amend Provincial loan agreements with Housing Services Act, 2011, Part VII, Community Housing Providers that have been transferred to the City of Toronto.

8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to continue to advocate with the provincial and federal governments for increased, predictable, and sustainable funding to address the capital repair needs of Community Housing Providers.

9. City Council request the Government of Ontario to allow residents of community housing projects that are exempted from taxation for municipal and school purposes to be eligible for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit component of the Ontario Trillium Benefit.

10. City Council enact a site specific by-law amending the criteria for "Affordable Housing" in the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 513, Housing Programs, as set out in Part 1 above, to exempt a total of 142 affordable rental housing units at the addresses listed in Table 5 in the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, owned and operated by Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing from the restriction that affordable rental housing units be “new” to meet the definition of Affordable Housing in the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 513, Housing Programs, as set out in Part 1 above.

11. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City, a Municipal Housing Project Facility Agreement (the “City's Contribution Agreement”) with Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing as further described in Table 4 in the Financial Impact section of the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to secure affordable housing in accordance with the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 513, Housing Programs, as set out in Part 1 above, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

12. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing for the properties and periods of time described in Table 4 in the Financial Impact section of the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, with the tax exemption being effective from the Effective Date as set out in the City's Municipal Housing Project Facility Agreement.

13. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the Effective Date of the Municipal Housing Project Facility Agreement with Houselink and Mainstay Community Housing.

14. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills and make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 513, Housing Programs, as may be required.

15. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to report back as part of the 2026 budget process on the cumulative financial impact of foregone revenues resulting from property tax exemptions through Municipal Capital Facility Agreements with housing providers.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the Academic Housing Strategy and its recommended actions as outlined in this report and Attachment 1 to the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as part of the City’s HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to develop a five-year implementation plan for the Academic Housing Strategy.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to provide annual update reports on the Academic Housing Strategy as part of annual update reports on the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to identify a pilot affordable student housing project on public land delivered in partnership with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, not for profit housing provider(s) and academic institutions and report back by the second quarter of 2026 on potential projects, associated costs of municipal incentives, and support required from provincial, federal and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation sources to deliver the pilot project.

5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and if necessary consult with the City Solicitor, to expand financial incentives by the fourth quarter of 2025 to create new, and preserve and revitalize existing affordable student housing options. 

6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to enter into a data sharing agreements with post-secondary institutions of the Academic Institutions Working Group described in the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to implement the Academic Housing Strategy, and including authorizing the use, sharing, analysis, and reporting of socio-demographic and disaggregated survey data collected and received by the Housing Secretariat from students, staff and faculty attending the post-secondary institutions, for the purposes of informing post-secondary specific housing initiatives, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory with the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the Initial Development Proposal outlined in the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director (Interim), Housing Secretariat as the initial project concept for the revitalization of Toronto Community Housing Corporation's properties located at 1-154 Swansea Mews (“Swansea Mews”).

2. City Council request the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors to direct the appropriate officers to submit a Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application to demolish the existing uninhabitable vacant 154 social housing units located at Swansea Mews, and address replacement obligations and provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Implementation Plan in conjunction with Official Plan Amendment, and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications. 

3. City Council authorize and request the Executive Director, Development Review, to defer payment of all planning application fees at 1-154 Swansea Mews until such time as Toronto Community Housing Corporation submits a Site Plan Application.

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation setting out the terms and conditions of the deferral of all planning application fees in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

5. City Council authorize and request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to waive the fees associated with the Rental Housing Demolition applications at 1-154 Swansea Mews.

6. City Council authorize and request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to waive the fees associated with the demolition permit applications at 1-154 Swansea Mews.

7. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Development Review, in collaboration with the appropriate City Divisions, CreateTO and Toronto Community Housing Corporation, to report to City Council for approval of both an Actions Report and Planning Report, respectively, for Swansea Mews in accordance with Stage 2: Procurement and Final Consents of the approvals framework for Toronto Community Housing Corporation Revitalization projects in the fourth quarter of 2025.  

8. City Council request the Deputy City Manager Development and Growth Services and Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, engage other orders of government to request funding and low-cost financing necessary to deliver the Swansea Mews Revitalization, including:

a. to forward this report to the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to request program and financial support for the implementation of the Swansea Mews revitalization project; and

b. engage with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada to examine funding and low-cost financing opportunities to support the Swansea Mews revitalization.

9. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director (Interim), Housing Secretariat remain confidential in its entirety, until such time as the Toronto Community Housing Corporation agrees that the confidential information may be disclosed to the public.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to financial information, supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position of interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat will be made public until such time as the Toronto Community Housing Corporation agrees that the confidential information may be disclosed to the public.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint the following Members of Council to the Canadian National Exhibition Association, Municipal Section and Board of Directors for a term of office starting from the Annual Meeting in the Spring of 2025 to the Annual Meeting in the Spring of 2026, and until successors are appointed:

Councillor Paul Ainslie

Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Nick Mantas

Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Councillor Chris Moise

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint the following Members of Council to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors for a term starting from the Annual General Meeting in 2025 to the Annual General Meeting in 2026:

Councillor Paul Ainslie

Councillor Chris Moise

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint Councillor Josh Matlow to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors for a term of office until November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 17, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke 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 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 267 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

4. 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.

5. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (23 216851 WET 03 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units.

6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to commence discussions with the owner for an in-kind Community Benefit Charge contribution for above base park improvements for the on-site parkland dedication, and to report back to City Council on the outcome of any proposed agreement for an in-kind contribution.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application 23 216851 WET 03 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West, subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain 8 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement; the replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 639.7 square metres and be comprised of 7 two-bedroom units and 1 three-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated January 6, 2025; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. the owner shall, as part of the eight replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a above, provide at least 7 two-bedroom and 1 three-bedroom units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit;

c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all eligible tenants of the eight existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship; the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

d. the owner shall provide tenants of all eight replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge;

f. the owner shall provide the eight replacement rental dwelling units with balconies or terraces for private and exclusive access by the tenants of such units;

g. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least two vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid; the remaining vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

h. the owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development;

i. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above 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, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

j. the owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Part 1.a. through 1.i. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the eight existing rental dwelling units located at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West after all the following have occurred:

a. all conditions in Part1 above have been fully satisfied and secured;

b. the related Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the proposed development (22 168205 WET 03 OZ) has come into full force and effect;

c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval for the related Site Plan Approval Application (22 168204 WET 03 SA), by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and

e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.

3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above.

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;

b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

c. the owner erects the proposed building containing the replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings commenced, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Part 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Pritchard Avenue, between a point 80 metres east of Mariposa Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further east.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands 1 Broadlands Boulevard substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 14, 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.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (March 17, 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.

3. City Council approve 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 770 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

4. City Council authorize that the remaining 31.3 square metres of the parkland dedication requirement, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, shall be satisfied through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment, which shall be made prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit on-site.

5. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication set out in Part 3 above, 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, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

6. 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, if applicable; 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 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.

7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the applicant.

8. City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review will secure through Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner's obligation to:

a. continue to provide and maintain the existing one hundred thirteen (113) rental dwelling units at 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; and

b. undertake agreed upon accessibility and common area improvements to the existing rental buildings, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive, as these improvements do not constitute community benefits under Section 37 of the Planning Act.

9. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development, City Council require the owner to develop a Construction Mitigation Strategy, including an Interim Parking Strategy, and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction on the tenants of the existing rental buildings, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (File 22 234840 NNY 16 RH) in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of six (6) existing rental dwelling units located at 150 The Donway West, and four (4) existing rental dwelling units located at 4 Overland Drive, subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain 10 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement; the replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 923.1 square metres and be comprised of 10 two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning and dated July 5, 2024; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. the owner shall, as part of the 10 replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide at least 7 two-bedroom units at affordable rents and 2 two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; the rent for the remaining two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit shall be unrestricted;

c. the owner shall provide a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all eligible tenants of the 10 existing rental dwelling units, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rent, the provision of an alternative interim unit that is acceptable to the tenants or rent gap assistance indexed to the end of the notice period, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

d. the owner shall provide tenants of all 10 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge;

f. the owner shall provide the 10 replacement rental dwelling units with balconies or terraces for private and exclusive access by the tenants of such units;

g. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 7 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid; the remaining vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

h. the owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development;

i. the owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of 8 storage lockers to eligible tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units at no charge;

j. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above 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, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

k. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 1.a. through 1.j. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 10 existing rental dwelling units located at 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive after all the following have occurred:

a. all conditions in Part 1 above have been fully secured;

b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect;

c. 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, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and

e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.

