Decisions

CALL TO ORDER: 9:40 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 in memory of:

The Honourable Hilary M. Weston

The Honourable Ken Dryden

The Honourable Jim Bradley

Elder Garry Sault

Susan Eng

Michael Fanous

Vito Farella

Julie Lavertu

Keith G.J. McKey

Isobel Montgomery

Patricia Moore

Pyarali  G. Nanji

former City Councillor Dick O’Brien

John Piper

Norman Purves

Jahvai Roy

Sophia Smith

Douglas Arthur Stephens

Beverly Thomson, and

 Alan Wells

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 July 23 and 24, 2025.

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

There were no declarations of interest.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, received the following petition for information:

1. Petition headed "Say No to the Proposed Shelter at 1220 Wilson Avenue" submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 - York Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 50 persons.

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025.

October 8, 2025

Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the newly elected councillor for Ward 25, Councillor Neethan Shan, to City Council and congratulated him on his election.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council in memory of Elder Garry Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Mayor Chow addressed City Council and reflected on Elder Sault’s life and his work to build a connection between the City and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Mayor Chow drew Council’s attention to the condolence motion for Elder Garry Sault on Council’s agenda.

Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council of the commendable police work done by 41 Division of the Toronto Police Service to address proliferating gun violence in his community and asked Members of Council to join him in recognizing police efforts.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about two recent incidents of gun violence in her Ward, including the homicide of 8-year old JahVai Roy, and thanked 12 Division of the Toronto Police Service for their work leading to arrests made in those incidents. 

Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, expressed her appreciation to the Toronto Police Service and advised Members of Council of the efforts of City staff in helping the mother of JahVai Roy find a new home.

Councillor Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the Toronto Transit Commission Board at its October 6, 2025, meeting voted to name the Leslie Barns Carhouse after former Mayor David Miller.

Councillor Moise, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Michael Fanous, a pharmacist and advocate of Toronto’s Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer and HIV communities.

Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, invited Wendy Walberg, City Solicitor, to introduce articling students from Legal Services who were present in the Council Chamber. They are Avery Warren, Laura Di Taranto, Chris Roberts, Paloma Teila, Andy Huang Chen and Emily Tivoli.

Councillor Cheng, during the afternoon session of the meeting advised Members of Council that Little Iran will be inaugurated as a cultural district in Willowdale on Saturday, October 11, and invited Members of Council to join her and Mayor Chow for the celebration .

Deputy Mayor Malik, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that October is Islamic Heritage Month and recognized the contributions of the Muslim Staff Network and the Muslim Youth Fellowship.

Councillor Moise, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed a group from the Fred Victor Centre that was present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Moise, during the afternoon session of the meeting, recognized the contributions of Dr. Na-Koshie Lamptey, who had served as Toronto’s Acting Medical Officer of Health.

October 9, 2025

Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated the Toronto Blue Jays for their series win over the New York Yankees in the American League Divisional Series to advance to the American League Championship Series. Mayor Chow also recognized the victories of Toronto’s other teams: the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors.

Councillor Pasternak, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about two initiatives that support work to promote social cohesion: first, the latest iteration of the Toronto For All public education campaign, which includes a video available on the City’s website and, second, that Toronto will be the host of the sixth global summit of the Strong Cities Network from December 2 to 11, 2025. Councillor Pasternak invited all Councillors to attend the summit.

Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the first ever Korean Heritage Month was proclaimed this October by Mayor Chow and acknowledged Toronto’s Korean community.

Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, congratulated the Korean community on its first Korean Heritage Month proclamation.

Deputy Mayor Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the work happening in the City through the annual United Way Employee Campaign and recognized the campaign co-patrons, the Mayor and the City Manager, as well as the Champions Circle and the hundreds of staff volunteers.

Councillor Saxe, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Little Korea is in her Ward, and congratulated the Korean community on its first Korean Heritage Month proclamation.

Councillor Matlow, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed grade nine students from the York School who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Kandavel during the afternoon session of the meeting welcomed Barbara Dickson, author of “Bomb Girls: Trading Aprons for Ammo” about the women who built shells and munitions in a secret World War II munitions plant in Scarborough, who was present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Morley during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed members of the Toronto Youth Cabinet who were present in the Council Chamber. They are Kowmitha Satkunarajan, Melanie Yu, Edna Nortey, Laura Vu and Zain Khurram.

October 8, 2025:

City Council adopted the October 8, 2025, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent.

October 9, 2025:

City Council adopted the October 9, 2025, Order Paper.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, referred Administrative Inquiry IA33.1 from Councillor Dianne Saxe, Ward 11, University-Rosedale, regarding Harbord/Hoskin Reconstruction, and Answer IA33.1a from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for consideration.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, received Administrative Inquiry IA33.2 from Councillor Chris Moise, Ward 13, Toronto Centre, regarding 502 to 508 Parliament Street Construction Delays, and Answer IA33.2a from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, for information.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, received Administrative Inquiry IA33.3 from Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre, regarding Automated Speed Enforcement Program, and Answer IA33.3a from the City Manager, for information.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 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 (July 3, 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 (July 3, 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 contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

November 18, 2025

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 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 direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to allow the owner's appeals of City Council's refusal to issue permits in part, under subsection 33(9) and 34.1(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, and approve:

a. the alterations to the designated heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building, illustrated on the plans and drawings prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates, dated May 15, 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 May 15, 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 and subject to conditions as set out below; and

b. the removal of heritage attributes at the designated heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building in conjunction with an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, illustrated on the plans and drawings prepared Giannone Petricone Associates, dated May 15, 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 May 15, 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 and subject to conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that any order of the Ontario Land Tribunal directing the Council's consent of the application to alter the heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Council's consent to the removal of the specified heritage attributes on the heritage property at 1117 Queen Street West under Part IV, Subsection 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act be subject to the following conditions:

a. that the related Official Plan Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect;

b. prior to the issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the property at 1117 Queen Street West, the owner shall provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, which 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 the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2025 (including the curved design of the addition), and which details all future conservation efforts as part of this application, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

c. prior to the issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the property at 1117 Queen Street West, the owner shall enter 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 May 15, 2025 (including the curved design of the addition), submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 26, 2023, and the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2025, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of this agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1117 Queen Street West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner of the subject property shall:

1. 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 a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning;

2. 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;

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

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

5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and the approved Interpretation Plan;

e.  prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.d.6 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, authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 1117 Queen Street West.

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

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 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 balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 3, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 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 (July 14, 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 (July 14, 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 contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

November 18, 2025

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 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 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 May 15, 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 Director, Engineering Review;

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 Director, Engineering Review, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports, accepted by the Director, Engineering Review; 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 the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2025 (including the curved design of the addition), and which 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 May 15, 2025 (including the curved design of the addition), submitted with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 26, 2023, and the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 15, 2025, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.d. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of this 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 (July 14, 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 balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, or their designate, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a framework agreement and any amendments ("the Framework Agreement") and any related agreements, substantially on the major terms and conditions and with the parties set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (October 7, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and such other terms satisfactory to Executive Director, Housing Development Office, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, or their designate, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, an all party agreement and any related agreements and amendments ("the All-Party Agreement"), substantially on the major terms and conditions and with the parties set out in Confidential Appendix A to the revised report (September 26, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and such other terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, long-term nominal rent leases with each of the affordable housing providers selected by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat through the request for proposals issued for this project (the “Affordable Housing Providers”), substantially on the major terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 to the revised report (September 26, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and such other terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, and conditional upon the premises to be leased to such Affordable Housing Providers having been declared surplus and all steps necessary to comply with the City’s real estate disposal process as set out in Article 1 of Chapter 213 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code having been complied with, all on or before the date that Council considers this recommendation.

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City the reciprocal/cost sharing agreement(s) contemplated in the Framework Agreement and any agreements related to the acquisition and leasing out of land in Quayside Phase 1 by the City on such terms as are satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

5. City Council authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to award and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, or their designate, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, any necessary non-competitive agreements with a value exceeding $500,000 for which Standing Committee and City Council approval would normally be required under City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, for the provision of professional services needed to carry out any necessary development coordination matters for the development of affordable housing in Quayside - Phase 1, provided that:

a. non-competitive procurement is necessary to meet the timelines related to the development of affordable rental homes in Quayside - Phase 1;

b. the costs are available for, and funded through the Council-approved Housing Secretariat's 10-year Capital Budget and Plan for the Quayside - Phase 1 project; 

c. the terms and conditions of any such agreements are acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and

d. a report summarizing any agreements executed under this authority is submitted to the appropriate Standing Committee and/or City Council for information by the fourth quarter of 2026.

6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, or their designate to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, an owners representative agreement and any related agreements and amendments, substantially on the major terms and conditions and with the parties set out in Attachment 2 to the revised report (September 26, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and such other terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

7. City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the affordable rental homes developed on the blocks in Quayside - Phase 1 listed in and for the periods of time described in Table 1 in the Financial Impact section of the revised report (September 26, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat.

8. City Council authorize the Controller and Chief Accountant to cancel or refund any taxes paid after the effective date of the exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes as set out in the applicable Municipal Housing Facility Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”).

9. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised report (September 29, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat.

10. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (October 7, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat.

11. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the revised report (September 29, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat remain confidential in their entirety, as they outline a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City; and contain financial information, supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization, and be made public at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services.

12. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the supplementary report (October 7, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat remain confidential in their entirety, as they pertain to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City; and contain financial information, supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization, and be made public at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services.

Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the revised report (September 29, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City; and contain financial information, supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A and B to the revised report (September 29, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat will be made public at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services.

Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the supplementary report (October 7, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat remain confidential at this time, as they pertain to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City; and contain financial information, supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization. Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the supplementary report (October 7, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat will be made public at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to Previously Approved Capital Budget and Plan, as detailed in Appendices 2a and 2b to the report (September 15, 2025) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the budget adjustments and any associated complement changes detailed in Appendix D to the report (September 15, 2025) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to amend the 2025 Approved Operating Budget, with no impact on the Net Operating Budget of the City.

2. City Council direct that the Active Benefits Plan for Management/Non-union employees, Accountability Officers and Elected Officials, be amended as outlined in Appendix 1 to motion 1 by Councillor Shelley Carroll, and that the Pre-65 Retiree Benefit Plan for Management/Non-union-employees, Accountability Officers and Elected Officials, be amended, where applicable, for employees who retire on or after November 1, 2025.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct that $8 million be transferred from the Waste Management Reserve Fund to the Green Lane Reserve Fund to ensure that the short to medium term capital and operating funding needs for the Green Lane Landfill project are available in the Green Lane Reserve Fund without impacting the 2025 Solid Waste Management Services Operating Budget.

2. City Council direct that $80.129 million in Land Transfer Tax stabilization funds, temporary held in the Capital Financing Reserve be transferred to the recently created Municipal Land Transfer Tax Stabilization Reserve to ensure sufficient funds are available to mitigate fluctuations in the Municipal Land Transfer Tax revenues during periods of slower real estate activity and to support stability and sustainability of City revenues and services.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the reallocation of cashflows and corresponding funding within Toronto Water’s 2025 Capital Budget and 2026-2034 Capital Plan in the amount of $38.720 million, for acceleration and deferral of projects, as presented in Schedule A (Parts A and B) to the report (September 12, 2025) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, with a zero Budget impact.

2. City Council authorize the reallocation of project costs, cashflows and corresponding funding in Toronto Water's 2025 Capital Budget and 2026-2034 Capital Plan in the amount of $7.870 million from projects that have been awarded under budget or completed to those requiring additional funding in the same amount as presented in Schedule A (Part C) to the report (September 12, 2025) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, with a zero Budget impact.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to develop recommendations related to a repair/rehabilitation program for the high-risk Western Beaches breakwater locations, including funding requirements; and a state of good repair management program for the Western Beaches breakwaters and report back in the second quarter of 2026.

2. City Council request the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, in consultation with the Mayor and local councillors, to form a working group with Western Beaches stakeholders and community members interested in breakwater repair and rehabilitation, to inform breakwater priorities and advocacy for intergovernmental funding partnerships to support this work.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council re-assign the appointment of Secretary of the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal from the City Clerk to the Executive Director, Court Services, effective January 1, 2026.

2. City Council request the Property Standards Committee to appoint the Executive Director, Court Services as Secretary of the Property Standards Committee effective January 1, 2026, with the authority to delegate the role of Secretary for each Panel.

