Agenda

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

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July 24, 2026

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- Moment of Silence

City Council will confirm the Minutes from the regular meeting held on June 24 and 25, 2026.

Report of the Executive Committee from Meeting 33 on July 21, 2026

Submitted by Mayor Olivia Chow, Chair 

Report of the Audit Committee from Meeting 13 on July 10, 2026

Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair

Report of the Board of Health from Meeting 34 on July 13, 2026

Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair

Report of the Civic Appointments Committee from Meeting 38 on July 17, 2026

Submitted by Councillor Lily Cheng, Chair

Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee from Meeting 30 on July 14, 2026

Submitted by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Chair

Report of the General Government Committee from Meeting 31 on July 20, 2026

Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair

Report of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee from Meeting 31 on July 15, 2026

Submitted by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair

Report of the Planning and Housing Committee from Meeting 32 on July 16, 2026

Submitted by Councillor Gord Perks, Chair

Report of the Etobicoke York Community Council from Meeting 33 on July 7, 2026

Submitted by Councillor Stephen Holyday, Chair

Report of the North York Community Council from Meeting 34 on July 7, 2026

Submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Chair

Report of the Scarborough Community Council from Meeting 33 on July 9, 2026

Submitted by Councillor Paul Ainslie, Chair  

Report of the Toronto and East York Community Council from Meeting 34 on July 8 and 9, 2026

Submitted by Councillor Chris Moise, Chair

New Business and Business Previously Requested from City Officials

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

Members of Council may file petitions.

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

City Council will review the Order Paper.

Councillor Lily Cheng, Ward 18, Willowdale, has submitted the following Administrative Inquiry:

I am submitting this Administrative Inquiry under Municipal Code S27-7.11 to clarify several key matters to ensure residents are provided with accurate and factual information as the City advances the development of the new Indigenous Women and Children’s Shelter at 68 Sheppard Avenue West.

As the City of Toronto advances the development for the new Indigenous Women and Children’s Shelter at 68 Sheppard Avenue West, significant public discussion has emerged within the surrounding community. While many residents support the provision of critical services for vulnerable women and children, there has also been a considerable amount of misinformation and speculation circulating about the project, both from within the community and from individuals outside of it.

To ensure residents are provided with accurate and factual information, and to assist in responding to constituent inquiries, clarification from City staff on several key matters would be beneficial. Providing clear responses will help set the record straight, improve public understanding of the project, and support constructive and informed dialogue within the community.

Accordingly, I am requesting that the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, the Chief Executive Officer of CreateTO, the President of Toronto Parking Authority and the Executive Director of Corporate Real Estate Management provide published clarification of several key matters related to the planned Willowdale Indigenous Women and Children’s Shelter at 68 Sheppard Avenue West:

1. How was 68 Sheppard Avenue West chosen as a site for a shelter?

2. What kind of parking data was used to warrant the surplusing of that lot?

3. Will the Indigenous Women and Children's Shelter include a supervised consumption site or operate a public distribution program for drug paraphernalia?

The Toronto and East York Community Council forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 1, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit an 11-storey mixed use building at 419, 421, 423 and 425 Woodbine Avenue. The proposed development would include 123 dwelling units including 11 rental replacement units, 132 square metres of new non-residential gross floor area and two levels of underground parking.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, conforms to the City's Official Plan, and represents appropriate intensification that is compatible with the existing and planned context.

The Toronto and East York Community Council forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 1, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This report recommends approval of a Rental Housing Demolition application which proposes to demolish 11 rental dwelling units located at 419, 421, 423 and 425 Woodbine Avenue. The 11 rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of the new development on the site. The proposal includes a Tenant Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing tenants to return to replacement rental units at similar rents and provides financial compensation to mitigate hardship.

The proposed development on the site at 419, 421, 423 and 425 Woodbine Avenue is the subject of a related Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (25 131074 STE 19 OZ). The proposed development would permit a 11-storey residential building with 123 dwelling units, including 11 replacement rental units. An approval report for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been advanced concurrently with this Rental Housing Demolition application approval report.

This report also recommends approval of the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.

The Ombudsman recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report, "No refunds for discontinued Toronto Transit Commission tickets and tokens: An investigation behind how the decision was made" (June 17, 2026) for information.

On August 6, 2025, I notified the Toronto Transit Commission of my intention to investigate the process leading up to the Toronto Transit Commission's decision not to provide refunds or credits for discontinued legacy fares.

I have concluded my investigation and am submitting my report, dated June 17, 2026, to City Council for consideration at its June 24 to 26, 2026, meeting.

Toronto Transit Commission leadership and the Toronto Transit Commission Board have had an opportunity to review this report.

This report makes eight recommendations which Toronto Transit Commission leadership and the Board have agreed to implement.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, on behalf of the City, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and enter into a lease with Tempo Basketball Club Inc. for a portion of the property municipally known as 701 Fleet Street, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and including such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, after the property is declared surplus in accordance with Article 1, Chapter 213 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and enter into a Community Access Agreement with Tempo Basketball Club Inc. to secure City programming access and general public basketball-related recreational use substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and including such other supporting terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to negotiate and enter into a Construction Management Agreement with Tempo Basketball Club Inc. to facilitate performance of the tenant obligations for design and construction of the above base park and public realm components of the subject land at 701 Fleet Street, including access rights to the public parkland that may be required, as not otherwise secured through the Site Plan Approval process, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation remain confidential at this time as it pertains to a position, plan, procedure, criterial or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto.

5. City Council authorize the public release Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, at the completion of the design and construction of the above base park, public realm components, as well as the practice facility at 701 Fleet Street.

6. City Council affirm its expectation that implementation of the proposed 701 Fleet Street redevelopment be undertaken in a manner that supports the continued successful operation of Exhibition Place and key stakeholders, including the Canadian National Exhibition and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, to identify operational mitigation measures and replacement lands where appropriate.

7. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place and Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to investigate opportunities to secure replacement lands in the vicinity of Exhibition Place that could accommodate event-related staging, marshalling, parking and logistics functions currently supported by 701 Fleet Street and to report through existing governance processes where additional approvals are required.

8. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, through upcoming negotiations related to the renewal of the Canadian National Exhibition Master Agreement, address long-term parking, marshalling, staging needs and site utilization optimization to support the ongoing success of the CNE and the current pressures on available lands on the Exhibition Place grounds

9. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and relevant divisions in the development of the forthcoming park on 701 Fleet Street, to incorporate community recreational facilities, such as a local soccer mini pitch, in its future design or in the surrounding area; to ensure the park opening is aligned as closely as possible with, and not more than 100 days after, the opening of the Tempo training facility; and to conduct a robust public engagement with residents on the future of the park’s design and amenities, including engaging with the Fort York Neighbourhood Association, Friends of Fort York, and Cityplace Fort York Business Improvement Area.

This report recommends that the City of Toronto, as Landlord, enter into a long-term lease and Community Access Agreement with Tempo Basketball Club Inc. (Tempo) to enable development of a new Women's National Basketball Association practice facility with secured year-round community access, plus related public amenities.

The proposed lease of City-owned land to Tempo Basketball Club Inc. would have an initial term of 40 years, with two options to renew for a further 20 years each, and would leverage private investment to deliver substantial community benefits. In addition to secured year-round indoor public recreation access, the first agreement of its kind for a Women's National Basketball Association practice facility, these benefits include a new public park featuring outdoor basketball courts, washrooms and other public realm improvements.

The proposed agreements reflect the City's established practice of leveraging long-term lease arrangements to secure investment in City-owned lands while advancing public benefits. Other examples, such as the OVO Athletic Centre, Lamport Stadium, the Ford Performance Centre, and the recently executed agreement with the Ontario Tennis Association, demonstrate how City real estate assets can support professional and amateur sport, expand community access, and strengthen Toronto's role as a center for high-performance athletics.

The proposal would deliver an approximately 60,000-square-foot Toronto Tempo practice facility including two full-sized indoor basketball courts, training and support spaces and other amenities to support Toronto Tempo operations and City-led recreation programming. Through a Community Access Agreement the City would secure a minimum of 2,260 hours of annual access for public recreation programming including registered and drop-in programs, permit opportunities and seasonal programs such as CampTO, with a focus on women, girls and youth.

The proposal would also accelerate delivery of long-planned parkland at 701 Fleet Street by at least ten years. Tempo would design and construct a new City-owned and operated park on the non-leased portion of the property at no capital cost to the City, including outdoor basketball courts, public washrooms, pathways, seating, landscaping, trees, shade elements, and other public amenities, with the final design to be informed by community and Indigenous engagement.

Tempo would be responsible for all costs associated with the design, construction, financing, operation, maintenance, repair, utilities, and taxes for the practice facility, and would be required to maintain capital repair reserves and report annually on community access. The City would be responsible for future operating costs associated with the new park, public washrooms, and City programming, estimated at $0.8 million annually, to be considered through future budget processes. Beginning in Year 5 of the initial lease term, Tempo would provide additional financial contributions to support City programming and operating needs.

The proposal aligns with Council directed priorities including support for women’s sports facilities, advancing gender equity in sport, facility access and equity, integration with Exhibition Place Master Plan, and park washroom enhancement. 

Overall, the proposed agreements would optimize City-owned land to secure a significant private investment, advance a long-standing parkland objective, expand year-round community recreation access, and support the continued growth of professional women’s sport in Toronto.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which these recommendations are considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Community Housing Corporation, and:

a. receive the Board-approved "Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2025 Annual Report including such “Additional Information” as the City requires, including Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s 2025 executive compensation disclosure, forming Attachment 2 to the letter (July 6, 2026) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation;

b. receive the Board-approved "Toronto Community Housing Corporation 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements" and cover report to the Board, forming Attachment 3 to the letter (July 6, 2026) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation; and

c. appoint KPMG LLP as the Auditor of Toronto Community Housing Corporation for fiscal year 2026, and authorizing the Board of Directors of Toronto Community Housing Corporation to set the fee of the Auditor.

2. City Council request the Board of Directors, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing Corporation to work with the City Manager to develop a plan to expand the program of deep building retrofits, prioritizing investments in projects that revitalize and expand the housing stock (including market units), reduce ongoing operating costs, better protect tenants from extreme heat and to include in that plan consideration of ways to access financing or funding tools from the City and other orders of government, and report on the plan as part of the 2027 budget process.

At its meeting on April 28, 2026, the Board of Directors, Toronto Community Housing Corporation considered item TCHC:2026-11 (Attachment 1) and made the following recommendations to City Council.

 The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which these recommendations are considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, and:

a. receive the Board-approved "Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation 2025 Annual Report" forming Attachment 2 to the letter (June 22, 2026) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation;

b. receive the Board-approved "Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation 2025 Audited Financial Statements" forming Attachment 3 to the letter (June 22, 2026) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation;

c. appoint KPMG LLP as the Auditor of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation for the fiscal year 2026, and authorize the Board of Directors of Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation to set the fee of the Auditor, as recommended by the Board; and

d. receive the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation's 2025 executive compensation disclosure forming Attachment 1 to the Board Report attached as Attachment 1 to the letter (June 22, 2026) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation.

2. City Council receive the Financial Impact section regarding known and anticipated financial outlooks and impacts (current and future years) for Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation, forming Attachment 2 to the Board Report attached as Attachment 1 to the letter (June 22, 2026) from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation.

We are pleased to submit the enclosed materials in support of the Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation Annual General Meeting and 2025 Audited Financial Statements reporting to the City of Toronto and City Council as per the requirements of the Shareholder Direction.

The materials from the adopted recommendations are attached to this transmittal letter for consideration by City Council.  As part of the package, the 2025 Annual Report provides information about Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation’s performance and summarizes progress made on key initiatives that the organization undertook throughout 2025 towards achieving its priorities.  The Annual Report also provides information for different stakeholders including tenants, staff, partners and the City of Toronto.  Toronto Seniors Housing continued to thrive in 2025, embracing and  further building on the Integrated Service Model. We continue to create safe, diverse and vibrant communities for tenants while providing housing stability and access to supports so tenants can continue to age at home.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the reallocation of cashflows and corresponding funding within Toronto Water’s 2026 Capital Budget and 2027 to 2035 Capital Plan in the amount of $32.683 million, for acceleration and deferral of projects, as presented in Schedule A (Parts A and B) to the report (June 26, 2026) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, with a zero Budget impact.

2. City Council authorize the reallocation of project costs and cashflows in Toronto Water's Approved 2026 Capital Budget and 2027 to 2035 Capital Plan in the amount of $118.967 million from projects that have been awarded or completed under budget, or  projects that are not forecast to start in 2026 to those requiring additional funding in the same amount as presented in Schedule A (Part C) to the report (June 26, 2026) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, with a zero Budget impact.

3. City Council amend the 2026 to 2035 Capital Budget and Plan for Toronto Water by converting previously approved future year estimates for projects outlined in Schedule A (Part D) to the report (June 26, 2026) from the General Manager, Toronto Water and increasing total project costs by $245.294 million and cash flow commitments by $4.764 million, $8.197 million, $10.121 million, $7.756 million, $17.306 million, $41.900 million, $60.000 million, $55.000 million and $40.250 million in 2027 to 2035 respectively, funded by Toronto Water Capital Financing Reserve Fund and Sanitary Sewer Development Charge Reserve Fund in the amount of $227.737 million and $17.557 million respectively as presented in Schedule A (Part D) to the report (June 26, 2026) from the General Manager, Toronto Water, all consistent with the 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan.

This report requests City Council's authority to amend Toronto Water's 2026 Capital Budget and 2027 to 2035 Capital Plan by adjusting project cash flows contained within the 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan, respectively, to align forecasted project accelerations and deferrals.

Additional reallocations to project cashflows and project costs are requested where project expenditures exceed the current approved cashflows and project costs. These reallocations will allow Toronto Water to continue to deliver projects within its 10-Year Capital Plan.

In addition, this report requests City Council's authority to amend Toronto Water's Approved 2026 Capital Budget and 2027 to 2035 Capital Plan by converting already approved future year cost estimates contained within the 10-Year Capital Budget and Plan and increasing project costs and cashflow commitments for two approved projects in order to proceed with contract awards, ahead of schedule, in late 2026 or early 2027.

The adjustments will have a zero-dollar impact on the 2026 Capital Budget and 2027 to 2035 Capital Plan and will align the budget and plan with Toronto Water's capital project delivery schedule and program requirements.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to the 2025-2034 Approved Capital Budget and Plan as detailed in Appendix 2 to the report (June 30, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 30, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer remain confidential at this time, as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the City, potential litigation that affects the City, information explicitly supplied in confidence between the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the City of Toronto which may only be made public in accordance with the funding agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City, and City Council authorize that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 30, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer be made public at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services following the completion of land transactions, in accordance with agreements between the City and the Federal Government, and the resolution of potential litigation that affects the City.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the City of Toronto’s capital spending for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2025. Furthermore, this report seeks Council's approval for in-year budget adjustments to the 2025 Approved Capital Budget and Plan to align with the year-end funding requirements.

Table 1 below summarizes the City's 2025 actual capital expenditures compared with the 2025 Approved Capital Budget for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2025.

Table 1: Capital Variance Summary for the Period Ended December 31, 2025

In 2025, the City’s spending rates reflect continuous improvement in actual capital delivery, building on budgeting enhancements made since 2023. The capital spending of $5.603 billion with a spending rate of 83.7 percent is up compared to 2024, when capital expenditures were $4.740 billion reflecting a spending rate of 73.8 percent. The spending rate is defined as the actual capital expenditures as a percentage of the full-year budget including in-year budget adjustments and carry forward funding from prior years' unspent budget.

The improved spending rate is largely attributed to the City’s enhanced budget planning processes and focus on capital delivery prioritization, which has enabled City Divisions and Agencies to accelerate project timelines and enhance overall execution. The achievements were made possible by the coordinated efforts of City Council, Divisions, and Agencies.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the budget adjustments detailed in Appendix D to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to amend the 2025 Approved Operating Budget, with no impact on the Net Operating Budget of the City as well as the recommended expenditure authority as detailed in Appendix F to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the Operating Variance for the year ended December 31, 2025. This report also requests City Council's approval for amendments to the 2025 Approved Operating Budget that have no impact on the City's Net Budget.

The following table summarizes the year end financial position for the City's Tax-Supported Operations as of December 31, 2025.

Table 1: Tax-Supported Operating Variance Summary

As detailed in Table 1 above, for the 2025 year-end, Tax-Supported Operations experienced a favourable net variance of $108.2 million. The favourable net variance is consistent with expectations considered during the 2026 Budget process and reflects adjustments for Toronto Building whose surplus is allocated to reserves by legislation.

Rate-Supported Programs:

Rate-Supported Programs reported a favourable year-end net variance of $66.1 million.

Table 2: Rate-Supported Operating Variance Summary

The favourable year-end variance is driven by Toronto Water largely due to the sale of water.

Rate-Supported Programs are funded entirely by user fees that are used to pay for the services provided and the infrastructure to deliver them. Solid Waste Management Services and Toronto Water’s respective year-end surpluses, if any, must be transferred to the Waste Management Reserve Fund and the Wastewater and Water Stabilization Reserves respectively, to finance capital investments and ongoing capital repairs and maintenance. In instances where the Toronto Parking Authority has a surplus, seventy-five percent of the surplus is allocated to the City, with the remaining 25 percent reinvested in Toronto Parking Authority’s capital projects.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve in-year budget adjustments to Previously Approved Capital Budget and Plan, as detailed in Appendix 2 to the revised report (July 14, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the City of Toronto capital spending for the four-month period ended April 30, 2026, as well as the projected 2026 year-end expenditures. Furthermore, this report seeks Council's approval for in-year budget adjustments to the previously approved 2026–2035 Capital Budget and Plan as outlined in Appendix 2 of this report.

Table 1 below summarizes the City's 2026 actual capital expenditures compared with the 2026 Approved Capital Budget for the four-month period ended April 30, 2026, and the projected expenditures by year-end, December 31, 2026.

Table 1: Capital Variance Summary

Capital spending for the first four months of 2026 totaled $1.106 billion, representing 18.4% of the 2026 Approved Capital Budget and an improvement over the five-year historical average of 14.0% for the same period. This stronger-than-historical spending performance is a positive indicator as the City progresses through the fiscal year. By year-end, City Divisions and Agencies are projected to spend $5.417 billion, representing 89.9% of the 2026 Approved Capital Budget.

