Agenda

This meeting of City Council will be conducted with Members participating in person and remotely and the proceedings of City Council will be conducted publicly.

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November 6, 2025

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- Moment of Silence

City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on October 8 and 9, 2025.

Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 27 on November 4, 2025

Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair 

Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 28 on October 27, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair

Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 30 on October 17, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair

Report of the Striking Committee from Meeting 9 on October 23, 2025

Submitted by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, Chair

Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 24 on October 28, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair

Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 25 on October 23, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair

Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 25 on October 29, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair

Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 25 on October 30, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair

Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 26 on October 21, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair

Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 27 on October 21, 2025 

Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair

Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 26 on October 22, 2025 

Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair  

Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 26 on October 22, 2025

Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair

New Business from City Officials

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

Members of Council may file petitions.

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

City Council will review the Order Paper.

The City Manager and the City Solicitor recommend that:  

1. City Council receive this report for information.

This report responds to City Council's direction (MM32.50 - Requesting Legal Review of Bid Process Complaint Relating to Toronto Parking Authority RFP-PARCS-202407) that the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, review the Toronto Parking Authority's bid process related to the Toronto Parking Authority's RFP-PARCS-20247 procurement for compliance with applicable laws and policies.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council inform the Government of Ontario of its opposition to changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in Bill 60 and the weakening of tenant rights including contemplated changes to “security of tenure” or a further weakening of rent control.
 

2. City Council reiterate the City’s request of the Government of Ontario to reinstate rent control on rental homes first occupied after 2018.
 

3. City Council request the City Solicitor review legal options to protect renters and challenge provisions of Bill 60, including potential Charter protections.
 

4. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat present to the Housing Rights Advisory Committee on the potential impact of the changes in Bill 60 as well as changes to security of tenure and rent control.
 

5. City Council reiterate its request to the Government of Ontario to achieve our shared goal of building more purpose-built rental by providing the City with a Build More Homes Rebate of at least $596 million (equivalent to the value of development charges payable) for 15,830 Purpose-Built Rental homes in projects that applied but, due to lack of funds, were not approved under Phase 1 of the Purpose-Built Rental Housing Incentives stream to deliver more City-led purpose built rental, with security of tenure.
 

6. City Council reiterate its requests to the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario to significantly increase their investment in the HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan which will increase the supply of new affordable and supportive homes, protect existing rental stock, including through retrofit programs, and help residents across the City to maintain their existing home.

7. City Council reiterate its requests to the Government of Ontario to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, and/or related regulations to:
 

a. reintroduce vacancy control legislation which ties rents to residential units rather than tenancies;

b. introduce rent control to cover units first occupied after November 15, 2018;

c. require landlords of residential units to be responsible for finding temporary accommodation or provide sufficient relocation assistance for their tenants for the duration of the renovations if tenants intend to return post-repair/renovation;

d. require landlords to obtain a building permit before issuing an N13 notice of termination, provide a copy of the applicable permit to tenants together with any N13 notice of termination, require evidence that the permit was delivered with the N13 notice of termination as part of any L2 application to end a tenancy filed on that basis, and require the approved permit be provided to the Landlord and Tenant Board as part of any L2 application to end a tenancy filed on the basis of an N13 notice of termination;

e. provide the same rights and compensation afforded to tenants in buildings with five (5) or more units to those in buildings with less than five (5) units;

f. increase the required compensation for tenants in no-fault evictions;

g. remove ex parte eviction orders for breached repayment agreements;

h. require landlords to attach a plain-language tenants’ rights information package to N13 eviction notices (similar to the City of Toronto's Eviction Prevention Handbook);

i. regulate N11s and buy-out agreements; 

j. amend Above Guideline Increase rules to eliminate the eligibility of capital expenditures that constitute general repair and maintenance of the property; add a new subsection requiring landlords to save 10 percent of rental income to be accessed for capital expenditures; and require landlords to notify tenants of the decrease in advance of the date when rent is required to be reduced as specified in an order permitting an Above Guideline Increase related to eligible capital expenses; and

k. prohibit the use of algorithmic software that utilizes non-public competitor data to set market rents.

8. City Council reiterate its request to the Government of Ontario to make the following operational changes:

a. allow tenants the right to in-person Landlord and Tenant Board hearings to eliminate technological barriers for individuals who do not have access to digital devices or reliable internet connection;

b. simplify Landlord and Tenant Board notices with plain language so they are easily understood and ensure all forms include a tracking number that is linked to a public registry; and

c. establish a provincial rental registry that tracks building ownership, rental rates, Above Guideline Increases and their expiry dates, and Landlord and Tenant Board eviction filings and their outcomes, and monitor data on N12 and N13 evictions.

9. City Council request the Government of Ontario to proclaim and bring into force Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023, and/or related regulations that would complement Toronto’s existing Renoviction By-law and expand protections across Ontario to:

a. require that when landlords provide a notice to terminate a tenancy for repairs or renovations, that it be accompanied by a report from a qualified person confirming that the renovations/repairs are so extensive that they require vacant possession of the rental unit; a qualified person should include someone with professional qualifications who is licensed and required to meet professional and ethical obligations under provincial legislation (e.g. architects and professional engineers);

b. require landlords to provide tenants who have provided notice that they wish to have a right of first refusal to return to the unit with written notice of the estimated completion date, any changes to this date, and final notification once the renovations/repairs are completed;

c. require landlords to provide tenants with a grace period of at least 60 days after the rental unit is ready for occupancy, to allow tenants to move back in and provide the required 60-day notice to end their tenancy in their temporary accommodation; and

d. allow tenants whose landlords fail to provide the required written notices, the grace period and/or the right of first refusal to apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for a remedy until the later of two years after the tenant moved out or six months after renovations/repairs are completed.

10. City Council direct that a copy of the Item be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for information and joint advocacy.

The Executive Committee requested the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services to report directly to the November 12, 2025 meeting of City Council with an analysis of the impact on Bill 60 on renters and rental protections in Toronto, including: 

a. the current housing affordability context in Toronto;

b. an analysis of the impacts of proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in Bill 60 on tenants in Toronto; and

c. potential impacts to the City of Toronto tenant support and eviction prevention measures.

I was among the many Torontonians shocked to learn the Province of Ontario was contemplating ways to change or end “security of tenure.” While I am relieved that the Province has withdrawn plans to consult on this cut to renters’ rights, Bill 60 is still very concerning.

Fifty percent of Torontonians rent their homes. They have the right to feel secure, without fear of baseless evictions or needlessly paying more of their hard-earned income towards rent.

Some have claimed that the changes in Bill 60 will incentivize developers to build, however our experience at the City shows us that making it easier to evict renters is not what builds housing. Our successful Rental Housing Supply Program is waiving development charges for projects that build new rental supply and include affordable units. Through this program, Toronto is building 8,177 new homes in 15 developments. This program and other City-led and City-supported projects accounted for 65 percent of all housing starts in Toronto this year and we are on track to build 25,000 homes this year and next. If the Province wants to build more rental housing, they should join us and make it more affordable to build homes.

As Mayor, I have bolstered programs that protect renters, such as the Rent Bank, Eviction Prevention in the Community, and the Tenant Support Program (formerly the Tenant Defence Fund). We established a Renovictions Bylaw to prevent illegal evictions and hired more RentSafeTO inspectors so housing units are maintained in a state of good repair. We have expanded funding to help non-profits purchase buildings (MURA) so rent can be stable and kept affordable forever. 

Sadly, our progress to empower and protect renters is at risk due to the Province of Ontario’s new legislation. Bill 60 proposes changes to the Residential Tenancies Act that would make it easier to evict renters, and cut the financial compensation renters get when they are evicted. If passed, Bill 60 would:

-Block renters from introducing any new evidence and issues to support their cases at Landlord Tenant Board hearings.

-Deny renters the ability to challenge “voluntary evictions” when they have been pressured or misled into signing an N11.

-Cut in half the time available for renters to appeal unfair decisions at the Landlord Tenant Board to just 15 days.

-Eliminate the requirement for landlords to provide 1 month’s rent as compensation to renters when being evicted for “personal use” through an N12. Often, renters rely on this compensation to help them move or find a new home.

-Make it easier for landlords to evict renters by cutting notice periods in half, cutting the options for requesting an eviction be postponed, and hiring more enforcement officers to forcibly remove renters from their homes.

These proposed changes will make hardworking families less able to defend themselves against large real estate investors. Many of which are known to buy affordable rental housing and then find ways to raise the rent or remove tenants.

Tenant rights must be protected. Millions of people who rent their homes now, and the next generation looking for a place to live, need the same long-term security in their homes as everyone else. Instead of cutting renters’ rights, the province should restore rent control on homes built after 2018, invest in more resources at the Landlord Tenant Board so cases are heard more quickly, and invest in incentives for new purpose-built rental construction.

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1.  City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on the effectiveness of improvements made to the Winter Maintenance Program in the 2025-2026 season resulting from the Program Review.

2.  City Council approve the amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950-1316A, Schedule XVIIA, Parking and Standing During Major Snow Storm Conditions and Chapter 950-1316B, XVIIB, Parking/Standing on or Blocking Streetcar Tracks during Major Snow Storm Conditions, as generally described in Attachment 2 to the report (November 3, 2025) from the City Manager.

3. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting on December 4, 2025 on how they are modernizing the PlowTO tracking map using currently available software and technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

The Executive Committee requested the City Manager, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, to report directly to the November 12, 2025 meeting of City Council on:

 a. the utilization of friendly tow system in permit parking areas as is used in Montreal;

 b. the detailed process on proactive monitoring on how to deal with illegally parked vehicles on Toronto Transit Commission streetcar routes; 

c. the plan to plow snow around schools;

d. how City Councillors will be advised of the local snow plans and the role of SNOWTO and their lobbying firm in advising Councillors of their Ward plan and what are appropriate Councillor communications by SNOWTO; 

e. the Councillor’s direct pathway to appropriate City Officials during a snow event; and

f. the parking plan to ensure that permit holders receive the necessary communication and consideration in the relocation of vehicles to allow for snow clearing and removal, including communication prior to towing, as well as the approach to managing vehicle volumes in densely concentrated permit parking areas.

The President, Municipal VU Consulting Inc. gave a presentation on City of Toronto Winter Maintenance Review Update and the Acting Director, Winter and Seasonal Services gave a presentation on 2025-2026 Winter Maintenance Improvements.

In response to challenges experienced with winter maintenance operations during the February 2025 major snow events, City Council directed the City Manager to review the City’s Winter Maintenance Program, identify opportunities for improvement, and undertake a forensic audit of the procurement for the existing winter maintenance contracts. Municipal VU Consulting Inc. (MVU) was engaged to conduct the winter maintenance program review, and the Internal Audit Division was tasked with the procurement review. The interim results of both reviews were reported to City Council at its July 23 and 24, 2025 meeting, where Council directed the City Manager to continue working with MVU to develop a Major Snow Event Response Plan with a city-wide all hands on deck emergency approach, refine other opportunities for improvement, and to engage a third party to conduct a forensic audit on the winter maintenance procurement given the fraud risk identified by the Internal Audit Division.

MVU’s 2025 Winter Storm Response and Winter Maintenance Program Review identified 32 opportunities for improvement, which have since been refined into 11 recommendations for immediate, mid-term and long-term implementation.  This report provides an update on new and enhanced initiatives planned for the 2025-2026 winter season, highlighting several actions that align with or support elements of MVU’s 11 recommendations – such as the removal of 311 service request hold periods, surge planning, and development of a Major Snow Event Response Plan – as well as updates on the status of nine outstanding Auditor General recommendations that had not been fully implemented and three new Auditor General recommendations from June 2025.

Development of the Major Snow Event Response Plan will be finalized following the completion of the tabletop testing which will be scheduled shortly, with the following key components to strengthen the City’s winter resilience:

-  A scalable, city-wide response with escalation triggers, mapped routes, and clearly defined roles.

-  Activation of the Emergency Operations Centre for a coordinated city-wide response with an embedded communications plan.

- Snow removal using a combination of contracted, in-house, and surge resources, including enhanced parking enforcement and towing support.

-  Designating additional road segments as snow routes, as recommended in this report, and improving signage.

Staff have begun implementing a range of initiatives to strengthen winter maintenance operations for the 2025-2026 and future winter seasons, including:

-  Eliminating the temporary hold period on 311 winter service requests.

-  Strengthening quality monitoring and reporting to better monitor contractor performance.

-  Improved in-house fleet readiness by procuring additional equipment, testing alternative models of sidewalk clearing equipment, expanding technician availability with mobile responsiveness in the field, and providing additional staff training for major snow events.

-  Enhancing proactive snow removal to better manage snow at high-priority locations with limited storage capacity.

-  Establishing a year-round Winter Services Unit to focus on operational preparedness, contract management, and continuous improvement.

-  Improving the City’s winter communications strategy for both typical and extreme weather events.

MVU developed and analyzed snow removal contract models, which have estimated annual costs of up to $130 million. Given Toronto’s climate – where major snowstorms of sufficient scale to trigger full removal operations do not occur every winter – this report does not recommend engaging in specific snow removal models due to the cost. Instead, when snow removal is required in the remaining years of the existing winter maintenance contracts, the City will utilize existing resources (contracted and in-house) with improvements in place that strengthen performance and operational readiness in combination with surge resources. Up to an additional 200 support staff and 75 pieces of equipment (e.g., dump trucks, loaders, skid steers) from across City divisions is available to be redeployed to assist with a major snow event response. It is expected that incremental program improvements will be realized each year going forward. During the remaining contract years, lessons learned will inform the development of the future winter maintenance contracts. The implementation of previous and new Auditor General recommendations is ongoing, with a focus on contract oversight, operational preparedness, procedure updates, and performance monitoring. Enhanced field audits and data-driven tools will help identify potential service issues and verify equipment use, supporting consistent, accountable, and continuously improving winter maintenance operations.

The externally led forensic audit of the winter maintenance procurement and award process has progressed significantly, with the final report expected at the December 2025 meeting of City Council. The findings of this audit will also inform the procurement of future winter maintenance contracts.

The purpose of this report is to advise that the City Manager will be submitting a report that provides an update on the winter maintenance program review to Executive Committee for its meeting on November 4, 2025.

The  Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the temporary closure of the public laneway “Ln W Pape S Cosburn”, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

2. City Council authorize the installation of a temporary Level 1, Type A – Pedestrian Crossover on Pape Avenue at Gamble Avenue, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

3. City Council authorize the installation of a temporary Level 1, Type A – Pedestrian Crossover on Pape Avenue at Gowan Avenue, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

4. City Council approve the temporary closure of the southbound curb and median lanes to vehicular traffic on Pape Avenue, between Gamble Avenue and Gowan Avenue, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

5. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Pape Avenue, between Gamble Avenue and Gowan Avenue, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

6. City Council rescind the existing parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, on the west side of Pape Avenue, between Torrens Avenue and Gowan Avenue, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station Construction.

7. City Council rescind the exiting parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, on the east side of Pape Avenue, between Torrens Avenue and a point 60 metres south of Gowan Avenue, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station Construction.

8. City Council rescind the existing 1-hour maximum parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., anytime, on the east side of Pape Avenue, between Torrens Avenue and Gowan Avenue, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

9. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on both sides of Pape Avenue, between Torrens Avenue and Gowan Avenue, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

10. City Council prohibit stopping at anytime on the east and west sides of Pape Avenue, between Torrens Avenue and Gowan Avenue, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

11. City Council prohibit the eastbound left and right-turn movements at the intersection of Pape Avenue and Cosburn Avenue, from February 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

12. City Council prohibit the westbound left-turn, northbound left-turn, and southbound left and right-turn movements at the intersection of Pape Avenue and Cosburn Avenue, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

13. City Council authorize the installation of a temporary Level 1, Type A – Pedestrian Crossover on Cosburn Avenue at 100 Cosburn Avenue, located approximately 75 metres west of Pape Avenue, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

14. City Council approve the temporary closure of the northerly westbound bicycle lane on Cosburn Avenue, between a point 60 metres west and 60 metres east of Pape Avenue, from January 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

15. City Council approve the temporary closure of the southerly eastbound bicycle lane on Cosburn Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 60 metres west, from January 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

16. City Council reduce the posted speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Cosburn Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 100 metres west, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

17. City Council rescind the existing parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat., on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 93 metres further west, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

18. City Council prohibit stopping at anytime on the north side of Cosburn Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 93 metres further west, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Cosburn Station construction.

19. City Council approve the temporary closure of the northbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Pape Avenue, between a point 40 metres south and 36 metres north of Bain Avenue, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building Construction.

20. City Council approve the intermittent temporary closure of the northbound median lane to vehicular traffic on Pape Avenue, between a point 40 metres south and 36 metres north of Bain Avenue, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building Construction.

21. City Council approve the temporary closure of the east sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Pape Avenue between Bain Avenue and a point 19 metres north, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building Construction.

22. City Council authorize the installation of a temporary Level 1, Type A – Pedestrian Crossover on Pape Avenue at Dingwall Avenue, from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building Construction.

23. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 12:00 midnight daily on the even (west) side of Pape Avenue, between Withrow Avenue and Dingwall Avenue, and require the provision for replacement overnight permit parking spaces as a condition of permit, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building Construction.

24. City Council prohibit stopping at anytime on the even (west) side of Pape Avenue, between Withrow Avenue and Dingwall Avenue, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building Construction.

25. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the odd (east) side of Pape Avenue, between Withrow Avenue and Dingwall Avenue, and require the provision for replacement overnight permit parking spaces as a condition of permit, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building Construction.

26. City Council rescind the exiting stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the odd (east) side of Pape Avenue, between Withrow Avenue and Dingwall Avenue, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building Construction.

27. City Council prohibit stopping at anytime on the odd (east) side of Pape Avenue, between Withrow Avenue and Dingwall Avenue, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building Construction.

28. City Council approve the temporary closure of the westbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Bain Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 30 metres east, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building construction.

29. City Council approve the temporary closure of the north sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Bain Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 30 metres east, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building construction.

30. City Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the odd (south) side of Bain Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 40 metres east, and require the provision for replacement overnight permit parking spaces as a condition of permit, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building construction.

31. City Council prohibit stopping at all times, on the north and south sides of Bain Avenue, between Pape Avenue and a point 40 metres east, from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Bain Emergency Exit Building construction.

32. City Council authorize the installation of a temporary traffic signal at Carlaw Avenue and Victor Avenue/site driveway of 449 Carlaw Avenue, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Gerrard Portal construction.

33. City Council approve the temporary closure of Pape Avenue, between Langley Avenue and the south terminus of Pape Avenue, from April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Gerrard Portal construction.

34. City Council approve the temporary closure of west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Pape Avenue, between Langley Avenue and the south terminus of Pape Avenue, from April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, inclusive, for the purpose of the Ontario Line Gerrard Portal construction.

35. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations that were in place prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (October 21, 2025) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.

36. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council’s decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 35, inclusive above.

37. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the local Councillor, affected residents and Metrolinx to identify and implement appropriate replacement arrangements for on-street overnight permit parking spaces impacted by Ontario Line construction on Bain Avenue, including consideration of temporary 24-hour parking on Pape Avenue, and report back to City Council on the outcome.

38. City Council request Metrolinx to undertake the following measures for truck safety to ensure the safety of local residents during the construction of the Ontario Line at 14 sites in Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth:

a. Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking for all Ontario Line construction trucks;

b. clear labeling (magnetic identifiers) on trucks indicating their affiliation with the Ontario Line project; this is an active measure for downtown trucks at both King-Bathurst and Exhibition Stations; and

c. improved communication and response times by Metrolinx of concerns and complaints about truck safety.

This report provides an overview of Metrolinx's planned construction activities for the Cosburn Station, Bain Emergency Exit Building (EEB), and Gerrard Portal sites, forming part of the northern tunnelled segment of the Ontario Line. The report outlines the key construction phases, expected timelines, and associated temporary lane closures, turn restrictions, pedestrian and cycling impacts, and parking adjustments required to safely facilitate these works.

The report seeks City Council approval for the temporary long-term lane closures and associated temporary traffic by-law amendments necessary to accommodate construction staging, maintain public safety, and support delivery of these critical Ontario Line facilities. The report also identifies mitigation measures to manage transportation impacts and maintain safe and reliable access for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, motorists, and emergency services throughout the construction period.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

St. Clair-Old Weston Station

1. City Council approve the change for the St. Clair-Old Weston Station to be serviced by the Union-Pearson Express Line subject to the following:

a. the Province agrees to fully fund all capital costs associated with this change;

b. the Province continues to commit to 15-minute service frequency or better at the St. Clair-Old Weston Station Station; and

c. the Province agrees to continue to work with the City, and the Toronto Transit Commission, to develop the regional fare integration framework, to make transit more affordable and seamless in Toronto, and provides an update on progress prior to the opening of the St. Clair-Old Weston Station Station. 

2. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor and any other relevant City Officials, to negotiate, enter into and execute an amendment to the Revised Agreement in Principle between the Province and the City, dated August 21, 2023, as amended on July 4, 2023 (“Revised AIP”), for the implementation of the change to the St. Clair-Old Weston StationStation (the “Amending Agreement”), in accordance with Recommendation 1 above, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. Subject to entering into the Amending Agreement, City Council authorize the City Manager, or designate, to negotiate, enter into and execute an amendment to the SmartTrack Main Agreement between Metrolinx and the City, dated September 15, 2023, based on terms in the Revised Agreement in Principle as amended, and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

GO Expansion Program

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to negotiate, enter into and execute agreements with Metrolinx, including amendments and renewals for the widening of Jarvis Street and Sherbourne Street rail bridges for design, construction and on-going maintenance, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, in consultation with any other relevant City Officials, to negotiate, enter into and execute delivery agreements with Metrolinx, as required, to receive funds from Metrolinx for planting and maintenance of trees and vegetation by the City on City-managed property to replace trees and vegetation being removed by Metrolinx for the construction of Metrolinx-led transit projects, including but not limited to GO Expansion and Subway Programs, and any ancillary or related agreements and amendments, all on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Alto High-Speed Rail

6. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, or designate, to negotiate, enter into and execute a confidentiality agreement with VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc., operating as Alto, for the Toronto-Quebec City High-Speed Rail Network project on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Humber Bay Shores and Park Lawn GO Station

7. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review to consider the status of the delivery of the proposed Park Lawn GO station as part of their review and to report back on the implementation of zoning for the Park Lawn Protected Major Transit Station Area.

8. City Council direct the City Manager or other appropriate staff, in consultation with the Ward 3 Councillor, to engage in intergovernmental discussions with the Province on the prioritization of the Park Lawn GO Station and establishing a clear path to delivery.

9. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the second quarter of 2026 on options and legislative tools, including the use of Holding provisions, available to the City to support the development of Humber Bay Shores as a complete community with access to higher order transit, (including the proposed GO Station), schools, childcare facilities, recreation centre, library, and other community services and facilities, including those identified as a need in the Council approved Christie’s Secondary Plan.

This report provides updates and seeks authorities regarding three heavy rail transit projects in Toronto.

St. Clair-Old Weston Station – Proposed Change from GO to Union-Pearson Express

In December 2024, through CC24.3, City Council confirmed delivery of three prioritized stations under the SmartTrack Program, namely, East Harbour, Bloor-Lansdowne, and St. Clair-Old Weston (SCOW). Metrolinx has recently proposed a service change whereby the SCOW Station would be serviced by the Union-Pearson Express (UPE) trains on the UPE line instead of GO trains on the adjacent Kitchener line. Metrolinx has indicated that this service change is required to maintain the 15-minute (or better) service frequency commitment made by Metrolinx for the SmartTrack Program, which can no longer be maintained by GO service.