3. City Council approve an in-year budget transfer to increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Court Services by $0.209 million gross and $0.169 million net and the staff complement by two permanent positions offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget and staff complement for the City Clerk’s Office in order to facilitate the transition planning for the functional transfer of the administration for the Dangerous Dog Tribunal and the Property Standards Committee.

4. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to assign the fees for the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Appeal and Property Standards Appeal from Appendix C, Schedule 10 City Clerk's Office to Appendix C, Schedule 15 Courts Services effective January 1, 2026.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize Waterfront Toronto's undertaking of a competitive process to select a development partner for the delivery of housing and supporting mixed use development for the first Ookwemin Minising development opportunity and City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO (on behalf of Toronto Port Lands Company as landowner), and other relevant City Division and Agency officials, to work with Waterfront Toronto officials on the developer proposal call.

2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services to work with Waterfront Toronto officials on their program of tri-government-funded Early Activation on Ookwemin Minising Phase 1 lands, in collaboration with relevant officials from City Divisions, CreateTO (through Toronto Port Lands Company as landowner), and other landowners.

3. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services to work with the Chief Executive Officer, Waterfront Toronto, the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and relevant City officials including the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and report back to the Executive Committee by the end of the second quarter of 2026 with recommendations addressing:

a. Waterfront Toronto-led business and implementation plans for Ookwemin Minising Phase 1, including government financing and funding options and incentives, delivery models to advance the City’s island-wide 30 percent affordable rental housing target and alignment with the Toronto Builds Policy framework;

b. required City Council direction and/or other authorities to support the transfer of the Phase 1 Lands from Toronto Port Lands Company to the City of Toronto at the appropriate time; and

c. the funding resources that will be required to support the proposed real estate transactions.

4. City Council authorize the inclusion of City lands in Ookwemin Minising Phase 1, and City Council as shareholder, direct the Toronto Port Lands Company Board of Directors to authorize the inclusion of Toronto Port Lands Company lands in Ookwemin Minising Phase 1, subject to further direction from City Council regarding the specific terms for transactions, which will be defined in Ookwemin Minising Phase 1 business and implementation plans.

5. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City any leases, licenses or other interim agreements, including agreements with Waterfront Toronto and other parties approved by Waterfront Toronto for nominal consideration, to provide access to City-owned lands for site investigations, site preparation (including the construction of enabling infrastructure), environmental remediation, interim activation and any other early works related to the Ookwemin Minising Phase 1, on such terms and conditions as the Director, Real Estate Services deems appropriate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

6. City Council as shareholder direct the Toronto Port Lands Company Board of Directors to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Executive Vice President, Port Lands Management, CreateTO to negotiate and execute on behalf of Toronto Port Lands Company any leases, licenses or other interim agreements including agreements with Waterfront Toronto and other parties approved by Waterfront Toronto for nominal consideration, to provide access to Toronto Port Lands Company-owned lands for site investigations, site preparation (including the construction of enabling infrastructure), environmental remediation, interim activation and any other early works related to the Ookwemin Minising Phase 1, on such terms and conditions as the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO deems appropriate and in a form satisfactory to the Chief Legal Counsel, CreateTO.

7. City Council authorize the Director, Real Estate Services to execute and deliver on behalf of the City, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, City Planning, documentation granting the City's consent to Waterfront Toronto to act as the City's agent (in the City's capacity as owner of the City-owned lands in Ookwemin Minising Phase 1) in connection with any planning and development, infrastructure, servicing or other applications or agreements required for the development applications and interim activation of the Ookwemin Minising Phase 1 lands, including agreements with Toronto Hydro, Enbridge Gas or any third party utility provider, provided that Waterfront Toronto has agreed to assume all costs and liabilities under such applications and agreements or alternatively, that the City itself execute such documentation solely in its capacity as landowner and upon such other terms and conditions as the Director, Real Estate Services deems appropriate, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, City Planning, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

8. City Council as shareholder direct the Toronto Port Lands Company Board of Directors to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Executive Vice President, Port Lands Management, CreateTO to execute, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, City Planning, documentation granting Toronto Port Lands Company 's consent to Waterfront Toronto to act as Toronto Port Lands Company 's agent (in Toronto Port Lands Company 's capacity as owner of the Toronto Port Lands Company -owned lands in Ookwemin Minising Phase 1) in connection with any planning and development, infrastructure, servicing or other applications or agreements required for the development applications and interim activation of the Ookwemin Minising Phase 1 lands, including agreements with Toronto Hydro, Enbridge Gas or any third party utility provider, provided that Waterfront Toronto has agreed to assume all costs and liabilities under such applications and agreements or alternatively, that Toronto Port Lands Company itself execute such documentation solely in its capacity as landowner and upon such other terms and conditions as the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO deems appropriate, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, City Planning, and in a form satisfactory to the Chief Legal Counsel, CreateTO.

9. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO and the Chief Executive Officer, Waterfront Toronto to establish an Ookwemin Minising Implementation Table with the Member of Council for Ward 14 - Toronto Danforth and the Mayor's Office.

10. City Council direct the City Manager to work with Waterfront Toronto officials and to continue to pursue discussions with their Provincial and Federal counterparts on further funding for waterfront revitalization, including Waterfront East transit and further phases of Ookwemin Minising.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the report (June 27, 2025) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority for information.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Federal Government to ensure that transitional funding of $107 million is flowed for 2025-2026 to support housing costs for refugee claimants and asylum seekers already in the City’s emergency shelter system.

2. City Council reiterate the request to the Provincial and Federal governments in 2024.MM20.38 to increase Toronto’s allocation through the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit to $54 million to allow 300 households to continue to secure permanent housing each month.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on October 11, 2029, and until successors are appointed:

Jehad Aliweiwi;

Elizabeth McCallion; and

Jean Olemou.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (August 25, 2025) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Board.

Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (August 25, 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 Toronto Atmospheric Fund Board.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council treat the portion of the City Council meeting at which the Appointment of Public Members and Tenant Directors to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors is considered as a special meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation.

2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending October 10, 2027, and until successors are appointed:

Konstantinos Kostouros

Brenda Parris

3. City Council waive the provisions of the Public Appointments Policy concerning restrictions on multiple appointments, that the term of appointment to corporations is 2 years, and that the limit on length of service for any citizen member on the board of directors is 8 consecutive years, and adopt the following as a resolution of the Shareholder of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation:
 

Notwithstanding the Shareholder Direction, City Council, as Shareholder, appoint Lawrence D'Souza to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on October 10, 2028, and until successors are appointed.

4. City Council waive the provisions of the Public Appointments Policy that the term of appointment to corporations is 2 years and that the limit on length of service for any citizen member on the board of directors is 8 consecutive years, and adopt the following as a resolution of the Shareholder of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation:
 

Notwithstanding the Shareholder Direction, City Council, as Shareholder, appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on October 10, 2028, and until successors are appointed:

Fareed Amin
Linda Jackson

5. City Council appoint the following candidates as tenant directors to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on October 10, 2027, and until successors are appointed:

Jesse Cohoon

James Meeks

6. City Council appoint Fareed Amin as Chair of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors.

7. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b and 2 to 6 to the report (September 11, 2025) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors.

Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b and 2 to 6 to the report (September 11, 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 Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Board of Directors.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the report (August 28, 2025) from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services for information.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as the expanded Riverside District Business Improvement Area under Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to send out a notice of City Council's intention to pass a by-law designating the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture as the expanded Riverside District Business Improvement Area, in accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

3. City Council direct the Chief Technology Officer to prepare designation by-law maps of the area as described by Attachment 1 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and submit them to the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council designate the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as the amended Dupont by the Castle Business Improvement Area under the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.

2. City Council direct the Chief Technology Officer to prepare designation By-law maps of the area outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and submit them to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, as necessary to reflect the expanded boundaries of the Dupont by the Castle Business Improvement Area.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, referred Item EC23.10 to the Economic and Community Development Committee for consideration.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council deem the unpaid property taxes levied in all years (including interest and penalties that have accrued on those unpaid taxes up to the time of write-off) on the 118 receivables listed in Attachment 1 to the report (August 29, 2025) from the Controller and Chief Accountant, uncollectible, and direct the Controller and Chief Accountant to remove these amounts from the tax assessment roll by writing them off.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to work with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to advocate for:

a. legislative amendments to federal and provincial Payments in Lieu of Tax frameworks to ensure transparency, consistency, and enforceability of payments; and

b. policy reforms that align Payments in Lieu of Tax calculations with municipal assessment practices and tax rates.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the 2024 Annual Report from the Chair, Administrative Penalty Tribunal, contained in Attachment 1 to the report (August 27, 2025) from the Executive Director, Court Services for information.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer, subject to budget approval, to renegotiate and renew the contracts listed in Revised Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the revised report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer, for a period of up to five (5) years from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, for a maximum estimated amount of $226,894,541 CAD net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries ($230,887,885 CAD net of Harmonized Sales Tax) and $16,750,326 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries ($17,045,132 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax), subject to Part 2 below.

2. City Council authorize the appropriate City Division Heads and the Chief Technology Officer to negotiate, enter into and execute new contracts or to renew and extend existing contracts, and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto, identified in Revised Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the revised report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer, for a period of up to five (5) years from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, in accordance with City policies and procedures, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1, Revised Confidential Attachment 1, and Confidential Attachment 2 to the revised report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential at this time as they pertain 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 contracts authorized by Parts 1 and 2 above.

Confidential Attachment 1, Revised Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the revised report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain 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, Revised Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2 to the revised report (September 18, 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 contracts.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council, in accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, Section 7.3(D) and Section 11.1(C), of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorize the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services, to amend Purchase Order 6053584 with Crestline Coach Ltd., for the provision of two (2) Ministry of Health certified Multi-Patient Ambulances for Toronto Paramedic Services, increasing the value of the Purchase Order by a value of $2,406,813 net of all taxes and charges ($2,449,173 net of harmonized sales tax recoveries) from $685,105 net of all taxes and charges to $3,091,918 net of all taxes and charges ($3,146,335 net of Harmonized sales tax recoveries). In addition, to recommend to extend the expiry date from March 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Ontario Medical Supply Inc., for the supply and delivery of pharmaceuticals in the amount of $1,500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($1,526,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) for a period of one (1) year, commencing on November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026, with no optional periods.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Vermeer Canada Incorporated for the supply, delivery, and warranty of proprietary Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and services for Vermeer equipment in the amount of $194,408 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($197,830 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for an initial period of one (1) year, commencing on October 23, 2025 to October 22, 2026, with four (4) separate one (1) year options.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a nominal sublease agreement (the “Sublease”) with Macaulay Centres for Children, as subtenant, (the “Subtenant”) for a term of ten years (the "Term") with an option to renew for a further ten years in respect of premises at the property municipally known as 115 Broadway Avenue, as set out in Appendix A (the “Subleased Premises”) to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Children's Services, as illustrated on the Location Map and Floor Plan of the Subleased Premises set out in Appendix B and Appendix C to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Children's Services respectively, and including such other or amended terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 

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

City Council on October 8 and 9, 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 with Finchurst Plaza Inc., the landlord, which will lease approximately 1,622 square feet at 4913 Bathurst Street (the "Leased Premises") to the City of Toronto, used for public libraries; and

b. exempt the Leased Premises from taxation for municipal and school purposes, with the tax exemption being effective from the latest of:

1. the commencement date of the lease;

2. the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is entered into; and

3. the date the Tax Exemption By-law is enacted.

2. 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.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council, as approving authority under the Expropriations Act, approve the expropriation of the property interests set out in Appendix A (the "Property Requirements") to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and as identified on the draft reference plan attached as Appendix C to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 

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

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

4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management remain confidential until such time as all property transactions related to the Project have been completed and there has been a final determination of the compensation payable in connection with expropriation claims relative to the Project, and authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management thereafter in consultation with the City Solicitor.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 5, 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 pertains to a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 5, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management will be made public after all property transactions related to the Project have been completed and there has been a final determination of the compensation payable in connection with expropriation claims relative to the project in consultation with the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Toronto Transit Commission Board to request the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to jointly prepare a business case for the required rehabilitation to Car Park 36, located at City Hall and Car Park 52, located at 40 York Street, in collaboration with the President, Toronto Parking Authority, and to submit for consideration as part of a future budget process.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to continue to work with the Toronto Police Service on a schedule of coordinated public education campaigns and enforcement blitzes as part of the ongoing micromobility safety initiatives, and to share information on regulations and safety with school boards and other groups to reach parents directly.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2026 with recommendations from the Micromobility Safety Working Group to further improve public awareness of city rules for motorized micromobility devices.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Communications Officer, Strategic Public and Employee Communications to reconsider its plan to remove existing Transportation Services-approved sidewalk safety decals from sidewalks, and instead to expand the deployment of such decals and consult with local Councillors to identify new locations.

4. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the first quarter of 2026 on whether and how the City could require vendors and lessors of motorized micromobility devices in the City Of Toronto to provide their customers with information about the legal requirements for the use of that device in the City of Toronto, and about relevant safety hazards.

5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the second quarter of 2026 with recommendations on the feasibility of requiring whether to require motorized micromobility devices used on city rights of way to be licenced.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consider installing signage at appropriate locations which clearly remind the public that kick e-scooters are prohibited on park trails.
 

7. City Council request the Toronto Police Service Board to request the Chief of Police, in collaboration with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to conduct micromobility education and enforcement blitzes and publish data on the outcomes of these blitzes by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026.

8. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to formally request the Ministry of Transportation to update the definition of power-assisted bicycles under the Highway Traffic Act to reflect the evolving range of micromobility devices currently on the market.

9. City Council request the Federal Minister of Transport and the Federal Minister of Health to introduce stronger regulations and enforcement addressing public safety risks posed by unregulated and uncertified electric micromobility devices; this may include new or enhanced regulations under the Consumer Product Safety Act, Canada Transportation Act, and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the designation of free-floating car-share service areas outside permit parking areas, and delegate final decision to Community Council on the establishment of free-floating car-share service areas and authorize the necessary amendments to the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, to give effect.

2. City Council approve the amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, and City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to allow for an expanded free-floating car-share program outside of permit parking areas/streets, generally as outlined in Attachment 1 to the revised report (September 23, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services in order to give effect to Parts 1 and 2 above.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Director, Court Services, in consultation with relevant City agencies, to conduct a thorough review of the appeals process for disputing Automated Speed Enforcement tickets, to ensure the process is straightforward, fair, and simple to navigate.

2. City Council direct the Director, Court Services, to report back to the October 29, 2025, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with the findings of the review and recommendations for improvement.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manger, Solid Waste Management Services to request that Enbridge:

a. reconsider its refusal to transport the renewable natural gas from the Green Lane landfill through its pipelines for use in the neighbouring First Nations and in the City of Toronto; and

b. provide the City with an offer, setting out its financial and other terms to provide this service.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to begin a phased approach to increase insourcing of tree maintenance services, to target an equal balance between self-performed and contracted service delivery.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to implement a one-year pilot program to provide rain barrels and downspout diverters to Toronto residents at subsidized rates for collecting stormwater on private property as outlined in Attachment 1 (Implementation Framework for the Program to Subsidize Rain Barrels for Collecting Stormwater on Private Property) to the report (September 12, 2025) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, provided that the necessary resources for the Program to Subsidize Rain Barrels for Collecting Stormwater on Private Property are included in the 2026 Budget.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to implement a three-year pilot program to incentivize green infrastructure for managing stormwater on private property, by establishing a Certificate Rebate for Landscape Professionals and a Design Rebate for Property Owners, as outlined in Attachment 2 (Implementation Framework for the Program to Incentivize Green Infrastructure for Managing Stormwater on Private Property) to the report (September 12, 2025) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, provided that the necessary resources for the Program to Incentivize Green Infrastructure for Managing Stormwater on Private Property are included in the 2026 and future years Budget.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report back by the end of 2028 on the status of the Program to Subsidize Rain Barrels for Collecting Stormwater on Private Property and on the implementation of the Program to Incentivize Green Infrastructure for Managing Stormwater on Private Property, including the effectiveness of program administration and the uptake by residents and landscape professionals, and provide recommendations and resource requirements for the possible continuation of the programs and / or implementation of additional incentives to further support the installation and maintenance of green infrastructure to collect and/or manage stormwater on private property in Toronto.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report back following the conclusion of the Program to Subsidize Rain Barrels for Collecting Stormwater on Private Property pilot on the effectiveness of program administration and the uptake by residents and landscape professionals, and provide recommendations and resource requirements for the possible continuation of the program, and potential improvements for future phases of the program.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider making operational adjustments to the Automated Speed Enforcement program to prevent a driver from receiving a second ticket from a given Automated Speed Enforcement camera until at least seven days after their first ticket to provide an opportunity for the driver to be notified of their first ticket prior to receiving additional tickets.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to install additional and larger signs near Automated Speed Enforcement cameras, as requested in 2025.IE22.4, by October 31, 2025, to better inform drivers of Automated Speed Enforcement enforcement.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to create a pilot project to place decorative high-visibility vinyl wrap onto select relocatable automated speed enforcement cameras, including consideration of integration into a street art program.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to City Council by the end of first quarter of 2026 on any measured impacts to improved driver behaviours as a result of the high-visibility wraps.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide the Province and local Members of Provincial Parliament a map of every Automated Speed Enforcement location and all the schools, child care centres, playgrounds, long-term care and seniors homes within 500 meters of an Automated Speed Enforcement location in their riding.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide notification to the local Member of Provincial Parliament and local Councillor when a road death or injury occurs and the vehicle was speeding, including a summary of these tragedies over the past 5 years.

7. City Council request the City Manager to send notification to every household within 500 meters of an Automated Speed Enforcement location advising of the potential loss of this road safety measure in their community, including relevant data on road injuries in the area from the past 5 years, the number of offences issued and average speed, and the contact information for their local Member of Provincial Parliament and City Councillor for more information.

8. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to review speed limits in the community safety zones where the road way is four or more lanes, and recommend appropriate changes consistent with Vision Zero goals, roadway designs and common sense.

9. City Council request the City Manager to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the impacts of removing all Automated Enforcement Cameras and constructing roundabouts at all 819 Toronto schools and speed humps on roads adjacent to Toronto schools, taking into account the following:

a. anticipated costs;

b. budgetary impacts, including the financial impacts of deploying Toronto Police to undertake the speed enforcement at Toronto schools; and

c. emergency services operations and response time.

10. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to request the Toronto Police Service to provide information on what the additional cost would be to Toronto taxpayers to maintain the current level of safety by deploying sufficient police officers to replace Toronto’s speed cameras with an equivalent level of speed enforcement, without degrading other police services, and report this information to the November 12, 13 and 14, 2025, meeting of City Council.

11. City Council request the Toronto Police Service board to report on the creation of a Safe School Strategy where police officers are deployed at all Toronto schools in order to enforce speed limits at all Toronto schools.

12. City Council request the Government of Ontario to provide the rationale for removing Automated Speed Enforcement, beyond media comments, with the supporting road safety data to understand why removing Automated Speed Enforcement is a preferable option to improve road safety from the perspective of the Government of Ontario.

13. City Council inform the Government of Ontario of its continued support for automated speed enforcement as an important tool to reduce deaths and serious injuries from motor vehicle collisions in our communities.

14. City Council refer motions 1a, 1b and 1c by Councillor Stephen Holyday and motion 7 by Councillor Lily Cheng and motion 3 by Councillor Shelley Carroll, which is a proposed amendment to motion 1a, to the City Manager and instruct the City Manager to include these motions in his discussion with the Province and to request the Province clarify if any of the proposals in these motions would result in the City of Toronto continuing to have the authority to operate Automated Speed Enforcement to keep vulnerable road users safe.

15. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on any measures the Province indicates would result in the City of Toronto continuing to have the authority to operate an Automated Speed Enforcement program.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 85 Hanna Avenue and 109 Atlantic Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 4 to the report (September 11, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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 October 8 and 9, 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 enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement and any other agreement that may be required with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (the "Operator") together with its agent Dia Dez Inc. with respect to approximately 36,000 square feet of combined space, for the purpose of providing a municipal capital facility related to the provision of facilities used for social and health services, located at the property municipally known as 21-31 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street (the "Premise"),

a. for the purposes of:

1. declaring part of the Premise a Municipal Capital Facility used for the provision of social and health services; and

2. exempting the Premise from development charges otherwise owing pursuant to Article I of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 415 for the purpose of constructing a municipal shelter at the Premise; and

b. on terms satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services and the City Solicitor including that:

1. the Premise be used primarily for the provision of social and health services; and

2. the City have the right to recover the benefits provided to the Operator should the use of the Premise change.

with the exemption being effective for the purpose of obtaining a building permit from the latest of the by-law being enacted or the date of execution of the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the by-law to the Minister of Finance.

3. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to waive the building permit fees pursuant to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363 and Chapter 441, estimated to be in the amount of $88,000.00, associated with the building permit application for the affordable co-operative dwelling units and the supportive dwelling units contained at 21-31 Windsor Street, 18 Buckingham Street, 60 Newcastle Street and 95 Portland Street.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council refuse the application to amend the Sign By-law to add an area-specific amendment to Schedule B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signage Master Plans and Area-Specific Amendments, to replace the existing Sign By-law regulations concerning third party signs applicable to the premises municipally known as 2 College Street with regulations to allow for, and regulate, a single third party electronic roof sign, as described in Attachment 1 to the report (March 4, 2025) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building (Interim).

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council refuse the application to amend the Sign By-law to add an area-specific amendment to Schedule B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signage Master Plans and Area-Specific Amendments, to replace the existing Sign By-law regulations concerning third party signs applicable to the premises municipally known as 3 Bestobell Road with regulations to allow for, and regulate, a single third party electronic ground sign, as described in Attachment 1 of the report (March 4, 2025) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building (Interim).

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council refuse the application to amend the Sign By-law to add an area-specific amendment to Schedule B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signage Master Plans and Area-Specific Amendments, to replace the existing Sign By-law regulations concerning third party signs applicable to the premises municipally known as 496 Evans Avenue with regulations to allow for, and regulate, a single third party electronic ground sign, as described in Attachment 1 of the report (March 4, 2025) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building (Interim).

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1151 Weston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 1151 Weston Road Mount Dennis Bank of Nova Scotia (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1to the report (August 25, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 134 Carlton Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 134 Carlton Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1to the report (August 25, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 207, 209, 211 and 213 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 207, 209, 211 and 213 Jarvis Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (August 22, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 215, 217 and 219 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 215, 217 and 219 Jarvis Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 2 to the report (August 22, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 336 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 336 Jarvis Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (August 22, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 340 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 340 Jarvis Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 2 to the report (August 22, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 342-344 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 342-344 Jarvis Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (August 22, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 506 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 506 Jarvis Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (August 22, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 510 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 510 Jarvis Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 2 to the report (August 22, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director.

3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 512 Jarvis Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 512 Jarvis Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (August 22, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director.

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

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. In consideration of the objection made under subsection 27(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council continue to include the property at 1771 Bayview Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register.

2. In consideration of the objection made under subsection 27(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council continue to include the property at 36 Green Valley Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request Infrastructure Ontario to hold all Transit Oriented Community meetings in person. 

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment at 3807-3815 and 3819-3829 Lake Shore Boulevard West, and to retain outside consultants as necessary.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor 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 appeal of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part; in the event that 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 and Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor; and

b. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 23 109926 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 and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeal.

4. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, 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.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2335 St Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 29, 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.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council determine that the outstanding condition below which is required to be fulfilled prior to introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment of a Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands at 564-580 Evans Avenue, as proposed in Item 2024.EY11.2, is no longer required to be fulfilled prior to introduction of the Bill, and shall be fulfilled through a holding provision:

a. the owner shall submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and

 b. the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering Review and enter into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal road infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades to infrastructure are required to support this development according to the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto By-law 569-2013 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report (August 29, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, for the lands municipally known as 564-580 Evans Avenue, being the same as Attachment 5 to the report (August 29, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District from the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District Item in 2024.EY11.2, amended to include a holding symbol (H), and the condition above in the holding provision revised to:

a. delete Section 6 of the zoning by-law and replacing with:

6. Holding Symbol Provisions:

A. The lands shown as Area A and zoned with the holding symbol "(H)" delineated by heavy lines on Diagram 4 attached to this By-law must not be used for any purpose other than those uses and buildings existing as of the date of the passing of this By-law, until the holding symbol "(H)" has been removed; and

B. An amending by-law to remove the holding symbol "(H)" referred to in (A) above may be enacted when the following is fulfilled:

a. the owner or applicant, at their sole cost and expense has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report 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 shown as Area A on Diagram 4, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and

b. if the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report accepted and satisfactory from (a) above require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then:

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 Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement pursuant to section 51 of the Planning Act, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and

ii. the required new municipal infrastructure and upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development of the lands shown as Area A on Diagram 4 are constructed and operational, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and

iii. the owner has registered a plan of subdivision for the entirety of the lands shown in Diagram 4, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

b. add a new section 4(V), as follows:

(V) No person shall use the lands or erect or use any building or structure on the lands shown as Area B on Diagram 4 attached hereto unless the following municipal services are provided, and the following provisions are complied with:

i. Public Street B, as shown on Diagram 4 attached hereto, has been constructed to a minimum base curb and base asphalt and is connected to a public highway (Street A);

ii. Public Street A, as shown on Diagram 4 attached hereto, has been constructed to a minimum base curb and base asphalt and is connected to Evans Avenue; and

iii. all watermains, sanitary sewers and storm drains, with appropriate appurtenances, have been installed and are operational to support development of the lands as shown in Area B on Diagram 4, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review.

c. include Area A and Area B on Diagram 4 consistent with the changes above.

3. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(7) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft Zoning By-law included as Attachment 1 to the report (August 29, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

4. 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 October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council classify the lands municipally known as 875 The Queensway, as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Ministry of Environment Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning Publication NPC-300, August 2013, as shown in Attachment 2 to the report (August 29, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review Division or their designate to forward a copy of the City Council Decision Document to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council designate the easterly northbound lane on Kipling Avenue, between Steeles Avenue West and a point 30.5 metres south, for northbound right turns only, buses excepted.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the waiver of City fees for Holding By-law Amendments set out in Schedule 13, Appendix C in Municipal Code Chapter 441 that would otherwise be payable by the following applicants to the City for the following properties:

a. Ethel Avenue Holdings Inc. – 87 Ethel Avenue; and

b. 1654316 Ontario Ltd. – 2595 St. Clair Avenue West.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Maniza Road, between Spalding Road and Plewes Road.

2. City Council prohibit stopping in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Maniza Road, between Katherine Road and Plewes Road.

3. City Council prohibit parking in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 of one year to June 30 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Maniza Road, between Spalding Road and Plewes Road.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 6 Foxdale Court substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 4, 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. In accordance with the delegated approval under Section 415-16 of the Toronto Municipal Code, as amended, City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision as generally illustrated in Attachment 10 to the report (September 4, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 6 to the report (September 4, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior 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 the report (September 4, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the satisfaction of the City; and

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

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 4949 Bathurst Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to motion 1 by Councillor Lily Cheng.

2. City Council determine that pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act no further notice respecting Part 1 above is required.

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

4. City Council request the owner to 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 easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, 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.

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

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

7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

8. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with other relevant staff, the local Ward Councillor and the landowner, to explore the possibility of providing public pedestrian access along the Bathurst Street frontage of the property.

9. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and other relevant staff, to work with the landowner to explore the feasibility of an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act, that may include the provision of public art or other similar matters, and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the Owner.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 40,42,44,46 and 48 Hendon Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to motion 1 by Councillor Lily Cheng.

2. City Council amend North York Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands municipally known as 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48 Hendon Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 2 to motion 1 by Councillor Lily Cheng.

3. City Council determine that revisions to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Part 2 above are minor in nature and pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act no further notice is required.

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 Amendments as may be required.

5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 232 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 

6. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the Owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Park 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, Park and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

8. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an Agreement pursuant to subsection 35.2(2) of the Planning Act and the City’s Inclusionary Zoning By-law on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

9. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to work with the Owner to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act, including improvements to the existing splash pad and/or the existing playground within Hendon Park, to supplement the above base park improvements secured within the 232 square metres on-site parkland dedication, and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the Owner.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 3138 Bayview Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 28, 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 require the owner to provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Assistance Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for Eligible Tenants of the existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments.

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

a. provide a legal undertaking with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Assistance Plan required by Part 3 above.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the pedestrian sidewalk and a 3.2 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on the south side of Cocksfield Avenue, between a point 60 metres east of Wilmington Avenue and a point 105 metres further east, from November 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, inclusive.

2. City Council rescind the existing no parking anytime regulation on the south side of Cocksfield Avenue, between a point 60 metres east of Wilmington Avenue and a point 105 metres further east.

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Cocksfield Avenue, between a point 60 metres east of Wilmington Avenue and Goddard Street.

4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Cocksfield Avenue, between a point 60 metres east of Wilmington Avenue and a point 105 metres further east.

5. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the north side of Sheppard Avenue West, between a point 37 metres east of Wilmington Avenue and a point 62 metres further east.

6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Sheppard Avenue West, between a point 37 metres east of Wilmington Avenue and a point 62 metres further east.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. City Council direct that Sheppard Avenue West and Cocksfield Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

18. City Council direct the applicant to install a temporary pedestrian walkway on the south side of Cocksfield Avenue, between a point 60 metres east of Wilmington Avenue and Goddard Street.

19. City Council rescind the existing one-way westbound traffic designation on Cocksfield Avenue, between Wilmington Avenue and a point 183 metres east of Wilmington Avenue.

20. City Council designate Cocksfield Avenue, between Wilmington Avenue and  Goddard Street as a one-way westbound traffic only.

21. City Council direct the applicant to provide designated Traffic Control Persons, at the intersection of Cocksfield Avenue and Goddard Street to escort heavy trucks to the construction staging area, while ensuring the safe and efficient truck movements to eliminate conflicts with general vehicular traffic and pedestrian movements.

22. City Council direct the applicant to clean and maintain the proposed temporary walkway on the south side of Cocksfield Avenue in a condition clear of snow and ice, as required, through the winter months for the entire term of the construction staging area permit.

23. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that Cocksfield Avenue in the vicinity of the proposed construction staging area, as well as the residential driveways adjacent to the site, are maintained free of snow accumulation and snowbank sight-line obstructions during the winter months for the full term of the construction staging area permit.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of York Mills Road and Upjohn Road.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council rescind the pedestrian crossover on York Mills Road, immediately east of Ness Drive and install all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of York Mills Road and Ness Drive.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2950 Birchmount Road and 3600 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (August 29, 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 October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended for the lands at 126 Bellamy Road North substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 31, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

3. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 744 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; the Owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

5. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

6. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the Owner is required to, at its sole cost and expense undertake the following:

a. submit to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review, a Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and demonstrate how this site can be serviced and whether the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate;

b. enter into a financially secured Development Agreement for the 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 Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and

c. submit, revised plans/documentation with respect to above comments, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review.

7. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the following through the Site Plan Control process for the lands, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006:

a. continued provision and maintenance of the existing 254 rental dwelling units at 126 Bellamy Road North as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into full 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 Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

b. improvements, at its sole expense and at no cost to the tenants of the existing rental building at 126 Bellamy Road North, as follows:

1. access to outdoor amenity space in the proposed new building for tenants of the existing rental building;

2. relocate the laundry room within the existing rental building and improve accessibility with a new ramp;

3. create a new multi-purpose room within the existing rental building as indoor amenity space for tenants;

4. access to proposed new bicycle parking for tenants of the existing rental building; and

5. automatic/push button doors for the main and secondary entrances, and laundry room.

8. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to, prior to Site Plan Approval for the proposed development, require the Owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including a Parking Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend site-specific Zoning By-law 23102, for the lands at the southwest and southeast corner of McCowan Road and Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 2 to the report (August 31, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2. City Council amend site-specific Zoning By-law 23270, for the lands at the southeast corner of Midland Avenue and McNicoll Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 3 to the report (August 31, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

3. City Council amend site-specific Zoning By-law 158-2007, as amended, for the lands at 5789 to 5951 Steeles Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 4 to the report (August 31, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

4. City Council amend site-specific Zoning By-law 1060-2013, for the lands at 1088 Progress Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 31, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

6. City Council authorize City officials to take such action as is necessary to implement the recommendations above, including execution of necessary agreements as required.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council assume the municipal services relating to Plan of Subdivision 66M-2378.

2. City Council authorize the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review to release the performance guarantee held with respect to the municipal services in accordance with the Subdivision Agreement, dated September 7, 2001 between Canada Lands Company CLC Limited and the City of Toronto.

3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to prepare an assumption By-law to assume the public highway within Plan of Subdivision 66M-2378 and to bring it forward for enactment.

4. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision.

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed within Plan of Subdivision 66M-2378 to Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council, to reduce the operating speed of Washburn Way:

a. reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Washburn Way between Tapscott Road and Sheppard Avenue East;

b. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed cushions) and direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install traffic calming (speed cushions) on Washburn Way between Tapscott Road and Sheppard Avenue East, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to 5, to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services;

c. amend parking regulations as generally described in Attachment 6 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services, in conjunction with the installation of speed cushions on Washburn Way; and

d. amend Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove Washburn Way between Sheppard Avenue East and Tapscott Road from being excluded from the Designated Area such that this portion of highway will then be included within the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1).

2. City Council, to improve pedestrian crossing protection at the intersection of Washburn Way and Nahanni Terrace:

a. authorize the installation of a traffic control signal (intersection pedestrian signal) at the intersection of Washburn Way and Nahanni Terrace;

b. authorize the removal of existing pedestrian crossover on Washburn Way immediately north of Nahanni Terrace, in conjunction with the installation of a traffic control signal (intersection pedestrian signal); and

c. amend parking regulations to implement no standing in effect at all times on both sides of Washburn Way, between a point 30.5 metres north of Nahanni Terrance and a point 30.5 metres south of Nahanni Terrance.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Milner Avenue and Executive Court/Mid-Dominion Acres.

2. City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Milner Avenue, between the east curb line of Executive Court/Mid-Dominion Acres and a point 30.5 metres west of the west curb line of Executive Court/Mid-Dominion Acres, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals as set out in Part 1 above.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Sheppard Avenue East, at a point 130 metres east of Allanford Road.

2. City Council authorize the removal of the pedestrian refuge island on Sheppard Avenue East, at a point 130 metres east of Allanford Road, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Sheppard Avenue East, at a point 130 metres east of Allanford Road, as set out in Part 1 above.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times on both sides of Kingston Road, between Valhalla Boulevard and Birchmount Road.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application 23 213845 STE 04 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 1304-1318 King Street West and 143 Cowan Avenue, 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;

b. the replacement rental dwelling units required by Part 1.a. above shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 536 square metres and be comprised of 1 studio unit, 3 one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated July 7, 2025; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

c. the replacement rental dwelling units shall be provided in contiguous groupings of at least 6 rental dwelling units and the location of the replacement rental dwelling units within the new 18-storey mixed use building shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

d. the owner shall, as part of the 8 replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide at least 1 one-bedroom unit and 3 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, 1 one-bedroom unit at mid-range (affordable) rents, and 1 studio unit, 1 one-bedroom unit and 1 two-bedroom unit 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;

e. the owner shall provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 8 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

f. the owner shall provide tenants of all 8 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 18-storey building 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;

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

h. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 2 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; and 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;

i. 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;

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, 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 to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of the 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 1304-1318 King Street West and 143 Cowan Avenue after all the following have occurred:

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

b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Application 23 213844 STE 04 OZ have 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 1304-1318 King Street West and 143, 143a and 145 Cowan Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning 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 on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, 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, as with municipal property 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 such amount 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 October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1648, 1650, 1660 and 1664 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 29, 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 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 1648, 1650, 1660 and 1664 Dupont Street from Permit Parking.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 425 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting 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 the owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for an on-site parkland dedication that:

a. is accessible to the area where the subject site is located;

b. is a good physical substitute for any on-site parkland dedication;

c. is free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments;

d. is in an acceptable environmental condition; and

e. the value of the off-site dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required, which value may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent; and

all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.

4. Should the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the owner agree to a property as a substitution for an on-site dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following:

a. in the event the value of the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of an on-site parkland dedication, the owner shall provide a cash-in-lieu payment for the shortfall in parkland dedication in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; and

b. in the event the owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; and

all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the City Solicitor.

5. Should a substituted off-site parkland dedication be accepted by the City, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

6. City Council 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 to create streetscape enhancements and pedestrian improvements on the west side of the Robert Street right-of-way that include street trees, pollinator planting and public seating, all to be compatible with the enhanced Robert Street Parkette on the east side of the Robert Street right-of-way and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the applicant.

7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until:

a. the owner, at its sole cost and expense, has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Tunnel Study to address the matters outlined in the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

b. the owner submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, ("Engineering Reports"), and supporting plans, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and/or

c. the owner 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 Director, Engineering Review, Development Review. 

8. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to consider securing the following as part of the site plan agreement:

a. reinstatement and expansion of the Robert Street Parkette on the east side of Robert Street adjacent to the development site, including outdoor seating and a publicly accessible source of drinking water, in consultation with the Bloor-Annex Business Improvement Area, Economic Development and Culture, and Transportation Services;

b. reinstatement and expansion of the existing Bike Share station with a minimum of 23 docks, upgraded to an electric station with power supplied by the property owner, on the east side of Robert Street within the public right-of-way, in consultation with the Toronto Parking Authority and Transportation Services;

c. reinstatement or expansion of the four existing City of Toronto bicycle rings located on the Bloor Street West public right-of-way, in consultation with Transportation Services;

d. a low-carbon building energy strategy that includes at least the following sustainability measures:

1. a highly energy-efficient building envelope with minimal heat loss through balconies;

2. low carbon building heating and cooling, including heat pumps, geothermal heat and energy recovery as the sole or primary source of building and water heating;

3. ample electrical outlets for bicycle charging in the interior bicycle parking area;

4. motion sensor- controlled LED lighting in common areas;

5. fixtures and appliances that are electric-only and efficient in their use of water and energy;

6. accommodation for future solar photovoltaic system;

7. improved stormwater management measures;

8. rainwater capture and re-use for site irrigation;

9. installation of outdoor (dark sky) downward lighting;

10. adequate indoor space dedication to separately collect organic waste, recyclables and household hazardous waste;

11. construction/demolition waste diversion;

12. ventilation suitable to manage wildfire smoke; and

13. conduit to allow for electric vehicle supply equipment for 100 percent of motor vehicle parking; and

e. the applicant will address the concerns raised by the University of Toronto in their letter dated September 18, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

9. 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 425 Bloor Street West from Permit Parking.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 135 St Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the revised report (September 9, 2025) from the Acting 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 the owner to:

a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer system and watermain, and any required improvements, have adequate capacity to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and

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 the owner or applicant is required to secure 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 Director, Engineering Review, Development Review.

4. City Council request the Mayor, as a part of the 2025-2026 Budget process, to allocate the Community Benefits Charges contribution from the development at 135 St. Clair West towards the Brown Community Centre and/or Brown Junior Public School located at 454 Avenue Road, in consultation with the Brown School Principal and Parent Council Chair, and the Toronto Lands Corporation, for the following priorities:

a. gymnasium facility upgrades;

b. the installation of air conditioning;

c. the pool facilities;

d. schoolyard/play area improvements; and

e. any other priorities determined through consultation.

5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an Agreement pursuant to subsection 35.2(2) of the Planning Act and the City’s Inclusionary Zoning By-law on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 

6. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services to review options to mitigate traffic impacts on Foxbar Road resulting from this application, and report back by the first quarter of 2026 to the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations.

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 135 St. Clair West from permit parking.

8. City Council request the Applicant to establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee, as part of the Sites Plan, including the Deer Park Residents Group, Foxbar Neighbourhood Association, South Hill Residents Association, Brown Public School representatives, and Bradgate Arms Retirement Home, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Development Review, and be required to consult the committee developing a Construction Management Plan for the project; as a part of the construction management plan, request the following key priorities be addressed:

a. weekly cleaning of the streets, sidewalks, and adjacent properties, including windows as necessary, and watering to reduce dust on Foxbar Road;

b. tarpaulins over trucks entering or exiting the property to contain dust and debris;

c. extensive and continual treatment against vermin, particularly rats, that will be displaced by excavation both at the site and at individual residences and buildings;

d. the installation of effective sound mitigation measures and screening adjacent to the Bradgate Arms;

e. active minimizing of disruptions and adequate notice to residents of any major neighbourhood disruptions;

f. effective approaches to limit the occupancy of the right-of-way for construction staging, to minimize impacts to traffic;

g. construction and demolition entrances to proceed off of Avenue Road or St. Clair West if possible;

h. installation of a crossing guard at Avenue-St. Clair during school hours; and

i. any other items the committee deem appropriate.

9. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the applicant and the Ward Councillor to consult with the Neighbourhood Liaison Committee at the site plan stage on issues, including but not limited to:

a. the implementation of local traffic mitigation measures based on Part 6 above;

b. implement wind mitigation measures specifically focused on Bradgate arms, with sensitivity to the high number of seniors;

c. increasing and enhancing enhance tree planting and greenery; and

d. the design of any proposed public art.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2323-2329 Yonge Street and 2345 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2323-2329 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting 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 Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

4. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner is required to, at its sole cost and expense:

a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review;

b. enter 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 Director, Engineering Review, Development Review, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required; and

c. submit revised information to address outstanding comments from Solid Waste Management.

5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement with the owner of the lands at 2345 Yonge Street to secure the provision of affordable housing required for the site, if the owner elects to provide affordable housing as a portion of the minimum 2,441 square metres of gross floor area for alternative uses required by the Official Plan Amendment; such affordable housing shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 9 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and with such agreement registered in priority on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

6. City Council require the owner of the lands at 2323-2329 Yonge Street, at their sole cost and expense, to enter into, and register on title, an Amending Section 37 Agreement that amends the Section 37 Agreement registered on title to the lands, registered as Instrument AT6606276, securing the following matters of legal convenience in addition to the previously secured items to implement the requirements of the recommended Official Plan Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor as follows:

a. in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment, included as Attachment 7 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, the owner shall be required to provide a minimum 1,480 square metres of non-residential uses or affordable rental housing, in lieu of the required office replacement, which will include a minimum of 6 affordable rental housing units totalling 345 square metres; the minimum 345 square metres of affordable rental housing shall include 161 square metres of affordable rental housing provided as a Community Benefits Charge in-kind community benefit; and the affordable housing shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 9 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; and

b. the owner shall submit an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Tunnel Study prior to Site Plan Approval to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the owner shall agree to implement any wind mitigation measures required therein to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

7. City Council request the Applicant establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee including the Republic Resident Association, Eglinton Park Residents Association, and North Toronto Collegiate Institute representatives, 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; as a part of the Construction Management Plan, request the following key priorities be addressed:

a. measures to limit right-of-way occupancy for construction staging;

b. regular cleaning of the streets, sidewalks and adjacent properties for dust and debris; and

c. adequate notice to residents of any major neighbourhood disruptions, impacting noise, or creating transportation or pedestrian impacts.

8. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to work with the Applicant to explore small-scale retail floorplates in the project.

9. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to consult with residents’ groups at the site plan stage on measures including but not limited to:

a. wind mitigation measures;

b. opportunities to enhance tree planting and greenery; and

c. public realm improvements to Roehampton Avenue, in collaboration with Transportation Services Neighbourhood Projects.

10 . City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on the feasibility of plans to realign the Roehampton Avenue-Orchard View intersection.

11. 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 2323-2329 Yonge Street from Permit Parking.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 15 Toronto Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 15 Toronto Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, with a Holding Symbol and conditions for its removal, included as Attachment 6 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting 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 Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 26 Laing Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 2, 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 direct staff to bring forward a report regarding the conversion of Laing Street into two-way operation from the proposed driveway to Eastern Avenue.

4. City Council request the Mayor, as part of the 2026 Budget process, to consider allocating the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 26 Laing Street to affordable housing in Ward 14 in consultation with the local Councillor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 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 Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 1149 and 1153 Queen Street West and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

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

City Council on October 8 and 9, 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 2, 4 and 80 Union Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

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

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend site-specific Zoning By-law 1096-2021 for the lands at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included in Attachment 1 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting 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 authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated December 10, 2021 in connection with the development located at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street to require:

a. a revised unit mix of affordable rental units including:

1. a minimum of 31 studio affordable rental units;

2. a minimum of 63 one-bedroom affordable rental units;

3. a minimum of 92 two-bedroom affordable rental units; and

4. a minimum of 47 three-bedroom affordable rental units;

b. revision of the period of affordability from 40 years to 99 years; and

c. the relocation of the required non-profit childcare centre from the north tower to the south tower within the development site.

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated December 10, 2021 in connection with the development located at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street, to update the Affordable Rent terms to reflect the definition of affordable rents in the Official Plan, in consultation with Housing Secretariat.

5. City Council authorize appropriate City officials to implement City Council's decision, including execution and registration of the amended Section 37 Agreement on title to the lands municipally known as 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and easterly northbound designated cycle track on Sherbourne Street, between Gerrard Street East and a point 35 metres south, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the designated cycle track and a temporary bike lane within a closed portion of the northbound traffic lane, from October 15, 2025 to May 31, 2026, inclusive.

2. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns, at all times, at the intersection of Sherbourne Street and Gerrard Street East.

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

4. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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

6. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

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

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

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

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

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

12. City Council direct the applicant to include a minimum of 75 percent of advertisement surface area on the construction hoarding which is to be allocated to artwork with adequate spotlighting at their sole cost; design is to be reviewed and approved by the local Ward Councillor.

13. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes.

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

15. City Council direct the applicant to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas and local school administration.

16. City Council direct that Sherbourne Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

17. City Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

18. City Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes.

19. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes.

20. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents’ association and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council prohibit stopping on the east side of Bathurst Street between Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Station North Exit from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, except public holidays.

2. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, except public holidays (Toronto Transit Commission vehicles excepted), at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Davenport Road.

3. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, except public holidays (Toronto Transit Commission vehicles excepted), at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street.

4. City Council rescind the existing northbound left-turn restriction, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street.

5. City Council enact the amendments to traffic and parking regulations associated with Recommendations 1 to 4 above and as generally described in Attachment 1 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.

6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to monitor the impacts of No Stopping restrictions on the east side of Bathurst and No Left-Turn restrictions, and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in November 2026 on the transit speed and reliability improvements delivered from these measures, with an interim report in July 2026.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the north side of Queen Street East, between Davies Avenue and Broadview Avenue.

2. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the north side of Queen Street East, between Davies Avenue and Broadview Avenue.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the south side of Queen Street East, between East Don Roadway and Broadview Avenue.

4. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point opposite Carroll Street and Broadview Avenue

5. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the south side of Queen Street East, between East Don Roadway and a point opposite Carroll Street.

6. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Queen Street East, between Don Bridge and Broadview Avenue, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $3.00 per hour.

7. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Queen Street East, between Davies Avenue and Carroll Street, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $3.00 per hour.

8. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Queen Street East, between Carroll Street and Broadview Avenue, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $3.00 per hour.

9. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Queen Street East, between Carroll Street and Broadview Avenue, in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, for a maximum period of 2.5 hours at a rate of $3.00 per hour.

10. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Queen Street East, between Davies Avenue and Broadview Avenue.

11. City Council rescind the existing one-way southbound traffic only on Hamilton Street, between Queen Street East and Thompson Street.

12. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the east side of Hamilton Street, between Queen Street East and Thompson Street.

13. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Hamilton Street, between Queen Street East and Thompson Street.

14. City Council direct that Queen Street East and Hamilton Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is completed.

15. City Council authorize amendments to parking and traffic regulations as set out in Attachment 1 to the   motion by Councillor Chris Moise to take effect from October 1, 2025, until regular Toronto Transit Commission streetcar service has resumed along Queen Street East, Broadview Avenue to Davies Avenue, after the Toronto Transit Commission track replacement work is complete.

16. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2026 on the effectiveness of these changes for streetcar operations and a recommended long-term plan for parking and traffic regulations on Dundas Street East, from Parliament Street to River Street.

17. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to monitor traffic congestion and Toronto Transit Commission vehicle movement on Dundas Street East, from Broadview Avenue to Parliament Street, during the Toronto Transit Commission track replacement work and report to the Toronto and East York Community Council each month with analysis of traffic and transit impacts and on any needed further proposed changes to parking and traffic regulations.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council prohibit southbound right-turns from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloem Avenue.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone to be in effect at all times on both sides of Dovercourt Road, between Dundas Street West and College Street.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1.  City Council rescind the existing parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes regulation in effect at all times, except 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bathurst Street between a point 15 metres north of Wellington Street West and Stewart Street.

2.  City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West at Bathurst Street and a point 110 metres further east.

3. City Council rescind the existing no stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West at Bathurst Street and a point 115 metres further east.

4.  City Council designate a passenger loading zone in effect at on the north side of Wellington Street West between a point 18 metres east of Bathurst Street and a point 24 metres further east.

