Decisions

CALL TO ORDER: 9:45 a.m.

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

The meeting opened with O Canada.

April 22, 2026

Members of Council observed a moment of silence in memory of:

Clyde Henderson Clarke

Sophie Constantopoulos

Stephen Lewis

Medhat Mahdy

Barry Edmond McDermott

Charlie Searle

Marilyn Morrison, and

Charlie Silson

Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows:

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

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

Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following:

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

City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 25 and 26, 2026.

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

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, received the following petition for information:

1. Petition headed "Applegrove Deserves a Permanent Home" submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 - Toronto-Danforth, containing the signatures of approximately 855 persons.

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026.

April 22, 2026

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

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

Lillian Allen addressed City Council and read her poem “My Toronto – Poetic Gesture.”

Shahaddah Jack addressed City Council and read her poem “Not Okay.”

Councillor Morely, during the morning session of the meeting, in her capacity as City Council’s Youth Champion, advised Members of Council about work that is underway at the City of Toronto to support youth employment and jobs, and acknowledged the Federal Government’s creation of summer jobs through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed students from the grade 4 gifted class at Steelesview Public School and their teacher, Joanne Kim, who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Saxe, during the morning session of the meeting, wished Members of Council a happy Earth Day, and invited Members to attend a lunch she would be hosting for Dr. Melanie Woodin, President of the University of Toronto, and senior members of the University of Toronto team, in the Members’ Lounge.

April 23, 2026

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to recognize National Volunteer Week and the 2026 recipients of the Toronto Community Champion Award.

Mayor Chow addressed City Council and acknowledged the week of April 19 to 25 as National Volunteer Week. Mayor Chow recognized 25 organizations as the 2026 recipients of the Toronto Community Champion Award, which will be presented at a ceremony next month. Mayor Chow invited the representatives of the organizations who were present in the Council Chamber to stand and be recognized, and introduced a short video about the Toronto Community Champion Award.  

Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, recognized the 8th anniversary of the April 23, 2018, Yonge Street tragedy, where 11 people were killed and 15 others were injured. Mayor Chow gave remarks to remember those who died and to honour the courage and compassion shown that day by the first responders, and announced that work is underway to create a permanent memorial at Olive Square Park.

Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting, gave remarks to commemorate the Yonge Street tragedy.

City Council observed a moment of silence and reflection to honour those who lost their lives, or were injured and impacted by this tragic event

Councillor Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about a national engineering event at Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute in Ward 23 - Scarbrough North that took place on March 26, 2026, and was supported by staff from the City’s engineering and construction services division

Councillor Chernos Lin, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed students from the grades 4 and 5 gifted classes at Denlow Public School who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Shan, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Nepalese Canadian Community Services leadership who were present in the Council Chamber, and advised Members of Council about the annual Himalayan Mela event that they host, which will be held at Nathan Phillips Square on August 8, 2026.

April 22, 2026:

City Council adopted the April 22, 2026, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent.

April 23, 2026:

City Council adopted the April 23, 2026, Order Paper.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 in the supplementary report (April 21, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review.

2. City Council determine that the changes contained within the revised By-law are reflective of the original proposal and plans considered by Etobicoke York Community Council, and pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law. 

3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until the owner has submitted a revised acceptable Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and entered into a financially secured agreement for the design, construction and provision of financial securities for municipal infrastructure improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure, as identified in the in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review.

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

5. City Council request the Director, Engineering Review to identify the safety and functionality of the right-in/right-out access to Royal York Road as a priority for staff to review during the site plan review process, including consideration of physical design measures/deterrents.

6. City Council request the Mayor, as part of the budget process, to allocate any Community Benefits Charge funds collected from the development at 327 Royal York Road to the construction of the extension of the Newcastle bi-directional cycle track from Windsor Street (where it ends on the 39 Newcastle Street application) to Royal York Road and improvements to the intersection of Royal York Road and Judson Street in Ward 3 in consultation with the local Councillor.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, amendments to the 2006 Street and Expressway Lighting Service Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. based on the key terms attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and on such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to provide input, collaborate with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. and to approve, as needed, any modifications to the annual Streetlighting Program Plan as necessary for delivery of maintenance, capital works, capital coordination or operational requirements; any adjustments must remain within City Council-approved funding, preserve the program's overall scope and maintain the terms of the Street and Expressway Lighting Service Agreement.

3. City Council delegate standing authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City any subsequent amendments to the 2006 Street and Expressway Lighting Service Agreement with Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc., on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, subject to the following conditions:

a. any amendment shall not increase the overall funding commitment approved by City Council; and

b. any amendment shall not materially impact the potential liability of the City.

4. City Council request that where heritage or decorative street lighting fixtures owned by Toronto Hydro are converted to LED as part of the enhanced street lighting investment program, those fixtures be replaced with comparable heritage or decorative fixtures where feasible, and that consultation with the local Councillor and local Business Improvement Areas be undertaken where such replacement is not feasible.

5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and Toronto Hydro, to explore future opportunities to support LED streetlighting upgrades for Business Improvement Area-owned street lighting fixtures across the city and report back to City Council.

6. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, local Business Improvement Areas and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, to explore opportunities to expand and improve pedestrian‑scale lighting on major pedestrian thoroughfares across the City. 

7. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, Toronto Hydro, Toronto Police Service, Toronto Parking Authority, and other relevant City divisions, to:

a. assess the feasibility and benefits of deploying Smart Poles across Toronto as an integrated urban infrastructure strategy, informed by leading international smart city approaches, including deployments in cities such as Seoul and Barcelona, that consolidate multiple municipal functions into a single asset; Smart Poles may include integrated systems such as:

1. adaptive LED lighting and asset monitoring;

2. curbside EV charging infrastructure;

3. public Wi-Fi hotspot capability to improve digital connectivity and access;

4. safety and traffic management technologies;

5. environmental and infrastructure sensors, including air quality, noise, traffic flow, parking availability, and flood detection; and

6. including automated monitoring and real-time diagnostic capabilities to identify performance issues and generate maintenance or repair alerts;

b. identify opportunities to align Smart Pole deployment with planned capital programs and Toronto Hydro infrastructure upgrades, leveraging synergies to optimize lifecycle costs, reduce street-level infrastructure duplication, and support City priorities, including congestion management, Vision Zero, climate resilience, and emissions reduction;

c. evaluate governance, data management, and privacy frameworks to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for sensor, camera, and data-enabled infrastructure; and

d. report back to City Council by the fourth quarter of 2027 with recommendations, including potential pilot locations, phased implementation options, partnership opportunities, and full life-cycle cost estimates.

8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to work with Toronto Hydro to coordinate tree pruning with streetlight upgrades, where appropriate and practicable without delaying streetlight upgrades, to promote public safety through enhanced visibility, as well as tree health.

9. City Council request Toronto Hydro to prioritize streetlight maintenance services where there is a problem with a rapidly flickering street light.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the Personal Watercraft Safety Plan as described in Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the City Manager, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Interim Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

2. City Council thank Toronto Port Authority for the implementation of Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone by-laws at Hanlan's Point Beach, Humber Bay Shores and Woodbine Beach for the 2026 season, and request the Toronto Port Authority to continue implementation of Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone by-laws at Hanlan's Point Beach, Humber Bay Shores and Woodbine Beach for the 2027 and future summer seasons.

3. City Council request the Toronto Port Authority to affirm that the Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zones they have agreed to establish prohibit all motorized watercraft including sailboats with motors, and powerboats as well as personal watercraft. 

4. City Council request the Toronto Port Authority to extend the Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone 200 metres from the shoreline of Hanlan’s Point Beach as implemented in the 2025 season and install a minimum of 4 large navigation buoys.

5. City Council request the Toronto Port Authority, in consultation with the General Manager Parks and Recreation and the local Councillor, to implement a Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone for Cherry Beach and the Outer Harbour, at the earliest opportunity, and to develop an ongoing seasonal implementation plan such as those at Humber Bay Shores, Hanlan’s Point Beach, Woodbine Beach, Marie Curtis Park and Bluffers Park Beach. 

6. City Council, as part of the consultation process, request the appropriate City staff or Agency to convene a Stakeholder Advisory Committee in order to consult and advise on the details of the Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone at Cherry Beach and the Outer Harbour, including key members of the Outer Harbour Sailing Federation.  

7. City Council request the Toronto Port Authority to absorb the costs in 2026 and beyond associated with the purchase, installation, removal, maintenance and storage of the large buoys used to mark the Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zones at Woodbine Beach, Hanlan's Beach, Humber Bay Shores (east side of Humber Bay Park), Cherry Beach and Outer Harbour. 

8. City Council request the City Manager to report to the May 6, 2026, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on implementation of Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zonefor the 2026 summer season and subsequent years.

9. City Council request the City Manager to report to the May 20, 21 and 22, 2026, meeting of City Council on the Toronto Port Authority’s response to City Council’s request in Part 7 above for Toronto Port Authority to fund the large buoys to mark the Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zones requested by City Council, and provide recommendations on alternate or supplemental funding sources if required to ensure that large buoys are deployed at these Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zones for the summer 2026 season. 

10. City Council request the Toronto Port Authority to provide additional protections for non-motorized watercraft in the Eastern Gap to ensure safe crossings between Cherry Beach, Toronto Islands and Biidaasige Park.

11. City Council request the Toronto Port Authority and the Toronto Police Service to develop and publicize an education and enforcement protocol for Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zones for the 2026 season.

12. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the Toronto Port Authority, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Toronto Police Marine Unit, to install signage on each side of the eastern gap to indicate the permitted speed allowed in that area.

13. City Council request the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Toronto Police Service Marine Unit and other City officials as required, to finalize requested boundaries and submit an application to Transport Canada to establish a Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations which prohibits power driven vessels and vessels driven by electric propulsion in the waters off of Marie Curtis Park, Humber Bay Park East, and Bluffer's Park Beach and in the Humber River.

14. City Council request the Federal Minister of Transportation to enact an Interim Order to restrict motorized watercraft offshore of Marie Curtis Park, Humber Bay Park East and Bluffer’s Park for the 2026 season.

15. City Council request to the Toronto Police Service Board to request the Chief of Police to further enhance boating and water-safety enforcement through a multi-year strategy that reflects City-wide policing needs.

16. City Council request the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation as well as the Toronto Port Authority, Waterfront Toronto, CreateTO and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to explore potential sites that could be feasible for use by compliant Personal Watercraft rental companies and report back to the appropriate committee in 2027 with an assessment of feasible site options.

17. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to convene a Stakeholder Advisory Committee for Woodbine and Kew-Balmy Beach, in consultation with the local Councillor, with a minimum of two meetings per year and a first meeting to occur no later than July 2026, in order to monitor the implementation of the Motorized Watercraft Exclusion Zone at Woodbine Beach and ongoing use of the waterfront for all users. 

18. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to work with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Toronto Hydro and other City divisions and agencies as appropriate, in consultation with the public, and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in 2027 on whether to adopt a City policy phasing out the storage and launch of fossil-fueled jet skis and two-stroke boat engines from property owned or managed by the City, and whether to install electric charging facilities to serve one or more boat clubs on public property. 