Impact of Buy Ontario Act on Capital Projects

Despite strong year-end spending projections at the four-month mark, the City may face implementation challenges due to the Buy Ontario Act, which was adopted by City Council through item 2026.CC41.6, and effective for municipalities on May 15, 2026. The Buy Ontario Act's Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive applies to new capital infrastructure procurements, requiring solicitation documents to include a list of Major Goods and Services and suppliers to submit a Domestic Supply Chain Plan identifying whether these goods and services will be sourced from Ontario or Canada. The new procurement requirements may result in delays, affecting project delivery due to extended procurement timelines which could result in deferring project expenditures to later in the year or into future fiscal periods. The primary operational impacts expected to affect project delivery include:

Extended Procurement Timelines: Increased cycle times are anticipated due to the additional time required to identify Major Goods and Services, conduct market research on domestic availability, and allow suppliers sufficient time to prepare comprehensive Domestic Supply Chain Plans.

Potential for Capital Cost Escalation: Giving preference to the highest-scoring Domestic Supply Chain Plans may impact bid prices, with the specific financial impact varying by construction sector and the provincial evaluation approach utilized.

As project delivery progresses throughout the year, City Divisions and Agencies will continue to monitor these impacts and update their spending projections accordingly.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the budget adjustments detailed in Appendix D to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to amend the 2026 Approved Operating Budget, with no impact on the Net Operating Budget of the City.

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with the Operating Variance results for the four months ended April 30, 2026, as well as projections to the year-end. This report also requests City Council's approval for amendments to the 2026 Approved Operating Budget that have no impact on the City's Net Budget.

The following table summarizes the year-to-date financial position and year-end projections for the City's Tax-Supported Operations as of April 30, 2026.

Table 1: Tax-Supported Operating Variance Summary

As detailed in Table 1 above, for the four-month period, Tax-Supported Operations experienced an unfavourable net variance of $4.6 million. An unfavourable net variance is projected at year-end of $97.4 million.

It is important to note that the financial information presented is as of April 30, which is a snapshot in time and the year-end projection is based on current and expected future activities as known and anticipated.

Rate-Supported Programs:

Rate-Supported Programs reported a favourable year-to-date net variance of $27.7 million. At year-end, Rate-Supported Programs are projecting a favourable variance of $32.7 million.     

Table 2: Rate-Supported Operating Variance Summary

The favourable year-to-date variance and favourable year-end projection is primarily driven by Toronto Water.

Rate-Supported Programs are funded entirely by user fees that are used to pay for the services provided and the infrastructure to deliver them. Solid Waste Management Services and Toronto Water’s respective year-end surpluses, if any, must be transferred to the Waste Management Reserve Fund and the Wastewater and Water Stabilization Reserves respectively, to finance capital investments and ongoing capital repairs and maintenance. One hundred percent (100%) of Toronto Parking Authority’s surplus is allocated to the City, which is consistent with the Income Sharing Agreement.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize that the 2027 interim levy for all property classes be based on 50 percent of the total 2026 taxes billed for each property, adjusted, as necessary, to reflect any additional taxes added to the previous year's taxes as a result of assessment added to the tax roll.

2. City Council authorize that the interim levy apply to assessments added to the tax roll for 2026 that were not on the assessment roll when the By-law was passed.

3. City Council authorize that:

a. the interim bill payment due dates for property tax accounts paid on the eleven (11) instalment pre-authorized tax payment plan be: February 16, March 15, April 15, May 17 and June 15, 2027;

b. the interim bill payment due date for the two (2) instalment pre-authorized tax payment plan be March 1, 2027; and 

c. the interim bill payment due dates for all other property tax accounts on the regular instalment option or on the six (6) instalment pre-authorized tax payment plan be: March 1, April 1 and May 3, 2027.

4. City Council grant authority to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council on November 18 and 19, 2026, providing for the levy and collection of the 2027 interim taxes prior to the adoption of the estimates for 2027, which By-law, when enacted, will be effective as of January 1, 2027.

This report recommends the adoption of the 2027 interim levy and requests authority to introduce the necessary by-law at the inaugural meeting of Council on November 18 and 19, 2026. The 2027 interim levy will raise approximately $3.13 billion for City purposes and will provide for the cash requirements of the City until such time as the 2027 Operating Budget and 2027 final property tax levy are approved by Council.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the establishment of a vehicle reserve called the ‘Vehicle Reserve – Environment, Climate and Forestry in Appendix A, Schedule 1 – Corporate Reserves of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, the purpose of which is to provide funding for the replacement of vehicles and equipment for Environment, Climate and Forestry as reflected in the Criteria Sheet in Appendix I to the report (July 2, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council authorize that the names of the following accounts be changed to be consistent with the change in name of their respective Divisions, and amend the schedules of Chapter 227 as set out in the following table:

3. City Council direct that the Beneficiary Program for the Tree Canopy Reserve Fund (XR1220) be changed from Parks and Recreation to Environment, Climate and Forestry, as reflected in the Criteria Sheet in Appendix J to the report (July 2, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

4. City Council approve the transfer of $12.6 million from the Budget Bridging and Balancing Reserve Fund (XR1735) to the New Deal – Subway and Transit Operations Reserve Fund (XR3041) as reflected in Appendix F to the report (July 2, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to align with the intended purpose of the New Deal funds, with no net impact on the budget.

The City of Toronto (“City”) maintains obligatory reserve funds balances that will be recognized as revenues in future years, in addition to reserves and discretionary reserve funds that are intended to support the City's future activities. This report provides an update of these balances, as well as their related earned revenues and activities for the year ended December 31, 2025.

This report also serves as a statement of development charge (“DC”) balances and activity for 2025, as required by the Development Charges Act, 1997 (DC Act).

Obligatory Reserve Funds

Obligatory reserve funds are monies received from external parties for specific purposes outlined in Provincial legislation or third-party agreements.   

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the City’s obligatory reserve funds decreased from $6,726.4 million to $6,597.5 million. The decrease of $128.9 million was primarily driven by net changes in development and planning act, Ontario-Toronto New Deal, and water and wastewater obligatory reserve funds.

DCs continue to represent the largest component of the City’s obligatory reserve funds. DCs are collected from development projects for the purposes of recovering growth-related capital infrastructure costs. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the City’s DC balance decreased from $2,840.2 to $2,466.5 million. The decrease of $373.7 million was primarily driven by monies spent on eligible capital and operating expenditures exceeding DC contributions, due to decreased development activity amid current market conditions.

Reserves and Discretionary Reserve Funds

Reserves and discretionary reserve funds are established by Council to support the financial management and operations of the City, minimize annual tax rate fluctuations, and provide a measure of financial flexibility to address the impact of significant unexpected pressures.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the City’s reserves and discretionary reserve funds decreased from $5,612.8 million to $5,471.2 million. The decrease of $141.6 million was primarily driven by Council-authorized monies spent on capital infrastructure and operational support. The majority of the City's reserves and discretionary reserve funds balances ($5,131.6 million, or 93.8 percent) are committed to future Council directed activities that include capital and operating expenditures and rate-based activities.

The remaining reserve and discretionary reserve fund balance ($339.6 million, or 6.2 percent) is uncommitted and available to respond to various unanticipated costs, stabilize funding sources, including the tax base, or for emergency purposes such as extreme weather events. The uncommitted amount represents 1.8% of the total 2026 Operating Budget of $18,863.7 million.

There are total commitments and obligations of $44,349.1 million against the $12,068.7 million balance in committed reserves, discretionary reserves and obligatory reserve funds consistent with the approved 10-Year Capital Plan and other requirements and obligations. These commitments and obligations are over three times the current reserve, discretionary reserve fund and obligatory reserve fund balances, requiring continued reserve contributions to support planned expenditures. A further breakdown of the City’s current balances in comparison to planned operating and capital expenditures can be found in Appendix E.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the levy and collection of amounts for the 2026 taxation year on colleges and universities, public hospitals and correctional facilities at the prescribed rate of $75 per provincially rated hospital bed, full-time student or resident place as authorized by Section 285 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to be due on September 21, 2026.

2. City Council request the Province of Ontario update the Heads and Beds Levy on Institutions to the amount of $186.08 per head or bed to reflect inflation from 1987 to the current year of 2026.

This report requests Council authority to adopt a by-law to levy amounts in the 2026 taxation year for colleges and universities, public hospitals, and correctional facilities, estimated at approximately $20.6 million (annual "Heads and Beds" levy) based on the current legislative rates. 

A levy of $75 per head or bed has been in effect since 1987. If the rates had been increased to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index in each year from 1987 to 2026 (such that the 2026 rate would be $186.08 for each full-time student, provincially rated bed, or resident place), an additional $30.6 million in tax revenue would be received in 2026. This is an issue faced by all Ontario municipalities.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the levy and collection of taxes for the 2026 taxation year on railway roadways and rights-of-way and on land used as transmission or distribution corridors owned by power utilities, in accordance with Subsection 280 (1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and Subsection 257.7 (1) of the Education Act.

2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to explore the impact of national railways converting to a tonnage-based levy system, as opposed to the current rate per acreage system in the Province of Ontario, to determine any benefits to municipalities.

3. City Council forward the Item to the Ontario Good Roads Association, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for their information.

This report seeks Council authority for the introduction of the by-law necessary to levy and collect taxes for the 2026 taxation year on railway roadways and rights-of-way and on land used as transmission or distribution corridors owned by power utilities, totalling approximately $6,993,742 in taxation revenue, of which the municipal share is $6,484,859 and the provincial education share is $508,883.

The 2026 levy has remained consistent with the 2025 levy total of $6,992,485 (with a $6,483,956 municipal share and a provincial education share of $508,529). For 2026, the prescribed property tax rates and taxation methodology for railway rights-of-way and hydro corridors remain unchanged from 2025 (as confirmed by attached correspondence from the Province through Ministry of Finance, dated December 10, 2025).

Taxation of railway lands varies across Canada, with some provinces utilizing a per-acre rate for railway lands, and most western provinces using tonnage per linear kilometre rates. In Ontario, per-acre rates are not increased annually and currently, the acreage rates for the City of Toronto are the highest in the province. From 2005 to 2016 railway rates remained static, followed by modest rate increases in 2017 and again in 2018, with no rate increases since. If railway and hydro rates had been indexed to inflation to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index in each year since 2005, an additional $3,891,024 would be generated from the levy in 2026.  This additional levy would be inclusive of the educational portion of Hydro One's levy of approximately $3,601,155.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the 2024 operating surpluses of four of the centres (Applegrove Community Complex, Ralph Thornton Community Centre, Central Eglinton Community Centre and Swansea Town Hall Community Centre) totalling $118,971 be paid to the City of Toronto and be used to partially fund the payment of operating deficits of $406,589 for six centres (Cecil Street Community Centre, Community Centre 55, Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre, Scadding Court Community Centre, Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre and 519 Church Street Community Centre), resulting in a net operating deficit of $287,618 to be paid to the Association of Community Centres by the City, as illustrated in Appendix A to the report (July 3, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council direct the 2025 operating surpluses of four of the centres (Applegrove Community Complex, Cecil Street Community Centre, Community Centre 55 and Swansea Town Hall Community Centre) totalling $203,621 be paid to the City of Toronto and be used to fund the payment of operating deficits of $105,737 for five centres (Central Eglinton Community Centre, Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre, Ralph Thornton Community Centre, Scadding Court Community Centre and 519 Church Street Community Centre), resulting in a net operating surplus of $97,884 to be received by the City, as illustrated in Appendix B to the report (July 3, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

On an annual basis, the City of Toronto receives the audited financial statements from 10 community centres which collectively are known as the City's Association of Community Centres. The audited financial statements assist the City to determine whether operating subsidy payments need to be provided to or clawed back from the Association of Community Centres to settle their operating deficits or surpluses. City staff report annually on the Association of Community Centres' operating surpluses and deficits once the respective Boards financial statements have been audited and approved by Council. The audited financial statements are based on the Public Sector Accounting Board requirements for government not-for-profit entities while the operating deficits or surpluses align with the modified cash basis of accounting.

This report recommends settlement with the Association of Community Centres for 2024 and 2025 based on their audited financial results as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, with operating surpluses payable to the City and operating deficits funded by the City upon Council’s approval. 

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct that the 2024 operating surpluses totalling $204,163 from three Arenas (George Bell, William H. Bolton and Forest Hill) be paid to the City of Toronto and be used to partially fund the payment of operating deficit of $201,746 for four Arenas (McCormick, Moss Park, Ted Reeve and North Toronto), resulting in a net operating surplus of $2,417 payable to the City, as illustrated in Appendix A to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

2. City Council direct that the net operating surplus of $210,055 of Leaside Arena be used as a prepayment of the loan principal outstanding balance as illustrated in Appendix A to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

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

This report recommends the settlement of eight of the Arenas' operating surpluses and deficits for 2024 based on their audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, with operating surpluses payable to the City and operating deficits funded by the City upon Council’s approval.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend Schedule 1 - 519 Church Street Community Centre of the Relationship Framework for the City of Toronto and Association of Community Centres Boards of Management, to authorize the Board of Management for The 519 Church Street Community Centre to establish limited legal services to eligible members of the public in accordance with:

a. all requirements of the Relationship Framework and Former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 25, Community and Recreation Centres; and

b. the risk mitigation and accountability conditions set out in Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the City Manager.

This report responds to Executive Committee's request to explore the establishment of legal services, including measures addressing risk, liability and accountability for the 2SLGBTQ+ community at The 519 Church Street Community Centre, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of The 519 (Item EX32.16).

This report recommends that City Council authorize The 519 Church Street Community Centre Board of Management to establish limited and direct legal advice to clients of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, subject to several risk mitigation and accountability conditions, including eligibility criteria, outlined in Attachment 1 to this report. City Council's authorization would result in an amendment to the scope of programs and services offered by The 519 Church Street Community Centre under the Council-approved Relationship Framework.

Establishing limited legal services within The 519 Church Street Community Centre reflects a community-led, rights-based approach that prioritizes accessibility, trust, and culturally responsive service delivery. The proposed model would allow The 519 Church Street Community Centre staff lawyers and a paralegal to provide limited and direct legal advice and brief services to clients who fall outside the reach of existing legal aid programs, pro bono services, and community legal clinics. This report identifies the benefits of providing specialized legal services for eligible members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community as well as the potential risks of the program identified by City staff, including accountability measures, potential conflicts of interest, and others. The 519 Church Street Community Centre staff lawyers and paralegal, while City employees, are not part of the City's Legal Services Division.

The risk mitigation and accountability conditions in Attachment 1 will form the required amendments to Schedule 1 of The 519 Church Street Community Centre Church Street Community Centre of the AOCC Relationship Framework, should City Council authorize the establishment of limited legal services at The 519.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the letter (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, CreateTO is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Build Toronto Inc., and:

a. receive the Board approved 2025 Audited Financial Statements for Build Toronto Inc. from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, forming Attachment 1 to the letter (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, CreateTO;

b. receive the Build Toronto Inc. 2025 Annual Report from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, forming Attachment 2 to the letter (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, CreateTO; and

c. appoint KPMG LLP as the Auditor of Build Toronto Inc. for fiscal year 2026.

At its meeting on April 27, 2026, the Board of Directors, Build Toronto Inc. and Toronto Port Lands Company, made the recommendation that City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report from Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Build Toronto Inc.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the letter (July 7, 2026) from the Board Chair, Lakeshore Arena Corporation is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Lakeshore Arena Corporation, and:

a. receive the Board-approved “Lakeshore Arena Corporation 2025 Annual Board Report” and "Lakeshore Arena Corporation 2025 Audited Financial Statements", forming Attachments 1 and 2 to the letter (July 7, 2026) from the Board Chair, Lakeshore Arena Corporation, respectively;

b. appoint Welch LLP as the Auditor of Lakeshore Arena Corporation for fiscal year 2026 and authorize the Board of Directors of Lakeshore Arena Corporation to fix the remuneration of the Auditor; and

c. receive the "Lakeshore Arena Corporation Executive Compensation Disclosure 2025", forming Attachment 3 to the letter (July 7, 2026) from the Board Chair, Lakeshore Arena Corporation.

The Lakeshore Arena Annual Report provides a brief history of the organization, 2025 operating highlights, an overview of annual general meeting requirements, Board actions related to appointment of the 2026 auditor, 2025 financial statement summary, results of the financial statement audit, 2025 operating financial results, the future outlook of the organization and a description of the Board composition.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council in its capacity as one of the Shareholders of Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. adopt and authorize the City Manager to sign the Resolutions of the Shareholders attached as Attachments 3 and 4 to the letter (July 7, 2026) from the Secretary, Board of Directors, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre on behalf of the City that resolve:

a. Financial Statements

1. the audited financial statements of the Corporation for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 are received; and

b. Appointment of Auditors

1. Welch LLP are re-appointed as the auditors of the Corporation until the close of the next annual meeting of the Shareholders or until their successors are duly appointed; and

2. the remuneration of the auditors will be fixed by the directors who are hereby authorized to fix that remuneration.

The Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC) 2025 Overview (Attachment 1) provides a brief history of the organization, 2025 operating highlights, an overview of annual general meeting requirements, Board actions related to appointment of the 2026 auditor, 2025 financial statement summary, results of the financial statement audit, 2025 operating financial results, background on the 2026 budget, the future outlook of the organization and a description of the Board composition.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the composition of the City's appointments to the Board of Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Incorporated such that the composition of the five Directors appointed by the City shall be:

a. two public members;

b. the General Manager, Parks and Recreation or the Director, Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation as the General Manager’s designate;

c. the Manager, Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation; and

d. the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer or designate.

2. City Council appoint the Director, Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation as the General Manager's designate to serve as the Vice-Chair of the Board, as per the unanimous shareholders’ agreement between the two shareholders of Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Incorporated.

3. City Council appoint as the Directors of the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Incorporated, the Director, Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation as the General Manager's designate and the Manager, Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation for a term of office from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2028 and until successors are appointed.

The purpose of this report is to recommend amendments to the composition of the City's appointments to the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Board of Directors. The first amendment specifies that the Director of Community Recreation, Parks and Recreation is the designate of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. However, the Director of Community Recreation is already appointed to the board, so if they become the General Manager's designate, the City would not meet the requirement of having five board members appointed by the City. Therefore, a second amendment is required where the appointment of the Director of Community Recreation is changed to the Manager of Community Recreation. This maintains five City appointed members.