5.  City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West between Bathurst Street and a point 18 metres east.

6.  City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West between a point 42 metres east of Bathurst Street and a point 73 metres further east

7.  City Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Wellington Street West between a point 18 metres east of Bathurst Street and a point 24 metres further east.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:
 

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to negotiate, enter into, and amend any service and funding agreements with the Gerstein Crisis Centre for the provision of the Toronto Community Crisis Service for the Toronto Transit Commission Pilot for up to $540,000 (gross and net) in 2025 and up to $1,803,000 (gross and net) in 2026 with a term ending on December 31, 2026 on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with the Executive Director, Financial Planning, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, subject to all related expenditures being funded within the operating budget for Social Development.

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development to negotiate, enter into, and amend single-and multi-year agreements to support program components related to the Toronto Community Crisis Service-Toronto Transit Commission Pilot (e.g., training, evaluation, outreach campaigns) within the budget allocation for the program, and on such manner, content, terms and conditions as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council request the Toronto Police Service board to report on the creation of a Safe Toronto Transit Commission Strategy where police officers are deployed at Toronto Transit Commission stations in order to enhance safety for everyone.

4. City Council direct that the activities of the Toronto Community Crisis Response program of the Toronto Transit Commission will be published on the City’s data portal: Community Safety and Wellbeing on Transit.

5. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to ensure sufficient funds to support the necessary and planned addition of new Toronto Transit Commission Special Constables to ensure adequate coverage and response capability across the transit system, while maintaining existing investments in community crisis services, as part of the 2026 budget process.

6. City Council direct the City Manager to work with the Toronto Police Service and report directly to the November 28, 2025, meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with information on:

a. total number of emergency response calls related to Toronto Transit Corporation stations and vehicles in 2025;

b. the percentage for which only the Toronto Community Crisis Service could have been dispatched to resolve without additional resources; and

c. the percentage for which special constables or police were required.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to labour relations and collective bargaining.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2025) from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to labour relations and collective bargaining.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, deferred consideration of Item CC33.3 to the November 12, 13 and 14, 2025, meeting of City Council.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, with retroactive authority if required, to:

a. bring a motion seeking leave to intervene in the appeal to be heard by the Ontario Court of Appeal of the decision in Heegsma v. Hamilton;

b. intervene in the appeal if leave is granted by the Court; and

c. instruct counsel, as necessary, in consultation with the General Manager of Toronto Shelter and Support Services.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

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

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 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 contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 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 pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

October 23, 2025

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 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 approve the demolition of the designated heritage property at 505 University Avenue in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of a reconstruction and commemoration strategy for the site substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle Architects, dated June 12, 2025, and submitted in conjunction with the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated August 22, 2025, prepared by GBCA Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to demolish the designated heritage property at 505 University Avenue, in accordance with Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions:

a. that the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect;

b. prior to the issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the property at 505 University Avenue, the owner shall provide a detailed Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the reconstruction and commemoration strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated August 22, 2025, prepared by GBCA Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

c. prior to the issuance of an Ontario Land Tribunal order in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the property at 505 University Avenue, the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 505 University Avenue substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle Architects, dated June 12, 2025, and submitted in conjunction with the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated August 22, 2025, prepared by GBCA Architects, and in accordance with the Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan required in Part 2.b. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of this agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 505 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, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner of the subject property shall:

1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the reconstruction keyed to the approved Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan required in Part 2.b. above, including a detailed 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, Urban Design, City Planning;

2. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property at 505 University Avenue including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8 by 10 inch colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a memory stick in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

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

4. 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, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning;

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

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

7. 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, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan and Interpretation Plan.

e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.d.7. above, the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant, confirming that the required reconstruction and commemoration work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of work has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City 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, authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 505 University Avenue.

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

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 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 pertains to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 9, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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, C, D and E to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it is about litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, C, D and E to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to litigation before the Ontario Land Tribunal and contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendices A, B, C, D and E to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

October 23, 2025

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 settlement offer set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor and support a revised proposal that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings in Confidential Appendices B and C to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor (together the "Settlement Offer") for the lands municipally known as 505 University Avenue, and subject to the Parts below.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "Tribunal") hearing on this matter in support of the Settlement Offer for the lands municipally known as 505 University Avenue (the "Development Site").

3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment substantially in accordance with the Confidential Appendix D to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor, 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 generally in accordance with Confidential Appendix E to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor, is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor;

c. the owner has, at its sole expense:

i. provided a detailed Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the reconstruction and commemoration strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated August 22, 2025, prepared by GBCA Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

ii. entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 505 University Avenue substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by BDP Quadrangle Architects, dated June 12, 2025, and submitted in conjunction with the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated August 22, 2025 prepared by GBCA Architects, and in accordance with the Reconstruction and Commemoration Plan required in Part 3.c.i. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of this agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

iii. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review;

iv. secured the design and provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports accepted by the Director, Engineering Review;

v. 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, 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;

vi. submitted an updated Transportation Impact Study or Addendum, and updated Parking and Loading Study or Addendum, to reflect revisions to site circulation, loading, parking and access for the development, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

vii. submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that matters arising from such study be satisfactorily addressed, and secured if required;

viii. submitted an updated Noise Study or Addendum, including any required third party peer review, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and

ix. where a zoning provision is requested to be added to the Draft ZBA arising from Paragraph 7.e. of Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor, an updated View Corridor Analysis respecting the protected view of City Hall will be provided to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

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

Confidential Appendices A, B, C, D and E to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor are now public, the City Solicitor having exercised the City Solicitor’s discretion to make them public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 contain advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instruction to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 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 (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:

1. City Council not accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated September 2, 2025, set out in Public Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to continue to oppose the appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that if the appeal is allowed in whole or in part, the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its Order until the City Solicitor has advised that:

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

b. the owner submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Geotechnical Study and Hydrogeological Report, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums (“Engineering Reports”), to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review;

c. the owner has entered into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, at the owner's sole expense, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support the development as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports or any other reports accepted by the Director, Engineering Review;

d. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Director, Engineering Review and that such matters arising from such study, be secured if required;

e. the owner has submitted a revised Arborist Report or addendum, and Tree Protection Plan acceptable and satisfactory to the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry; and

f. the owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

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

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 16, 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 (September 16, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential as they contain advice and information that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.

Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation privilege.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend its decision in Item 2025.NY22.2 for 150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive to include the following:

City Council authorize the inclusion of the following provisions in By-law 359-2025:

7.(E)(iii) vents, chutes and caged ladders listed in (i) above, by a maximum of 1.8 metres.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 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 (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 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 (September 18, 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 September 16, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 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 form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor;

b. 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;

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

d. the owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind 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, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

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

Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 18, 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 (September 18, 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 (September 18, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 September 19, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement.

2. Should the Ontario Land Tribunal allow the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any final Order(s) until such time as the City Solicitor advises the Ontario Land Tribunal of the following:

a. the Owner and the City have filed with the Tribunal the final form of the Official Plan Amendment, which instrument shall be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, and which shall designate the New Public Park as Parks;

b. the Owner and the City have filed with the Tribunal the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment, which instrument shall be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, and which shall zone the New Public Park as Open Space;

c. the Owner and the City have entered into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the provision of the new community space and 6 affordable rental housing units;

d. the Owner has filed an updated Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review;

e. the Compatibility Mitigation Study, Air Quality, Noise and Vibration, prepared by SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., dated May 20, 2025, and previously filed with the City, has been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City, and the Owner agrees to implement any necessary air quality, noise, vibration or land use compatibility control measures and recommendations identified through the peer review, with the control measures to be secured through the site plan approval and/or subdivision process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

f. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed the Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated May 7, 2024, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review;

g. the Owner has submitted a revised Traffic Impact Assessment acceptable to the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that such matters arising from such study have been secured if required;

h. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed the Urban Forestry matters in the Urban Forestry Memorandum dated August 9, 2022, or as may be updated, in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review;

i. the Owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements applicable at the time of the applicant's initial Site Plan Application of June 9, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

j. should it be determined that upgrades are required to infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Traffic Impact Study, the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities shall be secured to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services;

k. the Owner and the City have received draft plan of subdivision approval for the Draft Plan Application (City File 22 162079 NNY 15 SB, Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-

24-000774); and

l. the Owner has withdrawn its appeal of City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment 558 (Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-21-001844).

3. City Council approve the acceptance of an on-site parkland dedication, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, being 1,150 square metres in size, in a rectangular configuration generally located in the southwest corner of the Property with frontages on Vanderhoof Avenue and Don Avon Drive (the "New Public Park"), being conveyed to the City in a phased manner described as follows:

a. City Council approve that prior to the first above-grade permit for Building A (the first building in the proposed development), the owner shall register a Section 118 Restriction, pursuant to the Land Titles Act, against title to the New Public Park to be conveyed to the City, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

b. City Council approve that prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Building B (the second building in the proposed development), the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having a size of 956 square metres of the New Public Park, with frontage on a public street, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor;

i. City Council direct that the 956 square metres of the New Public Park be permitted to be used for the stockpiling of any soils or materials, or as an interim construction staging area for the development and construction access, for nominal consideration, and for no longer than four (4) years following the conveyance of the 956 square metres of the New Public Park, subject to agreements with the City outlining the insurance requirements, extent of area and use permitted, tree removal and replacement (if any), duration, restoration plan and costs, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation;

c. City Council approve that prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Building C (the third building in the proposed development), the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having a size of 194 square metres of the New Public Park, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor;

i. City Council direct that the 194 square metres of the New Public Park be permitted to be used for the stockpiling of any soils or materials, or as an interim construction staging area for the development and construction access, for nominal consideration, and for no longer than four (4) years following the conveyance of the 194 square metres of the New Public Park, subject to agreements with the City outlining the insurance requirements, extent of area and use permitted, tree removal and replacement (if any), duration, restoration plan and costs, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.

5. City Council approve the acceptance of all on-site parkland dedications, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

6. City Council authorize that the remaining approximately 47.8 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, with payment shall be made prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Building C (the third building in the proposed development).

7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.  The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.

8. City Council allow the owner to design, construct, and convey to the City, a minimum 464 square metres of community space ("Community Agency Space") to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor, as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the terms set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

9. City Council allow the owner to design, construct and maintain 6 affordable rental housing units to be located in Building A or B for 99 years to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor in accordance with the terms set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

10. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution, set out in Parts 8 and 9 above, equal to 100 percent of four percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development.

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

Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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.

4. City Council request the Mayor to consider allocating any Community Benefits Charges collected from the development at 65, 73, 75, 77, 81 McCormack Street to the improvement of Harwood Park, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City.

The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:

1. City Council accept the with prejudice offer to settle dated September 25, 2025 set out in Public Appendix A to the report (September 26, 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 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be finalized, in a form and content acceptable to the City Solicitor, the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. the Owner has addressed all outstanding issues identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence dated October 30, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review;
 
c. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study including all requested revisions identified within the Engineering and Construction Services correspondence, dated October 30, 2023, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;
 
d. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, 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 Development and/or any upgrades that may be required; the Owner shall also provide the Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, Foundation Drainage Summary Form, Foundation Summary Form Technical Brief, and the Hydrological Review Summary to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and/or the Transportation Impact Study, 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, at no cost to the City, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, and General Manager, Transportation Services; the Owner has provided a Pedestrian Level Wind Study, in accordance with the City's Terms of Reference, with such report to be reviewed and recommendations implemented as part of the Zoning By-law and/or secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

e. the Owner has submitted an Electromagnetic Field Management Plan to be peer reviewed at the owner's expense, with recommendations to be implemented to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;
 
f. the Owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review and provided required materials, including a Public Utilities Plan and a Site Grading Plan, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry;
 
g. the Owner has submitted a phasing plan to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, how the required non-residential gross floor area will be achieved;
 
h. the Owner has made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements current as at the time of zoning application, if applicable, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;
 
i. the submission and acceptance of a Compatibility and Mitigation Study (including air quality and noise and vibration assessments), which shall be peer reviewed at the owner’s expense, with recommendations to be implemented to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and
 
j. the Owner has provided an updated Geotechnical Study and/or Erosion Hazard Assessment to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

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

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 and B to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of  Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 September 24, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor, and settlement drawings set out in Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor (collectively, the "Settlement Offer"), 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 draft zoning by-law amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor;

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

i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review Report, Hydrogeological Assessment Report, Servicing Report, Groundwater Summary Form, Foundation Drainage Summary Form, Hydrological Review Summary Form and Associated engineering plans (i.e., Servicing Plan, Grading Plan, Storm Tributary Plan, Sanitary Tributary Plan, Plan and Profiles) (the "Engineering Reports"), to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this Development, and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review;

ii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required;

iii. submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study or addendum, including a Transportation Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that matters arising from such study, be secured if required;

iv. submitted a Pedestrian Level Wind Study – Wind Tunnel Study, including the identification of any required mitigation measures to be implemented and secured through the zoning by-law process to resolve wind safety exceedances and to improve pedestrian comfort, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

v. submitted an Arborist Report, Tree Preservation and Inventory Plan, Soil Volume Plan (QL-A), Public Utilities Plans, Landscape Plan demonstrating sufficient soil volume for tree growth and Landscape Sections to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry;

vi. made revisions to meet the Toronto Green Standard requirements to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and

vii. provided a revised Energy Strategy Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment and Climate.

c. if the accepted Engineering Report(s) require(s) any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either:

i. the owner, at its sole cost and expense, 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 Report(s), to support the development, in a financially secured agreement, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review; or

ii. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Engineering Report(s), have been constructed and are operational, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review and the General Manager, Toronto Water.