The Province has confirmed that all capital costs associated with the proposed change from GO to UPE service will be fully covered by the Province under their GO Expansion Program (GOE Program). As such, this report seeks Council’s approval to have the SCOW Station be serviced by the UPE Line. Attachment 1 to this report provides an update on the status of the design and construction of the three prioritized SmartTrack stations.

GO Expansion Program Update

This report provides an update on the GOE Program and responds to Council direction from EX18.8 and MM7.14. This includes actions taken by the City and Metrolinx due to the flooding along the Barrie rail corridor and provides updates on the Antler Street and Lappin Avenue pedestrian and cycling connection. This report also seeks authority for the City to enter into:

- Bridge agreements with Metrolinx for the widening of the Jarvis Street and Sherbourne Street rail bridges with Metrolinx fully funding this work; and

- Delivery agreements with Metrolinx for tree planting and restoration work for their GO Expansion and Subway programs, where Metrolinx will fully fund the planting and maintenance of vegetation by the City, on City-managed property.

Alto High-Speed Rail

Alto, the federal government’s delivery agent for the Toronto-Quebec City High-Speed Rail Network, has requested that the City sign a confidentiality agreement to enable the exchange of data and sensitive information about the project. This report seeks authority for the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, or their designate, to negotiate and execute a confidentiality agreement with Alto.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report (October 21, 2025) from the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services for information.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with an update on key directives pertaining to the Toronto Ferry Service, including the implementation status of recommendations arising from the operational review, progress on the fabrication and delivery of the new electric vessels and actions to improve the customer experience at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal.

In October 2024, City Council directed staff to conduct a review of the Toronto Ferry Service. Staff provided the findings of the review in a report to City Council in March 2025, including recommendations to strengthen fleet maintenance, asset management, safety oversight, and workforce planning. The review also included guiding principles for organizational alignment, which informed staff’s decision to reposition the ferry operation within the Fleet Services Division. Parks & Recreation and Fleet Services continue to collaborate to prepare for this transition, which will take place on November 1, 2025, ensuring continuity of service, knowledge transfer, and effective change management.

The fabrication of the City’s two new electric vessels is underway, with the first ferry scheduled for delivery in Q4 2026 and the second in Q2 2027. Extensive coordination of shoreside infrastructure, vessel commissioning, federal (Transport Canada) regulatory certification, and crew training is being carefully sequenced to prepare the ferries for passenger service. The project remains on track, within budget, and positioned to enable the future evolution of Toronto’s ferry service.

The City’s ferry ticketing system has reliably supported operations for over a decade and will remain in use under the current contract through 2030. Currently, staff are analyzing options to modernize the system while maintaining a strong focus on improving the overall customer experience at the terminal.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and enter into a nominal lease agreement for 20-years, plus two 10-year extension options, with Youth Centre for Sports Development (“MLSE LaunchPad”), 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 direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to continue engaging MLSE LaunchPad, the Ward Councillor, stakeholders, and local residents on the next phase of the Weston Lions Arena redevelopment, including comprehensive consultation on proposed design and programming for the new facility.

This report provides an update in response to Council direction (2025.MM29.9) for staff to engage with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) Foundation, the Ward Councillor, stakeholders and local residents to explore the feasibility of revitalizing and reimagining the Weston Lions Arena.

The Weston Lions Arena is a City-owned facility managed by the Weston Lions Club under a nominal lease since 1970. As directed, City staff in Parks and Recreation and Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with staff in Social Development, worked collaboratively with the local Councillor’s office and MLSE Foundation to explore the feasibility of reimagining the Arena. Specifically:

- Staff reviewed the City’s current community programming available in the Weston area and how this could be significantly enhanced through free, high-quality youth recreation, mentorship, and employment development opportunities that MLSE LaunchPad's "Sport for Development" program could bring by integrating sport, life skills and academic supports.

- Staff compared the long-term capital and operating financial implications of maintaining the Weston Lions Arena in its current state versus partnering with MLSE LaunchPad. This included consideration of ongoing operational costs, community benefit return, and long-term sustainability through a nominal lease arrangement.

- Staff examined ways to minimize disruption for existing ice users and evaluated the feasibility of relocating current programs to nearby arenas. Parallel analysis explored whether the proposed change, including the potential loss of one ice pad, would negatively impact overall access to ice within the Etobicoke York District. This will be addressed further through the forthcoming Ice Facilities Strategy under the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan.

- Consistent with Council direction under MM29.9, staff collaborated with the local Councillor and MLSE LaunchPad in development of a comprehensive, iterative community engagement plan to explore feasibility and assess support for the proposal.

- Supported by City staff, the local Councillor and MLSE LaunchPad co-led a first phase of community engagement in August and September 2025. Through online surveys and in-person consultations, local residents and youth consistently expressed support for transforming the arena into a community hub focused on youth development and inclusion.

Revitalization through the MLSE Foundation would result in an estimated $25 million investment by MLSE, with potential to deliver major repairs and capital improvements to the existing facility. As part of this investment, the facility's seasonal ice pad would be removed and a new, year-round multi-sport facility would be created through MLSE's LaunchPad model.

Through implementation of the LaunchPad service model, the proposal is anticipated to advance positive community outcomes, City-wide funding priorities, and strategic objectives, including enhanced access to free, accessible programming in sport and recreation, life skills development, and academic support for children and youth facing barriers to participation. These will be delivered with no capital financial impact to the City at this location, and operating impacts of relocating existing ice users to other locations will be absorbed in annual operating budgets and off-set by new permit fees being paid to the City for use of ice.

This report provides the findings of the engagement to date, which confirm feasibility of the proposal and indicate broad community interest and support in the potential redevelopment and service model. Based on these findings, staff recommend that City Council authorize staff to negotiate a long-term, nominal lease with MLSE LaunchPad to operate the Weston Lions Arena and direct staff to continue working with MLSE LaunchPad, the local Councillor, and community stakeholders on the arena’s redevelopment, including consultation on its future design and programming

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct that the 2022 and 2023 operating surpluses totalling $309,478 from three Arenas (restated Ted Reeve [2022] and William H. Bolton, Leaside [2023]) be paid to the City of Toronto and be used to partially fund the payment of operating deficit of $341,723 for six Arenas (George Bell, Forest Hill, McCormick, Moss Park, Ted Reeve and North Toronto [2023]), resulting in a net operating deficit of $32,245 to be funded by the City, as illustrated in Appendix A, column (g), to the report (October 21, 2025) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council direct that a funding provision of $32,245 be made through the 2025 Year-End Operating Variance Report, as shown in Appendix A, 2022 and 2023 Program Summary. to the report (October 21, 2025) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer..

On an annual basis, the City of Toronto receives the audited financial statements from eight Arena Boards of Management (Arenas). The audited financial statements assist the City to determine whether additional operating subsidy payments need to be provided to or clawed back from the Arenas to settle their operating deficits or surpluses. City staff report annually on the Arenas' operating surpluses and deficits once the respective Boards financial statements have been audited and approved by Council. The audited financial statements are based on the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) requirements for government not-for-profit entities while the operating deficits or surpluses align with the modified cash basis of accounting.

This report recommends the settlement of eight of the Arenas' operating surpluses and deficits for 2023 based on their audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, with operating surpluses payable to the City and operating deficits funded by the City upon Council’s approval.

This report also recommends the settlement of Ted Reeve Arena's restated operating surplus based on reissued audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, with operating surplus payable to the City upon Council's approval. Subsequent to the Arena Boards settlement for the year ended 2022, a misstatement was identified in the 2022 financial statements for Ted Reeve Arena and the financial statements were reissued, which impacted the 2022 operating surplus calculation.

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize that the 2026 interim levy for all property classes be based on 50 percent of the total 2025 taxes billed for each property, adjusted, as necessary, to reflect any additional taxes added to the previous year's taxes as a result of assessment added to the tax roll.

2. City Council authorize that the interim levy apply to assessments added to the tax roll for 2025 that were not on the assessment roll when the By-law was passed.

3. City Council authorize that:

a. the interim bill payment due dates for property tax accounts paid on the eleven (11) installment pre-authorized tax payment plan be: February 17, March 16, April 15, May 15 and June 15, 2026;

b. the interim bill payment due date for the two (2) installment pre-authorized tax payment plan be March 2, 2026; and

c. the interim bill payment due dates for all other property tax accounts on the regular instalment option or on the six (6) instalment pre-authorized tax payment plan be: March 2, April 1 and May 1, 2026.

4. City Council authorize the introduction of the necessary Bill in City Council providing for the levy and collection of the 2026 interim taxes prior to the adoption of the estimates for 2026, which By-law, when enacted, will be effective as of January 1, 2026.

This report requests Council authority to adopt the necessary by-law to levy interim property taxes for all property classes for 2026 and to prescribe applicable interim bill payment due dates. The 2026 interim levy will raise approximately $3.053 billion for City purposes and will provide for the cash requirements of the City until such time as the 2026 Operating Budget and 2026 final property tax levy are approved by Council.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report (October 20, 2025) from the Chief Information Security Officer for information.

In May 2024, City Council directed the Chief Information Security Officer, through item 2024.EX14.3, to extend its mandate to include oversight of City agencies and corporations and to report annually in October to the Executive Committee on their responses and compliance rates.

Overall, nearly all City agencies and corporations have executed agreements with the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer and a core suite of cyber security services, including continuous cyber monitoring, has been deployed. Additionally, the Chief Information Security Officer has increased strategic collaboration with leadership teams from each agency and corporation through the Executive Cyber Risk Management Group, further enhancing policy development, program enhancement, and threat response across the cyber landscape. These combined efforts have led to a 37% improvement in overall cyber resilience since last reported to City Council in November 2024.

This report provides information about the progress that the Chief Information Security Officer has made in operationalizing and sustaining the directions of City Council in 2024.EX14.3.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation by $37,500 gross and $0 net, funded by a transfer from FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy initiatives within the 2025 Operating Budget for the City Manager's Office.

2. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development by $120,000 gross and $0 net, funded by a transfer from FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy initiatives within the 2025 Operating Budget for the City Manager's Office.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat to work with other Divisions as required to include additional transfers as part of the 2026 budget process, within the $5 million designated for legacy initiatives.

At its meeting on October 14, 2025, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee considered Item FWC7.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (October 9, 2025) from the Executive Director,  FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC26) represents an unprecedented opportunity for the City of Toronto to showcase its global reputation as a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant city.

This report provides an update specific to legacy initiatives and reflects the City's commitment to ensuring that the benefits of hosting the FWC26 are felt widely across communities, support local economic growth, enhance civic engagement, and strengthen Toronto's position as a world-class destination for major international events. This report seeks Council approval for in-year budget adjustments to advance initiatives in 2025. Development and review of FWC26 legacy initiatives is ongoing and subsequent initiatives will be brought forward in future reports.

This report is a coordinated response, providing updates and addressing directives from City Council, led by the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) Toronto Secretariat, in collaboration with various Divisions including Parks and Recreation, Toronto Water, Social Development, Economic Development and Culture, Environment, Climate and Forestry, Purchasing and Materials Management, People and Equity, and Corporate Real Estate Management.

Legacy elements are central to the planning of the FWC26 in Toronto. The infrastructure projects at both Toronto Stadium and Centennial Park represent the largest legacy investments that will benefit Torontonians long after the tournament ends. This report specifically focuses on five legacy themes and the first phase of work being done by the Program Advisory Bodies. Engagement of community leaders and organizations has been essential to this work and ensures that equity, economic inclusion, and community vibrancy remain at the core of preparations and legacy planning for 2026 and beyond.

An update specific to Community Benefits and Social Procurement was provided in the report to the FWC26 Subcommittee in September 2025.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 ,Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed in accordance with the updated procurement plan to procure the goods and services required for the delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer.

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and enter into contracts with vendors whose initial quotations do not exceed targets outlined in the procurement plan as set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the award or closing of the contemplated procurement transactions.

At its meeting on October 14, 2025, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee considered Item FWC7.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (October 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat

This report provides an update to the procurement plan associated with the planning and execution of the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) in Toronto. Updates include the award of contracts to date and requests to negotiate and award on items captured in a confidential attachment. 

This report puts forward recommendations to the procurement plan related to both capital and operational services previously approved by City Council on May 21 and 22, 2025 (EX23.16) as well as updates the procurement award authority thresholds, in accordance with the revisions to Chapter 195 approved by City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025 (GG20.10).

Procurements undertaken in accordance with the procurement plan in Confidential Attachment 1 will be made public on an individual basis in accordance with the processes for approval at the earliest opportunity that ensures and maintains the competitiveness of the procurement process, which may be at the time of award or following the closing of the procurement transactions.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve an agreement with ShowTech for the exclusive provision of electrical and mechanical services to events and exhibitions at Exhibition Place for a five (5) year term commencing September 15, 2025, with the option to extend for an additional two (2) year period, on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix A to the revised report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place and in Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and other such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place and the City Solicitor. 

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place remain confidential and not to be released publicly as it contains financial information that belongs to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place and has monetary value or potential monetary value.

At its meeting on September 22, 2025, the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place considered Item EP18.10 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place

A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued on July 31, 2025 through the Exhibition Place Procurement Portal and closed on Augusts 25th. There were three (3) proponents who attended the site inspection. They included ShowTech Power and Lighting, Ainsworth Inc., and Trade Electrical Contractors.

After the evaluations, ShowTech Power and Lighting (“ShowTech”) is being recommended for the award of the agreement for the provision of exclusive electrical and mechanical services to shows and events.

This report recommends that the Board, subject to City Council approval, approve the agreement for five (5) years, commencing September 15, 2025 and ending September 14, 2030, with the option for the Board to extend for an additional two (2) year period to September 14, 2032.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve an agreement with Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd ("Coke") for a period of five years, commencing on the date of approval of City Council, to be the official and exclusive soft drink provider to Exhibition Place, including Enercare Centre and Automotive Building, on the terms and conditions set out in the revised report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place and such other terms and conditions as may be satisfactory to the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place and the City Solicitor.

2. City Council request the Board of Govenors of Exhibition Place to request the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place to continue to pursue enhanced sustainability practices with Coca-Cola Canada, and across all food and beverage operations, and reduce its environmental footprint through innovation, collaboration and responsible resource management, including prioritizing reusables, and to report back to City Council through the Board.

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place remain confidential and not be released publicly as it contains financial information that belongs to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place and has monetary value or potential monetary value.

At its meeting on September 22, 2025, the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place considered Item EP18.9 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place

This report recommends entering into a five-year agreement with Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd. (Coke) to be the official and exclusive soft drink provider to Enercare Centre and the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place.

Exhibition Place Purchasing staff, on behalf of the Finance, Event Services and Sales and Marketing Division, posted the Proposal Call Document #EXP2025-08 publicly on both Bonfire and Merx, and notified three (3) potential proponents on July 25, 2025, which closed August 18, 2025. 

This report recommends entering a five (5) year agreement with Coke.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the Auditor General’s Office 2026 Work Plan and Budget Highlights as Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2025) from the Auditor General for information.

2. City Council request the Auditor General to give consideration to including in a future work plan, an investigation into SmartTrack implementation and to report back to the February 12, 2026 Audit Committee meeting on any required changes to the timeline of future work plan investigations.

3. City Council request the Auditor General consider moving the Toronto Transit Commission Subway Maintenance from the 2027 Project Horizon and to consider including it in the 2026 Work Plan.

The Auditor General, gave a presentation on Auditor General’s Office 2026 Work Plan and Budget Highlights.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the Auditor General’s 2026 Work Plan, which contains projects that are in progress or will begin in 2026, new projects on the horizon that may commence in either late 2026 or 2027, and a backlog list of potential future audit projects for the longer term. These audit projects are identified through our City-wide risk and opportunities assessment process that is conducted every five years and updated annually for changes in emerging issues, priorities, and trends in allegations made to the Fraud and Waste Hotline. The Auditor General also considers input received from City Councillors and City management. The Auditor General may amend the Annual Work Plan if new priorities arise.

This report also provides the 2026 Budget Highlights for information only, as the Audit Committee considers the Auditor General’s 2026 Work Plan. The Auditor General is requesting $9.119 million and this 2026 budget request will be presented directly to the Budget Committee at its meeting on January 14 - 16, 2026 for consideration. The Auditor General's budget request reflects resources needed to address her 2026 Work Plan.

The Auditor General would like to thank the Audit Committee and City Council for their continued support of this Accountability Office, and of the important work we do. We look forward to continuing to add value to the City and its agencies and corporations, make a positive difference in the lives of Torontonians through improved outcomes from our report recommendations, while taking an approach that helps to build relationships with auditees and stakeholders in a respectful manner.

The Audit Committee recommend that:

1. City Council receive the report (June 26, 2025) from the Auditor General for information.

At its meeting held on July 17, 2025, the Toronto Police Service Board (Board):

1. receive the public report and Confidential Attachment 1 from the Auditor General.
 

2. direct that all information contained in Confidential Attachment1 to this report remain confidential.
 

3. forward this public report to City Council through the City's Audit Committee for information.
 

Accordingly, we are forwarding a copy of the Board minute P2025-0717-2.0 and the pubic report from Auditor General to City Council through the City’s Audit Committee for information.

The Audit Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to minimize project delays by actively monitoring, analyzing, and documenting the root causes and trends of delays.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to:

a. clarify consultants’ scope of work and deliverables in the contract, and City policies and procedures to provide clearer guidance on evaluating time extension requests, including requiring contractors to submit substantiating documentation, and requiring consultants to fully review and validate these requests through delay analysis before consideration by the Capital Works Delivery project manager; and

b. ensure that contractors attach all required documentation and consultants sufficiently document rationale to approve time extensions in accordance with the updated contract terms, City policies and procedures.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to:

a. ensure Capital Works Delivery project managers and external consultants follow City contract terms, policies, and procedures, relating to documenting the rationale for assessing or not assessing liquidated damages or delay claims; and

b. improve the tracking and reconciling of delay days, clearly identifying who is responsible for the delays, to support the enforcement of liquidated damages.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to:

a. require consultants to use the City’s standard change directive form before extra work begins, as required by the City’s policies and procedures; and

b. provide annual training or refreshers to project managers on Capital Works Delivery’s Standard Operating Procedures and the manual.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to:

a. ensure consultants include all supporting documentation as required for review when submitting change order packages;

b. ensure consultants follow up with contractors when the contractual deadline to submit change order request is exceeded;

c. set an appropriate timeline for consultants to review and prepare change order packages for approval and ensure Capital Works Delivery project managers follow up with consultants when the timeline is exceeded; and

d. review consultants’ work more thoroughly on a sample basis to ensure quality of consultants’ review and communicate the results in consultants’ performance evaluations.

6. City Council request the City Manager to require all City Divisions to keep appropriate capital project information up-to-date in the City’s T.O.INview database, and request relevant City Agencies and Corporations to reinforce or develop processes, to provide the City with timely and accurate capital project information to improve coordination among stakeholders.

7. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to:

a. explore opportunities, in consultation with the City’s Chief Technology Officer, to accelerate the implementation of Trimble Unity Construct, a new project management information system, to analyze change order categories and incorporate them into lessons learned to better monitor current and future projects; and

b. enhance inter-divisional coordination, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services Division, and implement improvements to the Road Disruption Activity Reporting System to support improved capital planning and delivery outcomes, including reducing delays of awarded construction contracts, through mechanisms such as multi-site permitting.

8. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to:

a. ensure that the mark-up requirements are clearly communicated in the contract and clarified with the contractor and consultant at the start of the project;

b. assess whether mark-ups were correctly charged in accordance with contract terms for other change orders and identify any other projects that may be affected; and

c. strengthen the consultants and Capital Works Delivery project managers’ review of mark-up on change orders to ensure compliance with the contract terms.

9. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with Legal Services, Purchasing and Materials Management Division, and Engineering and Construction Services, to review and assess the need to update City policies and procedures and training to provide guidance to project managers on when to consider adding a price adjustment mechanism in contracts for the projects they manage.

10. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to.

a. clearly and consistently communicate inspection reporting requirements in the contracts and ensure they align with the manual;

b. ensure consultants document their inspection in accordance with the manual;

c. establish routine spot checks to ensure projects managed by the Capital Works Delivery unit are receiving adequate on-site inspection services from consultants, and that inspection records are complete, accurate, and regularly retained by City staff;

d. strengthen Capital Works Delivery project manager oversight of consultant responses to Request for Information and other submissions to ensure timely responses to contractors; and

e. ensure contractors and consultants provide all required documentation with their progress payment applications, in compliance with the contract requirements.

11. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to:

a. ensure the project managers complete contractors’ and consultants’ performance evaluations in accordance with the contract and City policies and procedures;

b. clarify with consultants the number and frequency of contractors’ performance evaluations required;

c. explore opportunities to incorporate the evaluation scores of consultants and contractors into future bid evaluations, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer and Legal Services; and

d. conduct a cost and benefit analysis to assess the optimal balance between using consultants and in-house staff for certain site inspection and contract administrative activities.

12. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, to:

a. consider developing additional key performance indicators and incorporating them into contracts to establish performance standards for both consultants and contractors to encourage their performance, in consultation with Purchasing and Materials Management Division, Strategic Capital Coordination Office, and Engineering and Construction Services; and

b. develop and monitor key performance indicators at the program level for the Capital Works Delivery unit, including key performance indicators that focus on change order and schedule management, and client unit satisfaction.

13. City Council request the City Manager to forward this report to all City divisions, agencies, and corporations for review.

14. City Council request the heads of City Divisions, Agencies and Corporations review the issues and recommendations included in this report and consider the relevance to their respective organizations for implementation.

15. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, to report to the February 12, 2026 Audit Committee on:

a. the basis of requests for Paid-duty Officers for Toronto Water, TTC and Transportation Services projects and provide examples of common instructions provided to Paid-duty Officers; and

b. alternative options for the use of Paid-duty Officers.

The Auditor General, and the Assistant Auditor General, gave a presentation on Audit of Toronto Water: Stormwater and Wastewater Contract Management.

Sewer systems play a critical role in the City’s stormwater and wastewater infrastructure. Maintaining the City’s sewer systems in a state of good repair is essential for providing reliable sewer services to Toronto residents and businesses, and maximizing a return on assets. Aging infrastructure and lack of maintenance can lead to public health risks, harmful environmental impacts, property damage, and costly repairs.

Toronto Water manages City sewer systems, and its Capital Works Delivery unit engages construction contractors and professional consulting firms to carry out sewer, forcemain, and pump station state-of-good-repair projects. The contractor is responsible for all construction-related tasks while the consultant is responsible for overall project and contractor management.

The Auditor General’s 2025 Work Plan included an audit to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of Toronto Water’s stormwater asset management program, including examining sewer system inspections, maintenance, and repairs.

Our audit identified opportunities for improvement in the following areas:

A. Ensuring Projects Remain on Schedule and All Time Extensions and Liquidated Damages Are Properly Supported and Documented

B. Improving Adherence to Change Directives Process and Ensuring Change Orders Are Properly Documented, Analyzed, and Tracked

C. Implementing Better Performance Management for Consultants and Contractors

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report (October 21, 2025) from the Interim General Manager, Parks and Recreation, for information.