Together, these amendments continue to ensure alignment of Board decisions with City recreation programs and strategic priorities, ensures robust financial oversight, and balances the City's and University of Toronto's administrative leadership on the Board.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council treat the portion of the City Council meeting at which the letter (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, CreateTO is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Port Lands Company, and:

a. receive the Board approved 2025 Audited Financial Statements for Toronto Port Lands Company from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, forming Attachment 1 to the letter (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, CreateTO;

b. receive the Toronto Port Lands Company 2025 Annual Report from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, forming Attachment 2 to the letter (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, CreateTO; and

c. appoint KPMG LLP as the Auditor of Toronto Port Lands Company for fiscal year 2026.

At its meeting on April 27, 2026, the Board of Directors, Build Toronto Inc. and Toronto Port Lands Company, made the following that City Council treat that portion of the City Council meeting at which the report from Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO is considered as the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder for Toronto Port Lands Company.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council advise the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada of the need for coordinated, ongoing and sustained investments in supportive housing in its advocacy efforts with provincial and federal governments, particularly in informing the renewal of the National Housing Strategy and calling specifically for:

a. increased federal investment in capital funding for rapid construction dedicated to delivering supportive housing for people exiting homelessness;

b. provincial operating funding for wrap-around support services in supportive housing; and

c. federal requirements within provincial health and homelessness transfers for operating funding for wrap-around supports.

2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services to explore opportunities to provide additional supports and incentives to advance more City-led and non-profit led supportive housing development, including but not limited to:

a. continuing to prioritize supportive housing projects for capital and pre-development funding available through the City’s Rental Housing Supply Program;

b. continuing to prioritize City-owned land for supportive housing delivery; and

c. converting existing appropriate shelter sites into supportive housing, in alignment with Item EC16.1.

3. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services to identify opportunities to ensure people with lived experience of homelessness are meaningfully engaged in the design and delivery of the supportive housing in alignment with Item 2025.EC21.6, in the efforts to advance an all-of-City response to homelessness and support needs.

4.  City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services, to include as part of the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Strategic Planning a focus on the youth sector, including engaging with youth-serving agencies and youth with lived experience to develop program guidelines and approaches for youth residing in shelter and supportive housing programs; such review to include measures linked to housing stability, education, life-skills development and employment.

At its meeting on June 22, 2026, the Housing Rights Advisory Committee considered Item HS12.4 and made recommendations.

 
Summary from the Housing Rights Advisory Committee:

Toronto is facing an urgent and growing homelessness and housing crisis that continues to place significant strain on individuals, communities, and existing social housing systems. Encampments, shelter overcapacity, and increasing demand for rent-geared-to-income housing reflect a system under pressure and in need of immediate, coordinated intervention.

A key gap in the current system is the lack of appropriate supportive housing for individuals exiting homelessness—particularly those living with complex mental health and addiction challenges. Without adequate supports, many individuals struggle to maintain stable housing, contributing to cycles of eviction, homelessness, and overburdened social housing infrastructure. The City must take action to alleviate strain on shelters and ensure tenants can access homes with appropriate levels of support.

To address these challenges, the City must continue to advance a permanent supportive housing model—built rapidly using prefabricated modular units and paired with wrap-around supports—prioritizing a practical, scalable, and proven solution. When combined with strong intergovernmental funding and inclusive planning, this approach can stabilize vulnerable populations, helping to reduce evictions and returns to homelessness, and break the cycle of housing instability. This can also serve to reduce system pressures and create a pathway toward long-term housing security and community integration.

This approach emphasizes urgency, dignity, and long-term sustainability—ensuring all residents have access to safe, supportive housing and a path toward stability. In order to achieve this, the City must continue to take steps to advocate for increased intergovernmental funding and coordination, prioritize maximum available resources to deliver more supportive housing and ensure those with lived experience of homelessness are meaningfully involved in informing ongoing advancement of the City’s supportive housing programs.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report on Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Committee Annual General Meeting on June 4-7, 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta outlined in the letter (July 3, 2026) from Councillor Paul Ainslie for information.

This report provides an overview of my participation in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show, held from June 4 to 7, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta. The conference, themed Building the Future Together, brought together elected officials, municipal staff, federal representatives and sector partners from across Canada to discuss shared municipal priorities and emerging challenges.

During the conference, I participated in discussions with municipal leaders, federal officials, policy experts and industry partners on issues critical to cities and communities, including housing, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, climate resilience and municipal finance.

Key discussions focused on the growing pressures municipalities face in responding to population growth, housing affordability, infrastructure demands and the impacts of climate change. Delegates emphasized the importance of strong intergovernmental collaboration and sustained investment in local infrastructure and services. Housing supply and affordability remained central themes, with municipalities sharing innovative approaches to accelerating housing development, addressing homelessness and improving access to affordable housing.

The conference also provided valuable opportunities to exchange ideas with municipal colleagues from across the country on fiscal sustainability, infrastructure renewal, economic competitiveness and approaches to meeting increasing service demands. These conversations reinforced the importance of coordinated municipal advocacy and highlighted best practices that may inform Toronto's ongoing work.

A notable policy discussion focused on strengthening Canada's local information infrastructure and the role of community, Indigenous and campus media in supporting public engagement, emergency communications and local decision-making. Delegates recognized the importance of trusted local communication systems in combating misinformation, strengthening civic participation and enhancing community resilience.

Overall, the conference reinforced the value of collaboration, innovation and advocacy in addressing the complex issues facing municipalities and provided opportunities to advance priorities that are important to the City of Toronto and its residents. The conference also marked FCM's 125th anniversary.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the Good Roads Board of Directors Meetings June 11 – June 12, 2026 update outlined in the letter (July 3, 2026) from Councillor Paul Ainslie for information.

I am pleased to provide Council with an update regarding the Good Roads Board of Directors meeting held in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, from June 11–12, 2026. The meeting brought together municipal elected officials, senior staff, and Good Roads leadership from across Ontario to advance the association's advocacy, governance, education, and research priorities.

The Chatham-Kent meeting included meetings of the Executive Committee and several standing committees, including the Public Affairs Committee, Education and Training Committee, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and Research and Product Development Committee. These discussions focused on strengthening Good Roads' support for Ontario municipalities through advocacy, professional development, research initiatives, and organizational leadership.

A component of the meetings was the opportunity to engage directly with local infrastructure, transportation, and community assets within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Directors participated in technical and cultural tours. These visits provided valuable perspectives on rural economic development, agricultural transportation needs, community history, and the importance of transportation networks in supporting local economies throughout Ontario.

During the Board of Directors meeting on June 12, members reviewed current organizational priorities and discussed opportunities to continue strengthening municipal transportation infrastructure across the province. The Board reaffirmed its commitment to supporting municipalities through research, advocacy, training, and the sharing of best practices that improve the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of local transportation systems.

As President of Good Roads, I continue to advocate for policies and investments that support municipalities of all sizes while ensuring Toronto remains connected to emerging best practices in transportation planning, asset management, road safety, and infrastructure delivery. Participation in Good Roads provides Toronto with valuable opportunities to collaborate with municipal partners throughout Ontario and to contribute to province-wide discussions on transportation and infrastructure priorities.

I look forward to sharing future updates with Council as Good Roads continues its work on behalf of Ontario municipalities.

The 2027 Good Roads Conference will be held on April 4-7 Conference - Good Roads.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Executive Director Municipal Licensing and Standards, to identify all possible mechanisms for the City of Toronto to ban and regulate surveillance pricing that increases prices on groceries, including those sold online and delivered within the City, and report to the new term of City Council in the first quarter of 2027 with options for consideration.

2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to report to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2027 with a jurisdictional scan and analysis of existing regulatory authorities, to inform the development of recommended actions requested in Recommendation 1 above that would enable:

a. at minimum, unambiguous disclosure to consumers, in plain language, when personal data is being used for algorithmic personalized pricing practices and when any other algorithmic pricing practices that raise prices for individual consumers are being employed;

b. up to the full prohibition of algorithmic pricing practices that raise prices for individual consumers;

c. consumer protection through the restriction of predatory business practices involving consumers’ personal data, including the option for consumers to opt-out; and

d. greater transparency about the use of electronic shelf labelling systems.
 

3. City Council request the Government of Ontario to ban the practice of surveillance pricing and strengthen the Consumer Protection Act to protect Ontarians from predatory pricing technologies.
 

4. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to collaborate with the Government of Canada to advance measures and share data that will support food security, competition and affordability through the new Food Security Strategy and AI Strategy.
 

5. City Council direct the City Manager to request the advice of the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development on how current federal regulation addresses private sector collection and monetization of individual user data, including algorithmic pricing practices, and to identify any updates required to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act to ensure privacy protections and equitable outcomes for residents, and report back on the results of this request to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2027.
 

6. City Council direct the City Manager to request the advice of the Competition Bureau Canada on how current federal regulation addresses private sector collection and monetization of individual user data, including algorithmic pricing practices, and to identify any updates required to ensure privacy protections and equitable outcomes for residents, and report back on the results of this request to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2027.

7. City Council direct the City Manager to request the advice of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada on how current federal regulation addresses private sector collection and monetization of individual user data, including algorithmic pricing practices, and to identify any updates required to ensure privacy protections and equitable outcomes for residents, and report back on the results of this request to the Executive Committee in the first quarter of 2027.
 

8. City Council forward the Item to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for consideration.

Torontonians are struggling with rising costs, making tough choices to make ends meet. At the same time, big tech and retail giants are capitalizing by monitoring our activity and using the information to extract maximum profit. Surveillance pricing – also known as algorithmic personalized pricing – uses your personal data to change the price of groceries and other items. The goal is simple: to charge the customer as much as possible using personal data to determine what each individual will pay. That means the shelf price of an item can change based on who you are, where you are, or what time it is.

Manitoba introduced legislation to ban this practice. Recently, the federal government committed to explore strengthening privacy protections against this as part of the federal Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy.

The City of Toronto is taking action to reduce costs for people, especially when it comes to groceries. We’ve expanded school food programs to reach every student by this fall, saving families with two children $900 a year off their grocery bill. In March, Council passed a motion directing City staff to explore municipal levers to bring grocery costs down. That includes supporting independent grocers, developing a municipal grocery pilot that leverages Toronto’s public food terminal, public markets, and community partners in food security, and working with other levels of government to ban anti-competitive land covenants.

There is more we can do. The City of Toronto Act provides authority to regulate for the purpose of consumer protection and the economic well-being of Torontonians. This motion directs staff to explore every legal mechanism within the City of Toronto’s power to ban surveillance pricing on groceries.

The City should address these emerging predatory practices to protect Torontonians and make life more affordable. As the level of government closest to peoples’ daily lives, we cannot ignore these practices or simply wait for the federal or provincial governments. We must do what we can to ensure large companies don’t take advantage of Torontonians.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements in Appendix B to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Controller and Chief Accountant.

2. City Council approve the 2025 Sinking Funds Financial Statements in Appendix C to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Controller and Chief Accountant.

3. City Council approve the 2025 Trust Funds Financial Statements in Appendix D to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Controller and Chief Accountant.

The Controller and Chief Accountant, and the Director, Accounting Services, gave a presentation on 2025 Audited Financial Statements - Consolidated City, Sinking Funds, and Trust Funds.

This report presents the City of Toronto's (City) Consolidated Financial Statements (Consolidated Statements), the Sinking Funds Financial Statements and the Trust Funds Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.

All City financial statements are prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards established by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.

The City's external auditors, KPMG LLP, issued unqualified (clean) audit opinions for all of the City's 2025 Statements.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the City of Toronto Audit Findings Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 (June 25, 2026) from KPMG LLP for information.

Maria Khoushnood, Lead Audit Engagement Partner, gave a presentation on City of Toronto Audit Findings Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2025.

At its meeting of July 23 and 24, 2025, in item 2025.AU9.17, City Council, in accordance with Section 139 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, appointed KPMG LLP as the external auditor licensed under the Public Accounting Act, 2004 responsible for annually auditing the accounts and transactions of the City and certain of its local boards and expressing an opinion on the financial statements of these bodies based on the audit.

KPMG LLP presents the City of Toronto Audit Planning Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 for the 2025 audit of the consolidated financial statements for the City of Toronto.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the CreateTO 2025 Audited Financial Statements in Attachment 2 to the report (April 13, 2026) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO.

2. City Council approve the Toronto Parking Authority 2025 Audited Financial Statements in Attachment 2 to the report (May 14, 2026) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority. 

3. City Council receive for information the Exhibition Place 2025 Audit Financial Statements in Attachment 1 to the report (June 4, 2026) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place and the Audit Findings Report in Attachment 3 to the report (June 4, 2026) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place.

4. City Council receive for information the Heritage Toronto 2025 Audited Financial Statements in Attachment 1 to the letter (March 24, 2026) from the Board of Directors, Heritage Toronto, the Audit Findings Report to the Board in Attachment 2 to the letter (March 24, 2026) from the Board of Directors, Heritage Toronto, the Management Representation Letter to the report (March 24, 2026) from the Executive Director, Heritage Toronto, and the Management Representation Letter in Attachment 3 to the letter (March 24, 2026) from the Board of Directors, Heritage Toronto.

5. City Council receive for information the Sankofa Square 2025 Audited Financial Statements and Auditors Report in Attachment 1 to the letter (March 24, 2026) from the Board of Management, Sankofa Square, and the Management Representation Letter dated April 27, 2026 in Attachment 3 to the letter (March 24, 2026) from the Board of Management, Sankofa Square.

6. City Council receive for information the TO Live 2025 Audited Financial Results in Attachment 1 to the report (May 25, 2026) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, TO Live and Audit Findings Report in Attachment 2 to the report (May 25, 2026) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, TO Live.

7. City Council receive for information the Toronto Atmospheric Fund 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in Attachment 1 to the report (April 28, 2026) from the Director of Finance, Toronto Atmospheric Fund.

8. City Council receive for information the Toronto Public Library 2025 Audited Financial Statements in Attachment 2 to the letter (May 26, 2026) from the Toronto Public Library Board, and the Audit Findings in Attachment 1 to the letter (May 26, 2026) from the Toronto Public Library Board.

9. City Council receive for information the Toronto Transit Commission Draft Consolidated Financial Statements of Toronto Transit Commission for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 in the Attachment 2 to the report (May 26, 2026) from the Interim Chief Financial Officer, TTC, and the Audit Findings Report in the Attachment 2 to the report (May 26, 2026) from the Interim Chief Financial Officer, TTC.

10. City Council receive for information the Toronto Zoo 2025 Audit Results in Attachment 2 to the report (May 20, 2026) from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo, and the Toronto Zoo 2025 Financial Statements in Attachment 1 to the report (May 20, 2025) from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo.

The following 2025 Financial Statements and related documents for the year ended December 31, 2025 have been submitted to the Audit Committee for consideration:

- CreateTO
- Exhibition Place
- Heritage Toronto

- Sankofa Square
- TO Live
- Toronto Atmospheric Fund
- Toronto Parking Authority
- Toronto Public Library
- Toronto Transit Commission
- Toronto Zoo

At its meeting on April 27, 2026, the Board of Directors, CreateTO considered Item RA25.3.

Summary from the report (April 13, 2026) from the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO:

As the City of Toronto’s real estate agency, CreateTO applies a strategic city-wide lens to Toronto’s real estate holdings, develops City buildings and lands for municipal purposes and delivers real estate solutions to advance City Council’s key public policy goals and meet the program needs of City divisions, agencies, and corporations.

CreateTO is a self-sustaining agency and operates on a net zero basis to the City of Toronto.

Toronto has more than 8,400 properties within its real estate portfolio. CreateTO offers creative and strategic approaches to solving some of our city’s most pressing challenges, from building affordable homes and inclusive communities, to creating cultural and employment opportunities, driving economic prosperity, achieving our climate goals, and increasing our collective quality of life.

For the year ending December 31, 2025, KPMG LLP conducted the audit and delivered a clean audit opinion. Please refer to Attachment 1 for KPMG LLP's audit findings report and Attachment 2 for the audited financial statements.

At its meeting on June 18, 2026, the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place considered Item EP23.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (June 4, 2026) from the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place:

The auditor of record for the Board, KPMG, audits our financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards and summarizes issues of audit significance, and provides the communications required by their professional standards.

KPMG presents for the information of the Board, for the year ended December 31, 2025, the following:

1. Draft Audited Financial Statements (Attachment 1),

2. Management Representation Letter (Attachment 2), and

3. Audit Findings Report (Attachment 3).

The Management Representation Letter (Attachment 2) provides formal written assertions from management to the auditors. These assertions confirm the accuracy and completeness of the financial statements and disclosures provided during the audit. This letter also includes two (2) uncorrected misstatement identified by the auditors, which management has agreed with. One is a balance sheet reclassification and the other is a non-cash transaction to reflect PSAS government assistance. These entries do not impact the income statement.

The Audit Findings Report (Attachment 3) presents the auditors' suggestions and recommendations based on their findings, aimed at enhancing our accounting and internal control procedures. As detailed in Attachments, the auditors have issued an unqualified opinion on the financial statements for the 2025 audit, indicating no significant internal control issues.

A representative of KPMG will attend the Board meeting on June 18, 2026, to respond to any questions from the Board.

As reported on the Statement of Operations and Accumulated Deficit, the Transfer Payable before Budget Deficit Subsidy funding from the City is $2.088 million. The Board’s 2025 Operating Budget Deficit Subsidy funding was $0.450 million which was received from the City. Overall, therefore, Exhibition Place will have a Transfer Payable of $2.538 million to the City.

At its meeting on March 24, 2026, the Board of Directors of Heritage Toronto considered Item HT 26-14, approved the 2025 Audited Financial Statements, and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (March 24, 2026) from the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board:

Heritage Toronto builds a better city by bringing people together to explore Toronto’s shared past and people’s lived experiences. It delivers 80 plus public programs annually including: walking, cycling and bus tours; plaques, digital programs and exhibitions, the Heritage Toronto Awards, the Emerging Historian program, community events programming, and the Heritage Equity Initiative.

For the year ending December 31, 2025, Doane Grant Thornton conducted the audit and delivered a clean audit opinion.

Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements, and Management Representation Letter for Sankofa Square for the year ended December 31, 2025.