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2027 on the opportunity to upgrade and beautify the City's network of cycle tracks and neighbourhood greenways from "quick-build" materials, including pinned curbs and flexi-posts to permanent materials to improve safety, durability, and attractiveness.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report back, as part of the 2027 budget process, on the costs and feasibility of providing anti-graffiti coatings on murals within the City’s Business Improvement Areas.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, the Director, Urban Forestry and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to collaborate to investigate the causes of ongoing erosion and damage to green space and trees along the Humber Bay Waterfront Trail, and work with the local Councillor to develop and implement a long-term solution to improve the conditions of the area. 

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to increase litter bin monitoring and address overflowing litter bins by accelerating planned initiatives such as bin sensor technology, route optimization, making permanent the enhanced afternoon shift, and advancing real time information to litter crews for faster collection.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt reductions in tax decreases for the 2026 taxation year on properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes by the percentage of the tax decrease set out in Column II in order to recover the revenues foregone as a result of capping, and to allow the decrease percentages set out in Column III:

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer, and in accordance with Section 195-7.1(E) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with The Fifth Social Club Inc. DBA Rendezvous w/ Candice & Alison Inc. and One Twenty Eight Inc., Loft Entertainment Inc., and Paquin Entertainment Group (FIFA Fan Festival Toronto Vendor), in an amount not to exceed $9.0 million net of all applicable taxes and charges, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council increase the 2026 Operating Budget for City Manager Services by $9.0 million gross and $0 net, fully funded by third party contributions and FIFA Fan Festival revenues.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat to create a free general admission ticket category for FanFest.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat to seek out private sponsorship to offset any costs incurred in expanding free access to FanFest.

5. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat to negotiate and execute agreements with third-party corporations, individual donors and other organizations to sell FIFA World Cup 2026 hospitality match ticket bundles, consisting of match tickets and premium experiences but excluding hospitality suites, provided that no individual agreement exceeds $25,000, inclusive of all taxes, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat. 

6. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat to report to the July 29, 30 and 31, 2026, meeting of City Council on the amount of revenue received through premium ticketing revenues, the amount and sources of incremental third-party revenues secured for the FIFA Fan Festival and the amount and sources of any savings secured within the FIFA World Cup Toronto budget used to offset the increased $9.0 million cost of the FIFA Fan Festival.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize an exemption with respect to the sale and distribution of plastic bottled water to support expected large audiences and potentially unmet hydration needs, in addition to providing multiple hydration options, including HTO To Go water trailers, for the duration of the FIFA Fan Festival to be held at Fort York and the Bentway from June 10 to July 19, 2026, inclusive, and at the events set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 26, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to be held at Nathan Phillips Square from May 18 to July 20, 2026, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the use of special effects pyrotechnics as part of events to be held at Fort York and the Bentway from June 10 to July 19, 2026, inclusive, and at events set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 26, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to be held at Nathan Phillips Square, from May 18 to July 20, 2026, inclusive, with all permissions contingent upon securing a permit from Toronto Fire Services to discharge fireworks under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 466, Fireworks, and providing sufficient protective measures for Fort York to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the operation of a beer and wine Vintners Quality Alliance garden and the sale and distribution of alcohol as part of events set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 26, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to be held at Nathan Phillips Square from May 18 to July 20, 2026, inclusive, contingent upon the following conditions:

a. approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario;

b. approval of the Medical Officer of Health;

c. compliance with the City of Toronto's Municipal Alcohol Policy; and

d. receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event, including building permits and a Noise By-law extension permit.

4. City Council authorize the use of sound amplification from May 18 to July 20, 2026, inclusive, between the hours of 08:00 to 23:00, which is beyond the accepted Nathan Phillips Square's amplification schedule policy hours, contingent upon securing a Noise By-law Exemption permit through the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division and adhering to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591, Noise, along with mandatory sound monitoring by the City's preferred audio company, Production Service Industries, throughout the event to ensure compliance with schedules.

5. City Council authorize sports demonstrations at Nathan Phillips Square as part of events set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 26, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture from May 18 to July 20, 2026, inclusive.

6. City Council authorize the placement of objects, including a mini-soccer pitch, in the reflecting pool at Nathan Phillips Square for the purposes of providing free access to the public and community organizations and associated event activation and programming, as part of events set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 26, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to be held at Nathan Phillips Square from May 18 to July 20, 2026, inclusive.

7. City Council grant permission to the FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat with respect to the installation of banners, decals and other pageantry elements on the City Hall building and on Nathan Phillips Square structures, including windows, walkways and other surfaces deemed suitable through review with Heritage Planning and Corporate Real Estate Management from May 4 to July 23, 2026, inclusive.

8. City Council request the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to explore the opportunity of a revenue sharing agreement in the sale and distribution of beer and wine for events being held at Nathan Phillips Square for the period of May 18 to July 20, 2026.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking By-law amendments required to support the FIFA World Cup 2026 as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other By-law or chapter of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, with such amendments to be in effect for the periods provided in Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, for the period of June 10 to July 31, 2026, inclusive, to further amend the appropriate traffic and parking Chapters of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, including any applicable Schedules, as may be required to support the FIFA World Cup 2026; and City Council authorize such amendments that may arise during the preparation for, and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, and that are not otherwise included in Part 1 above.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, until July 31, 2026, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of a highway, for a period up to and including 90 consecutive days as required for the purposes of managing traffic movements during preparation for, during, and after the FIFA World Cup 2026 and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority, from the requirement in section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Mobility Plan when exercising the delegated authority in Parts 2 and 3 above.

5. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission and the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 Secretariat, to continue work to identify any additional temporary traffic and parking by-law amendments that are required to deliver high-quality transit service on match days and throughout the FIFA period, including for the safe and effective delivery of emergency bus replacement service on key routes and to support diversion contingency planning, to inform exercising the delegated authority in Parts 2 and 3 above.

6. Despite any other By-law, including but not limited to §950-505 and Schedule XXV to Chapter 950, City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to open the Westbound on-ramp to the Frederick G Gardiner Expressway from westbound Lake Shore Boulevard West at Jameson Avenue at any time between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from June 11, 2026, until July 19, 2026, inclusive, when, in the General Manager, Transportation Services’ opinion, opening is warranted to assist traffic flow in the area, such authority to extend for the duration of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

7. City Council amend §27-18.4B(6)(b) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures to omit references to Chapter 937, where authority to close roads has been delegated to the General Manager, Transportation Services.

8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision, including but not limited to, the introduction of necessary Bills to amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking and Chapter 925, Permit Parking, Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, and Chapter 27, Council Procedures, and to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments or By-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to City Council's decision, and that such Bills and amendments shall take precedence over anything to the contrary in any other By-law or chapter of the Municipal Code.

9. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations, and remove the delegated authority in Part 3 above, to what they were immediately prior to the By-law amendments made in the Item.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council establish the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line as its top transit expansion priority that has yet to receive financial commitments from Provincial and Federal Governments, inform both Provincial and Federal Governments of this priority and City Council request that each order of government commit to funding an equal, one-third share of the cost to build the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line.

2. City Council increase the 2026 Capital Budget for Transit Expansion by $10 million, fully funded by the City Building Fund Reserve, from funds specifically allocated for the purposes of investing in Scarborough transit, to expedite the work to advance the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line to 30 percent design, and direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to report to City Council by the second quarter of 2027 on the progress of this work and recommendations to continue to advance the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line.

3. City Council request the Provincial Government to establish streamlined regulatory requirements for the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line to expedite and reduce costs for the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line’s design, planning, early works and other stages of development.
 

4. City Council request the Government of Canada’s Toronto Caucus to write a letter of public support for tri-government funding of the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line.
 

5. City Council request the Federal Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Ontario Ministry of Transportation to provide input on the City of Toronto’s Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line plan to inform what version of the project they would support funding and to ensure it connects with other transit expansion projects.
 

6. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to conduct an analysis of the national economic impact of building the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line including number of Canadian jobs created, impact on Scarborough’s growth and development, and the projected economic loss for Scarborough residents and businesses if the project is not built.

7. City Council direct the City Manager to establish a Scarborough Transit Working Group, consisting of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor for Scarborough, the City Manager, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, the Federal Minister of Transportation, the Provincial Minister of Transportation, the Chair, Toronto Transit Commission, the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, and the Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx, or their designate(s) with the following purpose:

a. advancing an integrated, multi-modal transit network for Scarborough that includes the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line; and

b. identifying funding from all levels of government to support implementation of the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line.
 

8. City Council direct the City Manager to establish a Scarborough East Rapid Transit Program Advisory Body for the purpose of advocating for tri-government funding of the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line and maximizing the benefit of the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line to Scarborough communities; the Program Advisory Body is chaired by the Deputy Mayor for Scarborough and a non-elected member of the Scarborough community and composed of Members of Scarborough Community Council and Scarborough community leaders.

9. City Council request the Mayor to allocate funds during the 2027 Budget process from the City Building Fund to support future advancement of the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line.

10. City Council endorse changing this project’s name from Eglinton East LRT to Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line.

11. City Council approve the new preferred alternative Maintenance and Storage Facility site for the Scarborough East Rapid Transit project as identified in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2026) from the City Manager.

12. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements, including amendments thereto, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to facilitate the implementation of the works described in the supplementary report (April 22, 2026) from the City Manager, as well as all works contemplated in this item.

13. City Council delegate standing authority to the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, or designate, to sign and submit all documentation required to obtain the necessary permits and approvals under all applicable provincial and federal laws required to deliver the Scarborough East Rapid Transit.

14. City Council authorize the City Manager, or designate, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to negotiate and execute any necessary agreements related to the Scarborough East Rapid Transit project with orders of government, including amendments thereto, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager, or designate, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

15. City Council request the Province of Ontario to ensure that any proposed Transit Oriented Community project at Sheppard-McCowan Station on the Scarborough Subway Extension protects lands required for the Scarborough East Rapid Transit project, including the Traction Power Substation and other essential infrastructure for the Scarborough East Rapid Transit project.

16. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2026) from the City Manager remain confidential at this time, as it deals with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto and includes criteria to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto.

17. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2026) from the City Manager following the Executive Director, Transit Expansion’s confirmation of the completion of the Scarborough East Rapid Transit.

18. City Council forward this item to the Toronto Transit Commission Board of Commissioners for information and direct the Toronto Transit Commission Board of Commissioners to keep confidential the information included in Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2026) from the City Manager as it deals with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto and includes criteria to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto.

19. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to review all past Council decisions to advance the Sheppard Avenue West and Sheppard Avenue East subway transit project and report back by the first quarter of 2027 with status update on the work being done to respond to these Council directions.

20. City Council request the Mayor to include funding for the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line as an essential part of negotiations for the Ontario–Toronto New Deal 2.0.

City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2026) from the City Manager remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it deals with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City of Toronto and includes criteria to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2026) from the City Manager will be made public following the Executive Director, Transit Expansion’s confirmation of the completion of the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council update the delegation of authority to the City Clerk to designate an event a cultural or community event and issue a letter of endorsement to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for requests for bring-your-own event permits, effective April 30, 2026, as set out in Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2026) from the City Clerk.