On October 7, 2024, the Auditor General released a report entitled "Audit of Parks Branch Operations - Phase 1: Improving Oversight of Day-to-Day Maintenance Helps to Ensure City Parks are Beautiful, Clean and Safe", which was considered by the Audit Committee on October 15, 2024, and City Council at its meeting on November 13 and 14, 2024. Thereafter, on February 5, 2025, the Auditor General released a report entitled "Audit of Parks Branch Operations - Phase 2: Supporting Vibrant Parks by Improving Park Asset Management and Repair Processes", which was considered by the Audit Committee on February 12, 2025, and City Council at its meeting on March 26 and 27, 2025.

City Council subsequently adopted various recommendations aimed at improving how the parks branch performs maintenance operations and repairs to keep parks clean, safe and beautiful.

One such recommendation directed Parks and Recreation to report to the Audit Committee in December 2024, as well as July and November 2025 with a status update. This report provides a summary of activities undertaken to date aligned to the Auditor General's recommendations.

Since the most recent management update in July 2025, work has advanced including park service request integration with the Customer Experience Division, finalization of Quality Assurance processes related to Daily Activity Sheet accuracy as well as tracking of repair related deficiencies. Upcoming work focusses on the initial rollout of digitization of daily work for crews (fourth quarter).

While longer term technological improvements are in development, interim quality assurance processes will provide accountability and compliance aligned to audit recommendations.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the 2024 audited financial statements and management letter, for Community Centre 55 in Attachment 1 to the report (October 20, 2025) from the Auditor General for information.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Audit Committee and City Council with the 2024 audited financial statements of Community Centres.

The 2024 audited financial statements for the 10 Community Centres are presented to Audit Committee after approval by their respective Boards of Management.

The financial statements for nine Community Centres were previously presented at the July 11, 2025 Audit Committee. This report presents City Council with the Independent Auditor's Report, accompanying financial statements and management control letter for the one remaining Community Centre.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the 2024 audited financial statements and management letters, where applicable, for the Arenas in attachments 1 to 4 to the report (October 20, 2025) from the Auditor General for information, as follows:

a. Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - George Bell Arena

b. Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena

c. Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena

d. Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - William H. Bolton Arena

2. City Council request the City Manager and appropriate staff to continue engaging with the City’s Arena Boards and arena managers to identify opportunities that assist the Arena Boards in addressing the control deficiencies identified by the external auditor, Doane Grant Thornton LLP, in their letter to management (dated October 20, 2025 and Item AU9.15) and report back to Audit Committee with any persistent issues, as appropriate.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Audit Committee and City Council with a status update on the 2024 audited financial statements of Arenas.

The 2024 audited financial statements for the eight City Arenas are presented to the Audit Committee after approval by their respective Boards or Committees of Management.

The financial statements for two Arenas were previously presented at the July 11, 2025 Audit Committee. At the time of preparation of this report, there were four 2024 audited financial statements available for Arenas. The audits for one entity was awaiting board approval and the remaining one was in progress. Depending on when the audits are completed, the Independent Auditor's Reports, accompanying financial statements and management control letters (if applicable) will be presented at a subsequent meeting of the Audit Committee.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council reiterate the request made in Part 15 of its decision on item AU9.7, from July 23 and 24, 2025, to request the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide a list of permits, timing, and sequencing for all of the utility work for the following streets in Ward 14, Toronto - Danforth:

a. Woodfield Road, from Dundas Street East to Fairford Avenue;

b. Riverdale Avenue, from Broadview Avenue to Carlaw Avenue;

c. Grant Street, from Queen Street East to Kintyre Avenue; and

d. Danforth Avenue, from Jones Avenue to Ladysmith Avenue,

and that City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the February 12, 2026 meeting of Audit Committee with the requested information above.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on the removal of pylons following construction, at the February 12, 2026 Audit Committee meeting.

Transportation Services maintains City roads and sidewalks to ensure they remain safe and accessible for all users. Integral to this, the Division must also manage the impacts of utility work, an essential service that supports the daily lives of residents and businesses across Toronto. Each year, Transportation Services issues approximately 35,000 utility cut permits.

While utility work is essential to delivering vital services, it can also disrupt traffic and generate public complaints related to noise, dust, and uneven surfaces. As such, effective oversight of the utility cut process is critical to protecting City infrastructure and minimizing public impact.

This report provides an update, as requested by City Council (2024.AU9.7), on the recent enhancements to the City’s Road Disruption Allowance Control System, which now requires utility companies to submit before-and-after photos of their work and includes photos showcasing utility work completed by contractors in Wards 1, 2, 5, 14 and 23. Having utility companies submit photos of completed work through the online form enhances transparency and supports more efficient compliance monitoring, ultimately improving accountability.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the 2024 audited financial statements and management letters of the Business Improvement Areas as attached in Appendices A to BA to the report (October 1, 2025) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

The purpose of this report is to present the Audit Committee and City Council with the audited financial statements and management letters of Business Improvement Areas as outlined below:

All of the audited financial statements included in this report received unqualified audit opinions and have been approved by the Business Improvement Areas’ respective Boards of Management (Board). 10 Business Improvement Areas (Cabbagetown, Corso Italia, Downtown Yonge, Hillcrest Village, Weston Village, Liberty Village, Bloor by the Park, Mount Pleasant Village, St. Clair Gardens and Mirvish Village) received recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operations for fiscal 2024. These recommendations are minor in nature and have been accepted by the Business Improvement Areas' management and Board.

The remaining 20 audited financial statements for the 2024 fiscal year are in the process of being finalized and will be presented to the Audit Committee and City Council at a future date.  

During 2025, the Historic Queen Street East Business Improvement Area became active again, and Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Business Improvement Area and Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area were established. This brings the total number of active Business Improvement Areas in 2025 to 86.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the Report (June 19, 2025) from the Auditor General on Toronto Community Housing Corporation - 2025 Follow-up - Status of Previous Auditor General’s Recommendations, and the Report (June 23, 2021) from the Auditor General on Toronto Community Housing Corporation - Results of 2021 Follow-up of Previous Audit Recommendations, for information.

At its meeting on July 18, 2025, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors considered the attached report entitled, “Toronto Community Housing Corporation - 2025 Follow up - Status of Previous Auditor General’s Recommendations.”

The Board adopted the following recommendations, as made in the report:

1. Toronto Community Housing Corporation Building Investment, Finance and Audit Committee and Board of Directors receive this report for information.

2. Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors forward this report, together with the Auditor General's (June 23, 2021) report, Toronto Community Housing Corporation - Results of 2021 Follow-up of Previous Audit Recommendations, that was received by the Board of Directors at its December 9, 2021 meeting, to City Council to receive the report for information, through the City's Audit Committee.

The Board of Health recommends that:

1. City Council express its opposition to Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, and proposals to change security and rent control, because of the important role of stable housing as a social determinant of health.

The Board of Health:

1. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to review Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act and provincial proposals to change security of tenure and rent control, and to work in collaboration with the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services and Executive Director, Housing Secretariat on providing an analysis of the associated health impacts to the November 12, 13 and 14, 2025 meeting of City Council.

In Toronto Public Health's Our Health, Our City: A Mental Health, Substance Use, Harm Reduction and Treatment Strategy for Toronto, improving access to housing and other social determinants of health is identified as one of seven strategic goals for improving mental health and well-being in our city.

Recently tabled provincial legislation, Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, includes significant changes to tenant protections and the rights of renters in Ontario. The proposed provincial changes could lead to more evictions and housing instability for renters. Toronto Public Health has previously identified housing as a key social determinant of health, and less stability for renters could threaten our progress on improving key health indicators.

The province has said they are stepping back from earlier proposals to change security of tenure and rent control, because "now is not the time". It is important we understand the potential health impacts of those proposals, so that we can ensure that it is never the time for those changes.

This letter asks the Medical Officer of Health to review Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, and provincial proposals to change security of tenure and rent control, and to work with Toronto Shelter and Support Services and Housing Secretariat on providing analysis of some of these potential health impacts to City Council. This information will support an informed conversation by Toronto City Council about the impacts of Bill 60 and what changes to security of tenure and rent control would mean for Torontonians.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council appoint the 3 new individuals listed in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending with the November 14, 2026, to coincide with the end of the 2022- 2026 City Council Term, or until the completion of its mandate, whichever comes first:

- Kendall Forde;

- Nicholas Marcus Thompson; and

- Mahkeba Diana Walters.

2. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (October 8, 2025) from the Executive Director, Social Development remain confidential as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee.

Candidates' Biographies

Kendall Forde

Kendall Forde is a trusted non-profit leader with over a decade of experience advancing equity, justice, and youth empowerment. They are currently the Director of Project Management at Egale Canada and co-founded and serves as a Director of Black LGBTQ Justice Canada, focusing on improving justice outcomes for Black queer and trans communities through advocacy and programming. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Kendall brings expertise in organizational transformation, strategic planning, and building high-impact initiatives grounded in anti-oppression frameworks. They are deeply committed to dismantling systemic barriers and fostering inclusive futures for all.

Nicholas Marcus Thompson

Nicholas Marcus Thompson is a human rights advocate and executive leader. He serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Black Class Action Secretariat and is the founder of both the Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination and the Global Litigation and Advocacy Network for People of African Descent. He is also a guest lecturer at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law. He leads efforts to confront systemic anti-Black racism and advance inclusive policy, justice, and governance across public institutions.

Mahkeba Diana Walters

Mahkeba (Keba) Walters is an antiracism consultant and writer from Scarborough, specializing in equity strategy in the social service sector. As a Black, queer woman of Jamaican descent, Keba brings an intersectional lens to dismantling systemic barriers through policy, planning, and mentorship. Their work focuses on transforming workplace systems through anti-racism and equity-focused approaches, grounded in both lived experience and professional expertise.

The report recommends the appointment of 3 new community members to the Confronting Anti Black Racism Council Advisory Committee to provide a full compliment of 14 Committee members, following 3 member resignations.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:

1. City Council waive Section 8.3, Short-listing Process and Section 8.6, Interviewing Candidates, of the City of Toronto Public Appointments Policy and appoint the following candidate, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 15, 2028, and until a successor is appointed:

Satish Kanwar

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a and 1b to the report (October 7, 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 Global Board.

Candidate's biography:

Satish Kanwar

Satish Kanwar is a technology entrepreneur and business leader based in Toronto, Canada. He is the Co-Founder of Good Future, a family office investor and operator backing multidisciplinary entrepreneurs with a positive-sum impact on the world. Satish was previously at Shopify for 10 years in both product and corporate leadership roles. He is the Board Chair of BetaKit, Canada’s leading tech news publication, a Board Director of Toronto Global, the region's investment attraction agency, and Co-Organizer of Toronto Tech Week. He has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 and Toronto Life's Most Influentials. He is an alumnus of the University of Toronto and recipient of the Arbor Award.

The Civic Appointments Committee must select candidates to interview for appointment to the Toronto Global Board. Following the interviews, the Civic Appointments Committee will recommend one candidate for appointment to City Council.

The Striking Committee recommends that:

1. City Council appoint Councillor Neethan Shan to the Executive Committee for a term of office until November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.

2. City Council appoint Councillor Jamaal Myers to the Budget Committee for a term of office until November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.

3. City Council appoint Councillor Neethan Shan to the Striking Committee for a term of office until November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.

4. City Council appoint Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin to the Board of Health for a term of office until November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.

5. City Council appoint Councillor Neethan Shan to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors for a term of office until November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.

6. City Council appoint Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin to the Toronto Symphony Board of Directors for a term of office until November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.

7. On the recommendation of the Mayor, City Council appoint Councillor Neethan Shan as the Mayor's designate to the Toronto Hydro Board of Directors for a term of office until November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.

8. On the recommendation of the Mayor, City Council appoint Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik as the Mayor's designate to the Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (Waterfront Toronto) for a term of office from November 24, 2025 to November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.

The Striking Committee: 

1. Directed the City Clerk to conduct a new canvass of Members of Council for their interest in appointment to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee, the Toronto Preservation Board, and the remaining two seats on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors.

The purpose of this report is to recommend to City Council the appointment of Council Members to fill vacancies on the Executive Committee, Budget Committee, Striking Committee, Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee, Board of Health, Toronto Preservation Board, Toronto Symphony Orchestra Board, and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council request the provincial and federal governments to provide additional and sustained capital and operating funding to support progress towards Toronto's Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care expansion targets.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Children’s Services to continue to prioritize future capital investments and the necessary operating funding from the provincial or federal government to support the expansion of child care services in high-inequity neighbourhoods, in alignment with legislation and provincial guidelines. 

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Children’s Services, in collaboration with community partners, to develop and implement new strategies aimed at building local capacity and interest among not-for-profit organizations to deliver child care in high-inequity neighbourhoods, including through education, support, in-person engagement and targeted outreach.

This report provides an update on expansion of Toronto’s licensed child care system, including progress on the implementation of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system locally; the impact of the cost-based funding formula; and capital expansion planning and progress since the introduction of the Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief People Officer, People and Equity, the Executive Director, Financial Planning Division, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, in consultation with the City Manager’s Office, the City Solicitor and other relevant divisions and agencies to develop a multi-year Association of Community Centres Facilities and Operations Plan to guide facility planning, asset management and required operational costs to advance existing and any newly created Association of Community Centres, with consideration of the City’s broader Capital Budget and Plan, and report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2028.

2. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development and Corporate Real Estate Management, to explore funding opportunities to support the future growth and expansion of the Association of Community Centres, considering City priorities and available resources.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Social Development, to integrate the guidelines and models outlined in the Association of Community Centres Expansion Implementation Strategy into the forthcoming Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan, and incorporate the subsequent multi-year Association of Community Centres Facilities and Operations Plan into future divisional facility plans and designs.

4. City Council request the Board of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Social Development, to incorporate the Association of Community Centres Expansion Implementation Strategy and the multi-year Association of Community Centres Facilities and Operations Plan in the Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s capital planning and facility design.

The Economic and Community Development Committee viewed a video presentation titled Community Development in Action: Association of Community Centres Making a Difference.

Toronto’s growth and persistent inequities highlight the urgent need for community development infrastructure that fosters inclusion, resilience, and local leadership. Community facilities are linked to improved mental health, stronger social ties, and a greater sense of belonging. In 2024, more than 80% of community organizations reported rising service demand amid escalating financial and real estate pressures. To help address this need, the City can expand its network of community development infrastructure through the proven Association of Community Centres (AOCCs) model.

Currently, there are ten AOCCs, operated by volunteer Boards of Management, delivering local programs and services on behalf of the City.  AOCCs play a critical role in advancing City policies to support equity-deserving communities and strengthen local neighbourhoods. Each Centre functions as a local Board under the City of Toronto Act, 2006, with a Relationship Framework that outlines Council’s expectations and delegated authority. The City provides access to City-owned or leased facilities and core administrative funding, while the AOCC Board generates and oversees program funds through fundraising, space rentals, membership and programming fees.

This report outlines an Implementation Strategy to advance the AOCC Expansion Framework, as directed by Council (2024.EC14.7). It introduces AOCCs as a viable community development option within Toronto's broader network of social infrastructure. The Strategy includes place-based assessment guidelines, scalable facility models, and a multi-year Facilities and Operations Plan to align capital investment and operational planning. These measures will modernize existing AOCCs and integrate new ones into development projects, co-located with municipal services to promote equity, sustainability, and complete communities.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (October 2, 2025) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture as the Humber Bay Shores Business Improvement Area (BIA) 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 (October 2, 2025) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture as a Business Improvement Area (BIA), in accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

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

This report recommends that the City Clerk conduct a poll to determine if there is sufficient support to designate the area Southeast from the CN Rail Corridor from Mimico Creek to Humber Bay River and connecting with Humber Bay Park East and West side areas as the Humber Bay Shores Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Upon completion of the poll, the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture will report on the results to City Council through the Economic and Community Development Committee.  Subject to a positive poll result, staff shall prepare the necessary by-laws and bills to give effect thereto.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to extend the Red Tape Hotline pilot by a period of 2 months to January 30, 2026 and enhance marketing efforts of the Red Tape Hotline over the fourth quarter of 2025, in consultation with local Councillors to ensure uptake in their wards.
 

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report back on the Red Tape Hotline for businesses as part of the progress report on the Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy in the second quarter of 2026, with a plan to make the program permanent within existing resources.
 

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to review recommendations generated from the Red Tape Hotline that are specific to business licensing regulations and include as part of its report back on the Business Licence and Permit Applications Action Plan in the second quarter of 2026 any related bylaw amendments or other operational improvements where feasible.

4. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services to report back to Economic and Community Development on February 24, 2026, on:

a. A more business-friendly approach and protocols for small business licenses and permits with a focus on compliance rather than enforcement and issuing a summons for these simple matters;

b. An outline for a cross divisional training and education plan by Municipal Licensing and Standards and Economic Development for small business owners and operators; and

c. Updates and a timeline for operation on the Small Business Solutions Office, the one-stop-shop for small business services contemplated in the Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy, including the promotion and accessibility of the Office’s services for small business owners and operators.

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

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care to collaborate with community and sector partners on the long-term care home at 4610 Finch Avenue East to:

a. Develop specialized care, services, and programs focused on the needs and well-being of seniors who identify as Black and/or with the Caribbean and/or African diasporas; and,

b. Create a Long-Term Care setting with a focus on improving access and outcomes for residents who identify as Black and/or with the Caribbean and/or African diasporas.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Executive Director, Social Development to explore options to apply the Community Benefits Framework to the long-term care home project at 4610 Finch Avenue East, in order to support social development and environmental stewardship within the Brimley Forest neighbourhood, which lies between Brimley Road in the west, McCowan Road in the east, Finch Avenue East on the south and the Finch Hydro Corridor in the north.

The City of Toronto’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care (SSLTC) Division is responsible for service planning and strategic integration of services for seniors, which includes key caregiving programs within our communities, and direct operation of ten long-term, resident-focused care homes. As part of the Capital Renewal Plan, five of the City’s Long-Term Care (LTC) homes (1,232 beds) are being redeveloped to modernize operations. One of these projects is a 378-bed long-term care home in Scarborough North, 4610 Finch Avenue East, at Brimley Road.

SSLTC Division is guided by the shared values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence; these values are a natural fit with the City’s Community Benefits Framework, which applies to this project. The City commonly utilizes hard targets to maximize the social, economic, community or environmental impact of large civic infrastructure projects like this one.

SSLTC has a track-record in building ground-breaking inclusive programs, care, and services, alongside community partners and clients:

- Leading and Learning with Pride for 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors;

- CareTO is informed by evidence-based research to enhance the experiences of those who live, work, and visit LTC;

- Toronto Seniors’ Strategy to prepare City services for the future, including those who are Indigenous, Black, and who belong to equity-deserving groups.

Given the demographics of Scarborough, there is an opportunity to respond to the Ministry’s Long-Term Care Homes Cultural Pilot in order to better support applicants on the waitlist, those living in LTC, and also their loved ones and caregivers experience the best possible quality of life, while also having a positive and enduring impact on the surrounding community.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to explore similar consumer protection enforcement activities for upcoming major sporting events, including the World Series games and FIFA World Cup events, as was employed during the Taylor Swift 2024 concert events in Toronto, to ensure commercial operators are fully complying with municipal bylaws and rules for businesses such as commercial parking lots and street vending.

2. City Council request the Government of Ontario to introduce legislative changes to combat predatory pricing and fraud, including restricting the re-sale of tickets at above face value.

Dear Members of the Economic and Community Development Committee,

Sporting events are historic occasions. Whether it’s the Blue Jays facing off in the World Series, or the six upcoming FIFA World Cup soccer matches, Toronto is abuzz with excitement. But these events come with predatory price-gouging for fans. A ticket to the World Series game in Toronto in 1993 cost less than $32 – now, resale tickets are going for up to $10,000.

Other provinces have made progress on price-gouging. In Quebec, tickets cannot be resold for any price higher than face-value. But in 2019, Ontario Premier Doug Ford scrapped implementation of legislation that would have started to address sky-high resale prices.

Everyone should get a fair shot at participating in these historic moments in our city. Fans have a right to fair prices, both in the resale ticket market and other costs around the games, like parking and vending. I’m asking the members of the Committee to call on the Province of Ontario to do the right thing and stand up for fairness, and for the City of Toronto’s bylaw enforcement teams to do our part and help with enforcement in the areas we can.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to convene a province-wide research collaborative to prepare forecasts, models, and estimates for the province-wide impacts of Bill 60 on reducing housing stability and the need for municipal shelter and housing services.

The Economic and Community Development Committee:

1. Directed the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and other relevant divisions, to report to the November 12, 2025 meeting of City Council with analysis on the potential impacts of Bill 60 on housing stability for Toronto renters, including the increased financial burden for tenants facing eviction; the potential cost to the City for enhanced emergency shelter services, and housing and legal supports; and the contemplated changes to “security of tenure” or a further weakening of rent control.

On October 23, 2025, the provincial government introduced Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, which includes concerning changes to tenancy rights and eviction protections. This legislation has sweeping consequences for Toronto renters and threatens to deepen the homelessness crisis in our city.

It is a good sign that the province has backed away from their initial proposal to also look at changing or ending “security of tenure” after outcries and organizing from tenants across the province. For the sake of Torontonians, we need to make sure this isn’t contemplated again in the future.

Earlier this year, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario reported that over 80,000 people are experiencing homelessness across our province in 2024. In Toronto, the 2024 Street Needs Assessment showed significant increases in the number of people experiencing homelessness since 2018, with demand for City shelter and housing services at a record high. Critically, 42% of people surveyed in the Street Needs Assessment said that information about their legal rights as tenants could have prevented their loss of housing.

If the provincial government’s proposals to erode tenant rights and make it easier to evict Torontonians becomes law, we could see a significant increase in renters losing their housing, becoming homeless, and requiring access to already-stretched City shelter and housing services. My recommendations request that City staff provide analysis on the potential impacts of Bill 60 on homelessness in Toronto so that we can be prepared.

The General Government Committee:

1. Authorized the Chief Technology Officer, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, to amend Blanket Contract 47025543 with OpenText Corporation by increasing the contract value by $8,970,589 net of all applicable charges and taxes ($9,128,471.00 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), revising the current Blanket Contract Value from $1,440,328 to $10,410,917 ($1,465,678 to $10,594,149 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) and extending the term for three (3) additional one (1)-year periods from December 1, 2027 to November 30, 2030; extending the term of this contract will extend the contract beyond the allowable five year term.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to amend Blanket Contract 47025543 with OpenText Corporation, a Canadian supplier, for the purchase of Enterprise Information Management products and services in the amount of $8,970,589 net of all applicable taxes and charges and to extend the contract by three years from 2028 - 2030.

Blanket Contract 47025543 is established according to the pricing, terms, and conditions outlined in the Ontario Public Service Vendor of Record for Enterprise Information Services. The current Vendor of Record is valid until 2027, and the City intends to continue utilizing the Vendor of Record as long as it remains available. By leveraging this Vendor of Record, the City benefits from the Province's competitive procurement process and purchasing power, providing the best value.

When the City initially set up the contract to utilize the Vendor of Record in 2023, it sought only two years of project funding due to limited activity during the pandemic. In 2024, the City resumed the program and updated its five-year roadmap, focusing on integrating key enterprise technologies.