3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to retain external professional consultants and to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the settlement drawings in Confidential Appendix B to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor in the event City Council refuse to accept the Settlement Offer.

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

Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 and B to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 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 September 24, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 26, 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 draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review;

b. the owner or applicant, at their sole cost and expense, has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report 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 Director, Engineering Review, Development Review;

c. the City has received, reviewed, and accepted the updated Transportation Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

d. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, which among other matters may include a holding (H) provision, with the enactment of an amending by-law to remove the holding symbol when the following conditions are fulfilled:

i. if the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report are accepted and satisfactory from Part 2.b. above, and indicate that new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure are required to support the development, then either:

1. the owner or applicant 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 to support the development, as identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Sanitary Capacity Analysis, in a financially secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; or

2. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted and satisfactory Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management report and Sanitary Capacity Analysis in Part 2.d.i.1. above are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction to the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and

ii. all necessary approvals or permits arising from Part 2.d.i.1. or 2.d.i.2. above are obtained, where required, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review.

e. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 24 191529 NNY 08 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 three (3) existing rental dwelling units on the lands and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure, among other matters, the following:

i. the provision of an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for all Eligible Tenants of the three (3) existing rental units proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments; 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;

f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Transportation Services and Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated September 13, 2024, and any outstanding issues arising from the ongoing technical review of the Proposed Development (which may require provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review;

g. the owner has submitted a revised Travel Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

h. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Memorandum dated September 10, 2024, or any outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry arising from the ongoing technical review of the Proposed Development (which may require provision of acceptable reports and studies), as they relate to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry;

i. the owner has provided a revised wind study including a wind tunnel test, and all recommended mitigation measures are secured in the Zoning By-law Amendment and/or through the Site Plan approval process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review;

j. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense, facilitated the City undertaking a peer review of the submitted Noise and Vibration Assessment, and has secured any recommended mitigation measures in the Zoning By-law Amendment, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

k. the owner has submitted an updated and complete Toronto Green Standard Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and

l. the owner has registered on title to the lands a Limiting Distance Agreement, to which the City will be a party, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, that ensures a minimum 28.0-metre separation distance between Tower A and any building on the abutting property to the west of Tower A.

3.  City Council approve:

a. that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, and prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for Tower A (the first phase of the development), the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 562.7 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor;

b. 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; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; and

c. 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.

4. City Council authorize that the on-site parkland dedication be permitted to be used for the stockpiling of any soils or materials, or as an interim construction staging area for the development and construction access for nominal consideration and for no longer than two (2) years following the conveyance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to agreements with the City outlining the insurance requirements, extent of area and use permitted, tree removal and replacement (if any), duration, restoration plan and costs, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.

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

Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 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 (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 and B to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of  Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 26, 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 September 22, 2025, as set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the settlement, subject to the condition set out below:

a. confirmation that the final form and content of the draft zoning by-law amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review.

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

Confidential Appendices A and B to the report (September 26, 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 (September 26, 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 (September 26, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 September 23, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor and direct the City Solicitor to attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in support of the settlement.

2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the applicant provide a Transportation Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, prior to attending at the Toronto Local Appeal Body in support of the settlement.

3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Toronto Local Appeal Body to impose the following condition on the minor variance decision, in accordance with the offer to settle:

a. the proposed recreation use shall be permitted for a period of three years, beginning on the date of the issuance of the Toronto Local Appeal Body decision.

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

Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withdraw the City's appeals of the Committee of Adjustment Decisions for File A0146/25EYK (Toronto Local Appeal Body File 25 171920 S45 03 TLAB) and File A0148/25EYK (Toronto Local Appeal Body File 25 171959 S45 03 TLAB) regarding 155-157 Thirtieth Street.

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

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 25, 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 (September 25, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 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 (September 29, 2025) from the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct that the balance of  Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 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 (September 29, 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 September 23, 2025 set out in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 29, 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are in a final form satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the Owner, which will include Holding conditions as set out in the Settlement Offer (as set out below);

b. joint ministerial approval pursuant to the Lower Don Special Policy Area and Lower Don Protocol for the Official Plan Amendment has been obtained;

c. the Owner has entered into and registered on title an agreement with the City to secure the provision of Affordable Rental Housing units, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

d. the Owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study including a Wind Tunnel Study, with recommendations implemented as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment and the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the studies have been made, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

3. City Council allow the owner of the Site to construct, provide and maintain either 6.5 percent of the gross floor area on the Lands as affordable rental housing for 99 years, or 10 percent of the gross floor area on the Lands as affordable rental housing for 25 years; to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and allow the affordable rental housing to be secured as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the terms set out in the Settlement Offer.

4. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 3 above equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development.

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, 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.

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

Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 29, 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 (September 25, 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 (September 29, 2025) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council include 120 Bloor Street East on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2025), from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council include 1286 Bloor Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 2 to the report (September 18, 2025), from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the demolition of the 'non-contributing' building and the erection of a new mixed-use building at 15 Toronto Street in the Saint Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with subsections 42(1) 4 and 42(1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and subject to the following conditions:

a. that the related Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect.

b. that the replacement building for 15 Toronto Street is substantially in accordance with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by BDP Quadrangle Architects Ltd., dated May 2025, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated July 30, 2022, and revised August 24, 2023, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

c. that prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 15 Toronto Street including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing 'non-contributing' building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner provides the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning:

1. final building permit drawings for the replacement building, including the design of the replacement building, is consistent with the Saint Lawrence Neighbourhood Conservation District Plan substantially in accordance with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by BDP Quadrangle Architects Ltd., dated May 2025, and the Saint Lawrence Neighbourhood Conservation District Plan.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council refuse the proposal to construct a structure on lands subject to an encroachment agreement adjacent to 2 Whitney Avenue, a property within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as outlined in the Applicants' Submission by Matthew and Michele McGrath on July 25, 2025.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the application to alter the designated heritage property at 306 Lawrence Avenue East, in accordance with Section 33 and Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a three-storey, 350-seat Performing Arts Centre in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 13, 2025 prepared by CS&P Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Stevens Burgess Architects Ltd. dated January 2025 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan and a Landscape Plan, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to conditions.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 306 Lawrence Avenue East, in accordance with Part 4, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes at 306 Lawrence Avenue East, under Part 4, Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act are subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 306 Lawrence Avenue East, 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 substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Stevens Burgess Architects Ltd. dated January 2025 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning for the property at 306 Lawrence Avenue East, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

2. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, demonstrating how it will support the cultural heritage value of the subject property, satisfactory to 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.1. 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 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 Landscape Plans;

b. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 2.a.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 has been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and Landscape Plan, and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council consent to the application to demolish, by way of deconstruction and salvage, the stone wall and gateposts at the designated property at 4200 Eglinton Avenue West, under Part 4, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for construction of a new transit station, in accordance with the Memorandum dated July 29, 2025 prepared by West End Connectors (that includes a Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Arup dated July 10, 2024, and attachments relating to documentation, dismantling and storage specifications) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with salvage, storage, reconstruction, landscape and interpretation plans all satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to demolish the stone wall and gateposts at the designated property at 4200 Eglington Avenue West, is subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 4200 Eglinton Avenue West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the applicant shall:

1. provide full documentation of the existing stone wall and gateposts, including two printed sets of archival quality 8 inches by 10 inches colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dots per inch resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

2. provide a Memorandum from a qualified heritage consultant or a qualified heritage professional with dry stone wall construction experience, that generally describes the methodology to be followed to deconstruct the wall and gateposts, salvage original material, store the original material and reconstruct the demolished attributes within a restored landscape, including an estimate of all costs, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

3. provide a Letter of Credit, including a provision for upward indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure the estimated cost of all work as set out in the approved methodology Memorandum and cost estimates required in Part 2.a.2. above;

b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for any above grade construction works for all or any part of the property at 4200 Eglinton Avenue West, including a heritage permit or a building permit for any above ground construction works, but excluding permits for shoring and excavation works, for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the applicant shall:

1. provide a detailed Reconstruction Plan for the stone wall and gateposts prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, or a qualified heritage professional with dry stone wall construction experience; and thereafter shall implement such a Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

2. provide a Landscape Plan that supports the heritage values and attributes of the property at 4200 Eglinton Avenue West, as stated in the Designation By-law 221-2016, and includes details of the proposed station skylight 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; and

3. 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;

c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, required in Part 2.a.3. above, the owner or applicant shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required demolition, reconstruction and landscaping work has been completed in accordance with the approved methodology Memorandum required in Part 2.a.2. above on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Reconstruction, Landscape and Interpretation Plans required in Parts 2.b.1., 2.b.2. and 2.b.3. above; and that an appropriate standard of work has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council establish colour-coded signage by amending section 354-3.2 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 354, Apartment Buildings, as follows:

a. require apartment building owners and operators to post, in a conspicuous location satisfactory to the Executive Director near the entrance of each apartment building, colour-coded signage in a form satisfactory to the Executive Director reflecting the most recent colour category assigned to the apartment building by the Executive Director;

b. require apartment building owners and operators, where the Executive Director notifies them that the building score has changed such that the building falls under a different colour category, to replace the existing signage with signage that reflects the new colour category, within 14 calendar days of the Executive Director providing the notice; and

c. require apartment building owners and operators to inform tenants and prospective tenants of the colour-coded rating of the apartment building before a lease agreement is signed, on the signing of a lease agreement and annually thereafter and provide the colour-coded rating of the apartment building to any person on request.

2. City Council clarify the existing authority for the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to provide a rating system for buildings by adding a new section 354-5.1C as follows:

C. The Executive Director is authorized to establish an apartment building evaluation system based on the results of site visits, pre-audits, audits and/or any other inspection assessing an apartment building’s compliance with City by-laws and other applicable law, with such a building evaluation system including:

1. providing each apartment building an evaluation score which will be posted on the City’s website; and

2. developing a colour-coded rating system sorting apartment buildings into categories based on their compliance with City by-laws and other applicable law and providing each apartment building a colour-coded rating which the owner or operator must post in the apartment building.

3. City Council direct that the amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 354, Apartment Buildings, come into effect on June 15, 2026.

4. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to include contact information for tenants to report building issues to RentSafeTO, as part of the final RentSafeTO colour-coded signage design.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $5,300 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700794), secured for community improvements in the vicinity, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing the Village Corner music venue at 174 Avenue Road (Cost Centre: HG0001).

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Court Services, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2025 on the Automated Speed Enforcement Program, including:

a. data on the impact of Automated Speed Enforcement Program cameras on road safety, including the reduction of pedestrian fatalities, severe injuries and collisions;

b. practices related to the issuance of Automated Speed Enforcement infractions; 

c. measures to ensure more clear signage around speed cameras;

d. data on the number of tickets issued and the average speeds at which the vehicles were observed exceeding the posted speed limit, broken down by speed camera location; and

e. a breakdown of the City of Toronto’s annual spending on Traffic Calming measures city-wide, for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to: 

a. implement a reasonable threshold of enforcement that will ensure drivers who are inadvertently and not excessively exceeding the speed limit not be fined; and

b. report on the average speed limit infractions since 2020 when the program began, the number of infractions issued, and the lowest recorded speed at which a ticket was issued.