3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above.

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;

b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

c. the owner erects the proposed building containing the replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings commenced, subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Part 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 1112-2024, as amended, City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate the Director, Community Planning, North York, intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision for 3377 Bayview Avenue as generally illustrated in Attachment 3 to the report (March 17, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 5 to the report (March 17, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration;

b. resolution of outstanding matters arising from the technical review of the application, as set out in this report, to the satisfaction of the City; and

c. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, the Director, Community Planning, North York may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the proposals in their current form, and to continue discussions with the Applicant to address outstanding issues in advance of the hearing, including but not limited to those outlined in the report (March 4, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. In the event the Tribunal allows the appeals for 2 Tippett Road, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final Order approving the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the City Solicitor confirms that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review;

b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from Engineering and Construction Services as contained in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated November 6, 2024, and any outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the subject applications, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

c. the owner has submitted updated Phase One and Two Environmental Site Assessment Reports, Transportation Impact Study, Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation, Hydrogeotechnical Investigation, Hydrological Review Summary, Water Tight Letter, External Sanitary Sewer Analysis, Municipal Servicing Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

d. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Stormwater Management Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

e. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Urban Design matters in the Urban Design Memorandum dated November 6, 2024, and any outstanding issues raised by Urban Design, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies) as they relate to the subject applications to the satisfaction of the Director, Urban Design;

f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed  any outstanding issues raised by Transportation Services arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the subject applications to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and

g. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry Memorandum dated November 6, 2024, and any outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, arising from the ongoing technical review (including provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the subject applications to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry.

3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development at 2 Tippett Road according to the accepted Stormwater Management Report City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (south) side of Downsview Park Boulevard, from Stanley Greene Boulevard and the easterly limit of Downsview Park Boulevard.

2. City Council authorize parking by permit only from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (north) side of Downsview Park Boulevard, from George Butchart Drive to the east end of Downsview Park Boulevard.

3. City Council amend Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking, revising Permit Parking - Area 18A, generally as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 17, 2025) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

4. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of Downsview Park Boulevard, between Stanley Greene Boulevard and the east end of Downsview Park Boulevard.

5. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the north side of Downsview Park Boulevard, between Keele Street and George Butchart Drive.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. 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 development located at 230 and 240 The Donway West.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover on Duncan Mill Road, at a point approximately 200 metres east of Lesmill Road.

2. Subject to City Council approving the installation of a pedestrian crossover in Part 1 above, on Duncan Mill Road approximately 200 metres east of Lesmill Road, City Council authorize the removal of three city owned trees located in the boulevard in front of and opposite 99 Duncan Mill Road.

3. City Council request Metrolinx to contribute towards the cost of delivering the Duncan Mill Road pedestrian crossing.

4. Subject to Metrolinx agreeing to provide a contribution as outlined in Part 3 above, City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to negotiate and execute a funding agreement with Metrolinx, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. Despite the provisions of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, City Council approve the naming of a new park within Lawrence Park Ravine as Jaye Robinson Park.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, deferred Item SC21.1 to the May 21, 22 and 23, 2025, meeting of City Council.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Bendale Community Zoning By-law 9350, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 2655 Lawrence Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report (March 18, 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.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2221 and 2223 Kennedy Road and 3, 5 and 7 Collingwood Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 17, 2025) 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 2221 and 2223 Kennedy Road and 3, 5 and 7 Collingwood Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (March 17, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve 1925 Victoria Park Avenue Public Art Plan in Attachment 1 to the report (March 17, 2025) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1 Fallingbrook Road, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Richard Wengle Architects Incorporated, dated October 1, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Incorporated, dated March 28, 2023, and revised February 7, 2025, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following conditions:

a. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1 Fallingbrook Road, 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 the owner shall:

1. provide building permit drawings, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

2. obtain all planning permissions as may be necessary including, but not limited to, obtaining a Minor Variance.

2. City Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design to report back to City Council on any amendment to the May 7,1986, Scarborough City Council Designation By-law 21571 as may be required, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Ware Malcomb Inc., dated October 18, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 13, 2025, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. that prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 5883-5951 Steeles Avenue East the owners shall:

1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plans required in Part 1.b.2. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

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 Plans to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning;

3. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plans to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

5. submit Signage Plans for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for the work described in the Site Plan application, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owners shall:

1. enter into Heritage Easement Agreements with the City of Toronto for the heritage properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East, in accordance with the plans and drawings by Ware Malcomb Inc., dated October 18, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 13, 2025, and in accordance with Conservation Plans required in Part 1.b.2. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including registration on title of such agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. provide detailed Conservation Plans, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that are consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 13, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Part 1.b.2. 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;

4. provide Letters 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 Plans and Interpretation Plan; and

5. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.b.4. above the owner shall:

1. 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 Plans and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

d. despite Part 1.b. above, prior to the issuance of any conditional building permit as may be authorized by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and Executive Director, Development Review Division for the work described in the Site Plan application for any part of the site, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings, the owner shall have:

1. obtained approval of the Conservation Plan required in Part 1.b above from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

2. provided 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

3. made sufficient progress in finalizing the Heritage Easement Agreement satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 5933 Steeles Avenue East and 5951 Steeles Avenue East.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the road alterations on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch), generally as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.

2. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) and a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway).

3. City Council designate the easterly northbound lane on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) between a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway) and a point 25 metres further south as a reserved lane for public transit vehicles at all times.

4. City Council designate the westerly northbound lane on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) between a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway) and a point 25 metres further south for left turns only at all times.

5. City Council designate the easterly northbound lane on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) between a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway) and a point 25 metres further south for right-turns only at all times.

6. City Council prohibit northbound right-turns at all times on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) at a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway), buses excepted.

7. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns when the traffic signal shows red at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) and a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway).

8. City Council designate the easterly southbound lane on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) between a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway) and a point 25 metres further south as a reserved lane for public transit vehicles at all times.

9. City Council designate the westerly southbound lane on Eglinton Avenue East (north-west branch) between a point approximately 170 metres east and north of Transway Crescent (Scarborough Busway) and a point 25 metres further south for right-turns only at all times.

10. City Council amend the existing reserved lane designation for the northernly westbound lane on Ellesmere Road between Brimley Road and a point 100 metres west of Midland Avenue for public transit vehicles and bicycles at all times, to be in effect between Brimley Road and a point 200 metres east of Kennedy Road.

11. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to update City Council through the Scarborough Community Council on the SRT Busway project by July 2025.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of temporary Traffic Control Signals at the intersection of Finch Avenue East and Baylawn Drive, to be in effect from May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2031, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were implemented prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (March 18, 2025) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council prohibit northbound and southbound U-turn movements at all times on Manse Road, between Hainford Street and Deanscroft Square.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services for information.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide winter maintenance on the Heathfield Drive Path connecting Hill Crescent to Sylvan Avenue.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, as amended by Official Plan Amendment 260, for the lands at 158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B, 5C, and 5D) and 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B) substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended by Site Specific Zoning By-law 943-2015 (OMB) for the lands at 158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B, 5C, and 5D) and 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B) substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to:

a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and supporting plans for 158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B, 5C, and 5D) and 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; and

b. enter into a financially secured agreement with the City to secure the construction of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the developments, if any, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

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 require the owner of the lands at 158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B, 5C, and 5D) and 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B) to enter into, and register on title, an Amending Section 37 Agreement  which would amend the Section 37 Agreement, dated August 11, 2015, registered on title for 158, 164, 181 and 200 Sterling Road (Instrument AT3999234), as amended October 26, 2020 (Instrument AT5726025), to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the additional community benefits to be provided by the owner, at the owner's expense, and secured through the Zoning By-law Amendment with the required on terms set out in the Amending Section 37 Agreement relating to the proposed developments, are as follows:

a. an expanded Childcare Centre within the proposed development on 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B), which will be comprised of approximately 928 square metres (approximately 10,000 square feet) of indoor area located on the ground and second floors and approximately 278 square metres (2,992 square feet) of outdoor area, located on the second floor, directly adjacent to the indoor area;

b. the Childcare Centre shall be designed, constructed and delivered in accordance with the Childcare Early Years Act, 2014, as amended, and City of Toronto Childcare Design and Technical Guideline R1 (2016) or successor;

c. the Childcare Centre will accommodate a minimum of 62 children, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; and

d. the Childcare Centre will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the Amending Section 37 Agreement to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Children's Services and the City Solicitor.

