Agenda

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Confirmation of Minutes - September 29, 2025

Speakers/Presentations - The speakers list will be posted online at 8:30 a.m. on November 4, 2025.

Communications/Reports

The Executive Committee:

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 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; and

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.

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 City Manager recommends that:  

1. City Council receive this report for information.

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

Further information on financial impacts will be outlined in the forthcoming supplementary report.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the Financial Impact Section as presented in this report.

The Acting General Manager, Transportation Services 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. Mon. to Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat, 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. Mon. to Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat, 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-hr max. parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4 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., Mon. to Fri., 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 km/h to 30 km/h 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. Mon. to Fri., 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., Mon. to Fri., 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.

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.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report. Metrolinx and its Project Co. are responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the road right-of-way. The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The Executive Director, Transit Expansion, recommends that:

St. Clair-Old Weston Station

1. City Council approve the change for the St. Clair-Old Weston (“SCOW”) Station to be serviced by the Union-Pearson Express (“UPE”) 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 SCOW Station; and

c.  Province agrees to continue to work with the City, and the TTC, 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 SCOW 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 SCOW Station (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 AIP, 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.

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.

St. Clair-Old Weston (SCOW) Station

There are no financial impacts resulting from the recommendations in the report related to the SCOW Station. All capital costs related to redesignating this station as a Union-Pearson Express Station will be covered by the Province.

GO Expansion Program

There are no financial impacts resulting from the recommendations in the report related to the GO Expansion Program. The capital funding for the widening of Jarvis Street and Sherbourne Street rail bridges will be the responsibility of Metrolinx. Metrolinx will also fully fund the tree planting and restoration work detailed in this report to be carried out by the City.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.  

The Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services recommend that:

1. City Council receive this report 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.

There are no new financial impacts beyond those identified in previous reports. Any future financial implications related to the City’s ferry system will be submitted for consideration through the City’s budget process.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

The Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Interim General Manager, Parks and Recreation recommend 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

There are no current financial implications resulting from the adoption of the recommendations contained in this report. The existing lease agreement with the Lions Club of Weston is a nominal agreement, as is the proposed lease with MLSE LaunchPad. MLSE LaunchPad, as the tenant, will be responsible for all costs, including major capital, maintenance and operating costs, and property taxes, related to the Property.  The proposed agreement will also include MLSE LaunchPad's contribution towards interior retrofits, programming space renovations and capital work needed for initial setup estimated at $25 million.

The City would retain responsibility for exterior operational maintenance, including landscaping, snow removal, and waste collection consistent with current park operations and state of good repair work of the property. Funding is included in Parks and Recreation's Operating Budget and 10 Year Capital Plan. Any financial implications for Parks and Recreation, would be addressed through future budget processes or subsequent reports to Council as needed related to this item.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the information as presented in the Financial Impact section.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 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), of the report.

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.

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 Arena Boards of Management final net settlement for the year 2023 for the City’s eight Arenas, and 2022 specifically for the Ted Reeve restatement, requires that surplus funds of $309,478 be paid to the City from two Arenas in 2023 (William H. Bolton and Leaside) and one Arena in 2022 (restated Ted Reeve), and be used to partially fund the operating deficit of $341,723 from the remaining six Arenas in 2023 (George Bell, Forest Hill, McCormick, Moss Park, Ted Reeve, and North Toronto), resulting in a net funding requirement from the City of $32,245.

It is recommended that the shortfall of $32,245 required to settle the overall net deficits of the arenas will be addressed through the 2025 Final Year-End Operating Variance Report. A summary of net funding to the Arenas and surpluses payable to the City are detailed in Appendix A.

Since the combined Arenas operated at a net operating deficit position for year 2023, and 2022 restated Ted Reeve, there will be no proportional allocation to the Vehicle Reserve (XQ1705) for those Arena Boards that actually exceeded their individual budgeted surplus.

The Executive Director, Finance Shared Services recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize that the 2026 interim levy for all property classes be based on 50 per cent 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;

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 grant authority to introduce the necessary bill in 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.

This is an annual report which is procedural in nature. Enacting a by-law that establishes an interim tax levy will permit the City to raise the property tax revenues needed to fund its early to mid-2026 operations until such time as the 2026 Operating Budget and 2026 final tax levy are approved by Council. The interim levy is expected to raise approximately $4.154 billion, consisting of a municipal share of $3.053 billion and an education share of $1.101 billion.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial implications as identified in the Financial Impact section.

The Chief Information Security Officer recommends that:

1. City Council receive this report 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 Chief Information Security Officer will continue to monitor financial impacts associated with this extended mandate through future budget processes.

The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial implications as identified in the Financial Impact section.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee 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 FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee 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 Board of Governors of Exhibition Place 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 this report (September 18, 2025) and in the 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 the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised report (September 18, 2025) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place not to be released publicly as this report 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 Board of Governors of Exhibition Place 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 direct that the confidential information contained in 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.