City divisions, agencies, and corporations manage large volumes of digital records, from routine operational information to sensitive records. The OpenText Records Management Application centralizes and streamlines records lifecycle management, improving security, compliance, and reducing physical storage needs. Toronto Records, also known as T-Recs, is a records management solution built on OpenText, and has been in use since 2018 for multiple City divisions.

This report seeks approval for the originally planned spending authority, postponed due to the pandemic, for the period from 2026 to 2030. Additionally, it requests an extension of the contract by three years (2028 - 2030) to sustain ongoing projects and support new initiatives, including the Digital Employee File, rolling out in-house scanning to digitize appropriate physical records, and migrating T-Recs to the cloud.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6046601 with Graham Construction and Engineering LP for the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant in the amount of $9,680,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($9,850,368 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order 6046601 value from $209,363,500 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($213,048,298 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $219,043,500 net of all applicable taxes and charges $222,898,666 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), and extend the delivery date to December 31, 2027.

2. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6046595 with AECOM CANADA ULC to provide additional engineering services for construction contract administration for the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant in the amount of $4,591,755 net of all applicable taxes and charges, ($4,672,570 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $16,214,983 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($16,500,366 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $20,806,738 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($21,172,936 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).  

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 8, 2025) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the Chief Procurement Officer, remain confidential as it includes information related to litigation or potential litigation affecting the City and that it includes 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.

This report is seeking authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6046601 issued to Graham Construction and Engineering LP (Graham) and Purchase Order Number 6046595 issued to AECOM CANADA ULC.

The Purchase Order 6046601 issued to Graham through Request for Tender 235-2017, Contract Number 17ECS-MI-03AB for construction of the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades Project at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant. The amendment is needed for completion of the work and for resolution of claims.

The total value of the Purchase Order Amendment for Graham’s work that is being requested is $9,680,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($9,850,368 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value of Purchase Order 6046601 from $209,363,500 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($213,048,298 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $219,043,500 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($222,898,666 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The Purchase Order 6046595 issued to AECOM through Request for Proposal 9117-13-7056 is for additional engineering services for construction contract administration and site inspection for the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades Project at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant. The amendment is needed for additional services resulting from an extension to the construction completion date and includes a contingency allowance should the work be further delayed due to any unforeseen construction issues, which may arise through to Project completion.

The total value of the Purchase Order Amendment for AECOM’s work that is being requested is $4,591,755 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,672,570 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value of Purchase Order 6046595 from $16,214,983 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($16,500,367 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $20,806,738 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($21,172,936 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The General Government Committee recommend that:

1. City Council, in accordance with section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control Bylaw), grant authority to General Manager, Toronto Water to amend Purchase Order 6050742 issued to CIMA Canada Inc., for additional engineering services by increasing the overall value by $175,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($178,080 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) from $1,067,017 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,085,796 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $1,242,017 net of all taxes and charges ($1,263,876 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The report is seeking authority to amend Purchase Order 6050742 issued to CIMA Canada Inc., through Request for Quotation Doc2310649092 for engineering services related to the F. J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Valve Upgrade Project for Toronto Water.

This amendment is being requested for additional engineering services for accelerated work on the raw water valve project to ensure all critical activities were completed by June 2024, thereby avoiding delays to the commencement of the Scarborough Pump Station Rehabilitation Project.

The timing of this report was delayed due to administrative changes to the Toronto Water project management team which required additional time to onboard, validate detailed information provided by CIMA, and coordinate cost between the two capital projects.

The total value of the requested amendment is $175,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($178,080 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The amendment will revise the current Purchase Order value from $1,067,017 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,085,796 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $1,242,017 net of all taxes and charges ($1,263,876 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The General Government Committee recommend that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services, to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with Trecan Combustion Limited for the rental (with associated parts and services, and option to buy) of Trecan Snowmelters for an initial contract term of one (1) year from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with four (4) additional optional one (1) year renewal periods, for a total potential cost of $3,940,350 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries ($4,452,595 including all taxes and charges), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Fleet Services, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the General Manager, Fleet Services Division, to enter into a non-competitive Agreement with Trecan Combustion Limited for the rental of Trecan Snowmelters, with an option to purchase the units at the end of the season, and for the non-exclusive supply and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer labour, parts, certification, and training required for the City's existing and new Trecan Snowmelters.

The City currently owns and operates three (3) Snowmelters, which provide critical support to the City's winter operations. A Snowmelter is designed to melt large quantities of snow to effectively manage snow accumulation, which can reduce the costs and time associated with hauling snow to an alternative location. Snowmelters are a key part of the City's snow removal plan, as identified by a third-party independent consultant, Municipal VU Consulting Inc. Through EX25.5, Council directed the General Managers of Fleet and Transportation Services to determine surge capacity equipment needs related to major snow events, and the City Manager to work with Municipal VU Consulting Inc., to finalize a major snow event plan and associated communications plan based on findings from Municipal VU Consulting Inc.

The Fleet Services Division undertook two competitive procurement processes, in 2023 and 2025 respectively, for the maintenance and repair of its existing Snowmelters; however, neither led to securing a qualified vendor. The City's existing Snowmelters have aged, with two units requiring repairs and one unit requiring replacement. Additional units are also needed to ensure reliable equipment is available to support snow-clearing operations, including accounting for any service disruptions. Trecan Combustion Limited is the sole source supplier in Canada capable of providing Snowmelters of the size and specifications required by the City.

The initial contract term is one (1) year, from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, with the option to renew for four (4) additional separate one (1) year periods. The total cost to the City for awarding this contract is $2,869,780 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries ($2,852,013 including all taxes and charges, $2,820,145 net of Harmonized Sales Tax) for the initial term. The full value of the contract, including all option renewal terms, is $3,940,350 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries ($4,452,595 including all taxes and charges, $3,872,199 net of Harmonized Sales Tax).

A non-competitive procurement may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to Exclusive Rights, where Trecan Combustion Limited and the City have determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C).

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

The General Government Committee recommend that:  

1. City Council authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Zoll Medical Canada Inc., for the provision of cardiac monitor / defibrillators including all accessories, proprietary consumables and extended maintenance services, in a potential amount not to exceed $24,758,371 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($25,194,118 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). This contract will be from the date of the award to October 31, 2026, with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1)-year periods, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Procurement Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Zoll Medical Canada Inc., for supply and delivery of cardiac monitor / defibrillators with all accessories, proprietary consumables and extended maintenance agreement for various City of Toronto Divisions. This contract supports anticipated growth in Toronto Paramedic Services' service demand and staffing, as outlined in its Multi-Year Staffing Plan, adopted by Council in June 2025. This contract also facilitates purchases by other City divisions, including Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Public Health which will be managed by City Stores. 

By maintaining the use of the Zoll X Series Advanced cardiac monitors, Toronto Paramedic Services avoids the substantial expenses associated with a system-wide replacement, which would include not only the purchase of new equipment but also the extensive retraining of staff, and updates to various software integrated with our current Zoll defibrillators and patient care devices.

The total amount of this request is $24,758,371 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($25,194,118 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for a period of one (1) year from the date of award to October 31, 2026, with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1)-year periods. The current Blanket Contract 47019673, awarded competitively, with Zoll Medical Canada Inc., will expire on November 15, 2025.

Non-competitive procurements may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to compatibility with Zoll Medical Canada Inc., and the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1E).

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

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to continue negotiations to acquire the property interests set out in Appendix A (the "Property Requirements") to the report (October 8, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and as illustrated in the sketches / draft reference plans set out in Appendices B, C, and D to the report (October 8, 2025) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and City Council authorize the initiation of expropriation proceedings for the Property Requirements, for the purpose of the construction, operation and maintenance of a multi-use trail and associated infrastructure, including an asphalt path, two pedestrian-cycle bridges and a boardwalk, that will close an important gap in the Humber River Trail, if the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, deems it necessary or appropriate to proceed in that manner.

2. City Council grant authority to serve and publish the Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land for the Property Requirements, to forward to the Ontario Land Tribunal any requests for hearings that are received, to attend the hearing(s) to present the City's position, and to report the Ontario Land Tribunal's recommendations to City Council for its consideration.

This report seeks authority to initiate expropriation proceedings for a fee simple interest in portions of the property municipally known as 20 Humberview Crescent and fee simple interests and temporary easements over portions of the property municipally known as 50 St. Phillips Road, for the purpose of implementing the Council-approved Mid Humber Gap trail project, for which a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment has been completed.

This is Stage 1 of the expropriation process. Should City Council adopt the recommendations in this report, staff will serve and publish the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land on each registered owner. Owners, as defined in the Expropriations Act (the "Act"), will have 30 days to request a hearing into whether the City's proposed taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary.  

Staff will report back to City Council with a Stage 2 report, providing details on property values and other costs, and if a hearing is requested, the report of the Ontario Land Tribunal. The proposed expropriation would only be effected after adoption by City Council, as approving authority, of the Stage 2 report, by registration of an expropriation plan(s), which would then be followed by the service of notices as required by the Act.

Before the City could take possession of the expropriated property, offers of compensation based on appraisal reports must be served on each registered owner.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council pass a By-law pursuant to Section 252 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, providing authority to:

a. enter into Municipal Capital Facility Agreements with the landlords of each of the eight properties with whom Corporate Real Estate Management has a lease or license on behalf of Toronto Shelter and Support Services (each a "Leased Premises"), with respect to the entire property for each of the eight properties and ancillary parking, if any, for the purposes of providing municipal capital facilities related to the provision of facilities used for social and health services, located at:

- 2180 Islington Avenue (Ward 1)

- 185 Yorkland Boulevard (Ward 17)

- 1677 Wilson Avenue (Ward 7)

- 50 Estate Drive (Ward 24)

- 55 Hallcrown Place (Ward 17)

- 77 Ryerson Road (Ward 10)

- 445 Rexdale Boulevard (Ward 1); and

- 22 Metropolitan Road (Ward 21)

b. exempt each 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 or licence;

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.

This report seeks Council's authority for the adoption of the necessary By-laws to designate eight properties leased to the City of Toronto for use as shelters as Municipal Capital Facilities, and to provide exemptions for municipal taxes and education taxes. The Municipal Capital Facility Agreements authorized by the by-laws will provide exemptions for the entire property for each of the eight properties, with the exemptions ending concurrently with the expiry of the respective lease or licence. The eight properties and their respective ward locations are provided in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Property and Ward Location Used as Hotel Shelters

The net City savings, associated with reductions in the education portion of property tax resulting from the designations as a Municipal Capital Facility for the locations identified in Table 1 will generate overall rental cost reductions for the leased sites.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the amended Human Rights and Anti-Harassment / Discrimination Policy contained in Attachment 2 to the report (October 8, 2025) from the Chief People Officer.

This report provides an update on human rights inquiries and complaints involving the City of Toronto in 2024. It includes data, trends, and information related to the work of the City's Human Rights Office as well as external legal processes. The report also identifies key initiatives and policy development undertaken by the Human Rights Office aimed at preventing human rights violations while promoting equity and inclusion.

In 2024, the Human Rights Office received 1,574 inquiries, marking a 32 per cent increase in a single year. Since 2019, inquiries to the Human Rights Office have grown by 89 per cent, reflecting a sharp rise in demand for services by City employees and the public. During this time, complaint-related inquiries have also increased by 32 per cent. In 2024, the Human Rights Office operated with eight staff performing case management work and resumed conducting its own investigative services, while continuing to support investigations carried out by Divisions and piloting new approaches to enhance service delivery. Although demand for services continues to increase, the Human Rights Office remains committed to ensuring service excellence and upholding the integrity of the complaints process. Accordingly, there was no backlog in the provision of the Human Rights Office's services, and each inquiry was responded to in line with service standards.

Incidences of workplace harassment and incivility continue to rise, and the Human Rights Office has seen a marked increase in inquiries citing race and related grounds, as well as creed and disability. These trends may reflect broader global dynamics, including international conflicts and social movements, which impact both residents and employees. The consistently growing demand for Human Rights Office services underscores its critical role in supporting City of Toronto workplaces, services, and facilities to be free from harassment and discrimination.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, with the support from the applicable City Divisions, to implement the Circular Economy Road Map and 3-Year Circular Economy Road Map Implementation Plan, as presented in Attachment 1 and 2, respectively, to the report (October 15) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, or their designate, until December 31, 2036, to negotiate, enter into, and execute non-procurement agreements, as may be required, to support the implementation of the Circular Economy Road Map and the 3-Year Circular Economy Road Map Implementation Plan, as presented in Attachments 1 and 2, respectively, to the report (October 15, 2025) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, with the non-profit, private, and public sectors to:

a. Collaborate on research, projects, forums, or initiatives;

b. Provide in-kind and / or financial support from the approved Environment, Climate and Forestry budget and that is within the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry financial authority;

c. Data sharing; and / or;

d. Accept funding and / or in-kind support,

with each non-procurement agreement being on such terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and each being in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report back in 2029 on implementation of the Circular Economy Road Map and provide an updated implementation plan for the years 2029 to 2031.

4. City Council authorize the implementation of a second intake period for Phase One of the Circular Food Innovators Fund, for which the initial intake period was adopted by Council as a part of 2023.IE9.3 (November 15, 2023), by Environment, Climate and Forestry, substantially in accordance with the Updated Framework for Phase One of the City of Toronto's Circular Food Innovators Fund in Attachment 4 to the report (October 15, 2025) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.

5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, or designate, until December 31, 2026, to execute and enter into agreements with successful recipients to receive funds, distributed under a second intake period for Phase One of the Circular Food Innovators Fund outlined in Attachment 4 to the report (October 15, 2025) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, each with terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, or designate, and each in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

6. City Council request Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to work with the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to plan and execute community-based and community-led programs related to the 1 to 3 year implementation of the 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map.

7. City Council request that the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with other relevant divisions, consider developing a public reference list of companies providing deconstruction services in conjunction with the feasibility assessment of a reuse hub for construction materials.

The Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, gave a presentation on 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

1. Requested the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to submit a supplementary report on item IE25.1 directly to the November 12, 13, and 14, 2025 meeting of City Council addressing the recommendations of the Circular Innovation Council.

As the largest city in Canada, the people and businesses of Toronto are significant consumers of materials and goods, a majority of which end up in landfills that are quickly approaching capacity. A circular economy refers to a society-wide approach to production and consumption that aims to eliminate landfill waste and maximize resources by recovering as much as possible from used products. Transitioning to a circular economy not only supports sustainability, but also sparks innovation, creates jobs, addresses climate change and reduces costs related to waste management.

The City has been working on its circular economy transition since Council set an aspirational goal in 2016 to work towards zero waste and to make Toronto the first municipality in the province of Ontario with a circular economy. Building on this work, the City has developed its first "Circular Economy Road Map" (the Road Map) (Attachment 1).  

The Road Map was shaped by valuable input from residents, Indigenous people, industry and peer cities around the world, including London (UK), Glasgow, Rotterdam and members of the Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative. It sets out a vision for Toronto’s circular economy transition over the next 10 years through five Strategic Directions and 15 Actions to support waste reduction and sustainable consumption in Toronto, with a focus on addressing wider consumption behaviours that generate waste. Through the Road Map, the City will deliver incentives, supports and programs for residents and businesses that make circular solutions easy and accessible. It will also lead by example by embedding circular practices into its own operations, while also identifying and addressing barriers to create an enabling environment for businesses and community to pursue their own circular innovations.

The Road Map will be implemented by multiple City Divisions using a whole-of-city approach (see Attachment 2 for the City's 3-Year Circular Economy Road Map Implementation Plan). City staff have identified key initiatives to prioritize beginning in 2026, which include communicating the benefits of circularity, establishing forums to hear from circular businesses, identify barriers and co-develop solutions and determining whether existing resources and programs, such as the Green Market Acceleration Program, could be used to support circularity. Additionally, the City will assess the feasibility of a reuse hub to stimulate a secondary market for construction materials and is seeking Council authority to implement a second intake period of the Circular Food Innovators Fund, a grant program that supports businesses in implementing reuse systems that eliminate single-use and takeaway items.  

Implementing the Road Map is expected to further strengthen Toronto’s leadership profile and position the City among the global peer cities that are advancing the transition to a circular economy. Furthermore, the Road Map actions support the City in adapting to trade uncertainties and affordability concerns, with the circular economy offering a framework for enabling supply chains and businesses to become more resilient by decoupling operations from the extraction of natural resources, increasing material security and reducing exposure to price volatility.[1], [2] Beyond supply chain considerations, circular solutions offer a pathway to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that cannot be addressed by the renewable energy transition alone, including global greenhouse gases attributed to the production of materials, products, food and land management.[3] A transition to circular business models offers an opportunity for circular jobs and skills building,[4] innovation and new business partnerships and creates the pathways for residents to consume more sustainably and make the most out of the things they purchase through strategies like reuse and repair.

City staff will provide regular progress updates to City Council on the implementation of the Road Map. The first update will be delivered in 2029, following the initial three years of implementation (2026 - 2028).

[1] Rajaonson, Juste. (April, 2025). A stronger Canadian economy starts with a circular economy in cities and regions. Policy Options. https://policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/04/circular-economy/
[2] Jensen, Henrik Hvid. (February, 2024). How the circular economy secures manufacturing supply chains. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/02/how-manufacturers-could-lead-the-way-in-building-the-circular-economy
[3] Canadian Climate Institute. (March, 2023). How circularity can contribute to emissions reductions in Canada. https://climateinstitute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/how-circularity-can-contribute-emissions-reductions-canada.pdf
[4] Circular Economy, Solutions for Youth Employment, and International Labour Organization. (May, 2023). Decent work in the circular economy. https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6459fd6277ede78534464251_20230424%20-%20CJI%20-%20Decent%20work%20in%20the%20circular%20economy%20-%20210x297mm.pdf

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, until June 30, 2031, to negotiate, enter into and execute new revenue generating service agreements and amend and extend any existing service agreements with various Producer Responsibility Organizations (including as non-competitive procurements pursuant to Article 195-7.1 of the Code) for the purpose of the City providing waste management and related services for waste recovery materials (non-Blue Box Materials) regulated under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, as amended, such as hazardous and special products, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, tires, and any new waste recovery material introduced through regulation, with the total term of each new service agreement and each extension of an existing service agreement not exceed five (5) years, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and each in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services (or designate), to negotiate, enter into and execute amending agreements with Rehrig Pacific Company to:

a. Extend the recycling and garbage bin contract (47021231) term from July 1, 2026, for an additional four (4) years and five (5) months to November 30, 2030 with no increase in the contract value.

b. Extend the green bin contract (47019524) term for an additional three (3) years, from December 1, 2027, to November 30, 2030 with no increase in the contract value.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services' to continue to provide Blue Box Material collections to non-eligible City customers who are customers as of December 31, 2025 but not provide Blue Box Materials collection to new commercial customers or new multi-residential customers that join City collection services after January 1, 2026.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, no later than the first quarter of 2027, on the results of the review and analysis of whether to continue to provide recycling collection and management services to non-eligible sources that are not captured in Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box.

5. City Council amend Chapter 841 of the Code to align the provisions pertaining to the collection of recycled materials with Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, as further described in Schedule 1 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.

6. City Council amend Chapter 844 of the Code to align the provisions pertaining to the collection of recycled materials with Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, as further described in Schedule 1 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.

7. City Council amend Chapter 846 of the Code to align the provisions pertaining to the receipt of recycled materials with Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, as further described in Schedule 2 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services.

8. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to Council in the second quarter of 2026 with an update on the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility, plus a strategy to minimize the risks of: 

a. Uncollected Blue Bins;

b. Blue Box material going to landfill at City expense; and,

c. Blue Box materials becoming litter.

9. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 15, 2025) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

10. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report to the February 25, 2026 meeting of Infrastructure and Environment Committee, with an update on the post-January 1st, 2026 implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility.

11. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, invite Circular Materials to deliver a presentation at the February 25, 2026 meeting of Infrastructure and Environment Committee on:

a. an update on the transition to Circular Materials' collection of Blue Bin materials since January 1, 2026;

b. plans and strategies to manage waste from large online marketplaces, including those that sell clothing; 

c. the volume and nature of complaints about Blue Bin collection that have have been received by the telephone complaint line;

d. the process for addressing and resolving how residents' complaints about Blue Bin collection.

The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, gave a presentation on Transition of the Blue Box Program to Extended Producer Responsibility: Post-Transition Plan.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recessed its public session to meet in closed session to consider this Item, as it pertains to receiving of advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with an update on Solid Waste Management Services' plans for the Post-Transition Phase (January 1, 2026 and beyond) of the Blue Box Program's transition to  (Extended Producer Responsibility, including: the impact of the final Blue Box Regulation amendments, joint collection schedule agreement with Circular Materials, post-transition operations, procurement and contract management, required by-law amendments, and advocacy.

This report also seeks authority to re‑negotiate and extend existing agreements with Rehrig Pacific Company for agreement 47021231, Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of Recycling and Garbage Bins, and agreement 47019524, Design, Manufacture, Supply, Distribution and Maintenance of the Next Generation Green Bin (organics) for the City of Toronto’s Solid Waste Management Services Division.

This report summarizes preliminary advice from the City Solicitor to the Solid Waste Management Services Division regarding aspects of the City of Toronto's plan for the transition of the blue box program to extended producer responsibility.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. Subject to the final Toronto Water 2026 Budget, City Council amend the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program, effective May 1, 2026, such that:

a. The maximum amounts for back water valve and sump pump subsidies under the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program be increased by 28 percent to reflect inflationary increases in equipment and installation costs since 2013.

b. A new subsidy for home plumbing assessment be established to provide up to $500 per property to eligible property owners for professional assessments conducted by a licensed plumber to identify basement flooding risks and mitigation opportunities. 

c. The backwater valve subsidy be modified to include eligibility for the installation of a second backwater valve per household.

d. A new subsidy be established to provide up to $300 per household for the installation of a battery backup system for pump sumps.

e. The maximum total, per property, subsidy available under the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program be increased to $6,650.

f. The eligibility period for submitting applications be extended from one year to two years following completion of the installation of eligible basement flooding protection measures, to provide homeowners with additional time to meet program requirements and submit necessary documentation.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, to continue to monitor the implementation of the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program, and authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to revise or amend the type of basement flooding protection work (“Eligible Works”) qualifying for a subsidy and the subsidy limits applicable to such work, subject to the total subsidy limit of $12,000 per property, and to otherwise administer the Program, as the General Manager, Toronto Water may deem necessary, to improve the effectiveness of the Program.

The Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program is one of the City of Toronto’s key stormwater management programs to reduce basement flooding risks on private property. The Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program provides subsidies to eligible residential property owners to install flood protection measures that help isolate the home from the City's sewer system and reduce basement flooding risks on their properties from severe storms.

In July and August 2024, heavy rainfall events caused basement flooding in more than one thousand properties in Toronto. In response, City Council directed staff to review City programs, including the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program, and undertake public consultation on potential new incentives to reduce stormwater runoff and basement flooding risks on private property.

Following public consultations held in fall 2024 and a report back to Council in February 2025, City Council adopted Item EX20.12 – Reducing Stormwater Runoff and Mitigating Basement Flooding, which included seven recommendations.