2. City Council update the delegation of authority to the City Clerk to include changes to the administrative process for bring-your-own events as set out in Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (April 22, 2026) from the City Clerk.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, to provide for the sale, possession and/or consumption of alcohol on the public right-of-way during street events, subject to a permit issued by the General Manager, Transportation Services.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report on any lessons learned from the implementation of bring-your-own event permits as part of the forthcoming report to Council on the City's approach to temporary liquor licensing. 

5. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the City Clerk, to distribute information on the “bring-your-own event” liquor application process to cultural and community event producers, including good practices to support small businesses.

 
6. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Chief Technology Officer, Technology Services, in consultation with the City Clerk, to integrate information of the municipal designation process for “bring-your-own events” into the Guidance for Planning Events in the City webpage.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Toronto Zoo Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 28, 2030, and until successors are appointed:

Camilo Garay 

Fernando Valencia

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (April 7, 2026) 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 Zoo Board.

Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (April 7, 2026) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council appoint Bhutila Karpoche to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on March 28, 2030, and until a successor is appointed.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (April 1, 2026) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board.

Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (April 1, 2026) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

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

a. waive the provisions of the Public Appointments Policy that require the Corporations Nominating Panel to short-list and interview candidates, and adopt the following as a resolution of the Shareholder of the Toronto Hydro Corporation:

Notwithstanding the Shareholder Direction, City Council, as Shareholder, reappoint the following candidates to the Toronto Hydro Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office starting on June 28, 2026, and ending on June 28, 2028, and until successors are appointed:

Michael Eubanks

Ersilia Serafini

b. waive the provisions of the Public Appointments Policy that require the Corporations Nominating Panel to short-list and interview candidates and the provisions that the term of appointment to corporations is 2 years and that the limit on length of service for any citizen member on the board of directors is 8 consecutive years, and adopt the following as a resolution of the Shareholder of the Toronto Hydro Corporation:

Notwithstanding the Shareholder Direction, City Council, as Shareholder, reappoint Brian Topp to the Toronto Hydro Board, as Chair, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office starting on June 28, 2026, and ending on June 28, 2029, and until a successor is appointed. 

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, 2, and 3 to the report (March 31, 2026) 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 Hydro Board.

Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b, 2, and 3 to the report (March 31, 2026) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Hydro Board.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing as follows:

a. amend Article XXIII, 545-282 and Article XXIV, 545-291 by deleting requirements pertaining to hours and days of operation;

b. amend Article XXIII, 545-285 and Article XXIV, 545-293 by:

A. deleting the requirement that the register of goods received be kept in the form of a book, and written in ink in a plain, legible hand; and

B. adding that the register shall be in a format satisfactory to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards;

c. amend Article XXIII, 545-286 to remove the requirement that information from the Second-Hand Goods Register book be submitted to the Executive Director; and

d. amend Article XXIV, 545-293.1 by deleting the requirement that information from the Old Gold or Old Jewellery Register book be submitted to the Executive Director. 

2. City Council repeal Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 832, Videotape Stores, Licensing.

3. City Council direct that Parts 1 and 2 above come into effect on September 30, 2026.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to work with industry stakeholders on the definition of Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub and report back with any recommended changes to the June 9, 2026, meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

Interim Amendments to Chapter 740

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending, by deleting section 740-11(the moratorium on new applications for Sidewalk Vending Permits for food vendors in Wards 10, 11 and 13).

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending, by deleting the phrase “five hours” in section 740-17A(6) and replacing it with the phrase “twelve hours” to permit Mobile Food Vending permit holders to operate for up to twelve hours on the same block within a 24-hour period.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending, by amending section 740-20 so it reads:

§ 740-20. Transition.

If, immediately prior to the coming into force of this chapter, a R55 Curb Lane Vending Permit is in effect under a former City of Toronto by-law or Code Chapter, the R55 Curb Lane Vending Permit shall, until December 31, 2031, be governed by the regulations in effect on May 14, 2014 as long as those conditions and § 740-20.1 continue to be complied with and any required fees are paid in accordance with Chapter 441, Fees and Charges. As of January 1, 2032, the R55 Curb Lane Vending Permits will, without notice, automatically be cancelled. 

Adoption of a New Chapter 740

4. City Council adopt a new vending permit regime and amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending and Artists, as follows, as amended by Parts 5, 6, and 7 below:

a. delete Articles I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII and add Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 as set out in the second revised Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b. rename Schedule D “Short Stop Vending Permit Locations”;

c. add a new Schedule E, “Artist Permit Restrictions” as set out in the second revised Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, amended as follows so it more clearly reads that the allowances for amplified sound in 740-5.2H do not apply on the highways and portions of highways listed in Schedule E:

1. renaming Schedule E "Busker and Sidewalk Artist Amplified Sound Prohibited Areas"; and

2. deleting the paragraph 1;

d. rename Chapter 740 “Street Vending and Artists”; and

e. amend section 740-3.7, as set out in Second Revised Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, as amended by motion 4, to read as follows:

§ 740-3.7. Transition.

If, immediately prior to the coming into force of this chapter, a R55 Curb Lane Vending Permit is in effect under a former City of Toronto by-law or Code Chapter, the R55 Curb Lane Vending Permit shall, until December 31, 2031, be governed by the regulations in effect on May 14, 2014 as long as those conditions and § 740-3.8 continue to be complied with and any required fees are paid in accordance with Chapter 441, Fees and Charges. As of January 1, 2032, the R55 Curb Lane Vending Permits will, without notice, automatically be cancelled.

5. City Council amend the new Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending and Artists, as set out in the second revised Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 24, 2026) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to require that vending within fifteen (15) metres of any doorway, stairwell opening, escalator, elevator, or other access point used by the public to enter or exit a Toronto Transit Commission subway station not be permitted for Artist permits, Short Stop Vending permits, Sidewalk Vending permits and/or Mobile Vending permits.

6. City Council direct that the provision in Part 5 above will not apply to sidewalk vending permits granted before March 1, 2027, provided that the holders of such sidewalk vending permits continue to comply with the terms of their permit and agreement and that such permits are not revoked, terminated or expired before being renewed by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards. 

7. City Council amend the new Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending and Artists, as set out in the second revised Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, by: 

a. amending section 740-1.14A to read as follows to clarify that the Executive Director is authorized to establish a Restricted Zone for all or certain permit type(s) as it deems appropriate:

A. In the event that issues arise concerning public nuisance, safety or traffic congestion on a highway, the Executive Director is authorized to designate a Restricted Zone on such highway or portion of a highway for all or certain vending permit types established under this chapter.

b. deleting section 740-5.2A(12) and replacing it as follows to clarify that artist permit holders shall not vend in a Restricted Zone:

(12) in a Restricted Zone.

8. City Council delete section 313-44.1 from former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, which contains dated provisions relating to buskers and portrait artists.

9. City Council delete the following entries from Schedule B of former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks. 

10. City Council amend section 1 of Schedule C of former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, to add the following to the list of highways where activities by buskers is not authorized: 

11. City Council amend section 2 of Schedule C of former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, to add the following to the list of highways where activities by sidewalk artists is not authorized: 

Interim Amendments to Chapter 545, Licensing

12. City Council remove the requirement for Pedlar Assistants to obtain a business licence, as mentioned in 545-226(A).

Adoption of New Articles in Chapter 545, Licensing

13. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, to repeal Article IV Refreshments Sold from Vehicles, and replace it with provisions substantially in the form of draft Article IV Refreshment Vehicles, attached as Attachment 2 to the revised report (March 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to simplify and clarify licence conditions.

14. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, to add a new licence requirement for any owner or operator carrying on business as a Refreshment Vendor on Foot and a corresponding Article that contains the following requirements:

a. Every owner or operator of a business selling refreshments for consumption by the public, traveling on foot without a vehicle, shall:

(1) At the time of application for a licence:

i. File with the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division a detailed scaled drawing of any equipment to be used in the sale of refreshments; 

ii. Produce a written report from the Medical Officer of Health confirming that the refreshments to be sold and any equipment to be used in the business are sanitary and suitable for purpose;

(2) Ensure that containers or apparatuses from which the refreshments are sold are of a type approved by the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division;

(3) Ensure that every person selling or handling refreshments is wearing clean clothes, is clean and neat in appearance, and has clean hands;

(4) Ensure that any equipment used for dispensing refreshments is clean and sanitary;

(5) At all times conspicuously display their refreshment vendor licence such that it is visible to members of the public;

(6) Ensure that all parts, equipment, and processes used for the preparation, storage, or dispensing of refreshments meet the requirements of Ontario Regulation 493/17 and are approved by the Medical Officer of Health; and

(7) Obtain liability insurance with respect to bodily injury and property damage in the amount of $1,000,000, require that Municipal Licensing and Standards be notified of any change to the policy within 10 calendar days of such change, and require that a certificate of the policy be submitted to Municipal Licensing and Standards as a requirement of any licence application.

15. City Council delete Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, Article XVII Hawkers and Pedlars.

Fee Amendments

16. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C – Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards to lower certain street vending fees by amending the following fees so that they read as in the table below:

17. City Council add new permitting and licensing fees to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards, as shown in the table below:

18. City Council add new fees related to seizures to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards, as shown in the table below:

19. City Council delete from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the following, as shown in the table below:

20. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to waive the application fee for existing Hawker/Pedlar licensees transitioning to a Motorized Refreshment Vehicle Licence, Non-Motorized Refreshment Vehicle Licence, or Refreshment Vendor on Foot Licence between March 1, 2027 and March 1, 2028, with applicants required to pay only the applicable renewal fee.

Other Directives

21. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to work with the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to explore programs, options, incentives or other measures to reduce emissions generated by street vendors.

22. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in collaboration with the Chief Congestion Officer and Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office and other relevant divisions, along with relevant stakeholders, including local Business Improvement Areas, to monitor the implementation of the proposals in the revised report (March 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and report back to the appropriate committee, as needed, with any proposed by-law amendments or operational measures required to address noted noise, congestion or other impacts, including on street festivals and other Business Improvement Area-led programming and events. 

23. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, to align with the provisions in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending, by adding the following subsection G to §743-18:

G. Notwithstanding §743-18A(1), a person with a valid permit issued pursuant to Chapter 740, Street Vending is exempted from the obligation to obtain a permit to temporarily occupy the street.

24. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to align with the provisions in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending, by:

a. deleting §950-400C and replacing it with the following:

C. Sales from Vehicles.

(1) No person who sells, offers for sale or takes orders for goods, wares, merchandise, produce, refreshments, beverages or other food from a vehicle shall, for the purpose of carrying on business, stop the vehicle on any part of the highway without a valid permit issued under Chapter 740, Street Vending.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to permit the stopping or parking of a vehicle where stopping or parking is prohibited.

b. adding the following subsection (c) to §950-400D(5):

(c) Subsection D(5) does not apply to a vehicle with a valid permit issued under Chapter 740, Street Vending that permits parking for longer than three hours.

25. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 910, Parking Machines and Meters, by adding the phrase “, unless otherwise authorized to park and vend for a longer time under a permit issued in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending”, to sections 910-6, 910-9.7 and 910-16.

26. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Transportation Services to consult with Business Improvement Areas, the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas and the Toronto Festival Association to understand issues around conflict between street vending permits and street festivals and work to improve communication, dispute resolution and enforcement, where needed.

27. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the fourth quarter of 2027 with:

a. a summary of noise-related service requests and associated enforcement outcomes pertaining to street busking, and the status of public education materials for buskers, following the implementation of the by-law changes;

b. updates on the outcome of engagement with relevant stakeholders, Business Improvement Areas, and local Councillor offices during the implementation of the by-law; and

c. an analysis of the implementation of non-food vending permits, including a recommendation on whether to maintain or remove such permits. 

28. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to work with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct an analysis of expanding access of the R55 locations to new and additional vendors in alignment with the Inclusive Economic Development Framework, including exploring the feasibility of preserving those locations as mobile vending zones or spaces designated for specific vendors.

29. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to monitor 311 complaints and determine if further resources are needed to optimize enforcement and adjust fees if necessary to create a cost recovery, with a report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the fourth quarter of 2027. 

30. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to consult with Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, Business Improvement Areas, and vendors on opportunities to identify how vendors with a fixed location can financially contribute to streetscape solutions, programs and local events managed or operated by Business Improvement Areas, and include any findings in the fourth quarter of 2027 report back to the Economic and Community Development Committee. 

31. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the local Councillor, to work with the Financial District Business Improvement Area to develop time-of-day restrictions on amplified sound from buskers in the Financial District and for street vending activities around Union Station to inform the designation of Restricted Zones.  

32. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report directly to the May 20, 21, 22, 2026 meeting of City Council on options to dissuade amplified disturbances in close proximity to residential neighbourhoods and Sankofa Square, where no donations are requested or no money changes hands.

33. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in collaboration with the General Manager, Transportation Services and relevant stakeholders including the local Councillor and Business Improvement Areas, to identify specific sidewalk locations in Ward 13 to be designated as the only areas where busking may occur, effectively creating ‘busk stops’. 

34. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to designate Gould Street as a Restricted Zone for Mobile Vendors. 

Implementation Timing

35. City Council direct that Parts 23, 24 and 25 above, which align other City by-laws with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending, come into effect immediately on the date the by-law is adopted.

36. City Council direct that the following by-law amendments come into effect June 15, 2026:

a. Part 1 above on repealing the sidewalk vending moratoriums in Wards 10, 11 and 13;

b. Part 2 above on permitting Mobile Food Vending Permit holders to operate up to twelve hours per block, within a 24-hour period; and

c. Part 3 above on removing the expiry of R55 Curb Lane Vending Permits.

37. City Council direct that Part 16 above on amending Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to lower permit fees for Sidewalk Vending Permits and Mobile Vending Permits come into effect January 1, 2027.

38. City Council direct that the following by-law amendments come into effect March 1, 2027:

a. Part 4 above to repeal Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 740, Street Vending, and adopt a new Chapter 740, Street Vending and Artists;

b. Part 8 above to repeal the busking and artist provisions in former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks;

c. Part 12 above to remove the need for Pedlar Assistants to obtain a licence;

d. Part 13 above to repeal Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing, Article IV, Refreshments Sold from Vehicles and replace it with a new Article;

e. Part 14 above to add a new article to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing for Refreshment Vendors on Foot;

f. Parts 17 and 18 above, on amending Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, to make permit and licence fee additions, and add fees for retrieval of seized items; and

g. Part 20 above to not charge Hawker/Pedlars an application fee if they get a different licence, between March 1, 2027 to March 1, 2028.

39. City Council direct that the following by-law amendments come into effect March 1, 2028:

a. Part 15 above on deleting Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Article XVII Hawkers and Pedlars; and

b. Part 19 above, on deleting Hawker/Pedlar fees from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the Inclusive Economic Development Framework, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2026) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Executive Director, Social Development as part of the implementation of Sidewalks to Skylines: A 10‑Year Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy (2025–2035).

2. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to include a summary of progress toward inclusive employment and entrepreneurship outcomes within Sidewalks to Skylines: A 10‑Year Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy (2025–2035) annual progress reports.

3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to work with Economic Development and Culture, Social Development, and other relevant City divisions, as part of new or updated Secondary Plans, to identify opportunities to advance inclusive economic development through land use, commercial space, and related policies that support local employment, diverse business activity, and improved access to jobs.

4. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Executive Director, Social Development, to consider approaches to monitor and address the impacts of transit expansion projects on the Toronto labour force, including promotion of employment opportunities and other community benefits associated with future City-led projects, in alignment with the Inclusive Economic Development Framework.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to:

a. leverage the Sidewalks to Skylines interdivisional working group to track relevant external partnerships and how the Inclusive Economic Development Indicator Development Tool was used by City Divisions, identifying good practices and lessons learned; and

b. report back through Sidewalks to Skylines annual progress reports and to continue to review potential additional inclusive economic indicators to be added to the City of Toronto Economic Dashboard to monitor whether inclusive economic development objectives are being achieved.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct that Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation remain confidential at this time as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition of a property by the City and a plan to be applied to negotiations carried on by the City.

2. City Council authorize the public release of Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation following the closing of any real estate transactions. 

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, to negotiate and enter into an agreement of purchase and sale, and such related and ancillary agreements as may be required or desirable to complete the acquisition of the property identified in Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, (the “Property”), on such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to include any necessary capital funding requirements to complete all renovations, fit-out and finishing required to operationalize the Property in a future Corporate Real Estate Management’s capital budget submission.

5. City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to take all necessary actions to secure and accept third-party funding, including entering into any required agreements with a provincial contributor for the transfer of funds in the amount listed in Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to be contributed to the City for capital projects in Ward 14 (Toronto–Danforth), through negotiations undertaken pursuant to City Council direction on a cost-sharing funding contribution agreement in 2025.TE19.28.

6. City Council authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, subject to the confirmation and receipt of third-party funding noted in Recommendation 5 above, to create a new capital project with a total acquisition cost in the amount listed in Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, fully funded by the amount listed in Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation from a provincial contributor and report to City Council with any adjustments to Parks and Recreation’s 2026–2035 Capital Budget and Plan, in order to proceed with the acquisition of the Property, including the reallocation of the remaining funding amount listed in Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.

Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition of a property by the City and a plan to be applied to negotiations carried on by the City. Revised Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 8, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation will be made public following the closing of any real estate transactions.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the park mobile vending program as described in Section 2 of the report (April 2, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to implement the program, based on the park selection criteria in Section 2.2, and in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to execute licence agreements for food concessions with interested community-based non-profit groups for a term of up to five years, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, provided that the community based non-profit group pays the negotiated market licence fees, and provides recreation benefits in adjacent spaces as outlined in Section 3.2 of the report (April 2, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation , as determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 

3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to execute licence agreements with concession operators selected through a concession program application process to be established by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation as outlined in Section 3.3 of the report (April 2, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation for an initial term of three to five years, including an option to renew for up to five additional years at the discretion of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, all on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report back to City Council in 2027 with an update on the park mobile vending program and the four-year food and beverage strategy as described in Section 4 of the report (April 2, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.

5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in the selection of suitable park locations to understand local context, to consult with local Business Improvement Areas and park user groups where applicable.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, as part of the report back to City Council in 2027, to seek feedback from Business Improvement Areas and park user groups as part of the evaluation of the park mobile vending program’s performance, including consideration of impacts on the local economy.

7. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consider approaches that specifically attract new vendors that reflect diverse, local and low-cost options to become licensed with the City in connection with the 2026 Park Mobile Vending Program, and to monitor the Program for learnings to be applies in connection with the 2027 Roadmap to the Food and Beverages Strategy.

8. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to create a ‘park kiosk’ pilot in Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul’s and Ward 22, Scarborough-Agincourt, and that the pilot: 

a. be funded through local Section 37 funds, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

b. ensure the design and management of the kiosk pilot is informed by best practices from other jurisdictions; and

c. allow other Ward Councillors to opt-in.

9. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to include Sherbourne Common pavilion in the 2026 simplified concession application program and complete any necessary site reviews to support concession use.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt and certify the 2026 recommended Operating Budgets and Levy requirements of the following Business Improvement Areas:

2. City Council adopt and certify the amended 2026 recommended Levy Funds requirements of the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area to $187,298.

3. City Council elect to have the subclasses for the commercial and industrial property classes apply for 2026, and to apply the respective Business Improvement Area special levy rate reductions to the subclasses, all as set out in Appendix C to the report (March 23, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, to authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to amend Purchase Order Number 6053353 with Adamson Associates Architects, increasing the current purchase order value by $1,705,928 net of all applicable taxes ($1,735,952 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) revising the total purchase order value from $20,234,075 net of all applicable taxes ($20,590,194 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $21,940,002 net of all applicable taxes ($22,326,146 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

2. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, to authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to amend Purchase Order Number 6053178 with MGAC Canada ULC, increasing the current purchase order value by $2,310,827 net of all applicable taxes ($2,351,498 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) revising the total purchase order value from $5,018,707 net of all applicable taxes ($5,107,036 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $7,329,534 net of all applicable taxes ($7,458,533 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with Jordan Sook Studios for the provision of public art in the amount of $514,250 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($523,301 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a term beginning at the date of the contract award to September 1, 2028, with the option to extend for an additional one-year period, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.  

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, to authorize the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to amend Blanket Contract 4300000085 issued to City Dispensers Inc., for the supply and delivery of prescription eyewear, to extend the expiry date from May 31, 2026, to February 28, 2027, and increase the contract value by $1,500,000 net of all taxes and charges, increasing the value from $500,000 to $2,000,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Controller and Chief Accountant in accordance with Section 195-7.1(E.) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with Moneris Solutions Corporation for payment processing services, merchant services, and all related equipment and services for a non-competitive contract extension term of three years from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with no additional renewal periods for a total potential cost of $2,000,000, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,035,200, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Controller and Chief Accountant, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services, to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with Bureau Veritas Marine (Canada) Inc., for marine survey and certification services, including issuance of Canadian Maritime Documentation on behalf of Transport Canada, for an initial term from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four (4) optional one-year renewal periods, for a total potential cost of $1,017,845 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries ($1,000,241 net of Harmonized Sales Tax, $1,130,272 including all taxes and charges), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Fleet Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services, to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with Lloyd's Register Canada Limited for marine survey and certification services, including issuance of Canadian Maritime Documentation on behalf of Transport Canada, for an initial term from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four (4) optional one-year renewal periods, for a total potential cost of $1,596,314 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries ($1,568,705 net of Harmonized Sales Tax, $1,772,637 including all taxes and charges), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Fleet Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services, to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with Ontario Shipyards Inc., for the non-exclusive supply of labour, equipment, materials, dry docking services, warranty and non-warranty repairs, transportation, permits, and incidentals required for vessel maintenance for an initial term from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four (4) optional one-year renewal periods, for a total potential cost of $8,799,461 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries ($8,647,269 net of Harmonized Sales Tax, $9,771,414 including all taxes and charges), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Fleet Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services, to negotiate and execute a non-competitive agreement with Aspin Kemp and Associates Inc., for the non-exclusive supply of labour, parts, equipment, diagnostics, repairs, training, travel, and Original Equipment Manufacturer warranty and non-warranty services for the Shore Electrical System, Automatic Shore Charging System Towers and Vessel Electrical System, for an initial term from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four (4) optional one-year renewal periods, for a total potential cost of $6,070,337 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries ($5,965,347 net of Harmonized Sales Tax, $6,740,842 including all taxes and charges), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Fleet Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer in accordance with Section 195-7.1(C) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Microsoft Canada Inc., commencing from June 1, 2026, for a contract term of five (5) years in total which may include three (3) years initial with the option to extend for two (2) additional one-year periods, for up to the total amount set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 23, 2026) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer, subject to terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the Chief Technology Officer and the City Solicitor.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 23, 2026) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential in its entirety as it pertains to a strategic negotiation approach including financials.

3. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer to amend the authority for the Chief Technology Officer under Item 2025.GG24.9 with Microsoft Canada Inc., for Unified Support to extend the contract term for an additional five (5) months from December 31, 2030, to May 31, 2031, with no increase in the contract value.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 23, 2026) from the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to a strategic negotiation approach including financials.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Technology Officer to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Upland Software Inc./Logiciels Upland Inc., in the amount of $2,625,000 net of all taxes and applicable charges ($2,671,200 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) for a three (3) year period, commencing on December 1, 2026, with two (2) additional one (1) year optional periods, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Technology Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Integrated Distribution Systems LP, operating as Wajax Limited, and other business names ("Wajax Limited")  for the supply and delivery of, on an as and when required basis, of the Repairs, Maintenance, Service Calls, and Authorized Warranty Work, concerning automatic transmissions manufactured by Allison Transmissions Inc., (the "Work"), in the maximum total amount of $1,167,038 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,187,578 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries) for the period commencing on June 1, 2026, and concluding on December 30, 2030, inclusive and otherwise on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council grant authority to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to enter into a non-competitive agreement with Motorola Solutions Canada Inc., for the design and installation of enhanced Toronto Radio Infrastructure Program equipment at the St. Lawrence Market North building, in the amount of $887,354 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($902,971 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services, to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Bramic Creative Business Products Ltd., for the provision and installation of Specialized Dispatch Consoles and Related Maintenance Services in the amount of $3,723,977 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,789,519 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). for a period of one (1) year from the date of award with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

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

a. enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Brigham Holdings Inc., the landlord, which leases approximately 10,295 square feet at 130 Merton Street, Suite 600 (the "Leased Premises") to the City of Toronto, used as a community centre; and

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

1. the commencement date of the Lease;

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

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

2. City Council declare that the municipal capital facility detailed in Part 1 above is for the purposes of the City and is for a public use.

3. City Council direct the City Clerk to give written notice of the By-law to the Minister of Finance, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, to provide clarity and improve compliance with respect to Road Disruption Activity Reporting System applications, fees, inspections, and enforcement, and to add an exemption from certain fees for street events, consistent with the amendments described in the report (March 20, 2026) from the Chief Congestion Officer and Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and detailed in Attachment 3A: Proposed Changes to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743 and Attachment 3B: Proposed Draft Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743 to the report (March 20, 2026) from the Chief Congestion Officer and Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and direct the City Solicitor to prepare and submit the necessary bill directly to the next meeting of City Council.

2. City Council:

a. adopt the Eligible Affordable and Rent-Controlled Housing Project Road Disruption Activity Reporting System Fee Policy, attached as Attachment 3C: Proposed Eligible Affordable and Rent-Controlled Housing Project Road Disruption Activity Reporting System Fee Policy (the “Road Disruption Activity Reporting System Fee Policy”) to the report (March 20, 2026) from the Chief Congestion Officer and Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to exempt residential development projects containing eligible affordable and rent-controlled housing units approved under the City’s Rental Housing Supply Program and Toronto Builds Policy Framework from the Road Disruption Activity Reporting System application fee and reduce applicable Traffic Management Recovery Fees in accordance with the Road Disruption Activity Reporting System Fee Policy, and that such policy come into force sixty (60) days from Council approval; and

b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare and submit the necessary bills required to amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of consistent with the amendments described in Attachment 3A: Proposed Changes to Chapter 743 to the report (March 20, 2026) from the Chief Congestion Officer and Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and detailed in Attachment 3B: Proposed Draft Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743 to the report (March 20, 2026) from the Chief Congestion Officer and Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to the next meeting of City Council, and that such bill amendments come into force sixty (60) days from Council approval.  

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, jointly and severally, to negotiate and enter into, on behalf of the City, municipal housing project facility agreements, including any necessary amendments, to secure the financial assistance referenced in Part 2 above for the affordable housing to be developed and operated, on such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and/or Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

4. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission Board to report on the resources required to accelerate the installation of Enhanced Transit Signal Priority through the 2027 Budget Process.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on the resources required to accelerate the installation of Enhanced Transit Signal Priority through the 2027 Budget Process.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to:

a. ensure all data collected from Ward 18 Smart Signals is considered as part of the Transform Yonge project; and

b. examine the feasibility of piloting the addition of a noise detection sensor to one or more of the new Smart Signal installations in Ward 18 in the forthcoming installations.

7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to develop strategies to address delays and congestion at surface transit terminus hubs to improve on time performance and reliability, and consider implementing measures such as turn restrictions, signal priority, and modifying or installing new stop lights to prioritize access and egress for transit vehicles at station entrances.

8. City Council direct the Chief Congestion Officer and Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office, working with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to explore opportunities to provide greater public and researcher access to congestion‑related data via the release of additional datasets to the City’s Open Data Portal, as outlined in this supplementary report (April 21, 2026), and provide an update on these efforts in the next Congestion Management Plan update report.

9. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Transportation to take action based on the following recommendations raised in the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s report "Breaking Gridlock: Finishing the Job through Provincial Action" to address traffic congestion in the City of Toronto:
 

a. amend Provincial legislation to enable the City to make use of automated enforcement tools to enhance enforcement of traffic by-laws for offences such as blocking intersections, parking violations, bike lane violations, transit lane violations, and similar infractions that contribute to increased traffic congestion;
 

b. reduce the impact of lane closures on City streets and enhance the coordination of construction by directing Provincial agencies to participate in, and comply with, all City-led processes that manage access to the City’s right-of-way;

c. ensure the scope of any studies or planning associated with increasing 400 series highway capacity take into account the full cost of traffic congestion, including impacts on the City’s street and transit networks;

d. support the growth of transit and mobility in the City and in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area region, building on capital investment by contributing to state-of-good-repair;

e. support the City financially with the rollout of a comprehensive smart signal system;

f. partner with the City, and potentially other municipalities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area region, in the development of a digital twin of the transportation network to support collaborative and coordinated traffic management; and

g. direct Ministry of Transportation Ontario staff to work with the City of Toronto’s Chief Congestion Officer in a collaborative manner to advance the objectives related to congestion management including those outlined in the Congestion Management Report update.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council receive the report (March 20, 2026) from the General Manager, Transportation Services for information.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council adopt the three‑year public electric vehicle charging funding and implementation plan outlined in the report (April 2, 2026) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, as the framework to achieve the City’s Public Electric Vehicle Charging Program goals and objectives.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to report back on the status of the City’s Public Electric Vehicle Charging Program’s goals and objectives annually, during the term of the Collaboration Agreement as further described in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 2, 2026) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry.
 

3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the President, Toronto Parking Authority to negotiate, enter into, and execute the Collaboration Agreement between the Proponent, City of Toronto and Toronto Parking Authority for the purpose of establishing a multi-year Toronto-wide Public Electric Vehicle Charging Program, subject to the major negotiated terms outlined in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 2, 2026) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and on such other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services or their designate, in consultation with the President, Toronto Parking Authority, throughout the Term of the Collaboration Agreement as further described in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 2, 2026) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to negotiate, enter into, and execute non-procurement agreements related or ancillary to the Collaboration Agreement and that are necessary to support the delivery of the Public Electric Vehicle Charging Program described in this report, with each non-procurement agreement being on terms and conditions acceptable to the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and each being in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

5. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 2, 2026) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, remain confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it involves a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City.  

6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to include in the annual report described in Part 2 above an assessment of opportunities to use bidirectional Electric Vehicle charging to meet Toronto's peak electrical demand and to reduce the cost of electricity for Torontonians.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (April 2, 2026) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council endorse the coordinated approach outlined in Section 4 of the revised report (April 2, 2026) from the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the continued expansion and acceleration of the deployment and strategic management of renewable energy and distributed energy resources including, without limitation, rooftop solar, battery electricity storage, demand flexibility, net-metering, and low-carbon thermal energy networks.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with Toronto Hydro and The Atmospheric Fund, to maximize the use of available federal and provincial funding for electrification, distributed energy resources, and low‑carbon technologies, including facilitating community access to eligible funding programs. 

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, to engage with the Government of Ontario, including the Ontario Energy Board and the Independent Electricity System Operator, on further opportunities to support electrification and distributed energy resources aligned with TransformTO climate objectives. 

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on progress made on the resolutions adopted by Council as part of item 2026.IE28.4 and other components of the Electrification Advantage through the Annual TransformTO Net Zero Progress and Accountability Report.

5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with Toronto Hydro and The Atmospheric Fund, to develop and implement a plan to increase public awareness of Peak Perks with the goal of increasing Peak Perks participation among Toronto’s residential and small business customers who have eligible thermostats to 90 percent by January 1, 2030. 

6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with Toronto Hydro and The Atmospheric Fund, to advise the Electrical Safety Authority that availability of certified plug-in balcony solar units would help the City of Toronto reach its climate and affordability goals, and to review City guidelines and by-laws to ensure that if Electrical Safety Authority approval is given units are installed safely. 

7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to continue reviewing zoning and other municipal obstacles to energy conservation and to distributed energy resources, and to report back with recommendations to the appropriate committee in the second quarter of 2027.

8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry, in consultation with Toronto Hydro and The Atmospheric Fund, to evaluate the achievable non-emitting Distributed Energy Resources capacity across Toronto, including both City-owned buildings and the broader community, and to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in 2027 with recommendations to establish a realistic and scalable Distributed Energy Resources target that would support resilience and affordability while reducing fossil fuel dependence.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council express its profound disappointment to the Province of Ontario that the City of Toronto was denied funding under the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to contact the Province of Ontario’s Minister of Sport and debrief on the declined application and express our disappointment on why Ontario’s largest city was denied funding under the Community Sport and Recreation Fund.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to determine when the next cycle of funding for the Community Sport and Recreation Fund is opening and secure a City of Toronto application for funding.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to update the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on relevant updates on the next stream of funding for Community sport and recreation new build projects.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council delegate standing authority to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City any crossing agreement, crossing permit, or related document required to give effect to an agreement or permit necessary to permit the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, replacement and expansion of City parks, multi-use trails, roads, park bridges, recreational infrastructure or utility purposes, across, over, under or along lands or infrastructure owned by third parties, including, without limitation, any renewals, extensions or subsequent amendments to a crossing agreement or permit (a "Crossing Agreement"), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and to make payments of amounts owing under the crossing agreements or crossing permits, subject to the following conditions:

a. the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, is satisfied that the crossing work is part of an Approved capital or operating budget;

b. the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, is satisfied that the City infrastructure cannot be reasonably constructed without crossing the lands or infrastructure of third-party; and 

c. the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor on legal matters, is of the opinion that the terms and conditions of the Crossing Agreement are commercially reasonable in the circumstances.