At its meeting on June 15, 2026, the Board of Directors of TO Live considered Item CT20.5 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 25, 2026) from the President and Chief Executive Officer, TO Live:

The purpose of this report is to present the 2025 Audited Financial Results to the Board of Directors of TO Live.

At its meeting on April 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund considered Item TA14.16 and made a recommendation to City Council.

Summary from the report (April 24, 2026) from the Director, Finance, Toronto Atmospheric Fund:

The 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by Doane Grant Thornton and are presented to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) Board of Directors for approval. These statements provide separate fund accounting for the endowment funds provided to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund by the City of Toronto, Province of Ontario, and Government of Canada.

At its meeting on May 29, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority considered Item PA19.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 14, 2026) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority:

The purpose of this report is to provide the Board of Directors of Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) with the draft audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.

KPMG LLP has completed their audit of Toronto Parking Authority's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, and has delivered a clean audit opinion. A draft of the financial statements along with a copy of KPMG's year-end report to the Board of Directors is provided in Attachments 1 and 2. KPMG Audit Partner, Kevin Travers, will be attending the May 29, 2026 Board meeting to provide a summary on significant accounting and financial reporting matters dealt with during the audit process.

At its meeting on May 29, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority considered Item PA19.3.

Summary from the report (May 11, 2026) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority:

The purpose of this report is to receive approval from the Board to receive the Toronto Parking Authority's 2025 annual report. A summary of key accomplishments achieved in 2025 is presented in the draft 2025 Annual Report (refer to Attachment 1).

Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) is North America's largest municipal operator of public parking and manager of Bike Share Toronto, North America's third largest bike share program. We also own and operate Canada's largest municipal Electric Vehicle charging network.

Trip volumes reached 32.3 million, demonstrating steady customer behavior and strong demand for the Toronto Parking Authority's mobility services. Bike Share Toronto recorded 7.8 million rides in 2025, an increase of approximately 0.9 million trips over 2024, indicating sustained growth in active transportation and broader adoption of shared mobility. In 2025, Bike Share Toronto attracted over 44,717 members (+4,255 v 2024) and achieved ridership of 7.8 million (+0.9 million v 2024) marking a nearly 241 percent increase in ridership since 2019. In parallel, parking trips was 24.5 million, -1.1 million fewer trips mainly resulting from snow route closures and other externalities. Overall, trip volume performance in 2025 demonstrates resilience in core parking demand alongside structural growth in non-parking mobility services.

Toronto Parking Authority's electric vehicle (EV) charging network, which now comprises 537 chargers, places Toronto Parking Authority as the operator of the largest municipally owned Electric Vehicle charging network in Canada. This network attracted over 46,600 unique customers and generated over $893,000 in charging revenue.

Net income, excluding $14.6 million in non-cash asset transfers to City of Toronto programs within other income, was $48.4 million +$3.6 million or 8.1 percent, over the prior year. Revenues reached a new record of $174.8 million, +$11.5 million or 7 percent versus 2024, driven by growth across all business segments.

A summary of key accomplishments achieved in 2025 is presented in the draft 2025 Annual Report (refer to Attachment 1).

Through PA19.1, the 2025 Audited Financial Statements are also being submitted to the Board for approval at the May 29, 2026, Board meeting. Should the Board approve both the draft Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statements, Toronto Parking Authority will incorporate the Audited Financial Statements into the 2025 Annual Report and finalize for distribution and publishing on Toronto Parking Authority's website. In order to meet requirements under the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 179, Parking Authority, it is also recommended that the Board forward both the Audited Financial Statements and Annual Report to City Council.

Audit Findings Report and Financial Statements for Toronto Public Library for the year ended December 31, 2025.

At its meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Toronto Transit Commission Board considered the attached report titled, “Draft Consolidated Financial Statements of Toronto Transit Commission for the Year Ended December 31, 2025”.

In doing so, the Toronto Transit Commission Board:

1. Approved the Draft Consolidated Financial Statements of Toronto Transit Commission for the Year Ended December 31, 2025.

2. Forwarded this report and the appended Draft Toronto Transit Commission Consolidated Financial Statements to the City Clerk for submission to the next City Audit Committee meeting.

The foregoing is submitted to the Audit Committee for consideration.

At its meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Toronto Transit Commission Board considered the attached report titled, “KPMG LLP Audit Findings Report on the Toronto Transit Commission Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2025”.

In doing so, the Toronto Transit Commission Board:

1. Approved the appended Draft Consolidated Financial Statements of Toronto Transit Commission for the year ended December 31, 2025.

2. Forwarded this report and the appended Draft Toronto Transit Commission Consolidated Financial Statements to the City Clerk for submission to the next City Audit Committee meeting.

The foregoing is submitted to the Audit Committee for consideration.

At its meeting on June 22, 2026, the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo considered Item ZB22.9 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 20, 2026) from the Chief Transformation Officer, Toronto Zoo:

This report submits the 2025 Draft Financial Statements and Audit Results Report of the Board for approval. The Policy and Finance Committee reviewed the financial statements and audit results report on May 1, 2026 and recommended them for approval by the Board.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report (June 24, 2026) from the Auditor General on the status of the financial statement audits of the City’s Agencies and Corporations for the year ended December 31, 2025 for information.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Audit Committee and City Council with the status of financial statement audits of the City’s Agencies and Corporations for the year ended December 31, 2025.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 29, 2026) from the Auditor General remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains information that involves the security of property of the City of Toronto or its agencies and corporations.

The Auditor General follows up on her reports to review management actions taken to implement the recommendations adopted by City Council and to ensure that intended benefits are being achieved.

During this follow-up cycle, management reported 186 recommendations as fully implemented or no longer applicable. We selected 164 recommendations (96 for City divisions and 68 for various agencies and corporations) to review in this follow-up cycle. These included 117 high priority recommendations.

The assessments for the 96 City division recommendations concluded that 61 are fully implemented, 1 is no longer applicable, and 34 are not fully implemented.

The follow-up results for Toronto Parking Authority and Toronto Police Service were reported to their respective Boards in May 2026. The results of the follow-up for Toronto Transit Commission were reported to their Board on June 3, 2026.

Since 1999, the Auditor General has made 3,755 recommendations and has verified and closed 88 per cent of these recommendations.

The detailed results from this follow-up review are discussed in Attachment 1.

At its meeting on May 29, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority considered Item PA19.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (May 15, 2026) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority:

The Auditor General follows up on the implementation status of outstanding recommendations made through her audit and investigation reports. The purpose is to verify that Auditor General recommendations are fully implemented and that intended benefits are achieved.

In this follow-up cycle, we reviewed the status of seven recommendations reported by management as fully implemented from the following three reports:

-  Toronto Parking Authority Phase 2: Audit of the Revenue Operations of Off-Street Controlled Facilities, 2016

-  Auditor General's Observations of a Land Acquisition at Finch Avenue West and Arrow Road by the Toronto Parking Authority - Part 2, 2017

-  Results of Agreed-Upon Procedures to Assess Controls over Pay and Display Credit Card Revenues, 2021

Of the seven recommendations we reviewed, we determined that four recommendations are fully implemented, two recommendations are no longer applicable, and one recommendation is not fully implemented.

The detailed results from this follow-up review are discussed in Attachment 1.

This report also includes identification of cost savings from the Toronto Parking Authority implementing Recommendation number 5 from our report: Improvement Needed in Managing the City's Wireless Telecommunications Contracts, 2018.

The results of this follow-up review will be included in our consolidated report on the status of outstanding recommendations to be presented at the City's Audit Committee meeting on July 10, 2026.

Please find attached the following extracts from the draft Minutes of the Public meeting of the Toronto Police Service Board held on May 14, 2026:

- P2026-0514-2.0. Toronto Police Service - 2026 Follow-up - Status of Previous Auditor General’s Recommendations

The Board further agreed that copies of these Minutes (including the reports from the Auditor General) be forwarded to you for information, also to forward to the City's Audit Committee.

At its meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Toronto Transit Commission Board considered the attached report titled, “Toronto Transit Commission - 2026 Follow-up - Status of Previous Auditor General’s Recommendations”.

The Toronto Transit Commission Board:

1. Forwarded this report to City Council for information through the City’s Audit Committee.

2. Directed that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it involves the security of property belonging to the Toronto Transit Commission.

The Auditor General’s report is submitted to the Audit Committee for consideration.

The Audit Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to:

a. Ensure contracted service providers that are required to respond to and address 311 service requests do so in accordance with the contractual requirements;

b. Ensure service providers are meeting their contractual requirement to provide complete Global Positioning System data for trucks in service;

c. Enhance Solid Waste Management Services’ contract monitoring procedures to include assessing the accuracy and completeness of the collections service providers’ daily reports; and

d. Perform a cost-benefit analysis on further leveraging Global Positioning System data use for contract monitoring purposes, including the opportunity to improve the Global Positioning System system reports to contain location data records at frequent intervals.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to ensure the organics processing facility operators:

a. Meet contractual requirements, which are inclusive of quality and quantity performance standards, maintenance, regulatory, and health and safety requirements; and

b. Take corrective actions to rectify non-compliance instances in a timely manner, as determined and documented by Solid Waste Management Services.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to:

a. Ensure external consultants document and submit their inspection reports according to the contract terms and policies and procedures used by Solid Waste Management Services;

b. Retain external consultants’ inspection reports and establish routine spot checks to ensure the information in the reports is complete and accurate; and

c. Monitor external consultant Request For Information response times and completeness of project Request For Information logs against contract requirements.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with the Chief Procurement Officer and Legal Services, to:

a. Ensure that liquidated damage categories included in future collection service provider contracts meet the criteria for Solid Waste Management Services staff to be able to apply them effectively, as well as explore incorporating other contractual accountability mechanisms (e.g., key performance indicators, performance targets) that can be utilized more effectively for contract management purposes;

b. Develop and incorporate key performance indicators and performance targets into the scope of work of future organics processing facility operator contracts, where applicable, to encourage desired performance and assess vendor performance; and

c. Develop and incorporate key performance indicators and performance targets relating to quality and timeliness of services into the scope of work of future construction contractor and external consultant contracts, where applicable, to establish performance standards, encourage desired performance and assess vendor performance.

5. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to:

a. Ensure Solid Waste Management Services contract managers complete performance evaluations in accordance with the frequencies outlined in the Purchasing and Materials Management Division Supplier Performance Evaluation procedure and Solid Waste Management Services’ policies and procedures;

b. Ensure all Solid Waste Management Services contract managers complete Purchasing and Materials Management Division's training and annual refreshers relating to Purchasing and Materials Management Division’s Supplier Performance Evaluation procedure requirements for all contract types; and

c. Ensure Solid Waste Management Services contract managers monitor whether construction contractors and external consultants take appropriate corrective action in response to areas where they do not meet performance expectations, including communicating, reviewing and documenting whether issues persist or are resolved.

6. City Council request the Chief Procurement Officer, Purchasing and Materials Management Division to:

a. Review and enhance its Supplier Performance Evaluation procedure to clarify its applicability to service contracts;

b. Develop a corporate-wide framework and implementation plan to incorporate performance evaluation scores into future bid evaluations, in consultation with relevant divisional representatives; and

c. Provide training and annual refreshers to contract managers and staff with delegated or assigned contract management responsibilities, including responsibility for vendor oversight, performance monitoring, deliverable validation, or contract administration, on Purchasing and Materials Management Division’s supplier performance evaluation policy and procedure requirements for all contract types.

7. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to:

a. Ensure invoices (and supporting documents) are reviewed and verified to be in accordance with the contract terms and related policies and procedures, before payment is approved (for all contract categories);

b. Ensure all supporting documents for the invoice package are obtained and retained as required by the contract (for all contract categories); and

c. Establish guidelines for reviewing, analyzing, and documenting external consultant invoices.

8. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to:

a. Ensure external consultants and Solid Waste Management Services contract managers follow the change directive process, which includes issuing a formal signed change directive form (for construction contractors) or written authorization (for external consultants) before the extra work is performed, as required by the policies and procedures implemented or adopted by the Solid Waste Management Services division;

b. Develop a policy that requires the use of standardized “root cause” categories to identify and track all change orders for contracts;

c. Establish procedures for assessing when and how to pursue claims and cost recovery of change orders, including a consideration of the cost and benefit of pursuing such claims;

d. Implement a process to centrally track change orders, including volume, value, root cause category, and analyze trends across all contracts to identify areas of continuous improvement; 

e. Ensure Solid Waste Management Services contract managers review and approve all change orders, including the accuracy and completeness of change order supporting documentation, as well as the change order pricing, ensuring mathematical accuracy and compliance with contract terms (e.g., markups); and

f. Provide annual refresher training to Solid Waste Management Services contract managers on the applicable change directive and change order policies, procedures, and required documentation.

9. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Auditor General remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains information that is subject to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto.

The Auditor General, and the Assistant Auditor General, gave a presentation on Audit of Solid Waste Management Services - Contract Management for Solid Waste Collections, Organics Processing Services and Construction Projects.

The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, gave a presentation on Audit of Solid Waste Management Services - Contract Management for Solid Waste Collections, Organics Processing Services and Construction Projects.

Solid Waste Management Services is responsible for collecting, transporting, processing, composting and disposing of municipal and some private sector solid waste.

The Auditor General’s 2025 Work Plan included an audit of Solid Waste Management Services’ contract management processes. From July 2022 to July 2025, Solid Waste Management Services’ contract portfolio included over 300 contracts valued at $1.8 billion, with the earliest contract starting in 2011 and some ending in 2030. This audit focused on contracts managed by two Solid Waste Management Services sections: Infrastructure and Resource Management and Collection and Litter Operations.

This audit assessed whether Solid Waste Management Services has contract management systems, policies, and processes in place to monitor the performance of contracted service providers and hold them accountable for meeting expected outcomes and terms and conditions as stated in the contracts, and whether contract payments are properly supported and in accordance with the City’s policies and procedures.

Our audit identified opportunities to:

A. Ensure Contractual Performance Requirements are Met Through Enhanced Monitoring Activities and Accountability Mechanisms

B. Strengthen Payment and Change Order Review Processes to Ensure Compliance with Contracts, Policies and Procedures

The Audit Committee recommends that:  

1. To reduce the screening review backlog for parking penalties and, consequently, time-to-screening, City Council request the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Executive Director, Court Services, and the Director of Revenue Services, to:

a. Assess what changes can be made through the online dispute portal, Administrative Penalty System forms, and the City website to provide additional guidance for disputers and encourage complete submissions;

b. Assess the feasibility and benefits of restricting a screening review to only include documents submitted at the time of the screening request, with exceptions as necessary;

c. Formally define time-to-screening targets for parking administrative penalties, taking into account current issuance and dispute rates, for City Council consideration; and

d. Conduct a detailed staffing analysis that takes into consideration the estimated new screening requests, existing screening review backlog, time allocation between screening reviews and other duties, screening officer throughput, and use of overtime if needed, to determine the optimal staffing level for screening officers to reduce the backlog and time-to-screening for administrative penalties.

2. To keep the time-to-screening for red light camera penalties within acceptable timeframes, City Council request the City Solicitor to formally define time-to-screening targets for red light camera administrative penalties, taking into account current issuance and dispute rates, for City Council consideration.

3. To inform a recipient of administrative penalty amounts overdue and in default, City Council request the Director, Revenue Services, to:

a. Ensure Notices of Overdue Parking Penalty, Notices of Default, and Notices of Overdue Penalty Order are sent on the day their respective penalties qualify for these notices;

b. Review quality control and reconciliation processes to ensure they accurately identify and send all missed notices, add all missed late fees, and process all missed plate denials on the earliest day following qualification;

c. Investigate why any notices, late payment fees and / or plate denials that should have been sent or processed were not, and update the automated scripts that produce them accordingly; and

d. Work with the Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of the Attorney General, as applicable, to complete all necessary system integration work to begin processing licence plate denial for red light camera penalties as soon as penalties qualify.

4. To improve Administrative Penalty System performance monitoring and reporting, City Council request the Executive Director, Court Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor and Director, Revenue Services, to:

a. Develop a performance measurement framework for the Administrative Penalty System program;

b. Establish and report on key performance indicators and targets aligned with program priorities to the General Government Committee that include, but are not limited to, time-to-screening, dispute processing times, backlog reduction, average screenings completed per screening officer, timely collection of outstanding penalties, timely use of notices, fees, and licence plate denial, and the cumulative dollar amount of outstanding penalties; and

c. Continue to align reporting with activities performed during the reporting period by revising reporting methods to include all activities in the reporting year rather than only activities pertaining to penalties issued in that year and compare annual results on this basis.

5. To improve the reliability of reporting for oversight and decision-making of the Administrative Penalty System, City Council request the Executive Director, Court Services, City Solicitor, and Director, Revenue Services to develop routine reports through the Case Management System that are logical and include criteria that address the program’s needs and operations, inclusive of parking penalties, once these penalties transition onto the system.

6. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Auditor General remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains information involving the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto.

7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in collaboration with Court Services, Legal Services, Revenue Services, and the Toronto Police Service, to explore the feasibility of a tiered penalty structure for repeat offenders, and to report to the appropriate Standing Committee in 2027 on the potential for short-term or long-term opportunities, including technical, policy and financial considerations, along with best practices and experiences from other jurisdictions.

The Auditor General, the Assistant Auditor General, the Audit Manager, gave a presentation on Audit of the City's Administrative Penalty System for Parking and Red Light Camera Violations.

The Audit Committee:

1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report directly to the July 29, 30 and 31, 2026 meeting of City Council with a supplementary report which includes:

a. a city-wide heat-map showing the amount of infractions found by each of the red-light cameras; and

b. a city-wide heat-map showing all of the parking infractions.

The Administrative Penalty System is the City's process to resolve disputes and collect payments for administrative penalties, which are imposed for various traffic by-law and statute violations, including parking violations and violations detected by red light camera systems. The City implemented its Administrative Penalty System to resolve by-law disputes more efficiently than it had through the provincial court.

The Court Services Division coordinates the Administrative Penalty System’s overall program governance with the support of Legal Services Division, which also oversees the screening review process, and the Revenue Services Division, which leads penalty collection efforts.

The Auditor General’s 2025 Audit Work Plan included an audit of the Administrative Penalty System - Parking Ticket Fines (parking penalties). This audit assessed whether the Administrative Penalty System is achieving its intended benefits in supporting dispute resolution and payment collection in accordance with City by-laws and regulations.