3. City Council request the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manger, Transportation Services, to report to City Council in the fourth quarter of 2025 with options to protect all of the City’s Vision Zero Road Safety tools, including the use of automated enforcement technology.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Federal Minister of Transport and the Federal Minister of Health to introduce stronger regulations that address the public fire safety risk created by unregulated and uncertified lithium-ion batteries, including but not limited to, new or enhanced regulations under the Consumer Product Safety Act, Canada Transportation Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

2. City Council request the Solicitor General of Ontario and the Office of the Fire Marshal to explore amendments to the Ontario Fire Code, in consultation with Toronto Fire Services, that address the public fire safety risk being created by uncertified and unregulated lithium-ion batteries.

3. City Council forward this item to the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for information.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to request Division Heads to prioritize the use of internal resources for consulting services over procuring external resources/contracting out.

2. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to review the City’s Selection of Hiring of Consulting Services Policy and identify any revisions to support Part 1 above.

3. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to explore:

a. opportunities to in-source consulting services which have been contracted out, as existing contracts expire;

b. developing internal resources to address the top 5 operational areas for which the City procures consulting services; and 

c. prioritizing the use of internal expertise as new consulting services are required. 

4. City Council direct the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to the appropriate Standing Committee in the third quarter of 2026 on the outcomes of Parts 2 and 3 above.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to suspend the tender and construction of the Sheppard Avenue East Complete Street project elements until such time as the City has received positive written approval from the Ministry of Transportation under the amended Highway Traffic Act.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to explore and expedite interim measures to address traffic flow and congestion along the Sheppard Avenue East between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street to address current conditions until Provincial approval has been received on the Sheppard Avenue East Complete Street project.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2025.NY25.31 by inserting the word “Balmoral” after “Michael Mostyn” so the decision reads as follows:
 

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, City Council approve the renaming of Balmoral Park to Michael Mostyn Balmoral Park.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to waive permit fees totaling $1,017.75 (excluding Harmonized Sales Tax), on a one-time basis, for permits taken out by the Toronto District School Board until the end of 2025 for use of Winchester Park during construction at Winchester Junior and Senior Public School.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority by $769,170.59 gross, $0 debt, fully funded by:
 

a. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place (Source Account: XR3026-3700698), secured for the restoration and re-naturalization of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor along the bicycle path near the Markham Road and Brimorton Drive intersection, in the amount of $225,780.17 to be spent in 2028; and
 

b. Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1 and 2 Meadowglen Place (Source Account: XR3026-3701178), secured for the restoration and re-naturalization of the Gatineau Hydro Corridor, in the amount of $543,390.42 to be spent in 2026 for the purpose of funding meadow habitat restoration work and public realm improvements including the installation of rest areas and benches at The Meadoway, within the Gatineau Hydro Corridor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to replace the plaque made to honour Vicki Keith at the Vicki Keith Point on the Leslie Street by June 30, 2026, and the re-installation of the plaque take place as part of a ceremony commemorating Vicki Keith by local representatives and residents.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation on a one-time basis by $2,500.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 124 and 128 Pears Avenue and earmarked for 250 Davenport Road, (Source Account: XR3026-3700793), for the purpose of installing planters at Joseph Tough Park to support vine planting on an existing Toronto Community Housing fence frame at 250 Davenport Road to screen the Toronto Community Housing Corporation garbage area.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto on a one-time basis by $10,000.00 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained in the development at 743 Warden Avenue (Source Account: XR3026-3700830), secured for streetscape improvements, for the production and installation of a heritage plaque recognizing the Bomb Girls at Civic Road and Warden Avenue (Cost Centre: HG0001).

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.EY22.22 by:

a. amending Part 5 by deleting the word “westbound” and replacing it with the word “eastbound” so that Part 5 now reads as follows:

5. City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Dundas Street West between, Dundas Street West and a point 40 metres east as a reserved lane for public transit vehicles at all times.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute, on behalf of the City of Toronto, a Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to maintain and rehabilitate a portion of the Etobicoke Creek Trail on lands owned by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, as shown in Schedule A to Member Motion MM33.13, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the local Councillor, to explore the feasibility of utilizing greenspace within Hydro One corridor in Ward 3 (along Aukland Road south of Bloor Street West and north of Dundas Street West), as outlined in the attachment to this motion, for use as a dog off-leash area, and to identify potential funding sources including but not limited to existing Section 37 funds, with a report back to the Etobicoke York Community Council in the second quarter of 2026.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2025.TE24.16 by:

a. amending Part 1 by deleting the words “Attachment 5 to this report” and replacing with the words “Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District”, so that Part 1 now reads as follows:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2720, 2726 and 2734 Danforth Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect of the changes to the draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment 1 to the report (October 1, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the Association of Community Centre's 2025 Operating Budget for Central Eglinton Community Centre on a one-time basis by $94,096.25 gross, $0 net, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 79 Dunfield Avenue and 85-117 Eglinton Avenue East (Source Account: XR3026-3700331), secured for purchase of equipment and renovation of parts of the existing space, to utilize for renovations to the kitchen facility and purchase of equipment to offer cooking workshops (Cost Centre: NP0239).

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Public Library by $3,000,000.00 gross, $0 debt, with cash flow commitments of $3,000,000.00 in 2027, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 245-285 Queen Street East (Source Account: XR3026-3701360) secured towards capital facilities to be determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, for capital improvements to the relocated Toronto Public Library Site - Saint Lawrence Branch as part of the Saint Lawrence Relocation and Expansion project (WBS Elements: CLB232-02) for the following purposes:

a. enhanced library programming space;

b. digital innovation hub/fabrication studio;

c. virtual interview rooms; and

d. other capital improvements to the new library.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services to work with the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation to work to find a Canadian vendor to install and operate sport equipment stations in various City of Toronto parks, with at least one station installed in each of the Community Council areas by the start of summer 2026, and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with regard to the partnership, including consideration of the following conditions:

a. the General Manager, Parks and Recreation must consult the Ward Councillor before selecting the park and location before installation and operation of a sport equipment station;

b. the installation and operation of sport equipment stations shall be in compliance with all applicable privacy and record keeping legislation applicable to the City of Toronto, including but not limited to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006;

c. the agreement complies with the City of Toronto’s Sponsorship Policy;

d. the agreement is on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;

e. measures to bridge the digital divide and ensure alignment with the Digital Infrastructure Strategic Framework and the findings of the Mapping Toronto’s Digital Divide report;

f. addressing data privacy issues, particularly as it relates to data collection from minors; and

g. alignment with the forthcoming Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services, in collaboration with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, the local Councillor, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Toronto Police Services 55 Division, Toronto Police Services Canine Unit, local naturalist groups and neighbors to develop a plan to deter and shut down unpermitted illegal events from occurring in the Cottonwood Flats and the Lower Don area prior to the end of the second quarter of 2026.

2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services to direct the immediate and ongoing restoration and protection of the natural environment of Cottonwood Flats and the Lower Don, which may include the installation of a fence.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. As part of the implementation and report back on City Council directives included in item 2025.MM32.16, City Council request the City Manager to:

a. review the City’s permitting requirements for motorized watercraft, including jet skis, and make recommendations on how to strengthen enforcement in summer 2026 to ensure only licensed operators are able to rent out motorized watercraft, including jet skis;

b. establish a multi-party working group to develop an overall integrated strategy to address dangerous motorized watercraft use along all of Toronto’s waterfront and urban rivers in advance of the 2026 season, with group membership extended but not limited to Ports Toronto, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Toronto Police Service Marine Safety Unit, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and Parks and Recreation; and

c. broaden the scope of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee identified in item 2025.MM32.16 to consider all of the Toronto’s supervised swimming beaches, as well as the waterfront and urban rivers, while ensuring that geographically-specific stakeholder consultations are undertaken to inform the design of specific Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zones at the request of the local Councillor, including at Bluffer's Park and Woodbine Beach.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, on behalf of the City as landlord, to enter into nominal five (5) year leases with (i) Clay and Paper Theatre, to facilitate continued programming at Dufferin Grove Fieldhouse, and (ii) Sick Muse Art Projects Incorporated, to facilitate continued programming at Earlscourt Park Community Concession Building on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to extend existing agreements with each of Clay and Paper Theatre, with respect to Dufferin Grove Fieldhouse, and Sick Muse Art Projects Incorporated, with respect to the Earlscourt Park Community Concession Building during the interim period, as required, until the agreements referenced in Part 1 above are executed.

3. City Council severally authorize each of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to administer and manage the agreements referenced in Parts 1 and 2 above, including the provision of any consents, approvals, and notices.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to determine whether the leased premises at Dufferin Grove Fieldhouse, with respect to Clay and Paper Theatre, and the leased premises at Earlscourt Park Community Concession Building, with respect to the Sick Muse Art Projects Inc. are eligible to be designated as a municipal capital facility and report back through the General Government Committee in the second quarter of 2026.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Board of Health to consider developing a road map to provide a pilot school-based mobile eye testing program on an opt in basis to school-age children to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to excel in the classroom by the first quarter of 2026.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation by $6,035.00, fully funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 65 and 67 Livingston Road (Source Account: XR3026-3700890), for the purpose of capital improvements at Guild Park.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council endorse the Elect Respect Pledge and express its support for the campaign.

Elect Respect Pledge

As an ally to candidates and elected officials, and an advocate for democracy, I pledge to:

- Treat elected officials and each other with respect in all spaces - public, private, and online.

- Reject harassment, abuse, and personal attacks, and speak out when I witness them.

- Focus debate and political discussions on ideas and policies, not personal attacks.

- Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office, and engage in public life.

- Call on relevant authorities for the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats.

- Model integrity and respect in public life, holding myself to the highest standards of conduct, and vote for leaders who model integrity and respect in public life, holding them to the highest standard of conduct.
 

2. City Council forward this item to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Federation of Canadian Municipalities Big City Mayors’ Caucus, the Premier of Ontario and Opposition party leaders in the Ontario Legislature, the Prime Minister of Canada and Opposition party leaders in the House of Commons, all Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament representing seats in the City of Toronto, the Toronto Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body, and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 180 Queens Drive (Application A0368/24EYK) with appropriate City Staff, to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment’s decision to refuse the development proposed in application A0368/24EYK.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 180 Queens Drive (Application A0368/24EYK) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at their discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to review other jurisdictions and include best practices and directions for noise mitigation, including setback distances, noise barriers and court surfacing options related to temporary and seasonal Pickleball facilities through the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan Implementation Strategy.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management or their designate, to negotiate and execute a nominal transfer agreement with Wigwamen Incorporated or a related entity for the transfer of 1 to 3 Strathmore Boulevard together with adjoining lands previously expropriated from 17 and 19 Dewhurst Boulevard on such terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Director, Indigenous Affairs Office, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to agree that the City will assume all reasonable costs and charges related to the disposal of the Property including, but not limited to, land transfer tax, reasonable expenses related to third party consultants, legal and surveying costs, and to waive any customary City related charges and fees associated with the conveyance of lands.

3. City Council exempt the transactions identified in Part 1 above from the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 213, Real Property, of the Toronto Municipal Code, such that the subject lands are not required to first be declared surplus to the City’s needs.
 

4. City Council approve, as the approving authority under the provisions of the Expropriations Act, the disposal of any portion of the Property that was acquired by expropriation without giving the original owner from whom such land was expropriated the first chance to repurchase the land.
 

5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and enter into with Wigwamen Incorporated a municipal housing facility agreement pursuant to Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and/or any other agreements or other documents on behalf of the City that may be required to secure the financial assistance being provided and to set out the terms of the operation of the Property for 99 years as affordable housing, with rents set at or below Average Market Rent, all on 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, or their designate, to execute, on behalf of the City, any security or financing documents required by Wigwamen Incorporated to secure construction and conventional financing and subsequent refinancing, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement or any other agreements between the City and Wigwamen Incorporated as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council.
 

7. City Council authorize up to three affordable rental housing units on the Property to be eligible for waivers of building permit fees and planning application fees, unless already paid.

City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with the Chief Communications Officer, Strategic Public and Employee Communications, the Medical Officer of Health, the Toronto Police Service, the Mayor’s Champion to Eradicate Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence, and frontline Intimate Partner Violence and Gender-Based Violence organizations, to deliver a citywide public education campaign in 2026 and 2027, within existing and approved budget, to address the ongoing epidemic of Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence in our city to both highlight resources, programs and services that support and empower survivors specifically targeting locations where survivors interact with City programs and services, and prevent intimate partner violence and gender-based violence.