2. City Council delegate standing authority to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to file any Crossing Agreement with any relevant regulatory or governmental authority (e.g., the Canadian Transportation Agency) if the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, determines that such filing is appropriate or necessary.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve a one-year Community Sports Equipment Sponsorship pilot program.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute a sponsorship agreement with Equip Club SA (“Equip”) and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, for the installation, operation and maintenance of 50 community sports equipment stations in select City parks, for a term of one (1) year, on terms and conditions, including provisions related to data privacy, sponsorship recognition, exclusivity, liability, indemnification, and communications, deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in consultation with Ward Councillors to confirm park locations.

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee early in the second quarter of 2027 with an evaluation of the sponsorship including usage, community impact and operational considerations.

4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report back following the one-year pilot program on options for equitable distribution of community sports equipment stations across all City wards, subject to sponsor agreement, should City Council decide to authorize the first-year pilot program and any subsequent extensions.

5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2027 to ensure a seamless extension should City Council decide to proceed with Year 2 of the program.

6. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 21, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and be made public when negotiations are successfully completed and agreements entered into, in accordance with the City’s Sponsorship Policy, Donation Policy and Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy.

7. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised supplementary report (April 23, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and be made public when negotiations are successfully completed and agreements entered into, in accordance with the City’s Sponsorship Policy, Donation Policy and Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (April 21, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 in the supplementary report (April 21, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation will be made public when negotiations are successfully completed and agreements entered into, in accordance with the City’s Sponsorship Policy, Donation Policy and Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the revised supplementary report (April 23, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachment 1 in the supplementary report (April 23, 2026) from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation will be made public when negotiations are successfully completed and agreements entered into in accordance with the City’s Sponsorship Policy, Donation Policy and Individual and Corporate Naming Rights Policy.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate, enter into and execute a new or amended boundary agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham for the ongoing maintenance and construction of the Kingston Road Bridge over the Rouge River, as well as the winter maintenance of the extended segment of Kingston Road to Altona Road east of the bridge, with terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Victoria Park Avenue and Belmore Avenue.

2. City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Victoria Park Avenue, between the south curb line of Belmore Avenue and a point 30.5 metres north of the north curb line of Belmore Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals as set out in Part 1 above.

3. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Victoria Park Avenue and Sloane Avenue.

4. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Victoria Park Avenue and Ruscica Drive/Innismore Crescent.

5. City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Victoria Park Avenue, between the north curb line of Ruscica Drive/Innismore Crescent and a point 30.5 metres south of the south curb line of Ruscica Drive/Innismore Crescent, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals as set out in Part 4 above.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to work with the general contractor for Contract 21 ECS‑LU‑04FP, which is responsible for repairing damages caused in the construction of the contract, in consultation with the Wilson Village Business Improvement Area and the local Councillor, to expedite repairs and restoration of the affected infrastructure, making best efforts to ensure all public realm repairs are completed and traffic lanes are reopened by May 23, 2026, with any remaining works to be done during the Rogers Stadium concert season by coordinating closely with Transportation Services to avoid any traffic congestion impacts.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water to adjust the work related to Contract 26TW-CPI-03CWD so that an effective construction management plan is clear and a traffic management plan is in place that mitigates, in good faith, any impact on traffic flow and Roger’s Stadium concerts.

2. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water to adjust the work related to Contract 26TW‑CPI‑03CWD so that:

a. an effective construction management plan and traffic management plan are in place that mitigate, in good faith, impacts on traffic flow and major scheduled events in the project area;

b. City staff coordinate, as appropriate, with affected stakeholders throughout the duration of the project to support construction staging, scheduling, communications, and mitigation measures;

c. City staff work in accordance with the provisions of the contract to identify, and where appropriate implement, opportunities to accelerate completion of the work, where feasible; and

d. construction on Chesswood Drive and Sheppard Avenue not commence before July 17, 2026 and, during such construction, all equipment, workers, and debris shall be removed by the contractor from traffic lanes and any closed lanes be re-opened to traffic by 3:00 p.m. on the date of any Roger’s Stadium concert.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for 601, 625, and 673 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 185 Villiers Street and 300 Commissioners Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for 601, 625, and 673 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 185 Villiers Street and 300 Commissioners Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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. Prior to the enactment of Bills, City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to obtain the joint approval, if required, of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry pursuant to the Natural Hazards policies of the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, and the Protocol for the Lower Don Special Policy Area as it applies to Priority Projects; and that the requirements of the public authorities referred to in the Protocol Regarding the Lower Don Special Policy Area have been satisfied, which may include terms of indemnification and the development of an emergency management plan have been satisfied.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to execute a Transit Oriented Communities Program resourcing agreement between the City and His Majesty the King as represented by the Province of Ontario for the period of April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029, on terms satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for the Eastern Transit Oriented Community proposal generally in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and on such other terms as may be satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for the Exhibition Transit Oriented Community proposal generally in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Confidential Attachment 2 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and on such other terms as may be satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning remain confidential at this time as they pertain to information explicitly supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto by the Province as represented by Infrastructure Ontario that will be applied to ongoing negotiations carried on or to be carried on by the City of Toronto.

5. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, following the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding with the Province for the Eastern and Exhibition Transit Oriented Communities projects.

6. City Council request Infrastructure Ontario to revise the Guildwood GO Transit Oriented Communities Proposal to achieve City building objectives and policies, including but not limited to:

a. reviewing the massing to reduce heights of proposed towers to better respond to existing and future surrounding scale of buildings, parks, and open space; and incorporate enhanced building setbacks for public realm improvements;

b. maintaining GO Station parking requirements;

c. enhancing the size and configuration of proposed parkland and open spaces to meet City standards;

d. ensuring that increased non-residential Gross Floor Area is designed for a mix of uses and at-grade community-oriented uses, prioritizing a full-scale grocery store and medical offices; and

e. enhancing the size and configuration of the proposed parkland dedication, Privately Owned Publicly-Accessible Spaces and other open spaces to meet City standards.

7. City Council request Infrastructure Ontario to hold all Guildwood GO Transit Oriented Community future public consultation and Local Advisory Committee meetings in person within the Guildwood community.

8. City Council request Infrastructure Ontario to ensure the Guildwood Transit Oriented Community project protects lands required for the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line (Eglinton East LRT), including the Traction Power Substation and other essential infrastructure for this transit project.

9. City Council request Infrastructure Ontario to deliver benefits to the community that include, but are not limited to, improvements such as a daycare, library branch, recreation centre and a commitment to affordable housing units.

10. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, to notify Infrastructure Ontario that a comprehensive rat management plan must be included as part of site plan approval in the Construction Management Plan for the Guildwood GO Transit Oriented Community project.

11. City Council direct that prior to the City Manager executing a Memorandum of Understanding for the Exhibition Transit Oriented Community, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning work with Infrastructure Ontario to secure a right of first refusal for the City for non-residential space in the Exhibition Transit Oriented Community, with such space to be appropriate to deliver community services including, but not limited to, public educational facilities, a library branch, a childcare facility, a community kitchen, or a community hub that includes some combination of these and other services.

12. City Council direct that, irrespective of the execution of the Exhibition Transit Oriented Community Memorandum of Understanding, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning continue to seek a firm commitment from Infrastructure Ontario on the number of affordable housing units to be included in the Exhibition Transit Oriented Community development, recognizing City Council’s direction to staff to seek a commitment to 20 percent affordable housing.

13. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Director, Transportation Planning, to request an update from Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx on the status of Mimico GO Station, any plans for a future Transit Oriented Community at that location, and an outline of the risk assessment practices undertaken before entering into a Transit Oriented Community.

Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning remain confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they pertain to information explicitly supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto by the Province as represented by Infrastructure Ontario that will be applied to ongoing negotiations carried on or to be carried on by the City of Toronto. Confidential Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning will be made public following the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding with the Province for the Eastern and Exhibition Transit Oriented Communities projects.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council establish a fee for reissuing an apartment building colour-coded sign and amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C – Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards by adding the following fee shown in the table below:

2. City Council direct that the amendments to Toronto Municipal Chapter 441, Fees and Charges in Part 1 above come into effect on June 15, 2026.

3. City Council waive the fee in Part 1 above for the following social housing providers:

a. Toronto Community Housing Corporation;

b. non-profit providers of assisted or social housing under a program administered by the City of Toronto; and

c. dedicated supportive housing providers funded by the Province of Ontario.

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to waive the fee in Part 1 above on a case-by-case basis.

5. City Council amend the fees related to undertaking remedial work in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C – Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards by amending the fees and annual adjustments as shown in bold in the table below:

6. City Council direct that the amendments to Toronto Municipal Chapter 441, Fees and Charges in Part 5 above come into effect immediately.

7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to monitor the implementation of changes made to the RentSafeTO program, including changes to the building evaluation tool and colour-coded signage system and include data about colour-coded signage in future iterations of the RentSafeTO Annual report.

8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to continue ongoing tenant education and engagement through RentSafeTO to promote awareness of building maintenance standards, program updates, and the rights and responsibilities of tenants and building owners and operators.

9. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to review the definition of “Apartment Building” under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 354, Apartment Buildings, including the term “purpose-built”, and whether to include mixed-tenure buildings.

10. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to clarify how tenants are engaged during audits and targeted engagements, including whether bylaw enforcement officers knock on tenants’ doors and how tenants can submit service requests as part of an engagement process.

11. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to explore the feasibility of requiring building owners to provide notice directly to tenants of some or all of the items required to be posted on the Tenant Notification Board, as identified in section 3.2.B of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 354, Apartment Buildings.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, deferred consideration of Item PH29.5 to the May 20, 21, and 22, 2026, meeting of City Council.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment for the lands at 105-109 Vanderhoof Avenue and 10 Brentcliffe Road and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
 

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment for the lands at 108-162 Vine Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment for the lands at 110 West Toronto Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment for the lands at 2700 Dufferin Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
 

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 817 Mount Pleasant Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 817 Mount Pleasant Road St. Peter's Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 4, 2026) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2775 Jane Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (January 29, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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

3. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment the applicant be required to withdraw its appeal of the Jane Finch Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 633) to the Ontario Land Tribunal within Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-24-000833, or make other legal arrangements deemed acceptable to the City Solicitor.

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

a. continue to provide and maintain the existing 198 rental dwelling units at 2775 Jane Street as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20- year period, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; and

b. the Owner shall undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to the tenants, at 2775 Jane Street, as follows:

1. access to new outdoor amenities at grade and ground floor indoor amenities in the proposed new building for tenants of the existing rental apartment building;

2. enhanced landscaped areas and new walkways;

3. enhanced pick-up and drop-off area;

4. new seating area in the laundry room; and

5. new screening fence around the outdoor garbage storage area.

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

6. City Council authorize the modification of the existing three-legged signalized intersection of Jane Street and Eddystone Avenue, including but not limited to the addition of traffic control signals at the intersection of Jane Street and Eddystone Avenue/the proposed Private Driveway; the Owner shall design, fund, and construct the traffic control signals to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services, the cost of which will be secured through the Site Plan Application.