Our audit identified opportunities to:

A. Improve Timeliness of Screening Reviews

B. Improve Collection of Penalty Amounts and Fees Due

C. Improve Performance Monitoring and Reporting

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report (May 15, 2026) from the Auditor General for information.

At its meeting on May 25, 2026, the Toronto Public Library Board considered the report (May 15, 2026) from the Auditor General on Cybersecurity Audit of Toronto Public Library, and made recommendations to City Council.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the report (June 17, 2026) from the Auditor General for information.

I am writing in my capacity as Chair of the Toronto Police Service Board regarding the Auditor General’s report entitled Audit of the Toronto Police Service’s Information Technology Governance: Driving Improved Accountability and Transparency in Achieving Technology Objectives.

At its public meeting on May 14, 2026, the Toronto Police Service Board considered the Auditor General’s report and adopted the recommendations directed to the Board. The Board appreciates the Auditor General’s work and recognizes the importance of strong information technology governance, accountability, transparency, and effective oversight in supporting the Toronto Police Service’s operations and service delivery.

The Board supports the findings and recommendations contained in the report and is committed to ensuring appropriate oversight of their implementation. The report provides valuable guidance to strengthen governance practices and improve accountability in the management of information technology resources and initiatives.

The Audit Committee recommends that:   

1. City Council request the Chief People Officer, in coordination with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits Division, to review the current Attendance Management Program to:

a. Evaluate whether historical standards and processes developed in 2001 are still relevant to the ongoing operational needs at the City, and update if it is determined that changes are needed; and

b. Enhance corporate oversight and benchmarks to measure effectiveness of the program across divisions, particularly for those with high absenteeism.

2. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Director, Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits Division, in coordination with the Chief People Officer, to:

a. Review the sick occurrence transactions provided by the Auditor General and determine, in coordination with the City Solicitor, if any pay adjustments are needed;

b. Determine whether any retroactive review of all Sick-New Occurrence transactions is needed for prior periods, including since the inception of the Sick-New Occurrence policy;

c. Communicate and train staff and supervisors to improve their understanding of the Sick-New Occurrence policy and exception approval requirements; and

d. Coordinate with the Chief Technology Officer to evaluate whether automated controls can be implemented to ensure that the correct Sick-New Occurrence type is entered into the system when this sick time is entered by staff.

3. City Council request the Chief People Officer in coordination with relevant Division Heads, to:

a. Review the existing exemption lists for payment of overtime to non-union staff, and assess whether job codes described in the lists for payment of overtime to non-union staff remain appropriate in accordance with operational needs;

b. Develop procedures to ensure that these exemption lists are reviewed on a periodic basis; and

c. Review the job codes for non-union staff who are paid overtime and are not included in the exemption list as eligible to receive overtime pay, and assess whether this practice remains appropriate in accordance with operational needs.

4. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in coordination with relevant Division Heads, to:

a. Establish a formal process to ensure that work schedule updates entered in divisional timekeeping systems that interface with the City’s payroll system are reflected accurately and in a timely manner and that periodic reconciliations are performed to confirm both systems are aligned;

b. Implement monitoring controls to identify and promptly resolve schedule mismatches between the systems; and

c. Review the list of exceptions provided as a result of this report and determine whether any payroll adjustments are required.

5. City Council request the Auditor General to consider additional future reports on Continuous Controls Monitoring: City Staff Overtime, Absenteeism, and Other Payroll-Related Expenses, and in collaboration with People and Equity Division to provide expanded prior year information and associated trends within the reports.

The Auditor General’s 2026 Annual Work Plan[1] included a project on continuous controls monitoring of selected payroll-related expenses at the City.  

The objective of this continuous controls monitoring, a non-audit project, was to highlight unusual transactions and exceptions in payroll-related expenses, including emerging trends, and areas where internal controls may need to be strengthened.

The continuous controls monitoring project uses an exception-based analytics approach to review payroll transactions and trends over multiple years. The areas selected for analysis in this continuous controls monitoring project included:

- Staff overtime, standby and callback payments, and kilometrage reimbursements

- Staff absences, such as paid sick time, ill-dependent leave, and bereavement leave

The following criteria were used to analyze payroll data to identify exceptions for review:

- Employees earning more than 50 per cent of their base salary or more than $50,000 in overtime

- Staff sick leave, including ill-dependent leave, exceeding 500 hours in a year

- Bereavement leaves exceeding 100 hours in a year

Our analysis found that all the payroll-related areas selected for review increased from 2023 to 2025. In particular, overtime increased by 22.7 per cent (from $109.3 million to $134.1 million), while paid sick leave (including ill-dependent) increased by 20.9 per cent (from $109.2 million to $131.9 million) from 2023 to 2025. The report outlines the top five divisions for each area.

We asked management to review the results from our data analysis, and their comments are provided in the appendices 2 to 11 of the report.

Although management has provided many valid explanations for the overall increases, given the significance of these increases and the associated costs, there is a need for a focused review of the drivers of these expenses, along with division-level monitoring of the areas with the largest and fastest-growing costs.

In addition, this report provides four recommendations to strengthen internal controls of payroll-related expenses, including improving the City’s Attendance Management Program.

Subject to the availability of resources, the Auditor General may perform this analysis on a periodic basis in the future and encourages management to monitor the selected areas on an ongoing basis.

[1] Auditor General’s Office 2026 Work Plan

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve the 2024 and 2025 audited financial statements and management letters of the Business Improvement Areas as attached in Appendices A to Y to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer:

- Appendix A - Albion Islington Square - 2024 Financial Statements

- Appendix B - Chinatown - 2024 Financial Statements

- Appendix C - Crossroads of the Danforth - 2024 Financial Statements

- Appendix D - Harbord Street - 2024 Financial Statements

- Appendix E - Leslieville - 2024 Financial Statements

- Appendix F - Long Branch - 2024 Financial Statements

- Appendix G - Wexford Heights - 2024 Financial Statements

- Appendix H - Multiple BIAs (Appendices A-G) - Management Letters

- Appendix I - Bloordale Village - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix J - College Promenade - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix K - College West - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix L - Lakeshore Village - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix M - Korea Town - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix N - MarkeTO - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix O - Mimico By The Lake - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix P - Mimico Village - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix Q - Oakwood Village - Management Letters

- Appendix R - Regal Heights Village - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix S - Shop The Queensway - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix T - Upper Village - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix U - York-Eglinton - 2024 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix V - Downtown Yonge - 2025 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix W - Financial District - 2025 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix X - Toronto Downtown West - 2025 Financial Statements and Management Letter

- Appendix Y - Riverside - 2025 Financial Statements and Management Letter

This report presents the Audit Committee and City Council with the audited financial statements and management letters of Business Improvement Areas as outlined below:

All financial statements included in this report received unqualified audit opinions and have been approved by the respective Business Improvement Area Boards of Management (Boards). Five Business Improvement Areas (Bloordale Village, Mimico By The Lake, Mimico Village, Shop The Queensway and York-Eglinton) for fiscal 2024 and one Business Improvement Area (Downtown Yonge) for fiscal 2025 received recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operations. Management has committed to action plans and they have been brought to the attention of the respective Business Improvement Area Boards.

In 2025, Historic Queen Street East Business Improvement Area was re-activated and two new Business Improvement Areas were established - Cedarbrae Markham Lawrence Village Business Improvement Area and Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area. As these three Business Improvement Areas had no operational activity in fiscal 2025, the number of active Business Improvement Areas remains 83 for reporting purposes.

79 audited financial statements for the 2025 fiscal year are in the process of being finalized and will be presented to the Audit Committee and City Council at a future date.  

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the 2025 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letters, where applicable, for the Community Centres in Attachments 1 to 10 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Auditor General for information:

- Attachment 1 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - 519 Church Street Community Centre

- Attachment 2 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Applegrove Community Complex

- Attachment 3 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Cecil Community Centre

- Attachment 4 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Central Eglinton Community Centre

- Attachment 5 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Community Centre 55

- Attachment 6 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre

- Attachment 7 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Ralph Thornton Community Centre

- Attachment 8 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Scadding Court Community Centre

- Attachment 9 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Swansea Town Hall Community Centre

- Attachment 10 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre

The purpose of this report is to provide the Audit Committee and City Council with the 2025 audited financial statements of Community Centres.

The 2025 audited financial statements for the 10 Community Centres are presented to Audit Committee after approval by their respective Boards of Management, and the audits of all 10 Community Centres have been completed.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the 2025 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letters, where applicable, for the Arenas in Attachments 1 to 5 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Auditor General for information:

- Attachment 1 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - George Bell Arena

- Attachment 2 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena

- Attachment 3 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - McCormick Playground Arena

- Attachment 4 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - North Toronto Memorial Arena

- Attachment 5 - Financial Statements and Report to the Board of Management - William H. Bolton Arena

The purpose of this report is to provide the Audit Committee and City Council with the 2025 audited financial statements of Arenas and a status update on those outstanding for 2025.

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

At the time of preparation of this report, there were five 2025 audited financial statements available for Arenas. This is because the 2025 audit for the remaining three entities were in progress. Depending on when the audits are completed, the Independent Auditor's Reports, accompanying financial statements and management control letters (if applicable) will be presented at a subsequent meeting of the Audit Committee.

The Audit Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the letter (May 27, 2026) from Kwok and Associate, Licensed Public Accountant on the 2025 Compliance Audit for the Auditor General’s Office of the City of Toronto for information.

At its meeting of December 16 and 17, 2025, in item 2025.CC35.3, City Council appointed Kwok and Associate as the external auditor to conduct an annual compliance audit for the offices of each of the City’s Accountability Officers for a five-year period for calendar years ending December 31st for 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Kwok and Associate, Licensed Public Accountant, reporting on the Auditor General's Office of the City of Toronto - Report on the Results of Applying Specified Auditing Procedures to Financial Information Other Than Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2025.

The Board of Health recommends that:

1. City Council request the Chief People Officer to work with the Occupational Health and Safety Coordinating Committee to update the Indoor Air Quality Guidance (2016) policy with any relevant changes to reflect learnings from COVID and other technological improvements that may have happened since this policy was last published.
 

2. City Council request the Chief People Officer to consider establishing a public Indoor Air Quality dashboard for City-owned buildings bringing visibility to indoor air quality.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to identify options within the City’s authority to strengthen indoor-air-quality protections in rental housing, including ventilation and filtration maintenance, public guidance, tenant notification and complaint-response pathways, and report back to the Board of Health in Q3 2027.

The Board of Health:

1. Requested the Medical Officer of Health continue to review emerging indoor air quality guidance and incorporate into local public health communication where appropriate, including strengthening information on practical, evidence-informed actions that people can take at home to reduce the risks from exposure to indoor air contaminants.

2. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to continue collaborating with Toronto school boards and other relevant community partners to support the distribution of public health guidance on preventing transmission of respiratory viruses.

3. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to continue participating in knowledge exchange and academic partnerships that support local understanding of effective indoor air quality risk-reduction measures.

4.  Requested the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with other relevant City divisions, to promote and share the City of Toronto's Indoor Air Quality Guidance as a resource for employers, building owners, operators, and organizations seeking to improve indoor air quality and support healthier indoor environments.

5.  Requested that the Province of Ontario take steps to improve indoor air quality by:

a.  Enhancing provincial programs and financial supports to reduce exposure to wildfire smoke among vulnerable populations, including improving access to effective indoor air quality measures like filtration and cleaner air spaces;

b.  Implementing, where feasible, interventions based on Health Canada guidance and other evidence-informed practices to reduce exposure to indoor air contaminants in publicly funded schools and child care centres;

c.  Increasing access to portable air cleaners and replacement filters for people who have low-income and are medically vulnerable; and

d.  Updating the Ontario Building Code to incorporate ASHRAE Standard 241 and ASHRAE Guideline 44-2024.

Dr. Shovita Padhi, Associate Medical Officer of Health and Dr. Michelle Murti, Medical Officer of Health gave a presentation on Public Health Role in Indoor Air Quality.

Urban Canadians spend almost 90 percent of their time indoors, meaning that most daily air exposure occurs in homes, schools, workplaces and other indoor environments. Poor indoor air quality can contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular health risks, worsen exposure during wildfire smoke and extreme heat events, and affect transmission risk for some respiratory infections in shared indoor spaces.

Indoor air quality oversight in Canada is distributed across multiple orders of government and sector-specific frameworks, including housing, workplaces, schools, public facilities, and health settings. In Ontario, many of the primary levers for improving indoor air quality sit with the Province, building owners and operators, employers, and school boards.

Toronto Public Health (TPH) also plays a role in indoor air quality. Toronto Public Health helps protect indoor air quality by monitoring health risks and emerging evidence, responding to complaints and investigating health hazards, supporting outbreak prevention in indoor settings and working with other organizations to share information and coordinate action.

Recommendations in this report focus on strengthening Toronto Public Health's public communication on indoor air quality in accordance with provincial and federal guidance; continuing collaboration with partners, including school boards; and requesting provincial measures to improve indoor air quality, including supports to reduce wildfire smoke exposure and targeted actions in schools, child care settings and for vulnerable populations.

The Board of Health recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Children’s Services, the Executive Director, Social Development and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to consider the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health Position Statement on digital culture and child and youth well-being in the development of policies and programs, in particular, the following recommendations for mitigating the harms associated with digital culture:

a. Build digital literacy and digital "checks" into training curriculums for professionals who educate and care for children and youth; and

b. Increase inclusive and accessible options for people to connect and engage offline across a range of interests and activities.

The Board of Health:

1. Endorsed the position statement by the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health on digital culture and child and youth well-being, that:

a. States the evidence of potential harm to children and youth from social media and smartphones warrants public health action;

b. Acknowledges the risk of early exposure to exploitative marketing, including online gambling; and

c. Frames digital technology not only as a parenting or educational issue but as an emerging population health concern that requires coordinated action across sectors.

2. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to share the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health Position Statement with school boards for consideration in the development of the next Toronto Healthy Schools Strategy, with respect to improving mental health and well-being of students, including the impacts of screen time.

The Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) recently released a position statement on digital culture and child and youth well-being. The statement highlights growing evidence that social media, smartphones and other online platforms can affect the health and well-being of children and youth. It concludes that the potential harms warrant a precautionary public health approach and coordinated action across sectors.

The statement was developed and endorsed by Chief Medical Officers of Health from across Canada. It recognizes that supporting healthy digital environments is a shared responsibility among families, schools, health systems, communities, industry and governments. It encourages consideration of digital culture through a public health lens and highlights the importance of coordinated action to support children and youth.

The Board of Health has consistently supported initiatives that promote the health and well-being of children and youth. On October 22, 2025, the Board of Health adopted Item HL28.1 - Working with Schools to Improve the Health and Well-being of Children and Youth, which directed the Medical Officer of Health to work with school board partners on the development of the next Toronto Healthy Schools Strategy and to include a focus on student mental health and well-being, including the impacts of screen time. The principles outlined in the Chief Medical Officers of Health position statement align with this direction and with ongoing work with school board partners to support student mental health and well-being and promote healthy school environments. The position statement also advances the goals of Our Health, Our City by supporting a coordinated approach to promoting child and youth health and well-being. By endorsing the Chief Medical Officers of Health position statement and sharing it with school boards, the Board of Health can support an evidence-informed approach to addressing the impacts of digital culture on children and youth.

The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:

1. City Council appoint Vagram Movsesyan to the Sankofa Square Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on July 31, 2030 and until a successor is appointed.

2. City Council appoint Samantha Summers as the Chair of the Sankofa Square Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on February 7, 2028, and until a successor is appointed.

3. City Council appoint Carrie Ashfield and Chris Hodgson as the members nominated by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area for appointment to the Sankofa Square Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed.

4. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b and 2 to 4 to the report (July 8, 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 Sankofa Square Board of Management.

Candidates' Biographies

Carrie Ashfield

Carrie Ashfield has worked 28 years in commercial property management at KingSett/Colliers, Brookfield, Oxford, and Choice Properties in the Toronto downtown core and across Canada.  Carrie is currently the Director, Property Management of Atrium (1.2M square feet of office and retail) for Colliers and oversees $15M of annual operating budget and $6M of capital project work. She specializes in financial management, capital project execution, operations, event management and people leadership. The proximity of Atrium to Sankofa Square gives Carrie a bird’s eye view of the potential and the inherent issues active in this downtown amenity. Carrie’s experience on the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area Board over the past four (4) years and now as Chair of their Executive Committee, gives her insight into best practices that can benefit Sankofa Square Business Improvement Area and their executive.

Chris Hodgson

Chris Hodgson, an experienced security professional specializing in physical security and large scale operations, with 27 years of creating and leading security programs across the Greater Toronto Area. Most notably, Chris spent seventeen of those years in the downtown core with the Harbourfront Centre, leading their security programs as well as their operations and property management. Chris earned his Certified Protection Professional designation in 2013 and maintains a committed advocate for the advancement and career building in progressive law and security. Chris currently sits on both the Yonge Business Improvement Area and the Sankofa Square Boards; he also represents CF Toronto Eaton Centre on numerous working groups with local law enforcement and area stakeholders. Mr. Hodgson is presently the Senior Manager, Security and Life Safety for The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd., at the Toronto Eaton Centre.

Vagram Movsesyan

Vagram Movsesyan is a Toronto-based finance professional with experience in financial planning and analysis, strategic finance, and business performance management across the mining, energy, and consulting sectors. He currently works in financial planning and analysis within the mining industry and previously held finance and analytical roles at Kinross Gold, Gazprom Neft, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Vagram holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He also holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mathematical Methods in Economics from Saint Petersburg State University. His professional experience includes budgeting, forecasting, operational analysis, executive reporting, and cross-functional collaboration in multicultural environments. Vagram is interested in city-building, public-private partnerships, and contributing to initiatives that support Toronto’s economic and cultural vitality.

Samantha Summers

Samantha Summers (she/her) is a Senior Development Officer at Kids Help Phone, where she leads major gift fundraising and builds partnerships to support youth mental health services across Canada. She brings a background in philanthropy and cultural programming, with previous roles at the Royal Ontario Museum and the Toronto International Film Festival. Samantha currently serves as Treasurer of Sankofa Square Board and as a Director at Large for the Centre for Cultural Futures Canada. She is also a Sessional Instructor at the University of Toronto, where she teaches Critical Philanthropy Studies. She is passionate about the role of public space in fostering inclusive, vibrant communities.