This report responds to Recommendation 1 of EX20.12, requesting the General Manager, Toronto Water, to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on a plan to implement three new and expanded subsidies under the City’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. A separate but related report from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, responds to Recommendation 2 of EX20.12, and was brought before the Committee on September 26, 2025. Recommendation 6 of IE20.7 outlined proposed implementation frameworks and resource requirements to develop and operate two new incentive pilot programs to collect and manage stormwater on private property in Toronto.

Based on Council's direction and consultation feedback, this report recommends the following Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program enhancements:

- Increasing the backwater valve and sump pump subsidy amounts to counter rising costs of basement flooding protection work;

- Establishing a new subsidy for a home plumbing assessment;

- Increasing the existing backwater valve subsidy to support the installation of up to two devices per property and allowing returning applicants to apply for a second backwater valve subsidy;

- Expanding the sump pump subsidy to include backup power, with a separate subsidy available for previously approved applicants to retrofit existing systems; and

- Extending the application eligibility period from one year to two years following completion of eligible work, providing homeowners with additional time to meet program requirements and submit documentation.

The recommended enhancements are intended to increase participation in the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program and improve the effectiveness of the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program in reducing basement flooding risks on private property. These enhancements will reduce barriers to participation in the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program (e.g., costs for flood protection equipment and installation) and provide homeowners with additional information and guidance to support informed decisions about which Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program subsidies are most appropriate for their property.

Pending Council approval, staff would implement the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program enhancements as part of the 2026 Toronto Water Budget in order to become effective on May 1, 2026.  Implementation would include developing and revising program processes and procedures, updating online applications and IT systems, conducting staff training, and developing communications and outreach materials to advise the public about the new and enhanced subsidies.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorizes the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer, to initiate the strategic procurement planning process for the City's advanced metering infrastructure system which will include:

a. retaining an industry expert to develop a detailed implementation and procurement strategy, document requirements and specifications in support of the procurement process; assist in the evaluation of vendor submissions, and serve as contract administrator, system integrator, and program manager following award;

b. collaborating with key City stakeholders, to ensure alignment of needs and responsibilities; and

c. report back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the first quarter of 2027 with the strategic procurement and implementation plan, which will include comprehensive Terms of Reference and a detailed Request for Proposal that reflects the full range of technical, operational, and customer service requirements of the new Advanced Metering Infrastructure system, as well as funds necessary to support the implementation.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, Director, Revenue Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Chief Technology Officer, to retain an industry expert to assist in:

a. gathering requirements, analyzing options and preparing a recommendation for a new rate-based budget billing system;

b. establishing a governance framework to ensure alignment of needs and responsibilities;

c. developing a detailed implementation and procurement strategy in alignment with the work underway as part of recommendation 1; and

d. reporting back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the second quarter of 2026 the resulting recommendation and implementation plan for a new rate-based budget billing system, as well as funds necessary to support the implementation.

In 2015, the City of Toronto modernized its operations with the completion of its Automated Meter Reading system, which enabled automated transmission of water consumption data to support water billing processes. While this system was considered state-of-the-art at the time, industry standards and technology have advanced significantly. The next generation of water metering, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, enables new features and functionality that extend well beyond basic meter reading to support broader strategic business outcomes.

In 2024, Toronto Water engaged an industry expert to assess options for the City's next generation of water metering. The assessment confirmed that the current system no longer meets the evolving customer experience expectations, engineering and operations requirements of Toronto Water, and recommended transitioning to Advanced Metering Infrastructure. The consultant further advised adopting a new approach to managing Advanced Metering Infrastructure assets that takes advantage of the flexibility offered by modular, “plug-and-play” solutions. Unlike the City’s current proprietary Automated Meter Reading system, which limits flexibility and constrains asset management decisions, modern Advanced Metering Infrastructure systems can be tailored to a utility’s needs and managed at the component level rather than a single integrated system.

Advanced Metering Infrastructure offers a range of advantages over the existing system, including real-time or near real-time water consumption data, improved leak detection, enhanced customer consumption management tools, better water demand forecasting, outage detection and alerting, and improved estimated billing logic. A critical enabler of this transition is the replacement of the City’s 26-year-old legacy billing system (WMACS) used for billing water and solid waste rate-based services. Although the need to replace WMACS has been previously identified, no implementation planning is currently underway.

This report outlines the benefits of transitioning to Advanced Metering Infrastructure, identifies the key actions required for successful implementation, and recommends the initiation of the strategic procurement and implementation planning for a new Advanced Metering Infrastructure system and billing system for rate-based services.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager of Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee with a further status update in the first quarter of 2026 on the progress to date to conduct a study of redesign options for the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and the Allen Road Expressway.

On September 25, 2025, Infrastructure and Environment Committee requested that Transportation Services report to their October 29, 2025 meeting with a status update on the progress to date to conduct a study of redesign options for the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and the Allen Road expressway. This report includes:

- Background on the redesign of the intersection completed as part of the Eglinton Crosstown construction;

- Mitigation measures that have been evaluated, and those that have been implemented since the operation of the intersection was handed back to the City of Toronto;

- A summary of the ongoing work to address infiltration on neighbourhood streets in the area; and

- A scope and status update on the intersection redesign study.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the traffic and parking regulation amendments associated with the final built conditions of the Eglinton Avenue East, between Kennedy Road and Brentcliffe Road and authorize the associated amendment to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, as listed in Attachment A to the report (October 15, 2025) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.

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

The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit project, delivered by Metrolinx, has reached an advanced stage of completion. Train testing and Revenue Service Demonstration are currently underway to verify system performance and operational readiness.

As the project advances towards operational readiness, City traffic and parking by-laws must be updated to reflect the permanent roadway conditions within the at-grade segment of Eglinton Avenue East, between Kennedy Road and Brentcliffe Road, in preparation for the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit.

This report seeks City Council authority to enact the necessary amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, and Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to align with the final built conditions of the at-grade segment of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit corridor.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council receive the report (October 15, 2025) Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, for information.

Speed continues to be a leading cause of fatal and serious collisions in Ontario, contributing to approximately 21 percent of traffic-related fatalities. Automated Speed Enforcement is a key component of the City's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan and a proven tool for reducing speeding and improving safety, particularly in School and Community Safety Zones.

Toronto's Automated Speed Enforcement program launched in January 2020 with 50 mobile Automated Speed Enforcement cameras enforcing posted speed limits in Community Safety Zones across the City. As directed by City Council, the program was expanded to 75 cameras in 2023 and further expanded to 150 in early 2025.

Recently, City Council has made several requests to adapt the current operation of the Automated Speed Enforcement program including considering modifying the hours of operation, limiting the number of tickets a driver receives within a specific time period, and enhancing signage that alerts drivers to the presence of speed cameras. The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the changes that will be made to the Automated Speed Enforcement program, subject to legislation being in effect that permits municipalities in Ontario to operate Automated Speed Enforcement.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommend that:

1. City Council requests that, when Toronto’s Air Quality Health Index is at high to very high-risk levels (7-10), city operations, businesses and residents refrain whenever possible from operating highly polluting engines, such as two-stroke gas-powered leaf blowers and diesel engines manufactured before 2008.

Wildfires are worsening with climate breakdown. Wildfire smoke is a serious health hazard, which again this summer caused Toronto’s air quality to be one of the worst in the world. Residents were urged to stay indoors, schools cancelled outdoor activities, and hospitals braced for a surge in patents. Air quality reached Level 10 and above on the Air Quality Health Index - AQHI 7-10  the “Very High Risk" category - threatening the health of children, seniors, outdoor workers, and anyone with heart or lung conditions. 

When air pollutant levels are so high, it is dangerous to the health of Torontonians to worsen the pollution by operating highly polluting engines, such as two-stroke gas-powered leaf blowers and diesel engines manufactured before 2008. On smoky days, when pollution is already at crisis levels, the last thing our children need is even dirtier air.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council enact the Zoning By-law amendments substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (October 10, 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 Zoning By-law amendments as may be required.

The Planning and Housing Committee held a statutory public meeting on October 30, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

On an ongoing basis, the City rectifies technical errors to the text and mapping of Zoning By-law 569-2013.

This report proposes technical amendments to Zoning By-law 569-2013 to correct typographical errors; add, remove or replace words; revise regulations in order to clarify or correct interpretations and permissions; and make adjustments to zoning and overlay map boundaries.

On May 22, 2024, City Council adopted By-law 499-2024 to amend the Municipal Code Chapter 415, Development of Land, and Chapter 169, City Officials, to delegate authority to approve technical amendments to Zoning By-law 569-2013 to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate, as identified in Section 5.1.10 of the Official Plan. A process to implement delegated authority is currently underway but is not yet in place.

All proposed revisions are in keeping with Council's intentions when first approved by Council, and do not affect the substance of the respective by-laws.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council adopt Official Plan Amendment 846 in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to seek approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Official Plan Amendment 846 under Section 26 of the Planning Act.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendment 846 as may be required.

4. City Council declare by resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that Official Plan Amendment 846 conforms with Provincial Plans and does not conflict with them; has regard to the matters of Provincial Interest in Section 2 of the Planning Act; and is consistent with policy statements issued under subsection 3(1) of the Planning Act.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to take the necessary action to give effect to City Council's decision, including requesting that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing carry forward modifications to Policies 2.2.4.15 and 2.2.4.17 set out in OPA 846 that supersede policies 2.2.4.15 and 2.2.4.17 in OPA 804, should OPA 804 be approved after OPA 846.

The Chair advised that the Planning and Housing Committee was holding a statutory Special Public Meeting in accordance with Section 26 of the Planning Act for Item PH25.2 – Provincial Planning Statement 2024 Consistency Exercise Phase 1 - Recommendation Report.

The Planning and Housing Committee held a statutory Special Public Meeting on October 30, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

The new Provincial Planning Statement 2024 (PPS 2024) came into effect on October 20, 2024, and replaced the previously issued Provincial Policy Statement 2020 (PPS 2020) and A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 (Growth Plan). Through the Planning Act, the City is required to ensure that the Official Plan is consistent with the PPS 2024.

This report is the first of a two-phased PPS 2024 Consistency Exercise to bring forward Official Plan Amendments to ensure consistency between the new PPS 2024 and the City's Official Plan. Phase 1 focuses on addressing policy conflicts between the Official Plan and the PPS 2024. This report concludes Phase 1 and recommends approval of OPA 846.

Through Phase 1, the City has identified six areas of policy conflict that are recommended to be addressed through Official Plan Amendment 846:

1. Population and Employment Growth Forecasting

2. Transit and Mobility Hubs

3. Urban Growth Centres

4. Former Provincial Plans

5. Heritage and Archaeology

6. Municipal Comprehensive Review

7. Land Use Compatibility

Phase 2 will focus on ensuring that the Official Plan aligns with and supports the objectives of the PPS 2024 and may include:

- Direction on engagement with Indigenous communities;

- Policy direction for compatible employment uses in mixed use areas;

- Further review of Chapter 6 and 7 for consistency with the PPS 2024; and

- Reviewing Chapter 5, Section 37 policies for updates to reflect Community Benefits Charge provisions.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments appended as revised Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with respect to neighbourhood retail and services on major streets.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendments appended as revised Attachment 3 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, with respect to home occupations.

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

4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Building, and other appropriate City divisions, to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the Zoning By-law Amendments and to report to the Planning and Housing Committee following the earlier of two (2) years following the date the Zoning By-law Amendments come into full force and effect, or following the issuance of 100 building permits and/or business licenses, in order to review and recommend any necessary revisions to policy, zoning and/or other changes, including consideration for dedicated enforcement resources, to improve implementation.

5. City Council request the Ministry of the Attorney General to initiate the process for amendments to the Cannabis License Act, 2018 and/or any applicable regulations or ministry directives for the purpose of restricting the location of cannabis retail stores within lands designated as Neighbourhoods in the City’s Official Plan and direct the City Manager, the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to work with the Ministry to support this request, and report back through the monitoring program.

6. City Council request the Ministry of the Attorney General to initiate the process for amendments to the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA), and/or any applicable regulations or ministry directives for the purpose of restricting the granting of Liquor Sales Licenses and Convenience and Grocery Store licenses within lands designated as Neighbourhoods, in the City’s Official Plan and direct the City Manager, the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to work with the Ministry to support this request, and report back through the monitoring program.

7. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to hold local engagement in consultation with ward councillors, as requested, on the permissions for Neighbourhood interiors and Major Streets.

 The Planning and Housing Committee:

1. Directed the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, to give further consideration to the draft Neighbourhood Interiors Zoning By-law Amendment, as outlined in revised Attachment 2 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and:

a. requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review and assess the economic benefits of cutting red tape for small retail businesses, creating local jobs and growing the local economy through neighbourhood retail, including as it relates to the Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy and the Inclusive Economic Development plan, and consider the role of neighbourhood retail in promoting belonging as per the Toronto Foundation Vital Signs Report;

b. requested the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services consult with the Chief of Police on a review and assessment of any safety considerations related to unregulated types of shops in neighbourhoods including cannabis and alcohol;

c. requested the City Solicitor review all potential mechanisms to limit cannabis shops within neighbourhood interiors;

d. requested the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to determine the appropriate staffing resources required to respond to requests made to 311 concerning new establishments arising from the zoning contemplated in revised Attachment 2 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

e. requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to explore mechanisms to ensure currently existing businesses in neighbourhoods are able to continue to operate.

2. Requested the City Solicitor to report to the November 12, 2025 meeting of City Council on the legal implications of amending revised Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to provide that the permissions for neighbourhood retail and services on major streets only applies to newly constructed buildings or structures for which a building permit was lawfully issued after the day the bylaw comes into force.

The Planning and Housing Committee held a statutory public meeting on October 30, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Toronto is a growing city with at least 700,000 new Torontonians expected by 2051. It is expected that some of that growth, enabled through other Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) initiatives such as the Laneway Suites, Garden Suites, Multiplex and Major Streets studies, will be accommodated within Toronto's existing Neighbourhoods. Recent research conducted by City Planning shows that within that period, uptake of city-wide residential EHON initiatives could be about 163,785 new units by 2051, including 54,600 by 2031. To support the daily needs of future and current residents, it is necessary to ensure the goods and services they depend on are conveniently located, contributing to walkable and livable communities across Toronto.

Achieving this goal requires a city-wide policy and regulatory environment that is supportive of local businesses and services locating within communities. Despite small-scale retail, service and office uses historically playing an important role in many of Toronto's Neighbourhoods, these types of uses were strictly limited by policies and zoning provisions established in the mid-20th century, many of which remain today. As a result, many of Toronto's current residents have never had these amenities close to their homes, and others have seen them decline over the decades as existing establishments closed, and new ones did not take their place.

The EHON Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study aims to address this challenge for current and future residents through Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBLAs) that would enable small-scale retail, service and office uses to be within reach of communities across Toronto.

The study has been undertaken in three phases.

In July 2022, through Phase One of the study, Council approved an Official Plan Amendment supporting new Neighbourhood Retail and Services Uses and a Zoning By-law Amendment equalizing certain Home Occupation permissions in low-rise Neighbourhoods across the city.

In 2024, through Phase Two of the study, staff consulted with the public on draft ZBLAs, which were brought to Council in December 2024. City Council referred the item back to staff for additional consultation with the public and residents’ associations and preparation of a professional communications campaign through mainstream media channels to explain the proposal and gather feedback.

This report addresses work undertaken in Phase Three of the EHON Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study and responds to City Council direction and recommends approval of three city-wide ZBLAs. The three ZBLAs address the following:

1.  Permit a range of small-scale retail, service and office uses, with appropriate zoning standards related to type, scale and form, on residentially-zoned properties on major streets (see Attachment 1);

2. Permit a small-scale retail store with option for ancillary eating establishment or takeout eating establishment with appropriate zoning standards related to type, scale and form, on residentially-zoned properties on in the interior of Neighbourhoods. Maintain these permissions only on corner lots and properties next to parks, schools and existing commercial sites, but further limit the permissions to corner lots on Community Streets (see Attachment 2); and

3. Update zoning standards for home occupations to implement the previously-approved Official Plan policies for home occupations (see Attachment 3).

The proposed ZBLAs implement the policies of the Official Plan Amendment approved by Council in 2022. The proposed amendments present a balanced approach to permit these uses while minimizing potential for adverse impacts on nearby residents by permitting them in locations, forms and at scales that are compatible with and integrated into Neighbourhoods.

The key changes to the recommended ZBLAs compared to the previous December 2024 report include:

-  maintaining the recommended permissions for home-based businesses, with minor adjustments;

-  maintaining the recommended permissions for small-scale retail, service and office uses on major streets within Neighbourhoods, with minor adjustments;

-  maintaining the recommended permissions for small-scale retail, service and office uses in interior to Neighbourhoods adjacent to parks, schools and existing commercial sites, as well as on corner lots but limiting corner lot permissions to  ‘Community Streets’. Also removing as-of-right permissions for patios in Neighbourhood interiors.

This report also presents the findings from an extensive consultation and communication program, including advertising using social media, online news sites and in TTC transit shelters, city-wide online meetings, in-person pop-up events in every ward, and a survey. The report further recommends a monitoring strategy for the new permissions.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

Intergovernmental Requests for Successful Delivery of the City's Housing Plans

1. City Council request the Government of Canada, through Build Canada Homes and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation programs, to provide the City of Toronto:

a. $163 million in capital funding to support the creation of approximately 230 supportive homes on public land in the next 12-18 months.

b. $2.6 billion in funding and low-cost financing, though a portfolio-based and predictable multi-year approach, to support the creation of mixed-income communities on public land to start construction on approximately 3,900 purpose-built rental and affordable rental homes within the next 12-18 months.

c. $150 million in funding under the Canada Rental Protection Fund, to be stacked with the City’s investments through the Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program, to support the community housing sector in acquiring and preserving approximately 1,000 at-risk rental homes.

2. City Council re-iterate its request that the Government of Ontario maintain its commitment to partner with the City of Toronto to create new supportive homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, by:

a. Renewing current annual investments of $48 million for another three years (2026-2029) to ensure ongoing stability of housing and supports in over 3,000 occupied supportive homes;

b. Providing an additional investment of $16 million in 2026, and $23 million in 2027 and annually thereafter for housing benefits and wrap-around housing and social supports for over 730 new supportive homes funded and under construction, to open between 2025 and 2027; and

c. Providing sufficient operating funding for any net new supportive homes created under Build Canada Homes.

Property Tax Exemptions for Indigenous-Led Housing Provider

3.  City Council authorize an exemption from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the affordable rental homes and affordable transitional homes as listed and for the periods of time described in Table 1 in the Financial Impact section of this report from the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat.

4. 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.

Rental Housing Supply Program Set-Aside for Indigenous Housing Providers

5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with Miziwe Biik Development Corporation to:

a. issue a rolling Call for Applications for the Indigenous set-aside funding allocations under the Rental Housing Supply Program and repayable loan allocations under the Community Housing Pre-Development Fund to identify eligible projects; and

b. approve eligible projects within the approved budget for Indigenous set-aside funding and repayable loan allocation, and report to City Council with the list of approved projects on an annual basis.

6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with Miziwe Biik Development Corporation and Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle, to implement changes to Rental Housing Supply Program, Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program, and Community Housing Pre-Development Fund where needed to stack City financial support with federal and provincial funding provided to Indigenous-led and/or Indigenous-serving organizations within approved and available Indigenous set-aside funding allocations for development and acquisition of affordable housing, and report on the program changes to City Council as needed.

Memorandum of Understanding and Funding Agreement with United Way Greater Toronto

7. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and Executive Director, Social Development, to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City of Toronto, a Memorandum of Understanding and funding agreement with United Way Greater Toronto to provide one-time funding in the amount of up to $50,000, included in the Housing Secretariat’s 2025 Operating Budget, to support actions and initiatives to incubate a Black-focused non-profit housing organization, on terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 4, or other terms and conditions as satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and Executive Director, Social Development, in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

Authorization to Collect and Share Personal Information through the Shelter Management Information System

8. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in collaboration with the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services to collect personal demographic information, housing and shelter history, service interactions, consent status of clients, through the Shelter Management Information System (SMIS), designated as the City’s Homelessness Management Information System, for the purposes of supporting the City’s efforts in delivering responsive, coordinated, and client-centered housing and homelessness services.

9. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services to collect, use, and disclose personal information through the Shelter Management Information System (SMIS), the City’s designated Homelessness Management Information System, strictly for the following purposes:

a. Facilitating coordinated housing and homelessness service delivery;

b. Enabling timely and appropriate housing and support service referrals;

c. Ensuring compliance with federal and provincial reporting obligations; and

d. Supporting evidence-based program planning, evaluation, performance; measurement, in a manner this compliant with the applicable privacy legislation, data governance standards, and client consent protocols.

Toronto continues to face ongoing housing and homelessness crises that have been decades in the making and are increasingly impacting residents across the entire housing continuum. Adopted in 2019, the City’s HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan (HousingTO Plan) is Toronto’s strategy to respond to the challenges in the housing system. Guided by this plan, the City has continued to demonstrate strong leadership in making major investments (including land, financial incentives, and funding), implementing transformational housing programs and policies, taking action to support renters, and ensuring the City as an organization has the structure and processes to respond rapidly to the housing crisis.

This report and Attachment 1 provide an overview of progress made under the HousingTO Plan, and the 2022-2026 Housing Action Plan (HAP), in 2024 and into 2025 to address the housing needs of Torontonians across five key areas:

- Creating new homes

- Protecting and preserving existing homes

- Supporting renters and improving housing stability

- Responding to diverse housing needs

- Transforming housing policies and permissions

The housing market across Canada, including Toronto, has faced a significant downturn that has persisted into 2025, negatively impacting the supply of new homes. On its own, the market will not create the new rental homes, particularly affordable and rent-geared-to-income homes, that residents need. The City is demonstrating the impact of government action on housing, as City-led and City-supported projects account for 65% of all housing starts achieved in the first eight months of 2025 in Toronto. Action from all orders of government continues to be needed to build new homes, maintain economic resiliency, and support the substantial number of workers employed in the construction sector.

The Annual Progress Report also identifies priority actions underway in 2025 and into 2026, including supporting renters by implementing a new Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw, establishing and implementing the Toronto Builds Policy Framework as a consistent and clear policy framework for the delivery of new homes on public land with the new Housing Development Office as the organizational lead, maximizing City investments in housing development and acquisition projects led by the private and non-profit sector; and co-designing new programs to support Indigenous-led housing developments.

To further advance the HousingTO Plan, this report also seeks authority to advance a number of critical partnerships and initiatives to improve housing outcomes for Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, including:  

- Authorities to advance a co-led implementation process with Miziwe Biik Development Corporation and Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle to more efficiently allocate $13 million in pre-approved grant and loan funding to Indigenous housing projects under the Rental Housing Supply Program and approve property tax exemptions for three Indigenous-led housing sites.

- Authority to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding and funding agreement with United Way Greater Toronto to support work to incubate a Black-focused non-profit housing organization.

While action has been significant, the need for greater intergovernmental partnership and investment is clear. Toronto cannot address the housing and homelessness crises alone. Supportive housing continues to be the most cost effective and dignified response to ending homelessness, with annual operating costs about half of those of shelter programs. Sustained action and investment from provincial and federal governments continues to be necessary to reverse course on a generational disinvestment in the housing system and build more affordable homes, protect existing supply, and support renters and those experiencing homelessness, both today and in the future.