6. City Council require that the following matters also be secured in the Section 37 Amending Agreement referred to in Part 5 above and as a legal convenience to support the proposed developments:

a. the owner shall construct and maintain a minimum of 720 square metres of Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space located on either 158 Sterling Road (Block 5B) or, on a combination of 158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B and 5C), in the form of a central courtyard, with specific configuration, and design and timing, for the delivery of the privately owned publicly-accessible space to be determined in the context of Site Plan approval, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

b. the owner shall construct and maintain a pedestrian connection from Perth Avenue, to the Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space required in 6.a above, with a minimum width of 5.65 metres, with specific configuration,  design and timing for the delivery of the pedestrian connection to be determined in the context of Site Plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

c. the owner shall construct and maintain a pedestrian connection, with a minimum width of 3.0 metres, from 158 Sterling Road (Block 5C) to the West Toronto Rail Path, with specific configuration, design and timing for the delivery of the pedestrian connection to be determined in the context of Site Plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

d. the owner shall prepare all documents, including required reference plan(s) of survey, and convey, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, for nominal consideration, at no cost to the City and, unless specifically permitted, free and clear of physical and title encumbrances, a public access easement, in favour of the City, in perpetuity, over the Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space and associated pedestrian connections, at such time as is determined in the context of Site Plan approval;

e. the owner shall prepare and submit an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Study and related design details identifying the required wind mitigation for 158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B and 5C) and 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B), to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

f. the owner shall prepare all documents, including required reference plan(s) of survey, and convey a pedestrian clearway easement, for nominal consideration, at no cost to the City and free and clear of physical and title encumbrances, unless specifically permitted, to secure a 2.0 metre wide pedestrian sidewalk clearway along the northerly 2 metres of 190 Sterling Road Block 3B’s Sterling Road frontage and a 5.0 metre corner rounding at the northeast corner of Block 3B, to a minimum height of 6.3 metres above the finished grade, together with rights of support, as applicable, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor;

g. the owner shall submit Transportation Demand Management plans and any additional implementing documentation for 158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B and 5C) and 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B), including payment or securities in the form of a letter of credit or certified cheques to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

h. the owner shall submit a Rail Safety Study for 158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B and 5C) for the City’s peer review, at the owner’s sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and

i. the owner shall submit a Noise and Vibration Assessment for 158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B and 5C) and a Noise Impact Study for 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B) for the City’s peer review, at the owner’s sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to submit the necessary Bill(s) to implement City Council's decision provided the City Solicitor is satisfied that the appropriate legal mechanisms are in place to ensure that no building permit will issue until such time as the required Section 37 Amending Agreement is executed and registered.

8. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B, 5C and 5D) and 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B) from Permit Parking.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 152-164 Bathurst Street and 623-627 Richmond Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to to the report (March 17, 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.City Council allow the Owner of 152-164 Bathurst Street and 623-627 Richmond Street West (the "Site") to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain on the Site nine (9) affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act; all in accordance with the following terms (the “in-kind contribution”):

a. the in-kind contribution shall be comprised of six (6) studio or one-bedroom units, two (2) two-bedroom units, and one (1) three-bedroom unit (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units") and shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 4,355 square feet;

b. 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;

c. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units if the remainder of the building is condominium in tenure;

d. 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;

e. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be 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;

f. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge;

g. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to resident and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development;

h. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 25 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"); during the Affordability Period, 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;

i. the Owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in Part 3.h. 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;

j. 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

k. 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 erected on the site are available and ready for occupancy.

4. 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 3 above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 

5. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 3 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 building permit is issued in respect of the development and direct staff to advise the Owner of such valuation.

6. 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 152-164 Bathurst Street and 623-627 Richmond Street West from Permit Parking.

7. City Council direct the applicant to provide, install and maintain 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.

8. City Council request Development Review staff to continue to consult with neighbours in close proximity, particularly the residents of the properties to the immediate north of the subject site to discuss matters including, but not limited to: streetscape design, traffic mitigation measures and construction related impacts, such as vehicular access, noise, dust, vibration, etc.; and that the construction issues be addressed through the submission by the applicant of a comprehensive Construction Management Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 

9.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 707 Dundas Street West and 327 Bathurst Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 3 to the report (March 18, 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 Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

3. City Council endorse the revised Redevelopment and Revitalization Principles for the Scadding Court Community Centre and Sanderson Public Library, located at 707 Dundas Street West and 327 Bathurst Street, as contained in Attachment 5 to the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to consider the revised Redevelopment and Revitalization Principles during the review of the future draft Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan Control and any other development application(s) submitted to the City for 707 Dundas Street West and 327 Bathurst Street.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Toronto Public Library Board to work with CreateTO to identify funding through the 2026 Budget process to advance the City-initiated redevelopment of 707 Dundas Street West and 327 Bathurst Street.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 1994-0806, as amended by Zoning By-law 1014-2022, for the lands at 315-325 Front Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law included as Attachment 16 to the revised report (April 1, 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 enter into an amended and restated agreement pursuant to the repealed and transitioned subsections 37(1) and (3) of the Planning Act to secure the following:

a. the community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

1. the design, construction, finishing, maintenance and provision of at least 32 affordable rental housing dwelling units comprised of at least 1,763 square metres of Gross Floor Area in Phase 1 of the development on the lands at 315-325 Front Street West (the "Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units"), all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in accordance with the following terms:

a. at least 10 percent of the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units shall be three-bedroom rental units with a minimum size of 84 square metres and a minimum average size of 90 square metres;

b.  at least 30 percent of the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units shall be two-bedroom rental units with a minimum size of 60 square metres and a minimum average size of 68 square metres;

c. at least 50 percent of the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units shall be one-bedroom rental units with a minimum size of 48 square metres and a minimum average size of 48 square metres;

d. no more than 10 percent of the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units shall be studio rental units with a minimum size of 30 square metres and a minimum average size of 35 square metres;

e. the minimum unit sizes shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and shall reflect the minimum and average sizes of the market units in the new mixed use building;

f. the Affordable Housing Units shall be provided in Phase 1 of the development;

g.  the location and layouts of the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat;

h. the owner shall provide and maintain the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units as secured rental dwelling units for a minimum period of 40 years beginning from the date that each such unit is first occupied (the "Phase 1 Affordability Period"); during the Phase 1 Affordability Period, no Phase 1 Affordable Housing Unit shall be registered as a condominium unit or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any Phase 1 Affordable Housing Unit or to convert any Phase 1 Affordable Housing Unit to a non-residential rental purpose; and upon the expiration of the Phase 1 Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for, and obtained, all approvals necessary to do otherwise;

i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of any Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units shall not exceed 100 percent of the average rent for the same bedroom type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report;

j. if a Phase 1 Affordable Housing Unit becomes vacant and is re-rented to a new tenant during the Phase 1 Affordability Period, the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the new tenant shall not exceed 100 percent of the average rent for the same bedroom type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report;

k. after the first year of occupancy of any Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units and for the duration of the Phase 1 Affordability Period, the rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants or new tenants occupying such unit may be escalated annually by not more than the annual provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether such guideline is applicable to the units under the Residential Tenancies Act or any successor legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, until the tenancy ends;

l. notwithstanding the annual rent increases permitted in Part 3.a.1.k. above, the rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to any first tenants or new tenants occupying a Phase 1 Affordable Housing Unit during the Phase 1 Affordability Period shall not be increased to an amount that exceeds 100 percent of the average rent for the same unit type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report;

m. the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System will be used to advertise and select tenants provided it is in place; in addition, at least six months in advance of any new Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat;

n. the new Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development are available and ready for occupancy, or to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat;

o. the owner shall provide all tenants of the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the mixed use building, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

p. the owner shall provide all tenants of the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units with ensuite laundry facilities at no extra charge;

q. the owner shall provide all tenants of the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units with access to permanent and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building in which the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units are located, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law; and

r.  prior to the issuance of the first building permit for a residential use on any part of the site, including permits for excavation and shoring, the owner shall enter into a Municipal Housing Facility Agreement with the City (the "Contribution Agreement"), for the Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units that are approved for Open Door incentives, on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the owner shall provide such Phase 1 Affordable Housing Units in accordance with such agreements(s);