The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews and recommend two public members and one Chair for appointment to the Sankofa Square Board of Management. The Chair can be selected from one of the current public members appointed to the board or from one of the public member candidates being recommended for appointment. This report also provides the Civic Appointments Committee with the names of the stakeholder representatives nominated for appointment to the Sankofa Square Board of Management by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Association.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 

1. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, to analyze the financial impacts of changes to provincial legislation and/or regulations that have an impact on Fire Services workforce costs and provide a summary to the City Manager of the annual and projected ongoing impacts.

2. City Council direct the City Manager to undertake negotiations with the Province of Ontario to recover the financial impacts, as identified by the analysis undertaken in Recommendation 1, to mitigate the impact of changes to provincial legislation and/or regulations on the City of Toronto budget.

The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services gave a presentation to the Economic and Community Development Committee on Toronto Fire Services 2025 Annual Report.

The Toronto Fire Services 2025 Annual Report provides an overview of the fire protection services provided to Toronto's residents and visitors, along with a clear and transparent reporting of outcomes and service level performance. Toronto Fire Services provides Toronto residents, visitors, and businesses with world class fire protection services, through public education, fire prevention and all-hazards emergency response services.

Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 79, Fire Services, requires the Fire Chief to prepare and present an annual report to City Council. This report fulfills that requirement and provides Council with an update on fire protection service levels, service level performance, and an overview of the numerous achievements and accomplishments in 2025.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to continue to advance an Indigenous-led naming process with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and report back to City Council in the second quarter of 2027 with a chosen Anishinaabemowin name, either historical or newly gifted, for the Lower Don parkland system and trail; and an associated narrative for public interpretation and signage.

This report responds to City Council direction to undertake due diligence on the proposed use of the name “Wonscotonach” for the Lower Don parkland system and trail, and to engage Indigenous communities to confirm an appropriate approach to naming of this parkland system and trail.

Through research and engagement conducted between 2018 and 2026, including recent discussions with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) and leading academic research, staff have heard that there is not consensus on the accuracy, spelling or interpretation of “Wonscotonach,” though it is related to historical Anishinaabemowin place names of the area.

Recent engagement, including a Circle discussion hosted with MCFN leadership, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and language speakers in April 2026, affirmed that further discussions are needed and the process should involve Indigenous naming protocols. MCFN has advised that a decision on naming should be informed by a land-based process, including a site visit in summer 2026, to determine whether a historically accurate name can be reclaimed or a new name should be gifted based on contemporary relationships to the land.

This report recommends that Council authorize staff to continue this Indigenous-led process and report back in the second quarter of 2027 with a chosen Anishinaabemowin name for the Lower Don parkland system and trail, along with an interpretive narrative for public use.

The naming initiative will also inform a subsequent, collaborative planning process for the Lower Don parkland system, including future park improvements, programming, and Indigenous placekeeping, to be advanced in partnership with Indigenous communities beginning in 2026.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

            Upper Village:

            Berger, Alexis

2. City Council remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below:

            Little Jamaica:

            Kayani, Haris

The purpose of this report is to make changes to Little Jamaica and Upper Village Business Improvement Area Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas. Little Jamaica and Upper Village Business Improvement Areas fall within two Community Council boundaries.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the definition of an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing to add that, “Despite Subsections A and B, a premises with an occupant load of under 151 people shall not be deemed an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub and will instead be licensed, based on its operations, as an Entertainment Place of Assembly, Eating or Drinking Establishment, or Expanded Activity Eating or Drinking Establishment for the purposes of this Chapter”.

2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning work with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to strengthen alignment of business licensing and zoning regulations for Entertainment Establishment/Nightclubs and assess and consult on potential zoning changes to address implementation challenges.

3. City Council direct that Recommendation 1 come into effect on September 30, 2026.

In April 2026, as part of an update on the City’s Business Licence and Permit Applications Action Plan (2026.EC27.1), City Council directed Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) to report back to the June meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with any recommended changes to the definition of an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing (the Licensing Bylaw).

Nightclub regulations were last updated in 2023 during the City’s Night Economy Review (2023.EC8.13), with modernized licensing and zoning regulations for bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues coming into effect on January 1, 2025. Over the first year of implementation, staff identified opportunities to further refine and review regulations, including for nightclubs.

Staff have initiated a broader implementation review of licensing and zoning regulations for nightclubs to address implementation challenges and respond to stakeholder feedback. This work includes reviewing the specified criteria of a nightclub in the licensing definition, how nightclubs are differentiated from other licence categories, and zoning requirements. Staff plan to report back on outcomes of this work in 2027 as part of the next update on the City’s Business Licence and Permit Applications Action Plan (2025.EC22.7).The objectives of this implementation review are to support business growth and focus enforcement resources on operators that present with high nuisance and safety risks. The longer-term next step of the implementation review will be to consult with industry stakeholders on potential updated regulations.

While the implementation review progresses, staff are recommending an immediate amendment to the licensing definition of an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub to reduce regulatory burden on small capacity entertainment venues that are currently captured under the nightclub licensing category. Enforcement data shows that these venues have demonstrated lower nuisance and safety impacts compared to larger capacity nightclubs.

This report recommends amending the definition of an Entertainment Establishment/ Nightclub in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing to only apply to venues with an occupancy load of more than 150 people. Entertainment businesses with an occupant load of 150 or fewer will instead be licensed under a different existing entertainment category (likely Expanded Eating or Drinking Establishment or Entertainment Place of Assembly licence, depending on business operations). This change aligns with MLS’ activity-based licensing framework, introduced through the Night Economy Review. Under this framework, select establishments with higher potential safety or nuisance impacts determined by their activities (e.g. liquor service and late operating hours) must meet additional licensing requirements.

This report was prepared in collaboration with Economic Development and Culture, Toronto Fire Services, City Planning, and Toronto Building.

The Economic and Community Development Committee forwards the item to City Council without recommendation. 

The Economic and Community Development Committee:

1. Requested the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report directly to the July 29, 30, and 31, 2026 meeting of City Council with recommendations for necessary amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code to authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or their designate, to support the film industry at Old City Hall.

At its meeting on June 29, 2026, Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board considered Item FB10.4 and made a recommendation to the Economic and Community Development Committee.

Summary from the presentation from the Manager Film Sector Development, Economic Development and Culture

Film Office staff will provide brief verbal updates on key initiatives and new developments, including the Film Strategic Plan, Pyrotechnics Notification Protocol, FIFA-related activities, Global Production Awards, film website enhancements, staffing, and other items.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Manager to register one staff member for Individual Membership for Toronto in the Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) for the remainder of 2026 and up to four Individual Memberships for 2027 as follows:

a. 1 Member of Council to be appointed by Council on the recommendation of the Striking Committee;

b. 1 City staff member to be selected by the City Manager; and

c. Up to 2 public members who served as members of the 2022-26 Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee, to be selected by the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.

2. City Council direct the City Clerk to canvass Members of Council for interest in appointment to the Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) for the 2027 calendar year.

3. City Council direct the City Manager to review the City's Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) membership in the third quarter of 2027 and assess the merits of pursuing a Corporate Membership in 2028.

4. City Council direct the City Manager, based on the outcome of the review in recommendation three, to facilitate Toronto’s Corporate Membership in Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario (AFMO) subject to terms satisfactory to the City Manager.

At its meeting on June 18, 2026, the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee considered Item FA8.3 and made recommendations to the Economic and Community Development Committee.

Summary of the report (May 21, 2026) from the Chief of Staff to City Manager and General Manager, Economic Development and Culture

This report responds to the Economic and Community Development Committee request to report back on the City rejoining the Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario. This report recommends that the City join Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario as an Individual Member for the remainder of 2026 and 2027. The recommendation is consistent with a recent Association francophone des municipalités de l'Ontario Board resolution (Attachment 1 to this report), which reaffirms two or more Individual Members (an elected official and a City staff person at minimum) for a period of one year. At the end of 2027, there will be a review of membership outcomes prior to considering a Corporate Membership in 2028.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, the Executive Director, Toronto Emergency Management, and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the City Solicitor and other relevant City Divisions, to:

a. Explore options to improve the City’s ability to recoup costs associated with providing multi-division response activities in private residential properties with ongoing compliance issues related to serious life and safety risks and unsafe conditions, and where resident displacement occurs as a result of the property being deemed unsafe;

b. Identify opportunities to improve the City's ability to track costs associated with the multi-division responses, to inform any necessary enforcement and/or legal actions; and 

c. identify additional legislative and regulatory measures that may be required from the Province of Ontario to strengthen the City’s ability to recoup costs for multi-division response activities in these cases. 

Located in Ward 9 – Davenport, the privately-owned property at 92 Lappin Avenue has been the subject of longstanding City interventions dating back to 2009. Over this period, the City has responded to ongoing concerns related to fire and life safety, property standards, and the provision of vital services. There have also been serious concerns regarding the vulnerability of tenants and people visiting the location, and the need for significant support. After extended work by myself, my staff and many City of Toronto employees, in August 2025, Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Building determined that the property posed serious fire and life safety risks, leading to its closure. The building cannot be reoccupied until these unsafe conditions are addressed.

The coordinated, all-of-City response to challenges at 92 Lappin included enforcement actions, emergency operations, tenant engagement, relocation planning, provision of emergency accommodations, housing and shelter supports, as well as health and harm reduction services, and ongoing case coordination. This work has involved Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Emergency Management, Toronto Paramedic Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Housing Secretariat, and Social Development, alongside community agencies, as well as public safety investigations from the Toronto Police Service.

From 2021 to year-to-date 2026, the City’s costs related to 92 Lappin have totaled $306,000. Of these expenses, the City has only been able to recover a portion, resulting in a net spend of $236,000 (this total does not include the expenses associated with police investigations for public safety issues at the property, or legal support and prosecutions).

The case of 92 Lappin highlights the significant operational and financial burden associated with prolonged, multi-divisional interventions required in challenging properties. The disproportionate demand generated by these properties can consume considerable emergency service resources over time, reducing capacity to respond to other community needs, priority calls for service, and unforeseen emergencies across the city. These considerations should inform future discussions regarding enforcement tools, inter-agency coordination, and potential mechanisms for the City to recover costs from the property owner.

As outlined in items 2025.PH26.3 and 2025.EX28.2, and directed by 2026.EX29.14, City Divisions are enhancing coordination, improving response to property standards issues (including vital services disruptions), and improving pathways for vulnerable tenants to access appropriate supports. Staff will continue to consider ways to identify costs to the City, including enhanced action against property owners, and opportunities to recover these costs.

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 

1. City Council receive the report (June 13, 2026) from the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture for information.

The property at 285 Spadina Avenue is the site of the former Standard Theatre, which opened in 1921 as a venue for the live performance of Yiddish theatre. Over the years, the theatre has changed names and owners and now sits vacant on the second and third floor of the property. Currently, the site contains leased retail on the ground floor.

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's adoption of Member Motion 2026.MM42.61, which requested Economic Development and Culture (EDC) to assess the suitability of the Standard Theatre for adaptation as a live music venue. Preliminary review undertaken by EDC in consultation with City Planning and Toronto Building indicates that a live music venue (referred to as an entertainment place of assembly for zoning purposes) would be a permitted use on the property and could support City objectives related to cultural space preservation and expansion. However, further investigation into the extent of restoration work required must be initiated by the property owner and proceeding with the creation of a live music venue is dependent on interest from the property owner and potential tenants.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council direct the the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to, in future annual OMERS reports to the General Government Committee, include the following:

a. consolidated OMERS employee and employer contribution amounts for the City of Toronto and its agencies and corporations;

b. a ten-year historical trend showing annual City and consolidated employer and employee contributions;

c. a three-year forecast of anticipated employer contribution costs based on available actuarial, budgetary and plan information;

d. a summary of any proposed OMERS levies, assessments, fees or other governance-related charges that could affect participating employers or members, together with the estimated financial impact on the City, its agencies and corporations; and

e. a summary of any material funding, governance or legislative risks that could have a significant financial impact on the City of Toronto.

2. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to the General Government Committee no later than the first quarter of 2027 on the expiry, in March 2028, of the OMERS Supplemental Plan funding agreement, including the potential financial implications for the City of Toronto and its Agencies, Boards and Corporations.

3. City Council direct the City Manager to develop a protocol for notifying the General Government Committee of:

a. the City's participation in OMERS governance consultations;

b. submissions or correspondence made by the City to OMERS or the Province concerning OMERS governance; and

c. significant proposed changes affecting City representation, governance, contributions or liabilities.

4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services to report to the General Government Committee on the positions advanced by City representatives during the 2026 OMERS Sponsors Council By-law consultations and to identify which positions were reflected in the final recommendations submitted to the Province.

5. City Council request the OMERS Administration Corporation and the City's appointee to the OMERS Administration Corporation Board to attend a future meeting of the General Government Committee following the filing of the Sponsors Council regulations and constitution of the Sponsors Council to provide an update on:

a. OMERS governance changes;

b. OMERS board appointment mechanisms;

c. representation of participating employers and members on OMERS Boards;

d. any levy or assessment framework; and

e. the implications of parts 5.a. to 5.d. above for the City of Toronto.

The General Government Committee:

1. Requested the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, to report directly to the July 29, 30 and 31, 2026 meeting of City Council, with the report to include:

a. the complete June 5, 2026 OMERS Sponsors Council consultation package; 

b. the Administrative Corporation Chair's letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing;
 

c. the OMERS Chief Pensions Officer's report;

d. the proposed OMERS Sponsors Council by-law;

e. consultation and engagement materials provided to participants;

f. any comparison or redline documents showing revisions to the proposed by-law; and

g. any other documents distributed to OMERS Sponsors in connection with the June 5, 2026 package.

The purpose of this report is to provide the annual summary of the City's employer contributions submitted to the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System in 2025 and to provide information on the City's members and contributions relative to the overall Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System plan.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 195-7.1(C.) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement) and Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to the Interim Chief Technology Officer to negotiate an amendment to Blanket Contract 47022313 with Beanfield Metroconnect to a value up to $14,000,000 net of all applicable charges and taxes ($14,246,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), revising the current contract value from $23,490,110 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($23,903,536 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to $37,490,110 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($38,149,936 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and extend the term an additional five (5) years with two (2) additional one (1) year option periods to April 16, 2034.

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Blanket Contract 47022313 with Beanfield Metroconnect, a Toronto-based, Canadian supplier, for Wide Area Network Services, by an upper limit of $14,000,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($14,246,400 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), and amending the term by an additional five (5) years with the option to extend the contract by two (2) additional one (1) year periods.

A Wide Area Network is a critical piece of digital infrastructure that connects many locations (Local Area Networks) into a single, secure network. It is the digital backbone that connects an organization's locations across a city, region, or country. For the City of Toronto, a Wide Area Network allows buildings like City Hall, emergency services, libraries, community centres, water facilities, traffic systems, and other municipal sites to operate as one connected organization.

Beanfield Metroconnect provides the Wide Area Network infrastructure and configuration that enables centralized access to shared systems and services at multiple City locations. The City's Wide Area Network also provides redundancy so that if one connection fails, services can continue without disruption.

The existing agreement has been in place since April 16, 2009, expires on April 16, 2027. This report recommends negotiating an amendment for an additional five (5) years with two additional, one (1) year option years, to maintain continuity of service, and continuing to leverage established infrastructure. At the time of writing this report, City staff verified through third-party analysis that pricing in this proposed amendment remains competitive.

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

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Interim Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in accordance with Section 195-7.1(C.) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement) to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing contract with e-Builder Inc., to extend the term of the agreement for an additional four (4) year period, from March 25, 2027 to March 24, 2031, on the same terms and conditions, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control), grant authority to the Interim Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order Number 6053207 with e-Builder Inc., for a term of up to March 24, 2031, in the amount of $4,988,313 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($5,076,107 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current purchase order value from $5,968,061 to $10,956,374 net of all applicable taxes and charges.

3. City Council authorize the Interim Chief Technology Officer and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in accordance with Section 195-7.1(C.) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement) and Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), create a Purchase Order with e-Builder Inc., for a term of up to March 24, 2031, for a total value of $2,068,401 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,104,805 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries).

4. City Council authorize the Interim Chief Technology Officer and the General Manager, Transportation Services in accordance with Section 195-7.1(C.) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement) and Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), create a Purchase Order with e-Builder Inc., for a term of up to March 24, 2031, for a total value of $1,049,928 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,068,407 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request authority to extend the City's existing agreement with e-Builder Inc., and increase contract values to support the continued use and expansion of Trimble Unity Construct, a cloud-based solution that supports the planning, delivery, oversight, and reporting of infrastructure capital projects throughout their lifecycle.

Specifically, this report requests authority to:

- Extend the existing Master Services Agreement with e-Builder Inc., for an additional four-year term from March 25, 2027, to March 24, 2031;

- Amend Purchase Order No. 6053207 to support ongoing subscriptions, system enhancements, integration activities, and professional services for Engineering and Construction Services and Toronto Water; and

- Establish new purchase orders to support the implementation and adoption of Trimble Unity Construct within Parks and Recreation and Transportation Services.

This report requests a total ceiling authority only and does not commit the City to spend the full authorized amount.

Extending the current contract enables the City to maximize value from its existing investment by recovering previously unused subscription costs, in alignment with Auditor General recommendations (AU7.2), while leveraging the direct vendor's specialized expertise and experience for the professional services required to support ongoing enhancements and integration with existing City systems and business processes.

The City’s current infrastructure capital project management tool, Project Tracking Portal, no longer meets operational needs. Following a competitive procurement led by Engineering and Construction Services in collaboration with the Technology Services Division, Trimble Unity Construct was implemented for Engineering and Construction Services in May 2026. Continuing and expanding the use of Trimble Unity Construct supports Council direction and Auditor General recommendations to modernize infrastructure construction project management, strengthen financial oversight, and improve real-time tracking, risk management, and decision-making.