The report also includes recommendations relating to collecting and sharing personal information through the Shelter Information Management System (SMIS), to support service delivery and evidence-based planning across the housing continuum.

The 2024-2025 Housing Progress Report is prepared by the Housing Secretariat with input from various City Divisions, Agencies, and Corporations including: City Planning, CreateTO, Development Review, Environment Climate and Forestry, the Housing Development Office, Financial Planning, the Indigenous Affairs Office, Strategic Partnerships, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, Social Development, Strategic Public and Employee Communications, Toronto Building, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, and Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the General Manager Toronto Water to include the infrastructure cost estimates for Regent Park Phase 4, in their respective 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plans as outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office.

2. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Development Office to report back on significant changes to the infrastructure cost estimates contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office for Council approval in advance of budget approval of those items.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, in consultation with the General Manager of Toronto Water and the General Manager of Transportation Services, to enter into an agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) to reimburse eligible infrastructure costs incurred by Toronto Community Housing Corporation for Phase 4 of the Regent Park revitalization project, substantially on the terms identified in Attachment 2 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and such other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, using funds to be allocated in the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Water and Transportation Services as per Recommendation 1 of this report.

4. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office remain confidential in its entirety, until such time as the infrastructure work contemplated in this report has been completed.

This report seeks Council authority for Transportation Services and Toronto Water to include the infrastructure cost estimates for Regent Park Phase 4 in the 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan, and for the City to enter into an agreement with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) on the terms set out in Attachment 2 to reimburse eligible infrastructure costs incurred by Toronto Community Housing Corporation using funds allocated in Toronto Water and Transportation Service’s 2026-2035 Capital Budgets. This agreement will formalize the City's financial commitment to support the delivery of infrastructure components necessary for the advancement of Phase 4 of the Regent Park revitalization including roads, servicing, and other public realm improvements.

Regent Park Revitalization

Toronto Community Housing Corporation is undertaking a five-phased revitalization of Regent Park, transforming the community into a mixed-use, mixed-income neighbourhood. In 2023, City Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment for Phases 4 and 5 of the Regent Park Revitalization to permit increased density and additional uses. The approved Zoning By-law Amendment identified five new Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings with 633 rent geared income units and up to 637 affordable rental units and six market buildings with 1,900 condominiums, along with four future public roads.

The subdivision approval process for Phase 4 is now underway with all relevant consultants hired and the first two development approval submissions to City of Toronto completed. Toronto Community Housing Corporation submitted building permit applications in March 2025 for the first building within Phase 4 that will be developed. Phase 4 started construction in Fall 2025, with substantial completion targeted in Spring 2030.

In 2008, City Council adopted the 2009 Capital Budget which included a 60/40 cost sharing arrangement for the delivery of hard infrastructure within Phases 1-3 of the Regent Park redevelopment area. Council carried this forward in subsequent Capital Plans for 2010-2018 and 2018-2024. These Capital Plans included funding within relevant City divisions' budgets for identified infrastructure and community facilities for the full redevelopment of Phases 1-3 of Regent Park. This report seeks authority for Toronto Water and Transportation Services to include infrastructure costs, inclusive of both soft and hard costs, for Phase 4 in their 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plans. In addition to this, this report seeks authority for the City and Toronto Community Housing Corporation to enter into an agreement for reimbursement of infrastructure costs for Phase 4 of the Regent Park Revitalization on the terms set out in Attachment 2.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

By-law amendments

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 629, Property Standards, so that it reads generally in accordance with the draft By-law in Attachment 1 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Interim Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, with such amendments to come into force on May 1, 2027.

2. City Council adopt a new City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 611, Pest Management on Private Property, generally in accordance with the draft by-law in Attachment 2 to the report (October 16, 2025) from the Interim Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, with such new chapter to come into force on May 1, 2027.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 629, Property Standards as follows to enable the new Property Standards Committee reporting requirements and delete duplicative provisions, with such amendments to come into force on March 1, 2026:

a. Adding a new section § 629-3.2 as follows:

§ 629-3.2 Reporting.

A. The Chair of the Property Standards Committee shall report annually to the Planning and Housing Committee, or its successor, and the report shall include:

(1) A summary of the activities of the Property Standards Committee, including the number of items heard in the calendar year across all four hearing panels, and any changes made to the hearing process during the past year;

(2) Emerging issues and observations that, in the Property Standards Committee's opinion, should be reviewed by the City of Toronto; and

(3) Any other matters that, in the Property Standards Committee's opinion, impact the effective operation of the property standards appeal process.

b. Deleting section § 629-10F on clothing drop boxes;

c. Deleting section § 629-24 on vacant buildings and property.

4. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 632, Property, Vacant or Hazardous as follows, with such amendments to come into force on March 1, 2026:

a. Add the following provision to § 632-4. Fencing of hazardous property:

i. Every owner shall ensure that a vacant property that is not a building is secured by fencing or similar devices to prevent unauthorized entry.

5. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 835, Vital Services, Discontinuance Of, to align the by-law with the latest authorities in provincial legislation, by making the additions and deletions as follows, with such amendments to come into force on December 1, 2025:

a. Make the following changes to § 835-1. Definitions.

i. Delete the following definition:

COMMISSIONER – The Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

 
ii. Add the following definition:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – The Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards or their designate or successor.

iii. Delete and replace the definition of “landlord” with the following definition:

LANDLORD – Includes:

A. The owner of a rental unit or any other person who permits occupancy of a rental unit, other than a tenant who occupies a rental unit in a residential complex and who permits another person to also occupy the unit or any part of the unit.

B. The heirs, assigns, personal representatives and successors in title of a person referred to in Subsection A of this definition.

C. A person, other than a tenant occupying a rental unit in a residential complex, who is entitled to possession of the residential complex and who attempts to enforce any of the rights of a landlord under a tenancy agreement or the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17, including the right to collect rent.

iv. Delete and replace the definition of Vital Service with the following:

VITAL SERVICE – hot or cold water, fuel, electricity, gas or, during the part of each year prescribed by the regulations made under the Residential Tenancies Act,2006, Statutes of Ontario 2006, circa 17, heat.

b. Replace all references to “Commissioner” with “Executive Director”.

c. Delete and replace § 835-10. Offences with the following sections:

§ 835-10. Entry to inspect.

A. In compliance with section 218 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, the Executive Director may, at all reasonable times, enter and inspect a building or part of a building with respect to which this Chapter applies for the purpose of determining compliance with this Chapter or a direction given under § 835-4.

B. Despite § 835-10.A., the Executive Director shall not enter a rental unit,

(1) unless they have obtained the consent of the occupier of the rental unit after informing them that they may refuse permission to enter the unit; or

(2) unless they are authorized to do so by a warrant issued under section 231 of the Residential Tenancies Act.

§ 835-11. Offences.  

A. A person, other than a corporation, who contravenes or fails to comply with §§ 835-2, 835-4, 835-5, 835-6 or 835-8 is guilty of an offence for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues and is liable on conviction to a fine of not more than $50,000.

B. A corporation, that contravenes or fails to comply with §§ 835-2, 835-4, 835-5, 835-6 or 835-8 is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not more than $250,000.

C. Every director or officer of a corporation that is convicted of an offence who knowingly concurs in the commission of the offence is guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not more than $50,000.

6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 5, inclusive, above.

7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in collaboration with the General Manager, Toronto Water and the Medical Officer of Health, to conduct further consultation with relevant parties on the use of regulatory tools to address the issue of lead pipes on private property, and report back in 2027.

8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report annually on enforcement and compliance activities associated with Chapter 629, Property Standards.
 

9. City Council amend the qualifications of the Property Standards Committee to include lived experience and/or professional experience related to housing access and tenant protection and request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to improve training for members of the Property Standards Committee about housing rights.
 

10. City Council request the City Manager to coordinate with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Fire Chief, the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the Toronto Police Services Board to ensure all available resources are explored in cases where leased residential dwellings are reported to be in significant or unsafe conditions of disrepair.
 

11. City Council reaffirm its direction given in 2024.PH11.8 to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report on a framework to introduce Administrative Penalties for by-laws enforced by Municipal Licensing and Standards, including Chapter 629, Property Standards, Chapter 354, Apartment Buildings, and other relevant by-laws, and as part of the framework consider the feasibility of establishing a system of escalating penalties for second and subsequent convictions.
 

12. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to invite the Federal Housing Advocate to present to the Housing Rights Advisory Committee by the first quarter of 2026 on how the housing rights of tenants may be affected by the property standards appeals process established by provincial legislation.

Toronto is a city with a complex and varied array of property types. From century-old apartment buildings to cutting-edge industrial facilities, single-family homes to 70-storey office towers, multiplexes to bustling shopping malls. Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 629, Property Standards (Chapter 629) applies to every one of these unique property types, setting minimum standards for maintenance, and compelling repair where those standards are not being met. Chapter 629 is authorized by the Ontario Building Code Act, 1992 (BCA), and establishes rules for everything from the maintenance of handrails in apartment buildings to the buffering of waste receptacles behind restaurants.

This report is Phase II of a multi-year review of Chapter 629, which dates back to 2019. This report addresses outstanding issues raised during the Phase I process, responds to ten additional Council directives on items including nuisance lighting and pest management, implements strategic objectives identified by Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS), and aligns the property standards provisions with the 2024 Ontario Building Code (OBC). The bulk of Phase II focused on technical and structural amendments, with a key outcome of this review being the recommendation of an entirely rewritten By-law.

The structure of Chapter 629 has remained relatively static for over a decade, with changes made on an ad-hoc basis to address Council directives or solve specific operational issues. The Phase II review is a holistic review of the document, going line-by-line to standardize the language and style of the Chapter, streamline and simplify provisions, ensure that provisions align with the legislative intent of the Chapter, and ensure consistency with the updated Ontario Building Code, which came into force on January 1, 2025.

The result of this work is a recommended draft By-law that eliminates outdated and redundant standards, clarifies the obligations of property owners, improves the enforceability of key provisions, and replaces technical terminology with easy-to-understand language. In addition to rewriting the by-law to simplify structure and language, staff are recommending a few substantive changes to ensure the by-law is responsive to the current legislative framework and community needs. These changes are highlighted in further detail in the Policy Proposals section of this report.

Through this review, staff also identified a need to make technical amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 835, Vital Services, Discontinuance Of. It is recommended that edits to the definitions, offences, and entry to inspect sections are made to align the by-law with the latest authorities language in the Residential Tenancies Act. These changes will not alter existing City processes or procedures.

This report was written in consultation with Legal Services, Toronto Building, Toronto Public Health, Revenue Services, Toronto Water, and Environment, Climate and Forestry.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the 2024 Annual Report from the Chair of the Toronto Local Appeal Body, contained in Attachment 1 to the report (October 15, 2025) from the Executive Director, Court Services, for information.

Enacted on May 3rd, 2017, the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB) is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal established through City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 142, Local Appeal Body, the City of Toronto Act, and other provincial legislation. The Toronto Local Appeal Body has all the powers of the Ontario Land Tribunal related to the hearing of appeals to Committee of Adjustment decisions for minor variance and consent applications under subsections 45(12), 53(14), 53(19) and 53(27) of the Planning Act.

The Toronto Local Appeal Body is composed of fourteen members including the Chair, Vice-Chair, and twelve Panel Members who are nominated by an impartial citizen-member nominating panel with recommendations for appointments submitted to City Council. City Council appoints Members of the Toronto Local Appeal Body for a four-year term of office.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council forward the report (October 16, 2025) from the Executive Director, Development Review to the City of Markham, Planning and Development Services Department for consideration. 

The City of Markham has been engaged by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to provide comments on a development proposal that is being coordinated with internal departments and external partners. This report is submitted regarding the potential amendment to the City of Markham’s Zoning By-law that would permit a mixed-use development as part of the Province of Ontario’s Transit-Oriented Communities (“TOC”) Program.

The Milliken TOC proposal is situated on of 9.3 hectare parcel located on the north side of Steeles Avenue East, west of the Stouffville Regional GO Rail Line. The site falls within a Protected Major Transit Area (PMTSA) within the City of Markham which is awaiting approval from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The proposal consists of 8 residential buildings with 12 towers ranging from 25 to 50 stories in height (in addition to mid-rise built forms of up to 15 storeys) situated upon podiums ranging from 1 to 6 storeys yielding a total of approximately 5,500 dwelling units. The proposal features 10,100 square metres of non-residential gross floor area and a 1.97-hectare central park. Access to the block is facilitated through a 24.5m wide north-south public road, adjacent to the Pacific Mall lands, connecting Kennedy Road to Steeles Avenue East. Further access within the site is provided through a series of private roads including a secondary connection to Kennedy Road.

Because of the subject site’s proximity to the municipal boundary, the submission has been circulated to the City of Toronto in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act and a mutually agreed upon protocol to review neighbouring municipalities’ planning applications and studies. The report identifies comments from Development Review staff and provides recommendations to protect the City’s interests concerning the proposal.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council enact a by-law designating the property at 81 Isabella Street (including entrance address at 83 Isabella Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act substantially in accordance with the Revised Statement of Significance: 81 Isabella Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 10, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consideration of the objections received by the City Clerk.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in City Council designating the property at 81 Isabella Street (including entrance address at 83 Isabella Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council amend its decision of July 23, 2025 (CC32.24), stating its intention to designate the property at 81 Isabella Street (including entrance address at 83 Isabella Street) under Part IV, s. 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). The City has received an objection on behalf of the property owner to the Notice of Intention to Designate within the statutory timeline. Staff are recommending amendments described in this report in response to this objection that will clarify the Statement of Significance adopted by Council.

Located on the south side of Isabella Street between Church Street and Jarvis Street, the subject property at 81 Isabella Street contains a two-storey apartment building with raised basement constructed in 1927 to the designs of Norman Alexander Armstrong and known as the Merlan Apartments.

City Council has until November 25, 2025, which is 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to decide on this objection as per the timeline under the Ontario Heritage Act. Therefore, this matter must be considered at the November 12-14, 2025 meeting of City Council; otherwise, the Notice of Intention to Designate the property will be deemed withdrawn under the Ontario Heritage Act, unless a written waiver of the timelines is provided by the owner.

Staff have reviewed the objections raised by the owner and are of the opinion that despite these objections, the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, under 4 of 9 possible criteria for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. However, staff are recommending that the proposed designation by-law be amended to address specific matters identified by the owner in their objection letter, where appropriate, and as described below in this report.

As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, this property should be designated. Designation enables Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 150 College Street (Medical Sciences Building - 1 King's College Circle) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 150 College Street (Medical Sciences Building - 1 King's College Circle) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property located at 150 College Street (Medical Sciences Building - 1 King’s College Circle) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The Medical Sciences Building was constructed between 1966 and 1970. The asymmetrical massing of the building complex, which generally varies between three and seven storeys, fronts onto the southeast portion of King’s College Circle, between King’s College Road and Queen’s Park Crescent West. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

The distinct appearance of this massive concrete complex is achieved through the highly sculptural manipulation of its precast concrete panel cladding designed by Canadian artists Robert Downing and Ted Bieler, in collaboration with the project architects (Govan, Kaminker, Langley, Keenleyside, Melick, Devonshire and Wilson with Somerville, McMurrich and Oxley, including Peter Goering) and the fabricator, Beer Precast. The subject property represents a significant example of the University of Toronto’s post-war growth and expansion, during which the institution was focused on becoming a global leader among public universities for teaching and research. The building complex is located within an area of the University of Toronto's St. George Campus that has been a site for biomedical research and teaching space since as early as 1850 and is considered a landmark on campus and within the City of Toronto.

In 2018, the Medical Sciences Building was identified as having potential for inclusion on the Heritage Register as part of the work to advance a new Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines for the University of Toronto St. George Campus that were adopted by City Council in July 2022. Through its identification in that report, City Council requires a Heritage Impact Assessment to be submitted for any development applications that affect the building.

In 2020, the University of Toronto announced plans to provide additional education and research facilities for the Faculty of Medicine through a partial redevelopment of the building. ERA Architects, acting as the Heritage Consultant for the University of Toronto, submitted a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (March 27, 2025) for the Medical Sciences Building to Heritage Planning staff, and in support of dialogue with the City, in advance of development of the lands.

Staff have determined that the property at 150 College Street (Medical Sciences Building - 1 King’s College Circle) has cultural heritage value and meets 8 of the 9 Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The designation of the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act will inform the understanding of the cultural heritage value of the Medical Sciences Building prior to planning for change and considering interventions to it.

At its meeting on October 16, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB36.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (September 25, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property located at 150 College Street (Medical Sciences Building - 1 King’s College Circle) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The Medical Sciences Building was constructed between 1966 and 1970. The asymmetrical massing of the building complex, which generally varies between three and seven storeys, fronts onto the southeast portion of King’s College Circle, between King’s College Road and Queen’s Park Crescent West. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

The distinct appearance of this massive concrete complex is achieved through the highly sculptural manipulation of its precast concrete panel cladding designed by Canadian artists Robert Downing and Ted Bieler, in collaboration with the project architects (Govan, Kaminker, Langley, Keenleyside, Melick, Devonshire and Wilson with Somerville, McMurrich and Oxley, including Peter Goering) and the fabricator, Beer Precast. The subject property represents a significant example of the University of Toronto’s post-war growth and expansion, during which the institution was focused on becoming a global leader among public universities for teaching and research. The building complex is located within an area of the University of Toronto's St. George Campus that has been a site for biomedical research and teaching space since as early as 1850 and is considered a landmark on campus and within the City of Toronto.

In 2018, the Medical Sciences Building was identified as having potential for inclusion on the Heritage Register as part of the work to advance a new Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines for the University of Toronto St. George Campus that were adopted by City Council in July 2022. Through its identification in that report, City Council requires a Heritage Impact Assessment to be submitted for any development applications that affect the building.

In 2020, the University of Toronto announced plans to provide additional education and research facilities for the Faculty of Medicine through a partial redevelopment of the building. ERA Architects, acting as the Heritage Consultant for the University of Toronto, submitted a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (March 27, 2025) for the Medical Sciences Building to Heritage Planning staff, and in support of dialogue with the City, in advance of development of the lands.

Staff have determined that the property at 150 College Street (Medical Sciences Building - 1 King’s College Circle) has cultural heritage value and meets 8 of the 9 Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The designation of the subject property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act will inform the understanding of the cultural heritage value of the Medical Sciences Building prior to planning for change and considering interventions to it.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue (including the entrance addresses of 58, 60, 62 and 64 Fraser Avenue) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (October 2, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 68 Fraser Avenue (including the entrance addresses of 147 and 151 Liberty Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance 68 Fraser Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 2 to the report (October 2, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue (including the entrance addresses of 58, 60, 62 and 64 Fraser Avenue) and 68 Fraser Avenue (including the entrance addresses of 147 and 151 Liberty Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachments 1 and 2.

The subject properties are located in the Liberty Village neighbourhood. The properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue are located south of the intersection of Fraser Avenue with Liberty Street, on the west side of Fraser Avenue. The property at 68 Fraser Avenue is located at the southwest corner of Fraser Avenue and Liberty Street. The properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue adjoin each other. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 4.

The properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue comprise the former Arlington Company of Canada Factory, constructed in 1905, and designed by architectural firm of Wickson and Gregg. The building is mostly one storey in height and is finished in red brick and limestone, displaying restrained classical architectural detailing.

The property at 68 Fraser Avenue comprises the former S.F. Bowser Company Factory, constructed c. 1906-09, and designed by the architectural firm of Curry, Sproatt and Rolph. The two-storey building is finished in red brick and features understated classical detailing. The building adjoins the circa 1913-14 S.F. Bowser Company building to the west at 39 Mowat Avenue, a site listed on Toronto's Heritage Register

The properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue were listed on the City's Heritage Register in 2005 and the property at 68 Fraser Avenue was listed on the City's Heritage Register in 2006. The properties were identified for listing on the Heritage Register as part of the North Garrison Common Area Study.

Staff have determined that the properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue have cultural heritage value and meet three of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

A development application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment was submitted on January 28, 2025 and was made a complete application May 2, 2025. The owner provided a waiver to extend the time period for Council to make a decision until November 30, 2025. On September 18, 2025, the applicant appealed their Official Plan amendment and zoning amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal, citing City Council’s failure to make a decision on the application within 120 days.

Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the properties and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.

At its meeting on October 16, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB36.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (September 25, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue (including the entrance addresses of 58, 60, 62 and 64 Fraser Avenue) and 68 Fraser Avenue (including the entrance addresses of 147 and 151 Liberty Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachments 1 and 2.

The subject properties are located in the Liberty Village neighbourhood. The properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue are located south of the intersection of Fraser Avenue with Liberty Street, on the west side of Fraser Avenue. The property at 68 Fraser Avenue is located at the southwest corner of Fraser Avenue and Liberty Street. The properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue adjoin each other. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 4.

The properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue comprise the former Arlington Company of Canada Factory, constructed in 1905, and designed by architectural firm of Wickson and Gregg. The building is mostly one storey in height and is finished in red brick and limestone, displaying restrained classical architectural detailing.

The property at 68 Fraser Avenue comprises the former S.F. Bowser Company Factory, constructed circa 1906-09, and designed by the architectural firm of Curry, Sproatt and Rolph. The two-storey building is finished in red brick and features understated classical detailing. The building adjoins the c. 1913-14 S.F. Bowser Company building to the west at 39 Mowat Avenue, a site listed on Toronto's Heritage Register.

The properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue were listed on the City's Heritage Register in 2005 and the property at 68 Fraser Avenue was listed on the City's Heritage Register in 2006. The properties were identified for listing on the Heritage Register as part of the North Garrison Common Area Study.

Staff have determined that the properties at 54 and 66 Fraser Avenue and 68 Fraser Avenue have cultural heritage value and meet three of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

A development application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment was submitted on January 28, 2025 and was made a complete application May 2, 2025. The owner provided a waiver to extend the time period for Council to make a decision until November 30, 2025. On September 18, 2025, the applicant appealed their Official Plan amendment and zoning amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal, citing City Council’s failure to make a decision on the application within 120 days.

Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the properties and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 164 and 166 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 164 and 166 Isabella Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (October 2, 2025) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 164 and 166 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance, found in Attachment 1, which includes a description of heritage attributes.

The properties at 164 and 166 Isabella Street are located on the north side of Isabella Street between Sherbourne Street and Huntley Street in the North St. James Town neighbourhood. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

Constructed in 1887 by builder James Hewlett, the properties are a pair of large semi-detached red-brick residences that appear as a single grand residence. Designed in a late-nineteenth century vernacular interpretation of the Gothic Revival style, the red brick clad structure features symmetrically organized gabled bays with an elaborate steeply pitched roofline.

Staff have determined that the properties at 164 and 166 Isabella Street have cultural heritage value and meet 3 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The properties were both listed on the City's Heritage Register on January 15, 1991.

On August 18, 2025, the City received Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Control applications related to the proposed redevelopment of the subject properties at 164 and 166 Isabella Street, along with the adjacent Part IV designated property at 168 Isabella Street, with a 69-storey residential building containing 660 units. The proposed development will integrate the historic structures into the new residential building.

Since the above noted development applications have been made to the City, a Prescribed Event under the Ontario Heritage Act may occur on this property.

At its meeting on October 16, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB36.4 and made recommendations to City Council.