7. City Council amend the existing traffic control signals at Jane Street and Eddystone Avenue to be in effect at Jane Street and Eddystone Avenue/Private Access. 

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 611, 619, 623 and 623A Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 13, 2026) 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 611, 619, 623 and 623A Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (March 13, 2026) 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 Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 2351-2355 Keele Street, and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Algoma Street.

2. City Council authorize the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Algoma Street.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on The East Mall, approximately 35 metres north of West Deane Park Drive.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of three pedestrian crossovers at the right-turn channels at the northwest, northeast and southeast corner of the intersection of Highway 27 and Rexdale Boulevard.

2. City Council authorize two yield controls on the right turn channels at the northwest and southeast intersections of Highway 27 and Rexdale Boulevard.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council prohibit northbound left-turn movements at all times at the intersection of North Queen Street and the private driveway at 54 Atomic Avenue, located on the south side of North Queen Street, approximately 193 metres west of Atomic Avenue.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 93 York Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment Application appeal for the lands municipally known as 609 Roehampton Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 45 Grenoble Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

3. City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review will secure through the Site Plan Control process pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner's obligation to undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 45 Grenoble Drive, as follows:

a. access to new outdoor amenities and indoor amenities in the proposed new building for tenants of the existing rental apartment building;

b. upgrades including the installation of automatic door openers on ground floor common entrances including lobby, garbage and laundry room access;

c. pool revitalization including concrete repair work and renovated change rooms;

d. laundry room upgrades based on the Laundry Room Plan dated October 22, 2025; and

e. Parts 3.b. and 3.d. above must be completed by prior to Site Plan Approval for the proposed development.

4. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to require the Owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including a parking plan, to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building prior to Site Plan Approval, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 1800 Sheppard Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 12, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 for the lands municipally known as 1800 Sheppard Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to motion 1.

3. City Council, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, hereby determine that no further notice to the public is required of the proposed draft Site-Specific Zoning By-law amendments noted in Part 2 above. 
 

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 the draft Zoning By-law Amendment referred to in Part 2 above in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 
 

5. 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 the draft Zoning By-law Amendment referred to in Part 2 above be calculated.
 

6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to use $1076 per long-term bicycle parking space reduced, adjusted for inflation, as the basis upon which payments under the draft Zoning By-law Amendment referred to in Part 2 above be calculated.

7. 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.

8. City Council require the Owner to enter into an Amending Agreement pursuant to Section 37.1 of the Planning Act and the repealed and transitioned subsections 37(1) and (3) of the Planning Act to reflect the increase in height and density relative to that permitted in Zoning By-law 818-2003, to implement the requirements of the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment, in addition to the previously secured items, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council refuse the application for the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (Application 26 101193 NNY 17 OZ) for the lands municipally known as 41 - 47 Talara Drive for the reasons identified in the revised report (March 30, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. In the event the applications are appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council, pursuant to subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques in an attempt to resolve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor.

3. City Council direct the City Clerk, should an appeal be filed, to notify all persons or public bodies who may have filed an appeal to this decision of City Council’s intention to rely on subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act and the City Clerk shall provide notice to all prescribed persons or public bodies under subsections 22(8.2) and 34(11.0.0.2) of the Planning Act.

4. City Council direct the City Clerk, should an appeal be filed, to notify the Ontario Land Tribunal of City Council’s intention pursuant to subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, and that the Ontario Land Tribunal shall receive the record, the notice of appeal and other prescribed documents and materials seventy-five (75) days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal for these matters

5. Should the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application be resolved, and there is no appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal or the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal has been withdrawn, City Council direct the Director, North York District, Community Planning to bring forward an Approval Report to North York Community Council for a statutory public meeting as required under the Planning Act.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known 52 Finch Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 12, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns at all times on Dufferin Street at the driveway access to 4580 Dufferin Street located on the west side of Dufferin Street, at a point approximately 95 metres north of Finch Avenue West.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Minister of Transportation, following the transfer of the Don Valley Parkway to the Province, to consider the construction of a noise barrier along a portion of the west side of the Don Valley Parkway to mitigate noise impacts experienced by residents of Dallimore Circle. 

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 5445 Steeles Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District.

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

3. City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District to explore opportunities for retaining additional trees and/or potential cash-in-lieu of planting through the Site Plan Control Application process.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend By-law 1201-2024 to extend the Part Lot Control Exemption for the lands municipally known as 2740 Lawrence Avenue East for an additional two year period from the date of the enactment of the By-law, substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law in Attachment 3 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District

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

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

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands municipally known as 2740 Lawrence Avenue East.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (four speed cushions) on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent, generally as shown on Drawings TC-671 and TC-671-1, attached as Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (March 17, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. In conjunction with the installation of traffic calming (four speed cushions) on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent:

a. City Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent;

b. City Council amend the existing maximum 30-minute parking regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Nightstar Road between a point 13 metres west of Pogonia Street and a point 24 metres east of Knotwood Crescent (west intersection), to be in effect between a point 13 metres west of Pogonia Street and Knotwood Crescent (west intersection); and

c. City Council prohibit standing as generally described in Attachment 5 to the report (March 17, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, in conjunction with the installation of speed cushions on Nightstar Road.

3. City Council prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Kennedy Road at a point 140 metres north of Dancy Avenue.

2. In conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals on Kennedy Road at a point 140 metres north of Dancy Avenue, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian refuge island on Kennedy Road, approximately 50 metres north of Dancy Avenue.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Pharmacy Avenue and Stellarton Road/Camilla Crescent.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (two speed cushions) on Morrish Road, between Ellesmere Road and Canmore Boulevard, generally as shown on Drawings TC-674-2 and TC-674-3, attached as Attachments 3 and 4 to the Letter (March 30, 2026) from Councillor Neethan Shan.

2. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (19 speed humps) on Morrish Road, between Canmore Boulevard and the north end of Morrish Road, and between Ellesmere Road and the south end of Morrish Road, generally as shown on Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5,  Drawings TC-674, TC-674-1, TC-674-2, TC-674-3, and TC-674-4, to the Letter (March 30, 2026) from Councillor Neethan Shan.

3. In conjunction with the installation of speed cushions and speed humps:

a. City Council rescind the speed limit of 40 km/h on Morrish Road, between the east end of Military Trail and Ellesmere Road.

b. City Council designate a 30 km/h speed limit on Morrish Road, between the south end of Morrish  Road and the north end of Morrish Road.

4. In conjunction with the installation of the traffic calming (two speed cushions) on Morrish Road, between Ellesmere Road and Canmore Boulevard:

a. City Council prohibit standing at all times on both sides of Morrish Road, between a point 124 metres north of Ellesmere Road and a point 44 metres further north.

b. City Council prohibit standing at all times on both sides of Morrish Road, between Grantown Avenue and a point 44 metres south. 

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 3286, 3290, 3296, 3298, 3300, 3308 and 3316 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at as 3286, 3290, 3298, 3300, 3308 and 3316 Dundas Street West from Permit Parking Area 1F.

4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 25 165365 STE 04 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of six existing rental dwelling units at 3286, 3290, 3296, 3298, 3300, 3308 and 3316 Dundas Street West to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File 25 165365 STE 04 RH in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 667, Residential and Rental Property Demolition and Conversion Control, and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of six existing rental dwelling units located at 3286-3316 Dundas Street West, subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain six replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement;

b. the replacement rental dwelling units required by Part 1.a. above shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 404 square metres and be comprised of 1 studio unit, 4 one-bedroom units and 1 three-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated January 20, 2026; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

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

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

e. the owner shall provide tenants of all six replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 11-storey building at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

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

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

h. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

i. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands, an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 1.a. through 1.h. above all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of the six existing rental dwelling units located at 3286-3316 Dundas Street West after all the following have occurred:

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

b. the Zoning By-law Amendment for Application 25 165357 STE 04 OZ has come into full force and effect;

c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

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

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

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

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, Building Construction and Demolition, for 3286-3316 Dundas Street West after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, on condition that:

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

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

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

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

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 3459 and 3461 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

 3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with the necessary amendments to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 3459 and 3461 Dundas Street West from Permit Parking Area 1E.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1423 Dufferin Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1423 Dufferin Street from Permit Parking.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under Section 415-16 of the Toronto Municipal Code, as amended, City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision for 333 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 200 Queens Quay East, and 2, 11, and 11 R Small Street, and portions of the current Parliament Street alignment and Queens Quay East, as generally illustrated in Attachment 3 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to:

a. draft approval conditions which must be fulfilled prior final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration;

b. resolution of outstanding matters arising from the technical review of the application, as set out in the report (March 16, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to the satisfaction of the City; and

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

2. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 51 of the Planning Act, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 8,992 square metres (Blocks 2, 3 and 6), to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor in accordance with the timing established in the Quayside Projects Delivery Agreement dated April 29, 2024.

3. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments (with the exception of Dock Wall and Temporary Easement requirements), in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 55-77 Davisville Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 6 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

3. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to require the owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building prior to Site Plan Approval, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.

4. City Council request that the Executive Director, Development Review secure through the Site Plan Control process pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner's obligation to undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 77 Davisville Avenue, as follows:

a. laundry room upgrades including new washers and dryers and accessible washer dryer stations;

b. new indoor amenity space with programming to be determined in the future; and

c. repairs and updates to the existing pool.

5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 406 square metres located in the southwest portion of the development site.

6. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks and an underground parking garage, where such encumbrances are deemed acceptable by the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such encumbrances will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

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

8. City Council request the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Executive Director, Development Review, to establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee with key community stakeholders, including the South Eglinton Davisville Residents Association, the Davisville Junior Public School and the 77 Davisville Tenant Association, and consult the Neighbourhood Liaison Committee on the Site Plan Application and the Construction Management Plan.
 

9. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit contribution pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act, to provide streetscape and public realm improvements, and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the applicant.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council enact the temporary use Zoning By-law amendment for the lands municipally known as 10 Rosehill Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 5 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File 21 239181 STE 12 RH in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 667, Residential and Rental Property Demolition and Conversion Control, and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of eight existing rental dwelling units located at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a. the owner shall provide and maintain eight replacement rental dwelling units on the lands at 257 and 261 Poplar Plains Road for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement;

b. the replacement rental dwelling units required by Part 1.a. above shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 852 square metres and be comprised of 1 one-bedroom unit, 3 two-bedroom units, and 4 three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated February 23, 2026; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

c. the owner shall, as part of the eight replacement rental dwelling units required in Part 1.a. above, provide at least 2 two-bedroom units replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and 1 one-bedroom unit and 1 two-bedroom unit at mid-range rents, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than 1.5 times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; the rents of the remaining 4 replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted; 

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

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

f. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue and 257 and 261 Poplar Plains Road, an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Parts 1.a. through 1.e. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of the eight existing rental dwelling units located at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue after all the following have occurred:

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

b. the Zoning By-law Amendments for Application 21 239174 STE 12 OZ have come into full force and effect;

c. the replacement units at 257 and 261 Poplar Plains Road are ready for occupancy;

d. the lands at 257 and 261 Poplar Plains Road are owned by a single entity, as a single, consolidated parcel of land; and

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

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

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, Building Construction and Demolition, for 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, on condition that:

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

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

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

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

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 509 Parliament Street in its current form.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution of the appeals and to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor’s discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Executive Director, Development Review.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary to implement this decision.