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

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer’s authority of the cumulative five-year (5) commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Purchasing By-Law.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-Law), grant authority to the Interim Chief Technology Officer, to amend Purchase Order 7200000116, established through GG24.9, with Medallia Inc., by increasing the total ceiling authority by $233,620 USD ($322,395 CAD) net of all applicable taxes and charges or $237,731 USD ($328,069 CAD) net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries, revising the total ceiling authority from $195,364 USD to $428,983 USD net of taxes and charges, and at the time of writing the report (July 6, 2026) from the Interim Chief Technology Officer, and the Chief Procurement Officer, in May 2026, that $1 USD = $1.38 CAD.

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Purchase Order 7200000116, established through GG24.9 (Review and Renewal of Technology Maintenance Contracts for Sustainment of City Services from 2026-2030), with Medallia Inc., a US supplier, increasing the contract value by $233,620 USD ($322,395 CAD) net of all applicable taxes and charges or $237,731 USD ($328,069 CAD) net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries in 2026 and 2027 for its digital data collection and analysis tool.

Since 2018, the City of Toronto has used the provider CheckMarket (now Medallia following its acquisition in 2021) to support service delivery that involves collecting and analyzing input from the public, staff, and other stakeholders. Staff leverage Medallia to design, distribute, and analyze surveys, support intake forms and data capture, and low / no code automation across more than 30 divisions. This includes, but is not limited to, Waste Collection account registration, Toronto Public Library surveys, and internal staff training surveys.

City Council previously granted authority to renew the agreement with Medallia for a new five-year term from 2026-2030 (GG24.9). However, Medallia introduced a new licensing model in 2025, and the existing authority is no longer sufficient.

An amendment to the Purchase Order is required to ensure continuity of services enabled by Medallia while staff conduct a market scan and develop a transition strategy to migrate City divisions to a more cost-effective and sustainable solution, either within its existing technology portfolio or another supplier. This will include reviewing options to transition to a Canadian supplier, if available, to provide the required services to City divisions. Market scanning and development of the transition strategy will proceed through 2026, and staff anticipate bringing an update report to General Government Committee in 2027.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council in accordance with Section 195-7.4 D of the Toronto Municipal Code 195 (Procurement By-Law), grant authority to the Medical Officer of Health and the Chief Procurement Officer to:

a. Extend Purchase Order 6050426 for five (5) years, to January 31, 2029; and

b. Extend the associated Master Services Agreement for a period of five (5) years with an annual pricing increase of 2.4 per cent or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower, under the same terms and conditions as the existing agreement, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority to amend Purchase Order Number 6050426 and the associated Master Services Agreement issued to Intrahealth Canada Limited, which was established through a competitive Request for Proposal process.

The amendment is needed to sustain the production and non-production hosting, software maintenance, support, and all Electronic Medical Records software releases.

The total value of the Purchase Order Amendment for Intrahealth Canada Limited that is being requested is $30,885 net of all taxes and charges ($31,427 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current value of the Purchase Order from $638,088 to $669,515 and extending the term of the contract to January 31, 2029.

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer’s authority of the cumulative five-year commitment limit for each vendor under Article 7, Section 195-7.4(D) of the Procurement By-law.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, and direct that that the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, remain confidential at the discretion of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water, remain confidential in its entirety as it includes information related to litigation or potential litigation affecting the City and that it includes a position, plan, or criteria to be applied to any negotiations carried on, or to be carried on, by or on behalf of the City.

This report seeks authority to reallocate funds for construction of the Effluent Disinfection System Upgrades Project at Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant. The reallocation is needed for potential resolution of claims related to the project.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council, in accordance with section 71-8.C.(1) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), authorize the reallocation of project costs and cash flows within Toronto Water's 2026 Capital Budget and 2027-2035 Capital Plan in the total amount of $10,070,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries from the 2022-2024 Watermain Replacement Project, as presented in Table 4 of the Financial Impact Statement, with zero budget impact to Toronto Water. 

2. City Council, in accordance with Section 195-8.4B of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement By-Law), grant authority to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services, to award and enter into an agreement with Alberici Constructors Ltd., having submitted the lowest compliant bid and meeting the requirements of Request for Tender Doc5534207316, Contract Number 25ECS-MI-01IS for The Project in the amount of $34,027,915 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($34,626,806 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above.

3. City Council, in accordance with section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), grant authority to Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order 7100000228 with R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, for contract administration services in the amount of $720,877 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($733,564 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $1,048,108 net of all applicable taxes and charges to $1,768,985 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,800,119 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, and extend the delivery date from December 31, 2028 to December 31, 2029.

4. City Council, in accordance with section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), grant authority to Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services to amend Purchase Order 7100000229 with R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, for post-construction services in the amount of $119,258 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($121,357 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the current Purchase Order value from $38,125 net of all applicable taxes and charges to $157,383 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($160,153 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, and extend the delivery date from December 31, 2030 to December 31, 2031.

The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of Request for Tender Doc5534207316, Contract Number 25ECS-MI-01IS, for the Toronto Island Water Treatment Plant Travelling Screens and Raw Water Pumps Replacement (herein referred to as "The Project”), and to request authority to enter into an agreement with Alberici Constructors Limited, all in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications contained in the Request for Tender documents, in the amount of $34,027,915 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($34,626,806 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

Authority is also being requested to amend Purchase Order 7100000228 with R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, for additional Services During Construction in the amount of $720,877 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($733,564 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), and amend Purchase Order 7100000229 with R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, for additional Services During Post-Construction in the amount of $119,258 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($121,357 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). An extension of the delivery date is also being requested from December 31, 2028 to December 31, 2029, for Purchase Order 7100000228, and from December 31, 2030 to December 31, 2031, for Purchase Order 7100000229.

These amendments are required due to project scope changes and an extended construction schedule. The scope was expanded to include additional instrumentation, control systems, equipment testing, and repairs. The construction schedule has also been extended to 33 months to allow the work to be completed while maintaining continuous operation of the Island Water Treatment Plant and uninterrupted drinking water and Deep Lake Water Cooling services.

To support the construction contract award and purchase order amendments, authority is being requested to reallocate project costs and cash flows within Toronto Water's Approved 2026 Capital Budget and Approved 2027-2035 Capital Plan in the amount of $10,070,000 (net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). 

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council grant authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to renew the non-competitive contract, in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C, with Bloomberg Finance LP for the continued leasing of proprietary software, data services, and network access / routers at a cost estimated not to exceed $392,400 USD net of all applicable taxes and charges ($399,306 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a one (1)-year period commencing from January 8, 2027 to January 7, 2028, with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1)-year periods, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request authority to  enter into a non-competitive contract with Bloomberg Finance LP ("Bloomberg"), under the same terms and conditions, for the continued licensing of proprietary software and data services for a one (1) year period commencing from January 8, 2027 to January 7, 2028 with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year periods in the amount of $392,400 USD net of all applicable taxes and charges ($399,306 USD net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). The software and data subscription system is used to monitor and analyze real-time financial market data, news, real-time bond pricing quotes, and to obtain forecasts and surveys. Since 1996, staff has relied on the functionalities of Bloomberg to issue debentures, make investment decisions, create long-term capital financing plans, and use information obtained from this system to prudently assist with financial matters of the City.

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

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195- Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer's authority of the cumulative five (5) year commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Procurement By-Law, or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71- Financial Control, Section 71-11A.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Services, to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Solacom Technologies Inc., for the provision of software, hardware, installation and configuration of Guardian Next Generation 9-1-1 call taking console system and related maintenance services in the amount of $3,754,157 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,820,230 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.

The purpose of this report is to request authority to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Comtech Solacom Technologies Inc. (Solacom) for the provision of software, hardware, installation and configuration of Guardian Next Generation 9-1-1 call taking console system and related maintenance services in the amount of $3,754,157 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($3,820,230 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. Toronto Paramedic Services’ Central Ambulance Communication Centre uses Guardian Next Generation 9-1-1 as the main telecommunications console that integrates telephone lines, various radio channels and internal intercom system.

Toronto Paramedic Services acquired and implemented Solacom Technologies' solution competitively through  Request for Proposal Doc2218877112 in 2021 to deploy a Next Generation 9-1-1 emergency communications platform. The solution was implemented to meet Next Generation 9-1-1 standards and enhance public emergency communication services in an increasingly wireless and mobile environment.

In light of rapid technological advancements and the evolving landscape of cyber threats, it is imperative for Toronto Paramedic Services to enhance the cybersecurity of the Guardian Next Generation 9-1-1 system to minimize potential external threats. As public safety infrastructure becomes increasingly digital and interconnected, the risk of sophisticated cyberattacks such as ransomware, data breaches, and denial of service incidents has grown substantially. The Guardian Next Generation 9-1-1 system is a mission-critical platform, responsible for the seamless delivery of emergency calls, and response to life-threatening emergencies.

Given the proprietary architecture of the Solacom call handling system, third-party cybersecurity applications cannot be safely deployed due to the risk of incompatibility, disruption of essential functions (such as audio transmission), and the complexity of configuration and testing. The vendor restricts integration to ensure operational integrity, making Solacom the only viable provider for this solution. Furthermore, this procurement will facilitate a State of Good Repair upgrade of Solacom's backend infrastructure, scheduled for the coming year, which is essential for maintaining resilience against potential threats. By strengthening cybersecurity, Toronto Paramedic Services will proactively mitigate operational downtime, safeguard sensitive data, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and maintain uninterrupted service for all stakeholders.

In addition, the Central Ambulance Communication Centre handles emergency and non-emergency paramedic calls in Toronto, supported by a Backup Ambulance Communications Centre that activates during disruptions to maintain operations. The current Backup Ambulance Communications Centre lacks adequate workspace, prompting a planned relocation and expansion to increase its capacity from 27 to 40 workstations. Only Solacom Guardian consoles are compatible with the proprietary Solacom Guardian system, and the expansion will require Guardian Next Generation 9-1-1 consoles to ensure operational efficiency and to meet Central Ambulance Communication Centre standards.

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

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

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry in accordance with Section 195 7.1(E) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Procurement), to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Haywood Hunt and Associates Inc., commencing from October 6, 2026 for a term of three (3) years with options to extend the contract by two (2) additional one (1) year periods in the value of up to $500,000 net of all taxes and applicable charges ($508,800 net of Harmonized Sales Tax Recoveries), subject to terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the Executive Director, Environment, Climate and Forestry and the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Haywood Hunt and Associates Inc., a Canadian surveillance services business in the amount of $500,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($508,800 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries Recoveries) commencing from October 6, 2026 for a term of three (3) years with an option to extend the contract by two (2) additional one (1) year periods. This report seeks to establish a total ceiling authority, with no commitment to spend the full amount. The supplier will be compensated based on the actual work performed.

A non-competitive procurement may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and the supplier can be justified in good faith under an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to Compatibility, where Haywood Hunt and Associates Inc., and the City have determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1(E)).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer’s authority of the cumulative five-year (5) commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Procurement By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 Financial Control, Section 71-11A.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Kemira Water Solutions Canada Inc., for the supply and delivery of iron salts for Toronto Water Division on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, for a period from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, with the option to extend the contract for up to four (4) separate one (1) year periods under the same terms and conditions at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approval(s), with the total estimated amount of $43,484,155 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($44,249,476 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

Toronto Water is seeking City Council authority to enter a non-competitive contract with Kemira Water Solutions Canada Inc. (Kemira) for the supply and delivery of iron salts for a one (1) year period commencing on January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, with the option to extend the contract for up to four (4) additional separate one (1) year periods under the same terms and conditions at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount of $43,484,155 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($44,249,476 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

Iron salts are used for chemical phosphorus removal in all four of Toronto’s wastewater plants. Phosphorus is a nutrient that, if not properly controlled, can contribute to excessive algae growth in water bodies, leading to environmental imbalance and degraded water quality. Toronto Water's operating permits specify the maximum amount of phosphorus that can be discharged to the lake, and these chemical supports compliance with these requirements.

Non-competitive procurements may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This non-competitive procurement will be proceeding under the exception code related to Absence of Competition where the Supplier has specialized or technical knowledge, background and / or experience that cannot be acquired through the competitive process because they are unique to an individual or a firm, and, the competitive process will not be feasible in yielding results for the services required, the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.B.)

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

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Leitner-Poma Canada Inc., on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, for the supply of proprietary parts and maintenance services required for the Leitner-Poma lifts located at Earl Bales Park and Don Valley Golf Course, for a period from November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027, with the option to extend the contract for up to three (3) separate one (1) year periods at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approval(s), on the condition that Leitner-Poma Canada Inc., continues to be the manufacturer or authorized supplier for the goods and services, with the total estimated amount of this non-competitive contract being $418,363 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($425,726 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into a non-competitive contract with Leitner-Poma Canada Inc., for the supply of proprietary parts and maintenance services required for the ski lifts operated by Parks and Recreation at the North York Ski and Snowboarding Centre located at Earl Bales Park and the rope tow lift at Don Valley Golf Course. The initial term of the contract will be from November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027, with the option to extend the contract for up to three (3) separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount of $418,363 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($425,726 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

A non-competitive procurement is required for Leitner-Poma Canada Inc., as the equipment, parts, and related maintenance services provided by the supplier are highly specialized and proprietary. Leitner-Poma Canada Inc., is the sole manufacturer and supplier of original equipment manufacturer parts and maintenance services for the lifts currently operated by Parks and Recreation at the North York Ski and Snowboard Centre and Don Valley Golf Course.

Non-competitive procurements may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. This procurement will proceed under the exception related to Exclusive Rights, where the existence of exclusive rights such as patent, copyright, licence, or warranty exists and the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C).

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

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC for the supply, installation, operation, maintenance and removal of red light camera systems in the amount of $4,183,865 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,257,501 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the period of January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into a second non-competitive agreement with Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC for the supply, installation, operation, maintenance and removal of red light camera systems in the amount of $4,128,286 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,200,944 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for the period of May 8, 2027 to June 30, 2028, subject to terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into two (2) non-competitive contracts with Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC (formerly Traffipax LLC) for the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of red-light camera systems within the City of Toronto. The red-light camera systems program is an important component of the City of Toronto’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. 

The City of Toronto currently operates 299 red-light camera systems, with equipment and program support provided under two contracts with Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions LLC. These contracts, one covering 150 cameras, and the other covering 149 cameras, were both awarded through competitive procurement processes undertaken by the City. The contract covering 150 red-light camera systems expires on December 31, 2026, while the contract covering 149 red-light camera systems expires on May 7, 2027. The City’s intention for the next contract is to award one contract only covering all 299 red-light camera systems. Preparation of this contract is well underway. However, with the City Council recess for the Municipal election in October, authority to award the new contract could not be obtained before the current contract for 150 red-light camera systems expires at the end of December 2026. These two non-competitive contracts are therefore required to ensure continuity of service.

The first requested contract value is $4,183,865 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,257,501 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for an 18-month period from January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028 (Request for Proposal 9148-15-5000).

The existing contract was awarded to Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions LLC for the supply, installation, operation, maintenance and future removal of red light camera systems for a (5)-year period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021 with the option to renew for one (1) additional five (5)-year period from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026. The option period was exercised, and the contract is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2026.

The second requested contract value is $4,128,286 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($4,200,944 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) for a 14-month period from May 8, 2027 to June 30, 2028 (Request for Proposal Doc2184528757). The existing contract was awarded to Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions LLC for the provision of Red Light Camera Services and maintenance of Red Light Camera image processing services following the end of the contract term, for a five (5)-year period from May 8, 2020 to May 7, 2025, and the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2)-year period from May 8, 2025 to May 7, 2027. 

The terms and conditions will remain the same as those contained in the Agreement between the parties executed pursuant to Request for Proposal 9148-15-5000 and Request for Proposal Doc2184528757. The total potential contract awards identified in this report for Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC is $8,312,151 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($8,458,445 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

Due to delays in the development and issuance of the replacement competitive solicitation, including the additional time required to procure and retain a Fairness Monitor to oversee the solicitation in response to previous audit reports and related recommendations, extensions of the two (2) contracts are required to maintain uninterrupted services and to avoid any potential impacts on road safety.

The proposed extensions will ensure the continued supply, maintenance and operation of the City's red-light cameras through to June 30, 2028, with both contracts expiring concurrently. This non-competitive procurement will be proceeding under the exception related to “Other Reason”, for non-competitive requirements that do not apply to any of the other reason codes available to support the request and the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurement and the selected supplier, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.P).

City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, where the current request exceeds the Chief Procurement Officer’s authority of the cumulative five-year (5) commitment for each supplier, under Article 7, Section 195-7.3 (D) of the Procurement By-Law or exceeds the threshold of $500,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax allowed under staff authority as per the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 Financial Control, Section 71-11A.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water to negotiate and enter into non-competitive contracts with the suppliers listed below on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, for a period from date of issuance to December 31, 2026, with the option to extend each contract for up to four (4) separate one (1) year periods at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approval(s), on the condition that the vendors continue to be the manufacturers or are exclusive distributors for the goods and services, with the total estimated amount of these non-competitive contracts is $1,368,432 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,392,517 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), and with the Non-Competitive Contracts as follows:

a. Johnson Controls Canada L.P. with the maximum contract price of $368,432 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($374,917 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and

b. Lakeside Process Controls Ltd., with the maximum contract price of $1,000,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,017,600 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to request City Council authority to enter into two (2) separate non-competitive contracts with the suppliers noted below for the supply of proprietary parts and maintenance services required at various water treatment and wastewater facilities. The initial term of the contracts will be from the date of issuance to December 31, 2026, with the option to extend each contract for up to four (4) separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City and subject to budget approvals, for the total amount of $1,368,432, net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,392,517 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

A non‑competitive procurement is required for the following suppliers: Johnson Controls Canada L.P. and Lakeside Process Controls Ltd., The equipment, parts, and related services provided by these suppliers are highly specialized and proprietary because each supplier is the sole manufacturer or authorized distributor.

Non-competitive procurements may be undertaken where both the proposed procurement and supplier can be justified in good faith based on an exception set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement. These procurements will be proceeding under the exception related to Exclusive Rights, where the existence of exclusive rights such as patent, copyright, licence or warranty exists and the City has determined in good faith that both the proposed procurements and the selected suppliers, along with the terms and conditions of the contract, are beneficial to the City (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 195, Procurement, Section 7.1.C).