2. the design, construction, finishing, maintenance and provision of at least 16 affordable rental housing dwelling units in Phase 2 of the development on the lands at 315-325 Front Street West (the "Phase 2 Affordable Housing Units"), all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in accordance with the following terms:

a. at least 10 percent of the Phase 2 Affordable Housing Units shall be three-bedroom rental units; 

b.  at least 30 percent of the Phase 2 Affordable Housing Units shall be two-bedroom rental units; 

c. at least 50 percent of the Phase 2 Affordable Housing Units shall be one-bedroom rental units; 

d. no more than 10 percent of the Phase 2 Affordable Housing Units shall be studio rental units; 

e. no less than 5 percent accessible units; and

f.  the Phase 2 Affordable Housing Units shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 17 to the revised report (April 1, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

3.  the design, construction, finishing, commissioning and equipping of a non-profit licensed child care facility to be located in the second floor of the building in Phase 1, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Children's Services, to accommodate at a minimum 62 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, comprising a minimum of 1,081 square metres of interior space and a minimum of 440 square metres of exterior space adjacent to the interior space including outdoor storage and six (6) parking spaces reserved for the exclusive use of the child care facility for pick-up/drop-off operations, (the "Child Care Centre"), including:

a. the strata conveyance of the Child Care Centre at no cost to the City, in fee simple, prior to first occupancy of any building within Phase 1 of the development;

b. on, or prior to the conveyance of the Child Care Centre, the City and the owner shall enter into and register on title to the appropriate lands an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs in respect thereof, or portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the Child Care Centre;

c. a letter of credit in an amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Centre complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will be provided to the City prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for any building on Phase 1 of the development, to secure the Child Care Centre;

d. a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $150,000.00 to be used toward start-up costs to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for any building within Phase 1 of the development;

e. a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $150,000.00 to the Child Care Capital Reserve Fund, to replace appliances and large equipment due to wear and tear, to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for any building within Phase 1 of the development;

f. all cash contributions shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment;

g. six (6) dedicated parking spaces will be provided free-of-charge for the exclusive use of the child care facility for pick-up/drop-off operations; these spaces to be assigned accordingly, and be located in close proximity to the elevators providing the shortest route between the underground parking garage and the Child Care Centre, which shall be barrier-free; and a parking pass will be provided for officials conducting inspections of the child care facility; and

h. any other details related to the Child Care Centre such as timing, location, obligations and any matters necessary to implement the Child Care Centre, which have not been addressed in the recommendations of this report will be finalized between the owner and the City and will be substantially in accordance with the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guidelines (2021) and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Children's Services, and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor;

4. the owner shall make a contribution in the amount of $1,250,000 to be allocated towards the following capital improvements at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor:

a. a cash contribution of $250,000 towards improvements to Isabella Valancy Crawford Park to be provided prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Phase 1 of the development on the lands, to be indexed upwardly from the date City Council adopts the Zoning By-law Amendment to the date the payment is made; and

b. a cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 for public art on the lands to be provided prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Phase 2 of the development on the lands, to be secured by a letter of credit in the City's standard form, to be indexed upwardly from the date City Council adopted Zoning By-law 1014-2022 to the date the payment is made; the owner shall submit a Public Art Plan, prior to site plan approval for Phase 2 of the development on the lands, that is in accordance with the City's Percent for Public Art Guidelines to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and details of the public art process to the satisfaction of City Council; and

5. all contributions referred to in Parts 3.a., 4.a. and 4.b. above, shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for Toronto; and      

b. the following matters are recommended to be secured in the amended and restated agreement pursuant to the repealed and transitioned subsections 37(1) and (3) of the Planning Act as a legal convenience to support the development:

1. the owner shall construct, provide and maintain a Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space  at 315-325 Front Street West with a minimum area of 400 square metres at the northeast area of the site along Front Street West in the location generally identified in the Zoning By-law Amendment, with the specific configuration and design of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space to be determined and secured in the context of Site Plan Approval for Phase 3 of the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

2. prior to the occupancy for any portion of the Phase 3 portion of the development, prepare all documents and convey for nominal consideration a public access easement in perpetuity in favour of the City over the 400 square metre Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Spaces set out in Part 3.b.1. above with terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor;

3. the owner shall construct, provide and maintain a Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space at 315-325 Front Street West with a minimum area of 200 square metres centrally located along Front Street West in the location generally identified in the Zoning By-law Amendment, with the specific configuration and design of the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space to be determined and secured in the context of Site Plan Approval for Phase 2 of the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

4. prior to the occupancy for any portion of the Phase 2 portion of the development, prepare all documents and convey for nominal consideration, a public access easement in perpetuity in favour of the City over the Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Spaces set out in Part 3.b.3. above with terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor;

5. the owner shall be responsible for the design, construction, provision and maintenance of a PATH connection through Phases 2 and 3 of the proposed development, including the conveyance at nominal cost to the City of easement(s) for use by the general public, with details of the final location and design to be determined and secured in the context of Site Plan Approval for Phases 2 and 3 of the development; the owner shall provide knock-out panels in the lower levels of Phases 2 and 3 of the development to provide for the extension of the PATH to the east and north of the site, with the details of the PATH connection and knock-out panels to be determined and secured at Site Plan Approval for Phases 2 and 3 of the development; 

6. the owner shall provide a minimum 3.0 metre wide public pedestrian easement to the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in a location generally described as a north to south access over the eastern portion of the site, from the proposed Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space referred to in Part 3.b.1. above to the walkway adjacent to the south of the development, with details of the location and final design to be determined and secured in the context of Site Plan Approval for Phase 3 of the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and that such easement lands be maintained by the owner at its sole cost; the conveyance of the easement shall be at no cost to the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the owner shall be responsible to prepare, submit to the City for approval and deposit all required reference plans to describe the easement;

7. the owner shall provide a minimum 2.1 metre wide public pedestrian easement to the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in a location generally described as a north to south access over the central portion of the site, from the proposed Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Space referred to in Part 3.b.3. above to the walkway adjacent to the south of the development, with details of the location and final design to be determined and secured in the context of Site Plan Approval for Phases 2 and 3 of the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and that such easement lands be maintained by the owner at its sole cost; the conveyance of the easement shall be at no cost to the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the owner shall be responsible to prepare, submit to the City for approval and deposit all required reference plans to describe the easement;

8. the owner shall provide a minimum 2.1 metre wide public pedestrian easement to the City, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in a location generally described as an east to west access across the southern portion of the site, from Blue Jays Way to the walkway extending along the eastern portion of the site referred to in Part 3.b.6. above, with details of the location and final design to be determined and secured in the context of Site Plan Approval for Phases 2 and 3 of the development to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and that such easement lands be maintained by the owner at its sole cost; the conveyance of the easement shall be at no cost to the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the owner shall be responsible to prepare, submit to the City for approval and deposit all required reference plans to describe the easement;

9. prior to the commencement of any excavation or shoring work, the owner shall submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and thereafter in support of the development, will implement the Plan during the course of construction; the Construction Management Plan will include, but not be limited to the following construction-related details: noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, parking and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

10. prior to the commencement of any excavation and shoring work, and prior to the first building permit, the owner shall provide required easements to the City for the purposes of reconstruction, maintenance, repair, protection and monitoring of the Transmission Watermain that traverses the site, with no demolition to occur on the site prior to providing technical reports respecting the Transmission Watermain all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, as set out in Attachment 18 to the revised report (April 1, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District; 

11. the owner shall enter into a financially secured Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to secure the construction of the off-site improvements needed to provide sanitary sewer servicing capacity to support the proposed densities for Phases 1 and 2 of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water;

12. the owner shall provide easements in relation to maintenance of the Blue Jays Way and John Street/Rod Robbie Pedestrian bridges;

13. the owner shall submit updated Crash Wall Design Reports and Drawings, and an updated Noise and Vibration Impact Study, at the time of Site Plan Approval for the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director Development Review;

14.  the owner agrees to address any comments from the approved Rail Safety Report and related peer review conducted by the City, and to implement any required modifications and/or mitigation measures, at the time of Site Plan Approval for the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

15. the owner shall submit a Public Realm and Landscape Master Plan for the site at the time of Site Plan Approval for Phase 1 of the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

16. the owner acknowledges that, should City Council approve a revised right-of-way design for Front Street West along the frontage of the site, which may include enhanced and expanded pedestrian public realm space and/or a cycle track or bikeway along the south side of the Front Street West, a condition may be imposed through the Site Plan Approval for a phase of development to secure the revised right-of-way design for the subject development phase; should City Council approve a revised right-of-way design, the owner will agree to incorporate elements of the revised right-of-way design along any previous phase(s) which do not require the demolition of any landscaping or public realm improvements already installed within the public realm and/or any civil works already in construction or constructed through the Site Plan Approval process; and

17. the owner shall construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of the Toronto Green Standard, applicable at the time of the Site Plan Control application for each building on the site.