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

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 164 and 166 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The properties at 164 and 166 Isabella Street are located on the north side of Isabella Street between Sherbourne Street and Huntley Street in the North St. James Town neighbourhood. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

Constructed in 1887 by builder James Hewlett, the properties are a pair of large semi-detached red-brick residences that appear as a single grand residence. Designed in a late-nineteenth century vernacular interpretation of the Gothic Revival style, the red brick clad structure features symmetrically organized gabled bays with an elaborate steeply pitched roofline.

Staff have determined that the properties at 164 and 166 Isabella Street have cultural heritage value and meet 3 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The properties were both listed on the City's Heritage Register on January 15, 1991.

On August 18, 2025, the City received Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Control applications related to the proposed redevelopment of the subject properties at 164 and 166 Isabella Street, along with the adjacent Part IV designated property at 168 Isabella Street, with a 69-storey residential building containing 660 units. The proposed development will integrate the historic structures into the new residential building.

Since the above noted development applications have been made to the City, a potential prescribed event may occur on this property.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 925 Dixon Road and 230 Carlingview Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (October 2, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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

3. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for the enactment of the Zoning By-law Amendment, City Council:

a. recommend to the Executive Director, Development Review that the applicant ensure that the submitted Land Use Compatibility Assessment prepared by GradientWind, dated October 11, 2023, and the Transportation Noise and Vibration Assessment prepared by GradientWind, dated October 11, 2023, have been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the owner's expense, and the owner agrees to implement any necessary control measures and recommendations identified by the peer reviewers, with the control measures to be secured through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; and

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

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 21, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a new 14-storey hotel building with 242 parking spaces and approximately 9,774 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at 925 Dixon Road and 230 Carlingview Drive. The proposal is located on a portion of the surface parking lot of a site that is developed with an existing 16-storey hotel building with a restaurant and at-grade parking lot. These current uses will remain on the site.

The Etobicoke York Community Council forwards the item to City Council without recommendation as the motion to adopt the item lost.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 21, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 6-storey (19.3 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse) residential building with associated amenity space, landscaping, and surface parking accessed from Bering Avenue. The proposed building comprises 37 dwelling units and a gross floor area of approximately 2,049 square metres.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2345 Finch Avenue West and 3415-3499 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (October 2, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2345 Finch Avenue West and 3415-3499 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 2, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke 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 approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the first building within the first phase of the development, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 2,109 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

5. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.

6. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 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.

7. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for the enactment of the Zoning By-law Amendment, City Council:

a. recommend to the Executive Director, Development Review that the applicant ensure that the submitted Land Use Compatibility Assessment prepared by WSP, dated December 15, 2020 along with the Addendum dated April 7, 2025; the Environmental Noise Feasibility Study prepared by Valcoustics, dated December 10, 2020, along with the Addendums dated April 15, 2021 and February 7, 2025; and the Railway Safety Report prepared by Stantec, dated February 28, 2022, along with the Addendum dated March 24, 2025, have been peer reviewed by a third-party consultant retained by the City at the Owner's expense, and the Owner agrees to implement any necessary control measures and recommendations identified by the peer reviewers, with the control measures to be secured through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

b. require the applicant to submit a revised Transportation Impact Study, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review;

c. require the applicant to enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement with the City and provide security in the form of a Letter of Credit or other satisfactory security instrument to fund preparation, installation, and maintenance of a new traffic control signal at the intersection at Weston Road and Zappacosta Drive and traffic upgrades at the intersection of Weston Road and Fenmar Drive, with the new traffic control signal and traffic upgrades to be secured through the Site Plan Control process and/or through the City's Vision Zero Project work Weston Road, as appropriate, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review;

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

e. require the applicant to enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement with the City to secure the design and construction of, and provide security in the form of a Letter of Credit or other satisfactory security instrument for any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure that are identified in the accepted Report to support the proposed development, and to ensure that they are constructed and operational, and that this is secured through the Site Plan Control process, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 21, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit five new mixed use buildings ranging in height from 25-storeys to 48-storeys, with a total of 2,118 residential units, 3,776 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, and a new public park and Privately Owned Publicly-accessible Spaces (POPS) on a currently vacant site located at 2345 Finch Avenue West and 3415-3499 Weston Road. Two new private streets that terminate in roundabouts will provide access to the site from Finch Avenue West and Zappacosta Drive.

The current development application comprises the final phase of Medallion's multi-phased, mixed use development in this area. Although they are proceeding as separate applications, the previously approved Phase 1 and 2 and the current development application will function together to provide a cohesive public realm and add a significant amount of new residential units, commercial space, and public amenities to this area of Emery Village, in close proximity to higher order transit.

The Etobicoke York Community Council forwards the item to City Council without recommendation.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 21, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey (41-metre, including mechanical penthouse and enclosed amenity area above the eleventh storey) mixed-use building with 79 dwelling units, and a minimum non-residential gross floor area of 95 square metres at 3418 Lake Shore Boulevard West, and associated surface level parking at 0 Skeens Lane. 

The Official Plan Amendment application is required to remove the lands from Site and Area Specific Policy 21 which limits height and density of development on the site.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code for the lands municipally known as 5280 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 2, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 5280 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 2, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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 delegate the approval and signing authority to the Executive Director, Development Review for agreements related to payments-in-lieu of bicycle parking under Article 900.8.10 Exception Number [x190] of Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to use $1,076.00 per long-term bicycle parking space reduced, adjusted for inflation, as the basis for calculating payments under Article 900.8.10 Exception Number [x190] of Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended.

6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to use $538 per short-term bicycle parking space reduced, adjusted for inflation, as the basis upon which payments under Article 900.8.10 Exception Number [x190] of Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended. 

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 21, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law at 5280 Dundas Street West to permit a 42-storey (137.8-metre, plus a 6-metre mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 462 dwelling units, and a minimum non-residential gross floor area of 95 square metres. A 32 square metre Privately Owned Publicly-accessible Space (‘POPS’) is proposed at the north-east corner of Dundas Street West and Acorn Avenue.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council allow an in-kind contribution for 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West for the design and construction of a new walkway, seating, lighting, and tree plantings with cost estimates to be submitted and approved for the on-site parkland at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West and for the adjacent portion of Amos Waites Park to the north of 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West (the "In-Kind Contribution"), all to the satisfaction by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.  

2. City Council attribute a value of the in-kind Contribution Community Benefit Charge, set out in Recommendation 1 above, equal to one hundred percent (100 percent) of four percent (4 percent) of the value of the lands (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development, for the in-kind Contribution for the on-site parkland at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West and the adjacent portion of Amos Waites Park to the north of 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.  

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-Kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution with further details and specifications to be detailed in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site and such agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.

4. City Council approve a Development Charge Credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction of additional 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 additional 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.

On April 23, 2025, City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West to redevelop the site for a nine-storey mixed-use building containing 332 square metres of retail at grade and 151 dwelling units above the retail space. The proposal also included 284 square metres of on-site parkland dedication that was secured as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment.

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

The purpose of this report is to report back to City Council on the agreed to Community Benefit Charge in-kind contribution, that will be used towards providing a new walkway, seating, lighting, and tree plantings on the on-site parkland dedication at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West and on the adjacent portion of Amos Waites Park to the north of 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West. The proposed in-kind contribution being offered represents 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the developable area of the site. The report is also seeking Council approval for a Development Charge Credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges towards the design and construction of the Above Base Park Improvements for the on-site parkland dedication at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West and the adjacent portion of Amos Waites Park to the north of 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

The Etobicoke York Community Council forwards the item to City Council without recommendation.

The Senior Planner, Community Planning, Development Review gave a presentation on 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West.

On September 17, 2025, Etobicoke York Community Council adopted Item EY25.26 directing staff from Development Review, in consultation with CreateTO, to report to the October 21, 2025 Community Council meeting with information on 250 Wincott Drive and 4620 Eglinton Avenue West.

This report provides the requested information.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council assume the municipal services relating to Plan of Subdivision 66M-2503.

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 August 17, 2011, between Damaris Development Incorporated 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-2503 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-2503 to Toronto Hydro Energy Services Incorporated.

This report recommends City assumption of the municipal services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement, dated August 17, 2011, between Damaris Development Incorporated and the City of Toronto relating to registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2503. The Subdivision Agreement was subsequently amended October 3, 2014.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. Despite the provisions of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, City Council approve the naming ofthe north west baseball diamond in Martingrove Gardens Park to “Jim Horton Baseball Diamond”.

I am writing to formally propose naming the north west baseball diamond at Martingrove Gardens Park (located at 31 Lavington Road) to “Jim Horton Baseball Diamond” in honour of the late Jim Horton, who passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 76.

Jim Horton started coaching in 1987 and was known as “Mr. Everything” for Martingrove Baseball and was a life member. In 2011, he received Etobicoke Baseball’s Lifetime of Excellence Volunteer Award for his outstanding dedication to the sport of baseball in the city.

Upon learning of his passing, many Etobicoke baseball families shared stories about him, including his dedication to supporting children and youth, as well as fostering community health and well-being through the sport. Jim's contributions went far beyond coaching. He served as an Executive Member of the Martingrove Baseball for more than thirty-five consecutive years, including many years as President, and was ultimately recognized as a life member of the organization. Over the years, he held nearly every executive role, including President, Vice-President, Equipment Manager, Umpire-in-Chief, Treasurer, and continued to assist the current Treasurer.

When it came to building and enhancing the game of baseball, Jim was a driving force behind the construction of the Centennial Park baseball diamond in Etobicoke. Jim was instrumental in securing the City's commitment to build and the Optimist Club's funding of the project at a cost of $100,000. As it stands, the Centennial Park Optimist Diamond is still a jewel of ballparks in the West End of Toronto, located at the corner of Eglinton and Centennial Park Boulevard.

On September 22, 2025, a property naming application was submitted to the City’s Strategic Partnerships Office requesting to name a baseball diamond at Martingrove Gardens Park in honour of Jim Horton. In 2008, City Council adopted item 2008.EY19.31 to rename the east baseball diamond at Martingrove Gardens Park in honour of Lloyd McConnie. The naming application and this motion seek to name the remaining diamond. Staff have confirmed that the proposed naming aligns with the City of Toronto’s Guiding Principles for Commemoration. The application demonstrates strong and positive community support, including a petition with 328 signatures from local residents and members of surrounding Greater Toronto Area communities, as well as letters of support and testimonials from members of the baseball community who knew Jim Horton.

Considering Jim Horton’s contribution to our community, and with the support of his family, it is appropriate that the City recognize his impact by naming the north west baseball diamond in Martingrove Gardens in his honour.

The motion is necessary since the City’s policy only pertains to naming real estate assets or a building, and an exemption allows for a ball diamond to be considered. As well, it allows for naming to be considered prior to the two-year grace period for recently deceased individuals.

Staff from Parks and Recreation confirm that costs associated with the production and installation of the new park sign will be accommodated within the 2025 Approved Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Weston Road, between Church Street and a point 45.5 metres north of John Street, to be 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

2. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Weston Road, between John Street and a point 25.5 metres north of Fern Avenue, to be in effect on the east side of Weston Road, between from John Street and Fern Avenue 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.

3. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Weston Road, between a point 70.5 metres north of Fern Avenue to Church Street, to be 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.

4. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Weston Road, between a point 25.5 metres north of Fern Avenue and a point 45 metres further north to be in effect on the east side of Weston Road, between Fern Avenue and a point 70.5 metres north.

5. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect at all times on the east side of Weston Road between Fern Avenue and a point 25.5 metres northwest.

The City has received complaints from the community regarding inconsistencies in the rush hour parking regulations along Weston Road between King Street and Denison Avenue (East/West). In order to address these concerns, Transportation Services is proposing to implement consistent rush hour parking regulations along this corridor.

It is recommended that “No Parking” regulations be applied from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides of Weston Road from King Street to Denison Avenue (West/East).

These changes will ensure consistency in the rush hour regulations along Weston Road, improve traffic flow and operations during peak periods, and enhance overall road safety and mobility within the corridor.

North York Community Council:

1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendation.

On February 21, 2025, a complete application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law was submitted at 245-251 Marlee Avenue, 1-7 Romar Crescent and 16 Stayner Avenue (the “subject lands”) to permit a 37 and 35-storey building (118.25 metres and 112.35 metres plus mechanical penthouse) with 886 dwelling units totalling 56,327.5 square metres of residential gross floor area and 650 square metres of retail space on the ground floor (the “proposal”).

On July 7, 2025, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal citing Council’s failure to make a decision within the timeframes specified the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference has not yet been scheduled.

On July 22, 2025, a complete application for Site Plan Control was submitted. As the Site Plan Application is not subject to the current appeal, this application is held in abeyance pending the outcome of this appeal.

This report recommends that City Council instruct the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the proposal in its current form, and to continue discussions with the applicant to try to resolve the issues in advance of the hearing.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for the lands municipally known as 340-472 Lawrence Heights Way and 2-66 Green Gardens Boulevard substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 6 to the report (September 25, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and as generally illustrated on the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 4 to the report (September 25, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two (2) years following enactment by City Council.

2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to:

a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule “A” to the report (September 25, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, without prior written consent of the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review at such time as confirmation is received that a plan of condominium has been registered or upon expiry or repeal of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to repeal or amend the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to delete part of the lands described in the bylaw, if the City Solicitor determines, in her sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review, that it is necessary prior to releasing or partially releasing the 118 Restriction from title.

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

This Report recommends approval of the application to exempt the lands from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act at 340-472 Lawrence Heights Way and 2-66 Green Gardens Boulevard. These lands are also known as Phase 1Fb of the Lawrence Heights Revitaliation Project (Attachment 4) and have a related Site Plan Control application (17 277713 NNY 15 SA).

This application will facilitate the creation of 101 parts, of which 76 parts are intended to become Parcels of Tied Land for the development of 8 blocks in support of market townhouses. The remaining parts will forms lands intended to be a future Common Elements Condominium through the approval of Common Element Condominium application that has been submitted and is currently under review (24 119699 NNY 08 CD). These proposed Parcels of Tied Land will be tied to this future Common Element Condominium. The future Common Element Condominium is to include elements such as amenity space, walkways, driveways, drive isles, fire cabinets, mailboxes and access easements.

Four blocks of Toronto Community Housing Corporation are identified on the draft reference plan as Blocks 2, 4, 5 and 6. The proposed Parts 80, 84, 87 and 93 over these Toronto Community Housing Corporation blocks is intended for easements in favour of the condominium corporation to access underground stormwater management tanks.

The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands.

North York Community Council:

1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendation.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 21, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

The North York Community Council considered this item together with item NY27.15.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law to permit a 6-storey (22.5 metre plus 4.5 metres to mechanical penthouse) residential apartment building at 2425 - 2427 Bayview Avenue and 1 The Bridle Path. The proposed building would have a total gross floor area of 13,475 square metres, 56 residential dwelling units and 122 vehicular parking spaces. The proposal also includes a 661.79 square metre on-site public park.   

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City’s Official Plan. It will provide housing options in an appropriate built form, intensifying an underutilized site along a major street in a way that is respectful of both the existing and planned context.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands municipally known as 850 and 858 York Mills Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the revised report (October 17, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 21, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the former North York Zoning By-law to permit an 8 storey mixed use building (35 metres in height) containing retail uses on the ground floor and self-storage space and office uses on the floors above at 850 and 858 York Mills Road. The building would have three marquees (two marquees at the northern corners at a height of 38.24 metres and a taller marquee at the southern elevation with a height of 46.4 metres). Two levels of underground vehicular parking with 679 total spaces are proposed below the building.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 41, 43, 45, and 47 Hendon Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 30, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the lands municipally known as 41, 43, 45, and 47 Hendon Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (September 30, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, North 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 Amendments as may be required.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 a contribution towards the increase of an off-site parkland dedication, improvements to the fieldhouse, splash pad and / or playground within Hendon Park, and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the Owner.

7. City Council recommend that the Executive Director, Development Review secure a privately owned, publicly accessible space (a “POPS”) of approximately 70 square metres for the purpose of a pet relief area, as part of the Site Plan Control process.
 

8. City Council request that the Owner 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,
 

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

9. 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.

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

10. Should an off-site parkland dedication be accepted by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, 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, and 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.

11. City Council request that the applicant prepare a Construction Management Plan for the proposed development in consultation with the surrounding community.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 21, 2025, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with a holding provision. Staff are recommending a modified proposal to that submitted by the applicant, through Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit the redevelopment of the subject site with a 34-storey mixed use building (revised from the originally submitted application of 38 storeys) located at 41-47 Hendon Avenue. The revised building would measure 107 metres in height (excluding mechanical penthouse).

The revised proposed building includes retail at-grade and 358 rental residential units above which is the applicant has indicated will be rental. The total gross floor area is 25,793 square metres, resulting in a Floor Space Index of 14.24.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the right-turn channel at the northwest corner of the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Underhill Drive / Railside Road.

As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Lawrence Avenue East, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at the southbound right-turn channel at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Underhill Drive / Railside Road. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of a pedestrian crossover. The pedestrian crossover will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the former City of Scarborough Employment Districts Zoning By-law 24982 for the lands municipally known as 5705 and 5789 Steeles Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

The Scarborough Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 22, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of 2 single-storey industrial warehouse buildings with ancillary office uses on currently vacant lands at 5705 and 5789 Steeles Avenue East.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). It would contribute to the employment intensification on an underutilized site, and generate new employment opportunities on lands that are designated General Employment Areas in the City of Toronto Official Plan. The proposed development achieves the directions on promoting efficient development and intensified land use patterns, as well as expanding the area's range of employment uses.

This Report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Former City of Scarborough Zoning By-law No. 24982 (Tapscott Employment District).

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the applications for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (Application No. 25 138374 ESC 24 OZ) for the lands municipally known as 402, 404, 406 and 408 Livingston Road North for the reasons identified in the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City Staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council’s decision to refuse the application, in the event that the decision is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

3. 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 Council's decision is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part.

This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of a 35-storey residential building at 402-408 Livingston Road North. The proposed total gross floor area is 30,888 square metres with 442 residential units, resulting in a density of 5.4 times the lot area. A total of 336 vehicular parking spaces are proposed, located within one level of underground parking and four levels of above-grade parking.

The application is not consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 (PPS 2024) and fails to meet applicable Official Plan policies. The proposed scale and massing of the 35-storey building represents an overdevelopment of the site in a way that is not contextually appropriate.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Clonmore Drive and Queensbury Avenue/Private Access.

2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Clonmore Drive, immediately northeast of Queensbury Avenue in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Clonmore Drive and Queensbury Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Clonmore Drive and Queensbury Avenue/Private Access. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive/Private Access.

2. City Council prohibit right-turns on a red signal at all times in the southbound and northbound directions, at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive/Private Access.

3. City Council to rescind the westerly southbound lane designation on Birchmount Road, between Rolark Drive and a point 100 metres north, for southbound right turns only, buses excepted.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Rolark Drive/Private Access to 1845 Birchmount Road. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken. As a result of the intersection geometry and proposed signal phasing, it will be necessary to amend various traffic regulations. The traffic control signals will be partially funded by the proponent of the adjacent development.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 260-270 and 274-322 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 14 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands municipally known as 260-270 and 274-322 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 15 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

4. City Council require the owner of the lands at 260-270 and 274-322 King Street West to enter into and register on title an amending Section 37 Agreement which would amend the July 26, 2017 Section 37 Agreement registered as Instrument AT4755091 to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the following will be secured through the amended Section 37 Agreement:

a. a financial contribution to the City in the amount of $250,000, allocated to streetscape improvements within the vicinity of the site, to be provided prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the new West Block building, to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for Toronto from the date Council adopts the Zoning By-law Amendment to the date the payment is made; and

b. all previously secured items with the exception of requirements related to Festival Square enhancements.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 22, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; to permit an increase in residential gross floor area and a reduction in non-residential gross floor area within the Gehry Forma development previously approved at 260-270 King Street West (East Block) and 274-322 King Street West (West Block). The proposal is to permit residential uses within the base building of the proposed West Block building, currently approved for non-residential uses.

The site was the subject of a previous Official Plan Amendment application approved by Council in 2014 and a previous Zoning By-law Amendment application approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in 2014 with the final order issued by the OMB in 2017 bringing the amending Zoning By-law into force and effect (By-law 1480-2017).

The previous approvals permitted two new mixed-use buildings designed by architect Frank Gehry at 260-270 and 274-322 King Street West (the East Block and West Block buildings). A total gross floor area of 174,000 square metres was permitted on the site, including a maximum residential gross floor area of 138,100 square metres and a minimum non-residential gross floor area of 35,300 square metres, with the floor area permissions distributed between the East and West Blocks. The East Block is currently under construction. No changes are proposed to the previously approved heights, building envelopes or setbacks of the buildings on either the East or West Blocks and no changes are proposed to the overall gross floor area permitted on the site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 55 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 55 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, which includes a Holding Provision, included as Attachment 7 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

4. City Council require the owner of the lands at 55 Eglinton Avenue East, at their sole cost and expense, to enter into, and register on title, an Amending Section 37 Agreement amending the Section 37 Agreement registered on title to the lands, registered as Instrument Number AT580485, securing the following matters of legal convenience 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 draft Official Plan Amendment, included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, the owner shall be required to provide a minimum 1,165 square metres of non-residential uses or affordable housing, in lieu of the required office replacement, which will include a minimum of 303 square metres of retail on the ground floor and 360 square metres of affordable housing; the affordable housing shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 8 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

5. 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 owed, 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, 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 the City's Corporate Real Estate Management Division and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit.

6. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for any 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.

7. City Council amend Paragraph 1 in Schedule A of Zoning By-law 883-2021(OLT) so that it now reads:

1. The Owner shall:

(a) prior to the issuance of any above-grade Building Permit, pay a financial contribution of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.000 CAN) to the City to be allocated towards the Davisville Aquatic and Community Recreation Centre or other community facilities in the vicinity of the lands to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; or

(b) prior to issuance of any above-grade Building Permit, pay a financial contribution of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.000 CAN) to the City to be allocated towards off-site improvements to the public lane, south of Eglinton Avenue East, between Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, or

(c) at its sole cost and expense, prior to site plan approval for any portion of the Lands, enter into a financially secured agreement in the form of a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, for the design and construction of off-site improvements to the public lane, south of Eglinton Avenue East, between Holly Street and Dunfield Avenue, for a contribution of equal value,

where such election shall be at the City’s sole discretion, in consultation with Ward Councillor.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 22, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends an amendment to Zoning By-law 883-2021(OLT) to permit a 183-metre (55 storeys) including mechanical penthouse mixed use building with a total gross floor area of 43,853 square metres at 55 Eglinton Avenue East. Zoning By-law 883-2021(OLT) permits a building of 177.9 metres (50 storeys). The current proposal is 5.3 metres taller in height and 2,553 square metres more in total gross floor area compared to the previous approval.

This report also recommends an Official Plan Amendment to require 1,165 square metres of gross floor area as a combination of non-residential uses and/or affordable housing in lieu of office replacement. This includes 303 square metres of ground level retail, 502 square metres of non-residential uses on the second level, and 360 square metres of affordable housing. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 861 Avenue Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to secure the following through a land division process:

a. a 0.4-metre widening along the Avenue Road frontage of the site conveyed to the City to satisfy the requirement of a 27.0-metre-wide right-of-way; and

b. a 6.0-metre corner rounding at the northwest corner of the site (the southeast corner of Avenue Road and Chaplin Crescent) conveyed to the City for a nominal sum, free and clear of obstructions and encumbrances.