4. In the event Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of the final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, and any other conditions deemed advisable by the Executive Director, Development Review.

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

 City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve: 

a. the alterations to the designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 10-storey mixed-use building, with such alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by RAW Architects Inc., dated June 18 2025, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and

b. the demolition of heritage attributes of the existing designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street accordance with Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 10-storey mixed-use building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by RAW Architects Inc., dated June 18 2025, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to conditions as set out below.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes at 509 Parliament Street, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are also subject to the following conditions:

a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations has been enacted by the City Council and has come into full force and effect;

b. prior to the introduction of the Zoning By-law Amendment bill to City Council, the owner shall:

1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 509 Parliament Street, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 509 Parliament Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by RAW Architects Inc., dated June 18, 2025, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b.1. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

3. withdraw their objection to the designation of the property at 509 Parliament Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the Ontario Land Tribunal;

c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 509 Parliament Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Part 2.b.2. above for the property at 509 Parliament Street including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

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

3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 2.b.1. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

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

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

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

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

8. withdraw their objection to the designation of the property at 509 Parliament Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the Ontario Land Tribunal; and

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

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

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

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the heritage property at 509 Parliament Street.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, deferred consideration of Item TE31.15 to the June 24, 25, and 26, 2026, meeting of City Council to allow the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to consider the environmental concerns raised by the Community regarding the risk of soil contamination, review the current environmental assessment process and report back on whether the proposal adequately addresses those concerns.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, deferred consideration of Item TE31.16 to the June 24, 25, and 26, 2026, meeting of City Council.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application appeal for the lands municipally known as 19-37 Queens Quay East and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council allow the owner of 353 and 355 Adelaide Street West, 46 Charlotte Street and 16 Oxley Street (the "Site") to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain on the Site 10 affordable rental housing units, as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"):

a. the in-kind contribution shall be comprised of 10 one-bedroom units (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units");

b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, of the proposed development; the Affordable Rental Housing units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 623.3 square metres (6,709 square feet);

c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, of the proposed development;

d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six rental dwelling units;

e. the general configuration, location and layout of the Affordable Rental Housing Units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review;

f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

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

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

i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to first tenants and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum 25-year period, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"); during the first 25 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act;

j. the owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in Part 1.i. above for the duration of the Affordability Period; the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any Affordable Rental Housing Unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; and upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise;

k. the owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the Affordable Rental Housing Units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six months in advance of any Affordable Rental Housing Unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and

l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development erected on the site are available and ready for occupancy.

2. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 1 above equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development.

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 identified in Part 1 above to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council accept the offer of the owner of 333 College Street and 303 Augusta Avenue (the "Site") dated March 13, 2026 attached as Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 24, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as amended by the in-kind contribution offer dated April 14, 2026, attached as attachment 1 to motion 1 in respect of in-kind community benefits for the development.

2. City Council allow the owner of 333 College Street and 303 Augusta Avenue (the "Site") to contribute as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms:

a. pave Ellen Avenue in concrete to City standards to the satisfaction of Transportation Services, including necessary below-grade work as specified in the offer dated March 13, 2026; and

b. provide to the City the following searches in support of bringing the lane abutting 333 College Street (i.e. Ellen Avenue) and the lanes that abut and provide emergency access to Kensington Community School into City ownership, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor:

i. the execution and genealogy searches as further specified in the offer dated March 13, 2026, as amended by the in-kind contribution offer dated April 14, 2026, attached as attachment 1 to motion 1; and

ii. the title searches of adjacent properties as further specified in the offer dated March 13, 2026, as amended by the in-kind contribution offer dated April 14, 2026, attached as attachment 1 to motion 1.

3. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 2 above, equal to 48 percent of four percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development and direct staff to advise the owner of such valuation.

4. City Council request the Mayor, as part of the Budget process, to revise the percentage of the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 333 College Street to be allocated to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for capital upgrades to Toronto Community Housing Corporation affordable housing properties in Ward 11, in consultation with the local Councillor, from 60 percent to 52 percent.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to use the draft West Chinatown Planning Framework included as Attachment 9, the proposed Official Plan Amendments included as Attachments 10, 11 and 12, and the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment as Attachment 13 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as the basis for public and stakeholder consultation, and bring forward final recommendations to the July 9, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to consult with the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat in completing the Chinatown Planning Framework and to ensure it considers opportunities to support the stability and growth of community, cooperative and non-market housing, including land trusts, in Chinatown, including Chinatown’s existing stock of community and nonprofit owned housing.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in collaboration with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to ensure that the final Chinatown Planning Framework adequately supports the proposed Chinatown Cultural District designation and to report back as part of the final Chinatown Planning Framework with:

a. any appropriate changes to the draft Chinatown Planning Framework, including any recommended changes with respect to land use, built form and massing, and to supports for mixed-use, or live-work forms of housing;

b. recommendations for a Community Improvement Plan;

c. recommendations relating to community requests for a Heritage Conservation District Study and for a Secondary Plan;

d. any other appropriate tools through which the City can support renovations, landscaping and facade improvements to buildings in disrepair;

e. next steps for including inclusionary zoning for affordable housing in the Protected Major Transit Stations Areas in Chinatown, once the City is able to do so;

f. any appropriate changes to the draft Chinatown Planning Framework to address Public Realm, Open Space and Public Art as well as a strategy for Laneway Improvement and Animation;

g. recommendations relating to inclusion of the anti-displacement policies found in the Mount Dennis Community for All Action Plan; and

h. a procedure to ensure that the Chinatown Planning Framework and Cultural District designation are considered in the review of all development applications.

4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to commence a Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment in Chinatown in the fourth quarter of 2026, which will include an analysis of potential cultural heritage resources, and to report back on recommendations for any appropriate implementation tools related to heritage conservation.

5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to take necessary steps to designate West Chinatown as a Community Improvement Project Area, with the boundaries proposed in Attachment 2 to the report (March 16, 2026) from Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

6. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, through the reporting on the Community Improvement Plan for West Chinatown, to evaluate the potential for the Community Improvement Plan to include supports for affordable retail and cultural space.

7. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Development Review, to assess the feasibility of creating Urban Design Guidelines for West Chinatown and to report back as part of the Final Report on the Chinatown Tomorrow Planning Initiative.

8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review to conduct a jurisdictional scan, including consultation with local stakeholders, to identify whether any secondary plans in Ontario include enforceable anti-displacement measures and to report back as part of the Final Report on the Chinatown Tomorrow Planning Initiative.

9. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back to the appropriate committee in the second quarter of 2026 with recommendations relating to pedestrianizing Huron Street as a cultural plaza in the immediate vicinity of the current plaza just north of Dundas Street West. 

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of three new buildings above the Warehouse Building on the lands known municipally as 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated February 14, 2026, prepared by architectsAlliance and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Giaimo + Associates Architects Inc., dated March 9, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are also subject to the following conditions:

a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 14, 2026, prepared by architectsAlliance and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo + Associates Architects Inc., dated March 9, 2026, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 2.a.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. provide a 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 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East prepared by Giaimo + Associates Architects Inc., dated March 9, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

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

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

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

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

7. submit a Signage Plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

b. prior to the release of an existing Letter of Credit the owner shall:

1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work have been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

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

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East.

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

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council identify the properties listed in Attachment 2 to the report (February 25, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning as having potential cultural heritage value or interest, as identified through the Bloor-Yorkville Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment study.

2. City Council direct the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to undertake all necessary steps, including community consultation, to determine whether the Yorkville Village Core, or a part thereof, merits authorization for study as a potential Heritage Conservation District under Section 40(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, deferred consideration of Item TE31.24 to the May 20, 21, and 22, 2026, meeting of City Council.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve the construction of a three-storey rear addition on top of the existing building for the heritage property at 8 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 Bloom Architects, dated January 30, 2026, and Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects Inc. dated March 2, 2026, 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 8 Prince Arthur Avenue dated March 2, 2026 prepared by GBCA Architects. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

2. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 8 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 8 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 Part 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 Part 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 Part 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.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council refuse the application to alter the designated heritage property/properties at 699 and 707 Yonge Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 64-storey (217 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, in accordance with the plans and drawings dated September 15, 2022 prepared by DIALOG on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated September 15, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. If the owner appeals City Council’s decision to refuse the application for alterations to the heritage property at 699 and 707 Yonge Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council include 171 East Liberty Street (including structure addresses at 165 – 167 East Liberty Street, 171 East Liberty Street and 37 Hanna Avenue) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the Martin Goodman Trail on Parliament Street, between Merchant's Wharf and Lake Shore Boulevard East, from April 22, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the east boulevard on Parliament Street, between Merchant's Wharf and Lake Shore Boulevard East to establish a temporary bi-directional bicycle lane, from April 22, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

3. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the north side walk and an 8 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Queens Quay East, between Bonnycastle Street and Small Street, from October 4, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive.

4. City Council authorize the continuation of the temporary full closure of Small Street to all road users, where access and egress to existing local properties shall be maintained, between Queens Quay East and Lake Shore Boulevard East, from October 4, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive.

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

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

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

8. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.

9. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.

10. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.

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

12. City Council direct that Queens Quay East, Parliament Street and Small Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

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

14. City Council direct the applicant to continue to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

15. City Council direct the applicant to continue to suspend truck movements including deliveries to the site between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. weekdays.

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and the northerly eastbound cycle track on Adelaide Street East, between Ontario Street and Berkeley Street, and a provision of a temporary bicycle lane within the eastbound lane, from April 23, 2026, to September 30, 2027, inclusive.

2 City Council authorize the closure of a 5.5 metre wide portion of the east sidewalk and east boulevard allowance on Ontario Street, between a point 31.5 metres north of Adelaide Street East and a point 32.5 metres further north, from April 23, 2026, to September 30, 2027, inclusive.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the east side of Ontario Street, between a point 31.5 metres north of Adelaide Street and a point 89 metre south of Richmond Street East.

4. City Council rescind the existing permit parking on the odd side of Ontario Street, between a point 31.5 metres north of Adelaide Street East and a point 55 metres further north, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Ontario Street, between a point 31.5 metres north of Adelaide Street East and a point 58 metres further north.

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

17. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. Construction staging is not permitted on Berkeley Street until the City watermain replacement project is completed.

18. City Council direct that the occupation permit for construction staging on Ontario Street, Adelaide Street East and Berkeley Street be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

19. City Council direct that Ontario Street, Adelaide Street East and Berkeley Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete (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.

20. City Council authorize the temporary installation of a Pedestrian Crossover Level 2 Type C on Ontario Street, at a point approximately 71 metres north of Adelaide Street East, to be in operation from April 23, 2026, to September 30, 2027, which the issuance of the construction staging permit must be conditional on the Pedestrian Crossover being operational.

21. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily install a Pedestrian Crossover Level 2 Type C on Ontario Street, approximately 71 metres north of Adelaide Street East, to be in operation until September 30, 2027 or completion of the 49 Ontario Street Project.

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

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

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

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