4.  City Council authorize all parkland dedication cash-in-lieu funds collected for 315-325 Front Street West, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, to be allocated to contribute to new, expanded and improved parkland opportunities within the vicinity of the site that will produce new parkland with significant City-wide impact.

5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to:

a. submit a revised Rail Safety Report, that addresses the outstanding items in relation to the review of the Rail Safety Report by Metrolinx, as outlined in the letter from Metrolinx dated February 14, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with Metrolinx; and

b. address comments from Parks and Recreation in relation to the extension of the lease for Isabella Valancy Crawford Park, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 315 - 325 Front Street West from Permit Parking.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan of the former City of Toronto for the lands municipally known as 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 647-2019 (LPAT), as amended by By-law 970-2019, for the lands municipally known as 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to:

a. complete a peer review process of the submitted noise, odour and air quality studies, by a third party consultant, retained by the City of Toronto and at the owner's expense, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with Environment, Climate and Forestry, and Toronto Public Health; and, if necessary, the proposed draft Zoning By-law Amendment be revised to address any mitigation measures arising from the accepted study;

b. enter into an Amending Section 37 Agreement(s) to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, to extend existing Section 37 agreements to the amended proposal, in accordance with the following:

1. affordable Rental Housing, in accordance with the terms of the existing Section 37 Agreements, to be delivered by the owner in Phase 2 of the development;

2. local Infrastructure Improvements and Public Art in accordance with the terms in the existing Section 37 Agreements, with any such additional payment associated with the proposed increase to the Phase 1 development to be made by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the expanded proposal; and

3. the following Transportation Demand Management measures to be secured in the amending Section 37 Agreement(s) as matters of legal convenience to support the development:

i. four car-share spaces on-site, with vehicles subject to an agreement with car-share operators;

ii. a financial contribution of $85,000 for installation of an electric Bike Share station on site or in the surrounding area; and

iii. two bicycle repair stations accessible to short-term visitor bicycle parking spaces.

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 direct the Executive Director, Development Review, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to work with the applicant through the review of any development application for the 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East Phase 2 development block to meet updated City affordable housing standards beyond the Master Section 37 Agreement and Zoning By-law 674-2019 (LPAT), including the income-based Official Plan definition of affordable rental housing and affordability term.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 111 Peter Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 15 to the report (March 18, 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. City Council allow the owner of 111 Peter Street to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain on the site 24 Affordable Rental Housing Units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, all in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind Contribution"):

a. the in-kind contribution shall be comprised of three (3) studio units; fourteen (14) one-bedroom units; four (4) two-bedroom units; and three (3) three-bedroom units (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units");

b. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit size of the other dwelling units in the development, by unit type, and the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall collectively have a gross floor area of at least 1,330 square metres (14,316 square feet);

c. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units if the remainder of the building is condominium in tenure;

d. 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;

e. 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 other residents of the development without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice of private bookings;

f. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge;

g. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to long-term and short-term bicycle parking and visitor parking in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development;

h. 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 of 40 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"); during the Affordability Period, 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;

i. the owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in Part 3.h. 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;

j. 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 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

 k. 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 are erected on the site are available and ready for occupancy.

5. 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 3 above, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on the title to the lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.

6. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out 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 building permit is issued in respect of the development and City Council direct staff to advise the owner of such valuation.

7. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the In-Kind Agreement and any other related agreements.

8. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to:

a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, (“Engineering Reports”), and supporting plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; and

 b. enter into a financially secured agreement with the City to secure the construction of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, if any, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

9. City Council request Development Review staff to continue to consult with neighbours in close proximity, particularly the residents of the properties to the immediate north of the subject site to discuss matters including, but not limited to: streetscape design, traffic mitigation measures and construction related impacts, such as vehicular access, noise, dust, vibration, etc.; and that the construction issues be addressed through the submission by the applicant of a comprehensive Construction Management Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2023 for the lands at 522 University Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law included as Attachment 5 to the report (December 18, 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. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to:

a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, (“Engineering Reports”), and supporting plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; 

b. enter into a financially secured agreement with the City to secure the construction of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, if any, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water;

c. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 522 University Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2024 prepared by WZMH, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated October 15, 2024 prepared by ERA Architects, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

d. provide 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 for the property at 522 University Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve:

a. the alterations to the designated heritage property at 522 University Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 64-storey mixed-use building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2024 prepared by WZMH and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated October 15, 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 and subject to conditions as set out below; and

b. the demolition of heritage attributes of the existing designated heritage property at 522 University Avenue accordance with Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 64-storey mixed-use building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2024 by WZMH and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects dated October 15, 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 and subject to conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 522 University Avenue, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes at 522 University Avenue, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions:

a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

b. prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 522 University Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2024 prepared by WZMH, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated October 15, 2024 prepared by ERA Architects, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

2. provide 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 for the property at 522 University Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 522 University Avenue, 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 entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Part 2.b.1. above, for the property at 522 University Avenue including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendments and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect;

3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning;

4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

6. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

7. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Part 2.b.2. 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

8. 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 and Interpretation plans; and

d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.c.8. above, the owner shall:

1. 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 and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 522 University Avenue.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 30, 40, 43, 44 and 45 Price Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 18, 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. Prior to introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require that the owner enter into an Easement Agreement with the City as applicable, to be registered on title for the purpose of accessing the municipal sewer presently existing on the subject site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 30, 40, 43, 44 and 45 Price Street from Permit Parking.

5. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services to continue dialogue with the applicant and nearby residents, at the site plan stage, with respect to public realm and traffic management concerns.

6. City Council require the applicant to consult with the Toronto Parking Authority and Transportation Services to arrange the necessary review and cost recovery for a loading zone for two loading spaces on Price Street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the demolition of the "Unrated" buildings at 43, 44 and 45 Price Street, in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42(1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the erection of two buildings in accordance with Section 42(1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following:

a. City Council approve the replacement buildings for 43, 44 and 45 Price Street as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Williamson Williamson Inc. dated September 30, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans; and

b. prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 43, 44 and 45 Price Street including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing "Unrated" building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning:

1. photo documentation of the existing buildings at 43, 44 and 45 Price Street; and

2. final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a landscape plan consistent with the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan and substantially in accordance with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Williamson Williamson Inc. dated September 30, 2024 and the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 54-70 Brownlow Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (March 17, 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. 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, and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by 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.

4. 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.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1212-1220 Yonge Street 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.

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 for enactment, City Council require:

a. the owner to submit revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing sanitary 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;

b. if the accepted and satisfactory Engineering Reports, from Part 3.a. above, require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either:

i. the owner has secured the design, construction and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; or

ii. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted Engineering Reports, in Part 3.a. above, are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

c. all necessary approvals or permits arising from Part 3.b.i. or 3.b.ii. above are obtained, where required all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

d. the owner submit revised letters from the owner, structural engineer and mechanical engineer to support a watertight foundation as per Schedules D, E and F in the Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form and a letter from the architect to support the type of construction for the required fire flow rate calculations, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

4. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to explore options to secure an in-kind community benefit through the Community Benefits Charge, so that the benefits from the application are directly experienced in the community.

5. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on options to mitigate traffic impacts on Alcorn Avenue from this application, including the feasibility adding a layby on site to optimize vehicular flows.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on options to improve pedestrian safety, sightlines and vehicle movement at the Yonge-Alcorn-Shaftesbury intersection, including through the addition of new skiplines.

7. 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 1212-1220 Yonge St. from permit parking on Alcorn Street.

8. City Council request the Applicant to establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee including the Deer Park Residents Group and Summerhill Resident Association, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Development Review, and to consult the committee developing a Construction Management Plan for the project.

9. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to consult with residents’ groups at the site plan stage on the need for additional wind mitigation measures.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 309-349 George Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 309-349 George Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to the report (March 18, 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.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the heritage properties at 309-311 and 349 George Street in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new 10-storey institutional building with the alterations to the designated heritage properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 25, 2025 prepared by B+H Architects on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated February 14, 2025 on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 309-311 and 349 George Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage is also subject to the following conditions:

a. the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations has come into full force and effect; and

b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 309-311 and 349 George Street, 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. 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 Inc. dated February 14, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

2. 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;

3. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject properties, demonstrating how it will support the cultural heritage value of the subject properties and the Garden District Heritage Conservation District, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

4. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 50-64 Merton 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order(s) be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and 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 and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

ii. entered into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required;

iii. entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 50 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 23, 2023 prepared by Hariri Pontarini, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated November 30, 2023, prepared by GBCA, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

iv. 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 for the property at 50 Merton Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

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 appeal for the lands at 847-855 Kingston Road and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

2. City Council direct that in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any Final Order 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 addressed all outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment or the determination of whether holding provisions or other measures are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Development Engineering;

d. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, including as they relate to the appropriate development setback from the erosion hazard associated with the Glen Stewart Ravine, the conveyance of these lands subject to an erosion hazard to the City and a Ravine Stewardship Plan;

e. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Environmental Planning including submitting a revised Natural Heritage Impact Study, an associated Landscape Plan that addresses all issues related to the Glen Stewart Ravine and related buffers/setbacks, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

f. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Ravine and Natural Feature Protection and Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application including the submission of a Ravine Stewardship Plan, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; and

g. any necessary studies, including those related to pedestrian level wind impacts and sun and shadow, have been completed, and their recommendations addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 120 Peter Street and demolish the buildings at 126-128 Peter Street and 357-359 Richmond Street West, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new 40-storey mixed use building with mechanical penthouse with the alterations, demolition and construction being substantially in accordance with the floor plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle dated November 15, 2024,  podium design drawings dated February 4, 2025 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 5, 2025, all 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 alter the designated property at 120 Peter Street, demolish the buildings at 126-128 Peter Street and 357-359 Richmond Street West and construct a new 40-storey mixed use building in accordance with Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 120, 122-124, 126-128 Peter Street and 357-359 Richmond 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(s) as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning the owner shall:

1. amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement, or as determined appropriate by the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor, replace the entire existing Heritage Easement Agreement with a new Heritage Easement Agreement, for the properties at 120, 122-124 Peter Street and 357-359 Richmond Street West pursuant to Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act acceptable and satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the City Solicitor;

2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation and commemoration strategies set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 120, 122-124, 126-128 Peter Street and 357-359 Richmond Street West prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 5, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2. 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;

4. 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;

5. provide a Lighting 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;

6. submit a Signage Plan for the subject properties to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

7. provide full documentation of the heritage property at 357-359 Richmond Street West, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8 inches x 10 inches colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

8. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upward 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

b. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.a.8. above, the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required commemoration and 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; and

2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the amending of the existing Heritage Easement Agreement registered on title for the heritage properties at 120, 122-124 Peter Street and 357-359 Richmond Street West, Instrument AT6157630 dated August 10, 2022 or, as determined appropriate by the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor, replace the entire existing Heritage Easement Agreement with a new Heritage Easement Agreement, to be entered into and registered on title to the lands replacing the existing Heritage Easement Agreement in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bill in City Council to amend or replace the Heritage Easement Agreement.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council include 78 and 80 Nassau 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 (March 14, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council assume the services installed within Wallace Avenue Subdivision and that the City formally assume Sousa Mendes Street and Macauley Avenue Extension within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2530.

2. City Council authorize the 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-2530.

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 to City Council's decision.

6. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2530 to Toronto Hydro.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services for information.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (March 18, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to bring forward, at the earliest opportunity, City-initiated amendments to the Zoning By-laws identified in Attachment 1 to the revised letter (April 1, 2025) from Councillor Chris Moise that:

a. amend the Section 37 schedules in the Zoning By-laws listed in Attachment 1 to the revised letter (April 1, 2025) from Councillor Chris Moise to include the purchase and improvement of new or existing community space for community or non-profit use within Ward 13, Toronto Centre; and

b. include in the amended by-laws the same reallocation authority as in other by-laws, i.e. to authorize reallocation of unspent funds at the discretion of the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in Ward 13, Toronto Centre.

2, City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to consult with the public at the earliest opportunity about these City-initiated amendments to the Zoning By-laws identified in Attachment 1 to the revised letter (April 1, 2025) from Councillor Chris Moise.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to remove the concrete curbs on the east side cycle track of Woodbine Avenue between Danforth Avenue and 55 metres north.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 60 metres south of Hallam Street and a point 8 meters further south.
 

2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 129 metres north of Geary Avenue and a point 8 meters further north.
 

3. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from a point 87 metres north of Northumberland Street to a point 13 metres further north; and no parking anytime from a point 37.5 metres south of Hallam Street to a point 5.5 metres further south; and no parking anytime from a point 179 metres south of Davenport Road to a point 5.5 metres further south on the odd (east) side of Dovercourt Road from Bloor Street West to Davenport Road.
 

4. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, except no parking 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from a point 87 metres north of Northumberland Street to a point 13 metres further north; and no parking anytime from a point 78.3 metres north of Geary Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further north on the odd (east) side of Dovercourt Road from Bloor Street West to Davenport Road.
 

5. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking anytime from a point 21.8 metres north of Geary Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north on the even (west) side of Dovercourt Road from Bloor Street West to Davenport Road.
 

6. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking anytime from a point 41 metres north of Northumberland Street to a point 5.5 metres further north of it; no parking anytime from a point 21.8 metres north of Geary Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further north; no parking anytime from a point 78.3 metres north of Geary Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further north; no parking anytime from a point 172.3 metres north of Geary Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further north; and no parking anytime from a point 188 metres north of Geary Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further north on the even (west) side of Dovercourt Road from Bloor Street West to Davenport Road.
 

7. City Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the odd (east) side of Dovercourt Road from Bloor Street West to Davenport Road.
 

8. City Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily on the even (west) side of Dovercourt Road from Bloor Street West to Davenport Road.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council affirm the expectation that existing special events and festivals across Toronto continue to be permitted during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto.
 

2. City Council direct the City Manager, Emergency Services, and additional City staff as appropriate to coordinate to ensure the smooth operations of summer events taking place during the FIFA World Cup 2026, including special consideration of traffic operations, transit accessibility, and safety.

3. City Council direct the City Manager to seek the partnership of the federal and provincial governments in supporting Toronto festivals in summer 2026, in view of both Toronto’s World Cup hosting obligations and other market conditions, such as costs escalations, labour scarcity and demands upon City of Toronto essential services, to ensure the sustainability of Toronto festivals and special events.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the FWC26 Toronto Secretariat, to bring forward to the Executive Committee, through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee, by the third quarter of 2025 a plan for support to Toronto festivals and special events impacted by World Cup hosting in 2026 to include a funding program, within existing divisional resources, to enable community celebrations.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council ratify and approve the Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and the Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential at this time, as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations, and City Council authorize the public release of the confidential labour relations information in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer following ratification by City Council, and the creation of a final collective agreement and the completion of all related proceedings, as confirmed by the Chief People Officer.

4. City Council amend Schedule B to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 67, Fair Wage, by including in the current Schedule B, the City's new contractual obligations in the residential sector of the construction industry as a result of the ratification of Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and the Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America; this amendment is effective as of the effective date of Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and the Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

5. City Council amend Schedule C to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 67, Fair wage, by adding to the current Schedule C, the Residential Work Fair Wage Schedule contained in Attachment 3 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer, effective as of the effective date of Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and the Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

6. 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 or Manager, Fair Wage, in order to give effect to Parts 4 and 5 above.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations.

Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to labour relations or employee negotiations. Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (April 14, 2025) from the City Manager, the Chief People Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer will be made public following the creation of a final collective agreement, and the completion of all related proceedings, as confirmed by the Chief People Officer.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Chief Procurement Officer, to negotiate and enter into any necessary agreements,  including non-competitive agreements, with a value exceeding $500,000, and execute any necessary Purchase Order Amendments, with a value exceeding $500,000 or more than 10 per cent of the original commitment, for which Committee or City Council approval would normally be required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control By-law, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, for the provision of construction and professional services required to deliver up to 12 mini-pitches across Toronto, provided that:

a. the procurement or purchase order amendment is necessary to meet the June 2026 timeline of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto;

b. the costs will be fully funded by the funds raised through the Soccer for All Legacy Fund;

c. the non-competitive procurement processes are completed in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, and associated policies and procedures;

d. the terms and conditions of any such agreements and any amending agreements are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and

e. a report summarizing any amendments made under this authority is submitted to the appropriate Committee and/or City Council for information on an annual basis.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to proceed to complete project planning and design, and establish a stage gate process that ensures the City's construction plan aligns with the funds committed through the Soccer for All Legacy Fund.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to enter into an agreement with the Toronto Foundation to accept donations on behalf of the City for the Soccer for All Legacy Fund and later paid to the City as a grantee.

4. City Council authorize, subject to the confirmation and receipt of donations noted in Part 3 above, the addition of donated funds as in-year adjustments to the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management to support the procurement activities and delivery of up to 12 mini-pitches, fully funded by the Soccer for All Legacy Fund.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor as they contain advice and information that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2025) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 19, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application filed on February 5, 2025, for the lands municipally known as 1117 Queen Street West.

2. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the revised Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, in whole or in part, City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor;

b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor;

c. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense:

i. submitted a revised Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") 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 the provision of financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, all 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;

d. 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 for 1117 Queen Street West prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 26, 2023, and Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated January 31, 2025 and details all future conservation efforts as part of this application, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

e. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1117 Queen Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates, dated January 31, 2025, submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 26, 2023, and Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated January 31, 2025, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.d. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor on the lands municipally known as 1117 Queen Street West.

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

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:

1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated April 4, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.

2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that:

a. the final form of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including any appropriate holding (H) provisions;

b. acceptable site and concept landscape plans have been provided to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services for the required streetscape works along King Street West and Cowan Avenue (including the reduction of the curb radius at the northeast corner of the intersection, in accordance with the City’s Curb Radii Design Guidelines);

c. any other required plans, reports and studies have been revised to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services with revisions, as may be necessary, implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-law, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and

d. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 23 213845 STE 04 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental housing.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (April 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:

1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle from Goodmans LLP dated April 7, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribuna in support of the settlement.

2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that:

a. the final form and content of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review;

b. the Owner has submitted an acceptable revised Landscape and Planting Plans, including a soil volume plan to meet TGS version 4 requirements, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment and Climate and the Executive Director, Development Review;

c. the Owner has submitted an acceptable revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study, including a revised wind tunnel study with the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the Zoning By-law amendment and through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

d. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services and Transportation Services as they relate to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application as set out in their memorandum dated January 3, 2024, or as may be updated in response to further submission(s) filed by the Applicant, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

e. the Owner has submitted a Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; and

f. the Owner has secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the Engineering Reports, 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 accepted Engineering Reports.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

Confidential Appendices A, B and C to the report (April 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as they contain advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

4. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

5. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management following the closing of the transactions contemplated in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, at the discretion of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 

6. City Council request the Mayor to consider allocating any Community Benefit Charge funds collected from the development to the Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area Streetscape Plan, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City.

Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management will be made public at the discretion of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

October 22, 2025

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor’s discretion to make them public, as follows:

1. City Council accept the without prejudice offer to settle dated April 11, 2025, set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.

2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that:

a. the final form and content of the Official Plan Amendment(s) and Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, City Planning and City Solicitor;

b. the owner meets the Toronto Green Standard Tier 1, version 4, requirements applicable at the zoning bylaw-stage to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with the exception of soil width area as set out on the drawings attached as Appendices D and E in Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor;

c. the owner has provided and implemented a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for Eligible Tenants of four (4) existing rental dwelling unit proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments;

d. the owner has provided a legal undertaking to 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 condition (c) above;

e. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated May 8, 2024, or as revised, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

f. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and such report shall determine the stormwater run-off, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from the development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development and/or any upgrades that may be required;
 

g. the owner has provided a revised Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form, Hydrogeological Review Report, Hydrological Review Summary Form, and Foundation Summary Form to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

h. should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report, a Holding Provision be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment and the Holding Provision not to be lifted until such a time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services;

i. the submitted Noise and Vibration Impact Study, Rail Safety Report, and Compatibility/ Migration Study have been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the owner’s expense, to the satisfaction of the City;

j. the submitted Energy Strategy Report has been reviewed to the satisfaction of the Environment and Energy;

k. the owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study, including a revised Wind Tunnel Study with the identification of any required mitigation measures to be secured in the Zoning By-law amendment, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and

l. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Metrolinx noted in correspondence, dated May 7, 2024, including the need for a technical review and made required revisions, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Technical Review, Metrolinx.

3. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals, in whole or in part, City Council approve an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 503 square metres with frontage on Weston Road and Hollis Street in satisfaction of the owner’s required parkland dedication pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act as described in the Settlement Offer; the on-site parkland dedication shall be conveyed to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments with 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; the on-site parkland shall further be conveyed to the City prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for whichever building comes first, in an acceptable environmental condition, and constructed to base park condition at no cost to the City, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

4. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part and the owner elects to construct the Above Base Park Improvements, City Council approve a Development Charges 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 Charges 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.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.

Confidential Appendix A to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor is now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor’s discretion to make it public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 11, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to enter into a Licence Amending Agreement with Toronto Island Bicycle Rental Ltd., to remove the licensee’s exclusive rights to operate a bike share rental in Toronto Island Park, and to extend the agreement term for five additional years ending September 30, 2031, along the same fee schedule as the existing licence agreement, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, Neighbourhood Improvements (CTP425-04) by $24,000 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, to implement decorative boulevard paving and banners for the Highland Creek Community Association, fully funded by Section 37 funds obtained from 1625 Military Trail and 6000 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701386), collected for enhanced streetscape and public realm in the Highland Creek Village neighbourhood.
 

2. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services, Signs and Markings Asset Management (CTP725-02) by $5,000 gross, $0 debt, on a one-time basis, to fabricate and install branded street name signs for the Highland Creek community association fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from 1625 Military Trail and 6000 Kingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3701386), collected for enhanced streetscape and public realm in the Highland Creek Village neighbourhood.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services by $210,000, on a one-time basis, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits secured from the developments:
 

a. $116,826.37 from 1996-2000 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701168); and
 

b. $93,173.63 from 859, 861, and 875 Eglinton Avenue West and 2020 Bathurst Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701174).
 

for public realm and laneway improvements to Lane S Eglinton W Glen Cedar in the Humewood-Cedarvale neighbourhood (CTP425-03).

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of its support of the application from Spirit of York Distillery Co., 12 Trinity Street, for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for sales by the glass.

Member Motion MM26.5 was withdrawn at City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to assess the need for more secure e-bike storage and battery charging and exchange facilities near Toronto Transit Commission transit stations.

2. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to work with the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, through the multi-partner table led by Transportation Services, to develop a communications campaign to inform Toronto Transit Commission riders of the Toronto Transit Commission’s electronic micromobility policies.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include in future changes to the Committee of Adjustment the creation of a standard entry on Committee of Adjustment Applications that would disclose whether one or more tenants are expected to be displaced by the application and to provide that information as part of the materials posted on the Application Information Centre.