4. City Council request the owner to provide a Landscape Plan detailing the proposed landscaping along the public boulevard to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 22, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit two 4-storey residential buildings (13.3 and 13.1 metres) with a total of nine townhouse units accessed from a central driveway. The proposed development includes a 0.4-metre road widening on Avenue Road and a 6.0-metre corner rounding conveyance at the northwest corner of the site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 189-195 Old Weston Road 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.

On August 17, 2021 an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to the City for an 8 storey non-residential building, two residential buildings of 11 and 27 storeys, and a 3 storey above grade parking structure at 189 and 195 Old Weston Road. The proposed development includes a total gross floor area of 34,361 square metres, including 4,410 square metres of employment office space and 296 residential units.

On June 11, 2025, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act.

On August 15, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a Notice of Decision to approve the Keele St. Clair Secondary Plan (OPA 537) without any modifications, which is a final decision that brought OPA 537 into effect as of that date.

This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 

1. City Council approve the construction of a five storey rear addition on the heritage property at 36 Prince Arthur Avenue, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Richard Wengle, dated March 24, 2025  and Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated July 14, 2025  and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following additional conditions:

a. 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 for 36 Prince Arthur Avenue dated July 14, 2025 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

2. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 36 Prince Arthur Avenue, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 36 Prince Arthur Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the property as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.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;

2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications that are keyed to the approved Landscape Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

3. 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

c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.3 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 that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the property at 36 Prince Arthur Avenue under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the construction of a new five storey rear addition to provide additional office accommodation.

The subject property is located on the north side of Prince Arthur Avenue between Bedford Road and Avenue Road and contains a two and a half storey brick form building constructed circa 1891. The subject lands are part of the East Annex Heritage Conservation District (EAHCD).

The development proposal includes the retention of the main body of the existing two and a half-storey brick and stone building and removal of its rear two-storey addition to facilitate the construction of a new five-storey addition at the rear. The existing rear addition is not original.

The new five-storey addition would be two storeys higher than the ridge of the existing heritage building and would therefore not comply with the guidelines for additions in the EAHCD Plan which state that additions should be lower than the height of the existing ridge. Notwithstanding this, the EAHCD Plan recognises that substantial development in the rear yards is evident on Prince Arthur and that rear additions here should not "over-power the existing buildings and preferably should have low visibility from the street."

Staff are supportive of the proposed redevelopment of the site, given that the addition is setback behind the existing retained two and a half storey heritage building and that it would not over-power the existing heritage building. It would be set back over 14m from the front of the heritage building and would have limited visibility from the street so that the visual prominence of the heritage building within the public realm would remain.  The HIA says that the proposed new rear addition would use "compatible materials and colours" but details of these have not been included. They will be required as part of the Conservation Plan submission.

In July 2025 a minor variance application for the five-storey rear addition was approved by the Committee of Adjustment.

At its meeting on October 16, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB36.5 and made recommendations to City Council.

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

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the property at 36 Prince Arthur Avenue under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the construction of a new five storey rear addition to provide additional office accommodation.

The subject property is located on the north side of Prince Arthur Avenue between Bedford Road and Avenue Road and contains a two and a half storey brick form building constructed circa 1891. The subject lands are part of the East Annex Heritage Conservation District (EAHCD).

The development proposal includes the retention of the main body of the existing two and a half-storey brick and stone building and removal of its rear two-storey addition to facilitate the construction of a new five-storey addition at the rear. The existing rear addition is not original.

The new five-storey addition would be two storeys higher than the ridge of the existing heritage building and would therefore not comply with the guidelines for additions in the EAHCD Plan which state that additions should be lower than the height of the existing ridge. Notwithstanding this, the EAHCD Plan recognises that substantial development in the rear yards is evident on Prince Arthur and that rear additions here should not "over-power the existing buildings and preferably should have low visibility from the street."

Staff are supportive of the proposed redevelopment of the site, given that the addition is setback behind the existing retained two and a half storey heritage building and that it would not over-power the existing heritage building. It would be set back over 14m from the front of the heritage building and would have limited visibility from the street so that the visual prominence of the heritage building within the public realm would remain. The HIA says that the proposed new rear addition would use "compatible materials and colours" but details of these have not been included. They will be required as part of the Conservation Plan submission.

In July 2025 a minor variance application for the five-storey rear addition was approved by the Committee of Adjustment.

The Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2026 with a positive recommendation for local roads identified in the RapidTO Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street data monitoring program that satisfy the traffic calming policy guidelines, in consultation with the local Councillors.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in first quarter of 2026 with recommendations to change on-street permit parking hours, to affix on-street permit parking to the side of the street with greater supply, and to adjust on-street permit parking spaces at appropriate locations informed by engagement with the local residents and local Councillors.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the local Councillors to create a Community Working Group and to report on progress by the end of the first quarter of 2026, in developing a unified set of changes to address permit parking supply, speeding and traffic infiltration issues that arise as a result of RapidTO: Dufferin Street implementation.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with religious institutions fronting on affected portions of Bathurst Street or Dufferin Street to ensure that they can continue to conduct funerals and marshall funeral processions during off-peak hours.

On July 23-24, 2025, City Council adopted EX 25.4 RapidTO: Transit Priority on Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street, which includes the installation of priority transit lanes on Dufferin Street, from King Street West to Bloor Street West, and on Bathurst Street, from Bathurst Station to Lake Shore Boulevard West. Approved changes also include turn restrictions at key locations to improve traffic flow.

While priority transit lanes provide a benefit to the transit riders on both Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street, it is expected that there will be a change in how people travel and park in the nearby areas. Responding to direction from Council, this report identifies potential solutions to mitigate the impacts on changes to nearby local road travel patterns and the availability of on-street parking that may result from the Council-approved changes on Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street, including:

- Potential infiltration of traffic onto local streets;

- Parking supply for permit holders around Dufferin Street; and

- Off-street and side-street parking supply near Bathurst Street around St. Moses and St. Katherine Coptic Orthodox Church.

Transportation Services is committed to bringing forward recommendations for local streets with existing conditions that meet the requirements for traffic calming. Additional data collection is currently underway to inform recommendations for measures to be implemented on local streets.

While a review of utilization in permit parking areas adjacent to Dufferin Street demonstrated sufficient capacity to absorb the loss in permit parking spaces on Dufferin Street between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue, there are two identified potential opportunities to improve area permit parking access and supply:

- Green P spaces can be used overnight on Gladstone Avenue, north of Bloor Street West; and

- Alternating side on-street permit parking can be allocated to the side with the higher number of spaces on up to eight local roads.

Additionally, Transportation Services has reviewed parking in the area around St. Moses & St. Katherine Coptic Orthodox Church, located near Bathurst Street. A loading zone has been included in the final design of RapidTO: Bathurst Street, located in front of the Church during Sunday service hours and holidays. Further changes are not recommended at this time, as sufficient parking alternatives are available on adjacent streets.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and two westbound traffic lanes on Dundas Street West, between Indian Grove and a point 40 metres east of Watkinson Avenue and provision of a temporary walkway located within the closed portion of the westbound through lane, from November 30, 2025, to April 30, 2027, inclusive.

2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dundas Street West, between Indian Grove and Annette Street.

3. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking permitted in effect 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, on the north side of Dundas Street West, between Indian Grove and Annette Street.

4. 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 south side of Dundas Street West, between Indian Grove and a point 120 metres west of Annette Street.

5. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking permitted in effect 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, on the south side of Dundas Street West between Indian Grove and a point 120 metres west of Annette Street.

6. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Indian Grove and a point 120 metres west of Annette Street.

7. 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 south side of Dundas Street West between Annette Street and a point 75 metres west.

8. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Dundas Street West, between Annette Street and a point 120 metres west.

9. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Dundas Street West, between Indian Grove and Annette Street.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

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

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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. City Council direct that Dundas Street West 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.

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

2760 Dundas Street LP is constructing a 6-storey residential building at 2760 Dundas Street West. The development site is located on the north side of Dundas Street West at Indian Road Crescent.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the north sidewalk and two westbound traffic lanes on Dundas Street West for a period of 17 months, from November 30, 2025 to April 30, 2027 to facilitate construction staging operations. The pedestrian sidewalk on the north side of Dundas Street West abutting the site will be closed and pedestrians will be redirected to a temporary covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the westbound traffic lane. In the vicinity of the construction staging area, the pavement markings will be reconfigured to maintain one eastbound and one westbound traffic lane.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Bay Street, between College Street and Cumberland Street.

2. City Council prohibit stopping from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Bay Street, between College Street and a point 97.5 metres south of Wellesley Street West, and between a point 66 metres south of Wellesley Street West and Cumberland Street.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the west side of Bay Street, between College Street and Bloor Street West, in effect from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $5.50 per hour and for a maximum period of five hours.

4. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Bay Street, between College Street and a point 97.5 metres south of Wellesley Street West, and between a point 66 metres south of Wellesley Street West and Bloor Street West, to be in effect from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $5.50 per hour and for a maximum period of five hours.

5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the west side of Bay Street, between College Street and Bloor Street West, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, at a rate of $5.50 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.

6. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Bay Street, between College Street and a point 97.5 metres south of Wellesley Street West, and between a point 66 metres south of Wellesley Street West and Bloor Street West, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, at a rate of $5.50 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.

7. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation on the west side of Bay Street, between College Street and Bloor Street West, in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday, at a rate of $5.50 per hour and for a maximum period of six hours.

8. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Bay Street, between College Street and a point 97.5 metres south of Wellesley Street West, and between a point 66 metres south of Wellesley Street West and Bloor Street West, to be in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday, at a rate of $5.50 per hour and for a maximum period of six hours.

9. City Council designate an accessible loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the west side of Bay Street, between a point 66 metres south of Wellesley Street West and a point 31.5 metres further south.

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

Transportation Services is requesting the approval of an on-street accessible loading zone to operate at all times within the lay-by on the west side of Bay Street, south of Wellesley Street West, as it relates to the Macdonald Block Reconstruction Project at 900 Bay Street.  The proposed accessible loading zone will address requirements of the proposed streetscape plan submission on Bay Street.

A companion report, "Parking Amendments - 900 Bay Street (Macdonald Block Reconstruction Project) - (Delegated)", dated October 3, 2025, outlines the required delegated parking amendments for the location on Grosvenor Street, which does not have TTC service.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 

1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Attachment 2 to the report (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, subject to Toronto and East York Community Council adoption of the companion report entitled "Temporary Adjustments to Parking Regulations and the Extension of Permit Parking Hours - 2025 Distillery Winter Village (Delegated)" [TE26.34]; the temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations for the duration of this event (November 13, 2025 to January 4, 2026).

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Parliament Street, Mill Street and Front Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.

Each year, the organizers of the Distillery District Winter Village submit their operational plans to the City for review. Transportation Services reviews these plans in detail and recommends changes informed by lessons learned from previous years. The Distillery Winter Village is a highly successful event that draws significant crowds, contributing positively to the city’s cultural vibrancy and supporting local businesses and community engagement.

Transportation Services also acknowledges the transportation-related challenges that arise during the event, including increased traffic congestion on surrounding neighbourhood streets, pressure on curbside space, and impacts to both event attendees and local residents. Transportation Services remains committed to supporting the event through continuous improvement in traffic management planning, working collaboratively with event organizers and other City divisions to mitigate impacts and enhance mobility for all road users.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's authority to enact temporary traffic and parking amendments required to enhance traffic operations and pedestrian safety during the annual Distillery Winter Village event, which takes place from November 13, 2025 to January 4, 2026, inclusive.

A companion report, "Temporary Adjustments to Parking Regulations for 2025 Distillery Winter Village (Delegated)" outlines the required delegated temporary parking amendments for locations without TTC Service.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council rescind the existing westbound-left turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday on Bloor Street West and Dovercourt Road.

2. City Council rescind the existing eastbound-left turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (streetcars excepted) on Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue.

3. City Council rescind the existing westbound-left turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday on Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the rate of $3.00 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Lansdowne Avenue and a point 65 metres further west.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Lansdowne Avenue and a point 65 metres further west.

6. City Council rescind the existing accessible on-street loading zone on the north side of Bloor Street West between a point 49 metres east of Dovercourt Road and a point 9 metres further east.

7. City Council authorize an accessible on-street loading zone on the on the north side of Bloor Street West between a point 67 metres east of Dovercourt Road and a point 9 metres further east.

8. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the rate of $3.00 per hour for a maximum period of 3 hours on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Dovercourt Road and a point 76 metres east. 

9. City Council direct that Bloor Street West 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.

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

Bloor Dufferin Holdings LP and Ontario Holdings Ltd is constructing an underground pedestrian tunnel connecting the existing Dufferin Street TTC station to the proposed 33-storey building located at 980 Dufferin Street and 1141 Bloor Street West. The tunnel will run north to south and will be situated on Bloor Street West, just west of the Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West intersection.

By way of background, City Council, at its meeting on February 5, 2025, adopted Item - 2025.TE19.22 and in so doing authorized a construction staging area at the northwest corner of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street, from February 28, 2025 to January 31, 2026 to facilitate construction operations for Stage 1 of the TTC tunnel construction project. As part of the recommendations, eastbound and westbound left-turns were prohibited all times at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street to eliminate delays for the single lane of eastbound and westbound traffic.

The recommendations in this report are in addition to the above noted, Item - 2025.TE19.22 approved by the City Council on February 5, 2025. It should be noted that the above project has not yet commenced due delays in finalizing legal agreements. Therefore, upon expiry of the construction staging area permit, staff will submit a report to City Council requesting authorization to extend the permit duration. 

While the eastbound and westbound left-turn at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street intersection are being prohibited, Transportation Services is seeking authorization to temporarily remove the existing eastbound-left and westbound-left turn prohibitions in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue, and westbound left-turns on Bloor Street West at Dovercourt Road, to provide road users with alternate locations to complete eastbound and westbound left turns.

The temporary amendments to the left-turn prohibitions on Bloor Street West at Dovercourt Road, and on Bloor Street West at Lansdowne Avenue are requested for a period of 21 months from November 30, 2025 to September 1, 2027.

The Toronto and East York Community Council forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.

As this report recommends the dedication of land for public highway purposes, City Council approval is required.

As part of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project (PLFP), and the Lake Shore Boulevard East, Bridge and Public Realm (LSBE) Projects, Waterfront Toronto is completing the following construction projects:

- Removal of the Gardiner East access ramps at Logan Avenue;

- Reconstruction of the Lower Don River Bridge; and

- Reconfiguration of Lake Shore Boulevard East, from Don Roadway and Carlaw Avenue.

This report recommends property dedications as public highway and traffic by-law changes for Lake Shore Boulevard East, as the above-noted construction approaches completion.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council waive Section 8.6, Interviewing Candidates, of the Public Appointments Policy and appoint Edna Chua to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on October 23, 2029 and until a successor is appointed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Appointed the following candidates to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on October 23, 2029, and until successors are appointed: 

- Jay McDonald

- Iain McLeod

- Eric Shuell

2. Directed that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (October 2, 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 Ted Reeve Community Arena Board.

City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Ted Reeve Community Arena Board. This report recommends four candidates for appointment to the board.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the existing Community Safety Zone in effect at all times on both sides of Dufferin Street, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West.

2. City Council rescind the existing Community Safety Zone in effect at all times on both sides of Dufferin Street, between Bloor Street West and College Street.

3. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone to be in effect at all times on both sides of Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and Bloor Street West.

Dufferin Street, between Queen Street West and Bloor Street West, serves as a vital corridor connecting residents to key community destinations, including the Roseneath Theatre, several churches, and nearby schools such as St. Helen Catholic School. The area is home to many families and vulnerable road users, and is bordered by single-family homes and City-run facilities.

Dangerous driving and speeding along this section of Dufferin Street remain major concerns for residents. There continues to be serious incidents, near misses, collisions, and no regard for vulnerable road users, reflecting an urgent need for enhanced safety measures.

Transportation Services conducted a review and determined that expanding the existing community safety zone on Dufferin Street is warranted. This designation will fill a gap between two existing safety zones to the north and south, ensuring a continuous corridor of traffic regulations designed to reduce dangerous driving.

The establishment of a community safety zone will increase penalties for drivers violating traffic rules and will support any future implementation of automated speed enforcement. This expanded community safety zone will help to improve safety for all road users in the active and growing neighbourhoods along Dufferin Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize amendments to parking regulations required to establish a no stopping prohibition on the north side of College Street, between a point 30.5 meters east of Dufferin Street and Gladstone Avenue, as set out in Attachments 1 and 2 to the letter (October 2, 2025) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.

College Street, between Dufferin Street and Gladstone Avenue, is a busy stretch that serves as a key streetcar route for residents. It is also home to many businesses and residential communities that link together our wider Davenport community. Traffic flow in this area is being impacted by a combination of streetcar operations and parked vehicles near transit stops.

Residents have shared concerns about the impact to traffic flow, citing a set of pay-and-display parking spaces on College Street as the cause. Currently, parking is permitted at all times along this section. At the same time, the westbound 506 streetcar stops traffic during pick-up and drop-off on College Street, just east of Dufferin Street. Resulting in parked vehicles blocking westbound motorists in the curb lane, especially those turning right northbound onto Dufferin Street. Together, this conflict increases congestion and traffic delays in the area as westbound motorists can be backed up to Havelock Street and Rusholme Road.

Transportation Services reviewed the conditions and supports the proposed amendments that would establish a no-stopping prohibition on the north side of College Street, east of Dufferin Street. Nearby on-street and off-street parking options remain available for residents and visitors to the area. These improvements will help reduce congestion and support more efficient transit and traffic operations in this active corridor.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, except public holidays, on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, between a point 57 metres east of Via Italia and a point 15.9 meters east.

A commercial loading zone was previously approved on the south section of St. Clair Avenue West near Via Italia. The business that requested this loading zone moved to a different location and no longer requires these spaces. The local BIA confirmed that none of their members require access to this loading zone and it can be removed.

The proposed removal of this commercial loading zone will restore on-street parking and help to welcome visitors to the Corso Italia area.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to initiate in 2026 a non-statutory character study of Palmerston Avenue and the surrounding residential area, in consultation with the local community, that articulates the community’s aspirations for the design of future development and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2027.

2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to evaluate whether a Heritage Conservation District Plan should be prepared for the Palmerston area and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2027.

Palmerston Avenue and surrounding streets constitute a distinctive and beautiful residential area with distinctive architecture and design context. It has long been on the list of candidate areas for a Heritage Conservation District. Recent policy changes are accelerating intensification and new housing in this unique area. While additional housing is needed and can help support local businesses, it is important that development be guided by an understanding of community priorities as it relates to matters of design.

The City Manager and the Chief People Officer recommend that:  

1. City Council ratify and approve the Memorandum of Settlement between the City of Toronto and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2998, in Confidential Attachment 3 to the report from the City Manager and the Chief People Officer.

2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make the necessary adjustments to the 2025 Non-Program Expenditure Budget and Operating Budgets of the Centres to reflect provisions of the Memorandum of Settlement.

3. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to make the necessary amendments to rates of pay, benefits and other issues identified as agreed changes in the Memorandum of Settlement.

4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to labour relations or employee negotiations.

5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 3 remain confidential at this time, as it relates to labour relations or employee negotiations.

6. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential labour relations information in the Confidential Attachment 3 following ratification by Council, and the creation of a final collective agreement, and the completion of all related proceedings, as confirmed by the Chief People Officer.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the results of the collective bargaining negotiations between the City of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2998 which represents unionized staff governed under the Association of Community Centres, and to seek ratification by Council of the negotiated agreements.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

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

3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor remain confidential as it contains advice about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto and contains advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.

In March 2025, City Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to require the owners of 2 Whitney Avenue, formerly 135 Glen Road (2 Whitney) to remove all of the encroachments constructed on City property on the grounds that the encroachments were constructed contrary to the Ontario Heritage Act. The registered owner of 2 Whitney (together with her spouse, the “Owners”) recently filed a court application seeking a declaration that they do not require any permits for the encroachments under the Ontario Heritage Act and that the City is bound by its representation to the Owners in October 2024 that they had the required permits to construct their encroachments (the Application). The Owners have also filed a motion for an urgent injunction, preventing the City from requiring the removal of the encroachments pending the outcome of the Application and any appeals thereof.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor.

2. If adopted, City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Recommendation Number 1 in the Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor and direct that all other information in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

On October 10, 2025, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued a decision approving an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to section 22 and 34 of the Planning Act for the property at 155 Saint Dennis Drive.  The Tribunal also heard submissions with respect to a site plan control application but deferred consideration of that appeal sine die.  

The Ontario Land Tribunal Act allows parties to a hearing to seek a review of a decision within the Tribunal system and to seek leave to appeal an Ontario Land Tribunal decision to the Divisional Court. The City Solicitor requires further directions.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

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

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

On August 20, 2024, the City received Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 2 Tippett Road (the "Site") to permit the construction of a 33-storey residential building (103.15 metres excluding mechanical penthouse) with 417 residential dwelling units.

The applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its applications for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, to the Ontario Land Tribunal on December 30, 2024, and a 5-day hearing has been scheduled commencing on November 24, 2025.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for an upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for November 24, 2025.  This matter is urgent and should not be deferred.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

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

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

On August 26, 2019, Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment and Site Plan Control applications were submitted to the City for the properties at 1601 to 1603 Bathurst Street to permit the construction of an eight-storey residential building containing 79 units.

On May 3, 2022, the applicant submitted revised Applications to the City to permit the construction of a seven-storey residential building containing 79 units.

On April 12, 2024, the applicant submitted further revised Applications for a seven-storey residential building containing 74 units.

On March 5, 2025, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on the Applications within the prescribed timelines in the Planning Act, to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

On October 17, 2025, the City Solicitor received a "with prejudice", not confidential, settlement offer, consisting of the correspondence attached to this report as Public Appendix A and the architectural plans and drawings attached to this report as Public Appendix B, which propose to modify the Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications.
 

The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled for May 19 to 29, 2026. The Settlement Offer is open until the end of the City Council meeting commencing on November 12, 2025, at which point it will be withdrawn. Given the deadline for the Settlement Offer, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

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

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

On April 17 and 18, 2024 City Council considered and accepted a settlement offer from the owner of 1196 to 1204 Yonge Street, 1206 to 210 Yonge Street and 2 to 8 Birch Avenue. The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a decision on October 10, 2024, approving the proposed development as set out in the settlement offer.

The applicant has requested that the Ontario Land Tribunal review its decision. The City Solicitor requires instructions in response to this review request.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

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

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

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

On August 10, 2015, Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications were submitted to the City for the properties at 847-853 Kingston Road to permit the construction of a seven-storey mixed-use building.

On December 29, 2022, the applicant submitted revised Applications after acquiring and incorporating the adjacent property at 855 Kingston Road into its proposal to permit the construction of a 11-storey mixed-use building.

On November 12, 2024, the applicant appealed City Council's neglect or failure to make a decision on its Applications within the prescribed timelines in the Planning Act to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

The City Solicitor requires further directions for the upcoming 15-day Ontario Land Tribunal hearing scheduled to commence on April 13, 2026.  For reasons set out in Confidential Attachment 1, this matter is urgent and cannot be deferred.