2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include in future changes to the Committee of Adjustment notices to tenants at the impacted property, rather than solely to property owners.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to review Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, and report in the fourth quarter of 2025 with recommendations to remove any provisions that are archaic, burdensome, or unnecessary.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report in the fourth quarter of 2025 with options to provide more food and beverage offerings in parks, where appropriate, including an assessment of physical structures and operating models.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to engage with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation, the Ward Councillor, stakeholders and local residents, to explore the feasibility of reimagining Weston Lions Arena to better deliver high-quality and accessible sport and recreation opportunities.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment's decision pertaining to 164 Homewood Avenue (Application A0076/25NY) and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement of the appeal of the decision in Application A0076/25NY respecting 164 Homewood Avenue and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor and all relevant Divisions, to report to the next meeting of City Council with a status update on all City activities related to the Therme spa project, including:

a. whether the Province has taken ownership of the 16 acres of City-owned land at Ontario Place and, if so, what legislative mechanism has been applied, and any options for the return of that land to the City, particularly as a result of inadequate due diligence in the provincial bid award process;

b. the status of the City’s review of the Province’s initial planning application for Ontario Place, the City’s findings during that review regarding public benefit and accessibility of the waterfront, and whether the proposal would have been recommended for approval based on the City’s planning principles;

c. what remaining approvals or permits are required for the Therme project, and what public benefits Therme is obligated to provide, either under provincial legislation or which can be secured through these approvals; or already have been; and

d. status update regarding:

i. parking for the Ontario Place development;

ii. site servicing (water, sewage, electricity, etc) on the Ontario Place site; and

iii. construction related road closures/alterations at the Ontario Place site.

1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.NY17.6 by:

a. amending Part 1 by deleting the words “Attachment 5 to the report (September 6, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District” and replacing with the words “Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 1, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development” so that Part 1 now reads as follows:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 1, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review.

2. City Council determine that pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act no further notice is required.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Exhibition Place to negotiate and execute a non-competitive procurement contract with Noventa Aggregator GP Inc. on behalf of Noventa Exhibition Place LP, for the supply of hot water, chilled water and power generation capacity to Exhibition Place’s district energy system over a term of 30 years commencing on date July 1, 2026, with an anticipated spend of eighty two (82) million dollars over the course of the term, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. Despite Toronto Municipal Code Section 415-26 (B), City Council authorize that the conveyance of parkland to the City pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act as contemplated in Site Specific Zoning By-law 1012-2022 may be encumbered by:
 

a. a maximum of 7 below grade concrete caissons distributed within the southern half of the future parkland, where such  encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in consultation with the City Solicitor and such encumbrance is subject to compensation payable to the City at the time of conveyance, in an amount determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; and

b. limiting distances that restrict construction relating to two triangular sections having a combined area of approximately 8.1 square metres located at the southern boundary of the future parkland and commencing at a height of  approximately 103.3 metres above ground corresponding to  the lower level of the 9th storey of the adjacent building to the south, where such encumbrances are deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in consultation with the City Solicitor and such encumbrances are subject to compensation payable to the City at the time of conveyance, in an amount to be determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and which limiting distances are set out in a limiting distance agreement on terms that are satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

Member Motion MM26.15 was withdrawn at City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council reaffirm its request of the Province of Ontario to amend the Development Charges Act to authorize municipalities to adjust or remove annual indexing provisions without an amendment to the development charge by-law in order to incentivize building new housing.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in coordination with appropriate City staff, and in the event that the Province of Ontario does not fulfill City Council’s previous request to waive the requirement for the City to index its development charges annually, to use Section 27 agreements, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, on all new housing developments effective May 1, 2025, to freeze development charges at current rates until such time that the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer completes the City Council directed comprehensive review of development charges, and a new development charge by-law is adopted.

3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Development Charges Act to give municipalities the flexibility to reallocate development charge funds collected for specific service areas toward any development charge eligible project across other development charge service areas without the need to for future repayment or to merge services areas through a new by-law, so the City can meet critical infrastructure needs to support new housing.

4. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Development Charges Act to allow federal and provincial infrastructure funding contributions to be directed to the non-growth share of development charge eligible projects and/or to offset revenue loss from Council’s discretionary rate reductions, so the City can optimize all available funding sources to get critical infrastructure projects finished more quickly.

5. City Council reaffirm its request of the Province of Ontario to make the City of Toronto whole for lost revenue as a result of Bill 23.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.DM28.1 by deleting Part 2.j. of the instructions to staff:

2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that:

Part to be deleted:

j. the owner and the City have made satisfactory arrangements to release the easement over the western portion of the site, more specifically described as Parts 13 and 14 on Plan 66R-29819.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, deferred Item MM29.18 to the May 21, 22 and 23, 2025, meeting of City Council.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to bring forward at the earliest opportunity City-initiated amendments to the Zoning By-laws identified in Attachment 1 to Member Motion MM29.19 in order to:

a. re-allocate the unspent Section 37 funds towards other capital facility improvements within Ward 23 - Scarborough North; and

b. to allow for the re-allocation of Section 37 funds to be directed towards another purpose if said funds have not been used for its intended purpose within three years.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to identify and explore partnership opportunities for Scarborough North that support Council-adopted park or recreation needs and priorities.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Toronto Transit Commission, as landlord, to enter the lease amending agreements identified in the recommendations of the Toronto Transit Commission board approved on February 24, 2025, attached as required under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 279, as the Toronto Transit Commission holds the Lands as agent on behalf of the City.

2. City Council request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission to consult with the local Councillor and the Executive Director, Development Review, City of Toronto, on the redevelopment plan for the podium space connecting 2180 and 2200 Yonge Street.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to bring forward a plan for a Yonge Street Tragedy memorial in Olive Square Park, and report back to the July 9, 2025, meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with:

a. a consultative plan to engage victims’ families, the Yonge Street Tragedy Memorial Steering Committee and the Willowdale community;

b. proposed scope, including current site conditions and elements discussed with the steering committee, including consideration of a water feature, perennial garden and lighting;

c. design contest timeline;

d. work plan;

e. funding sources; and

f. a plan that brings forward the earliest possible date of implementation.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Toronto Police Service, to consult with Vehicle-For-Hire Industry and recommend any changes to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 546, Licensing of Vehicles-For-Hire, that could require licensees to take greater accountability to directly assist customers and law enforcement in emergency situations in an urgent manner; and whether such requirements could become a condition of licenses to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to:

a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement and any other agreement that may be required, with Armenian Community Centre of Toronto (doing business as “Armenian Youth Centre”; the “Operator”) for part of the property municipally known as 50 Hallcrown Place (the “Premises”) with the City, on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture including that the premises are primarily used for local cultural activities and that the City has the right to recover the benefits provided to the Operator should the use of the Premises change;

b. exempt the Premises from development charges otherwise owing pursuant to Chapter 415 Article I of the Toronto Municipal Code; and

c. giving money to the Operator in the form of a credit towards the amount of the parkland levies owing pursuant to Chapter 415 Article III of the Toronto Municipal Code;

with the exemptions being effective for the purpose of obtaining a building permit from the latest of the by-law is enacted or the date of execution of the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement.

2. City Council pass a resolution that the above Municipal Capital Facility is for the purposes of the City and is for public use.

3. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the City Solicitor to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2024.CC18.10 by adding the following Part to the instructions to staff:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement, or similar legal instrument, with the City and the owners of the properties at 311 Jarvis Street and 319 Jarvis Street, to be registered on title to the properties, to achieve appropriate tower separation by preventing the erection of tall buildings on the portions of the sites along the north/south shared property line (as set out in Schedule C to Confidential Appendix A) and to facilitate appropriate block planning for the area, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

Member Motion MM26.25 was withdrawn at City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consult with the community on several options for a Glendora Park Off-Leash Area and include a seasonal Off-Leash Area that would encompass the Glendora Park toboggan hill to be used as an off-leash area from spring to fall while maintaining the toboggan hill for winter use only, as one of the options presented in the consultation.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to undertake a thorough review of existing development guidelines and zoning regulations within the Cliffcrest Community (Scarborough Village up to Markham Road).

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to develop specific design guidelines that clearly articulate the desired architectural character and principles of the community; these guidelines should:

a. emphasize the preservation and enhancement of the existing architectural styles and materials;

b. consider the scale, massing, and setbacks of new developments to ensure compatibility with the surrounding built environment;

c. incorporate measures to protect views and sightlines within the community;

d. amend existing zoning by-laws and development agreements as necessary to ensure compliance with the newly developed design guidelines; and

e. implement a robust review process for all new development proposals within Cliffcrest, ensuring that they are rigorously assessed for compliance with the established design guidelines.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to engage with the Cliffcrest community through public consultations to gather input and feedback on the development of these design guidelines.

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, passed By-laws 306-2025 to 364-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.