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

The General Government Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the City to enter into a Community Space Tenancy sub-sublease agreement (the “Lease”) at below market rent with WoodGreen Community Services (the “Tenant”) for the premises subleased by the City located at 90 Mill Street and 373 Front Street East (the “Leased Premises”), as illustrated in the attached Appendix A to the report (July 6, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management for a ten-year term with an option to extend for a further ten-year period, in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix B to the report (July 6, 2026) from the Executive Director, Social Development and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and on such other or amended terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize each of the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, severally to execute the Lease, and any related or required documents on behalf of the City to give effect to the Lease.

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Social Development, to administer and manage the Lease including the provision of any amendments, consents, approvals, waivers, notices, and notices of termination, provided that the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, to execute a service level agreement with the Tenant in respect of the Lease at the Leased Premises, in accordance with the City’s Community Space Tenancy Policy, on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

This report seeks City Council authority to enter into a Community Space Tenancy sub-sublease agreement (the “Lease”) with WoodGreen Community Services, as the sub-subtenant for approximately 5,015 square feet of community space subleased by the City and located at 90 Mill Street and 373 Front Street East (the “Leased Premises”) that supports the delivery of social and community-based services.

Consistent with the Community Space Tenancy Policy (2017.EX28.8), WoodGreen Community Services was selected through a competitive Request for Expressions of Interest process. Applications were evaluated against established criteria, including organizational capacity, financial sustainability, alignment with City priorities, and demonstrated ability to respond to local service needs.

WoodGreen Community Services’ mandate is to enhance self-sufficiency, promote well-being and reduce poverty through innovative solutions to critical social needs. The community space at 90 Mill Street and 373 Front Street East will provide a strategic opportunity for WoodGreen Community Services to deliver integrated, accessible services that support healthy aging, social connection, economic stability, newcomer and youth inclusion, and community-driven, barrier-free programming in a rapidly growing neighbourhood.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate a nominal lease agreement (the “Lease”) with Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, as tenant, (the “Tenant”) in respect of premises at the property municipally known as 93 Birchmount Road, substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, as illustrated on the Location Map and Floor Plan (the “Leased Premises”) as set out in Attachment 2 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, respectively and including such other or amended terms and conditions that are acceptable to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

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

3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation in consultation with Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management to sign on behalf of the City of Toronto a Service Level Agreement and any ancillary agreements and documents, and to amend the agreements as required with Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre for a term of five years commencing approximately August 15, 2026 with an option to renew for an additional five years, in alignment with the lease and substantially based on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1 of the report (July 6, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, on such other terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

This report seeks authority for the City to enter into a nominal lease agreement with Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre as tenant, for a portion of Birchmount Community Centre, located at 93 Birchmount Road as described in Attachment 2 (the “Leased Premises”) for a five-year term and based substantially on the major terms identified in Attachment 1. Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre is a non-profit organization that has been providing services for the local community in Ward 20 and has operated at this location since 1994.

Staff are recommending approval for the lease agreement to provide Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre with exclusive use of a reception office, administrative offices, and programming space for childcare services.  Access for these spaces also supports Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre's operations in other shared program rooms administered through permits, to deliver recreation and social programs for the community.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, to accept the bequest donation from the Estate of Mary Thressa Vivian Boston.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, to execute any required agreements and provide any direction necessary to accept the bequest donation to the Executor of the Estate, in accordance with the City’s Donation Policy, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

This report recommends City Council authorize the General Manager, Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, to accept a bequest donation of approximately $0.800 million from the Estate of Mary Thressa Vivian Boston for the benefit of residents in Fudger House Long-Term Care Home.

The value of this donation exceeds the $50,000 threshold for donation acceptance under the City of Toronto Donation Policy. City Council approval is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 71 Financial Control and the City’s Donation Policy.

The General Government Committee:

1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendation.

The General Government Committee:

1. Requested the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Chief Procurement Officer to report directly to the July 29, 30 and 31, 2026 meeting of City Council to provide updated financial information related to the proposed contract amendment.

Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals, establishes rules and regulations for responsible pet ownership in the City, including a requirement for every owner of a dog or cat to obtain a pet licence. In 2023, the City entered a no-cost, two-year pilot with DocuPet Inc., a Kingston-based Canadian company that provides online pet licensing services to municipalities, with the goal of improving pet licensing revenue and uptake, streamlining program administration, and enhancing customer experience. The pilot commenced on October 17, 2023, and was originally scheduled to end on October 17, 2025.

At its meeting on June 25 and 26, 2025, City Council authorized Municipal Licensing and Standards to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with DocuPet Inc., (2025.GG22.11). Through that report, City Council approved a contract value of $680,730 net of all applicable taxes and charges for a five-year period, originally intending to run from October 17, 2025, following the conclusion of the pilot, to October 17, 2030. The contract also included the option for the City to extend the agreement for five (5) additional separate one (1) year period, resulting in a total potential contract amount of $1,537,136 net of all applicable taxes and charges.

Since City Council’s approval, and prior to finalizing the post-pilot contract, further discussions with DocuPet Inc. have resulted in proposed changes to the agreement which requires additional Council approval. While discussions were underway, a more detailed assessment of program delivery costs, including technology platform maintenance and compliance with City policies, security and privacy requirements, identified higher-than-anticipated costs for DocuPet Inc. To offset these costs, DocuPet Inc., has requested additional fees to recover costs associated with licence issuance and replacement tags. City staff are supportive of the additional costs as they are necessary for effective program delivery. Should updates to the agreement be approved, a small proportion of the current budget for pet licensing will be reallocated towards the costs paid to DocuPet Inc. Under both the previously approved and proposed contract, DocuPet would collect pet licensing revenue on behalf of the City and remit the net revenue after their fees were deducted. In addition, as a result of these discussions, the pilot was extended until August 17, 2026, to ensure there was no gap in services.

This report requests approval to amend the contract value with DocuPet Inc., clarify pet licence issuance fee descriptions, and to apply ongoing annual inflationary adjustments to existing pet licence issuance fees to offset future inflationary increases in the fees collected by DocuPet Inc. The proposed contract period would be revised to run from August 18, 2026, to October 18, 2030. The total contract value would increase to $1,756,072 net of all applicable taxes and charges over 4 years (from $680,730 over 5 years). Previously, staff estimated an annual average cost of $136,200, however, with the additional fees, that average annual value would increase to $434,592. The contract also provides the option to extend the agreement for five (5) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards. If all the extension options are exercised, there would be a total potential contract value of $4,453,769 net of all applicable taxes and charges (from $1,537,136). The proposed amendment represents an increase to the initial contract value by $1,075,342 and by $2,916,633 net of all applicable taxes and charges if all potential extensions are exercised, to be fully recovered by licensing revenue.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.

2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, at the discretion of the City Solicitor, but that the remainder of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, remain confidential as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege.

The City hired Loc-Pave Construction Limited for the construction of Baycrest Park Revitalization Phase 1 (the "Project"). In June 2024, the contract with Loc-Pave Construction Limited (the "Contract") was terminated after Loc-Pave Construction Limited did not return to work on site. The City then submitted a bond claim to Loc-Pave Construction Limited's surety for the Project, Travelers Insurance Company of Canada ("Travelers").

The City alleges that Travelers wrongfully denied the City's bond claim, resulting in it incurring additional costs for retendering the Project to a new contractor and completing necessary interim work. This also resulted in the loss of use of Baycrest Park for members of the public due to the extended construction period. Therefore, the City commenced a legal action to recover the costs it alleges were incurred.

Confidential Attachment 1 contains legal advice from the City Solicitor regarding the litigation.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend Schedule A, Records Retention Schedule, in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 217, Records, Corporate (City), as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (June 26, 2026) from the City Clerk.

Under Section 201 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, a record of the City may be destroyed if a retention period has been established and the retention period has expired, or the record is a copy of the original record. Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 217, Records, Corporate (City) provides the legislative basis on which the retention and disposition for City records are authorized, and Schedule A identifies the retention requirements for each records classification.

The purpose of this report is to amend the City's records retention by-law by deleting one existing records classification that pertains to:

- Records relating to audits belonging to the Auditor General's Office. The deletion is a result of the creation of replacement records classifications for audit records under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3 and a replacement common records classification for audit records belonging to City Divisions, under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 217.

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the Chief Communications Officer, or their delegate, to implement and administer the Digital Public Engagement Program in accordance with Attachment 1 attached to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Communications Officer, and the Executive Director, Customer Experience, called “Digital Public Engagement Program.”

2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Customer Experience Division, or their delegate, to implement ongoing enhancements to the City’s 311 service as described in Attachment 2 attached to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Chief Communications Officer, and the Executive Director, Customer Experience, called "Modernized 311 Program."

In recent years, the City of Toronto has made steady progress in improving the design and delivery of its services, including steps to implement more effective methods to engage residents and collect their feedback.

To advance these efforts, this report seeks updated authorities to administer two programs that support the public’s interactions with the City.

- The Digital Public Engagement Program, led by the City’s Chief Communications Officer, modernizes how the City of Toronto conducts digital public engagement, consultation, community relationships, and a range of communications activities.

- The Modernized 311 Program, led by the Executive Director of the Customer Experience Division, facilitates access to City services and information through new 311 initiatives, such as Closing the Loop and the 311 Frontend Redesign.

The Digital Public Engagement Program and the Modernized 311 Program are connected components of the City’s continuum of customer-focused service delivery and engagement. Together, these Programs support the City’s approach to managing a large spectrum of public interactions, from accessing services through 311 to participating in engagement and consultation activities. This report seeks to clarify governance and re-align the administrative oversight of these programs respectively under the purview of each the Chief Communications Officer and the Executive Director, Customer Experience Division.

Formalizing these Programs under the appropriate administrative authorities is the next step in strengthening a coordinated, enterprise-wide approach to public interaction. The Programs will provide a City-wide approach that will be structured as follows:
 

1. Digital Public Engagement - Enabling public engagement through email, social media and digital platforms to align to public expectations around engagement and consultation with the City.

2. The Modernized 311 Program - Implementing research-based solutions to connect customers to more divisions and services through a modernized, unified entrance for customers and improved customer communication through the 311 Frontend Redesign, Closing the Loop, and related initiatives.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City as a Condition of Approval of a Development Application", May 2026 as described in Attachment 1 to the report (June 29, 2026) from the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, amended by the following:

a. Section 3.3.1.2 is amended by adding the words “does not include bus shelters, garages, or similar at-grade structures”, so it now reads:

3.3.1.2 conveyance of easement interests in favour of the City in respect of that part of pedestrian entrance connections located at and below the surface of the ground which provide access to and from the existing subway and existing light rail transit owned and operated by TTC does not include bus shelters, garages, or similar at-grade structures;

b. Section 3.3.1.3 is amended by adding the words “subway and light rail transit”, so it now reads:

3.3.1.3 conveyance of fee simple and easement interests in favour of the City in respect of existing tunnels and all other existing areas located below the surface of the ground which provide for access to and from and the use of the existing subway, existing light rail transit and all existing related subway and light rail transit operations infrastructure owned and operated by TTC;

c. Section 3.3.2.1 is amended by adding the words “below-grade”, so it now reads:

3.3.2.1 subsurface investigations and testing of soil and groundwater and remediation within 3.0 metres of existing below-grade TTC transportation infrastructure, including tunnels and related infrastructure used for the purpose of operation of the subway and light rail transit owned and operated by TTC;

d. Section 3.3.2.2 is amended by adding the word “linear” and “and all associated appurtenances”, so it now reads:

3.3.2.2 subsurface investigations and testing of soil and groundwater in respect of existing municipal water and wastewater linear infrastructure and all associated appurtenances other than to the extent of vertical and horizontal clearances as set out in Table 1 of this Policy;

e. Section 3.3.2.3 is amended by adding the words “below-grade”, “linear”, and “and all associated appurtenances” so it now reads:

3.3.2.3 remediation of the area comprising new, expanded or replacement easement interests required to be conveyed in respect of existing below-grade municipal water and wastewater linear infrastructure and all associated appurtenances identified in Table 1 of this Policy;

f. Section 5.11 is amended by adding the word “any”, so it now reads:

The Risk Assessment must consider any future use of the Conveyance Lands including, but not limited to, construction workers in trenches as potential receptors, and the presence of underground municipal services and private utilities; 

g. Section 5.13.3 is amended by removing the word “intended”, so it now reads:

"5.13.3 Requirements for risk management measures or conditions that will impact or restrict the intended use of the Conveyance Lands or...". 

The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to amend the City Policy entitled "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City under the Planning Act" (the Policy). This report has been prepared in consultation with Development Review, Transportation Services, Toronto Water, Parks and Recreation, City Planning, TTC, Corporate Real Estate Management, and Legal Services.

The amendments are captured in the updated Policy now titled "Policy for Accepting Potentially Contaminated Lands to be Conveyed to the City as a Condition of Approval of a Development Application". The amendments are summarized as follows:

- Revision of the Record of Site Condition requirements for Subdivision Applications to be consistent with Ontario Regulation 153/04 as amended.

- Renaming of the Policy to better reflect conveyance of land to the City in a land development context that may be authorized through legislation other than the Planning Act, such as through the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and the Condominium Act,1998.

- Inclusion of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Stratified Site Condition Standards (excluded from the 2015 Policy), to permit conveyance of lands where the quality of the surface soil (above 1.5 metre depth) standards are set to protect future intended uses, while less stringent standards are applied to the subsurface soil (below 1.5 m depth) while still being protective of the applicable receptors.

- Expansion of the Policy to include new below-grade easements for existing City infrastructure.

- Exemption for conveyance of lands subject to existing TTC transit related infrastructure.

- Clearer description of the Applicant's responsibilities

- New language that clearly outlines the Peer Review Process.

- Detailed description of situations that are exempted from the Peer Review Process.

Adoption of the amended Policy will align City processes with recent Provincial regulatory changes, clarify the application and language of the Policy, and address feedback from internal and external stakeholders. The changes introduce additional flexibility for applicants to demonstrate that environmental conditions meet the City’s intended use, further aligning the Policy with Provincial legislation and environmental quality standards. Additional refinements include new exemptions, as well as clearer descriptions of processes and responsibilities for all parties involved. Collectively, these improvements enable a more streamlined and efficient development approval process for the conveyance of potentially contaminated lands, while maintaining the City’s existing level of environmental risk protection.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate, enter into and execute on behalf of the City an agreement with the Toronto Transit Commission for the recovery of all City costs for the design and construction of structural lining for sanitary sewer SL50048, including engineering, consulting, permitting, tendering, construction, bypass pumping, mobilization, access works, site restoration, inspection, contract administration, applicable taxes, contingency, and close-out costs, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, to amend, on behalf of the City, the agreement, as required, to address changes, including changes to scope, budget, schedule, milestones, permitting requirements, and / or implementation details, provided that any amendment continues to require recovery from the Toronto Transit Commission of all City costs for the design and construction of structural lining for sanitary sewer SL50048, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Toronto Water, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

This report seeks City Council authority for the General Manager, Toronto Water, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with the Toronto Transit Commission for the recovery of all City costs associated with the design and construction of structural lining for sanitary sewer SL50048 near St. Clair West Station.

The work is related to Toronto Transit Commission fire ventilation system upgrades at St. Clair West Station under the Line One Capacity Enhancement Program. Toronto Transit Commission has proposed a new below-grade structure above a deep sanitary sewer. Toronto Water has no objection to the proposed structure in relation to the existing Toronto Water infrastructure, provided Toronto Transit Commission funds the structural lining and associated work required to protect the sewer asset.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

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

2. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of new traffic control signals, City Council prohibit eastbound through movement at all times at Victoria Park Avenue from the private driveway access on the west side of Victoria Park Avenue to Wakehood Street.

3. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of new traffic control signals, City Council prohibit westbound through movements at all times at Victoria Park Avenue from Wakehood Street to the private driveway access on the west side of Victoria Park Avenue.

4. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of new traffic control signals, City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Victoria Park Avenue and Wakehood Street.

As Victoria Park Avenue borders two Community Council areas, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Victoria Park Avenue and Wakehood Street. Additionally, authorization is being requested to prohibit the east-west through movements between Wakehood Street and the plaza at the west side of Victoria Park Avenue as well as the southbound left turn movement from Victoria Park Avenue onto Wakehood Street. These prohibitions would be in effect at all times.

The traffic control signals and turn restrictions will provide enhanced safety for all road users and are justified based on the assessment undertaken.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and sign an agreement to extend the existing non-exclusive nominal fee licensing agreement to Parkrun Canada, to provide nominal fee permits for a community running program on the Martin Goodman Trail at Budapest Park, Sunnyside Park, and Sir Casimir Gzowski Park ending at Humber Bay Arch Bridge, for a term of up to two (2) years with two optional renewal terms of one year each, in compliance with the Non-Profit / Charitable Special Event Guidelines for City of Toronto Parks and Trails, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor commencing in the fall of 2026.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority to extend the existing nominal-fee licensing agreement with Parkrun Canada to continue operating a community-based running program on the Martin Goodman Trail. The extension is recommended based on a successful pilot with strong participation, no identified operational or park impacts, and alignment with City priorities for accessible public recreation.

For over 20 years, Parkrun has operated globally as a free, volunteer-led, weekly 5 kilometres run, jog, or walk held on Saturday mornings in communities around the world. Local events are organized by community volunteers and promote healthy, active lifestyles for participants of all abilities. There is no cost to participate, making the program accessible to residents of all income levels.

Parkrun requires organizers to follow established "Event Location and Course Design Guidance," including obtaining permission from landowners to use event locations at no cost.

The proposed route along the Martin Goodman Trail is accessible to participants of all abilities, including wheelchair users and those with strollers. Low-impact signage is installed at the start and finish areas for a maximum of two hours during each event. Events are operated by approximately five to 15 volunteers, providing opportunities for local community involvement, including for high school students completing community service hours.

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, and the General Manager, Engineering and Construction Services, to strengthen the existing post-completion process within the Road Disruption Activity Reporting System, and to require each Road Disruption Activity Reporting System applicant to fully reinstate all safety markings within the public right-of-way within two weeks of closing the excavation between April 30th to October 31st, weather permitting, and at other times of the year as soon as weather allows.

2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, and the General Manager, Engineering and Construction Services, to require any Road Disruption Activity Reporting System applicant, as a condition of permit closeout following work within the public right-of-way, to prove, with photographic documentation, that it has fully reinstated all pavement markings within two weeks of closing the excavation between April 30th to October 31st, weather permitting, and at other times of the year as soon as weather allows.

3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services, and the General Manager, Engineering and Construction Services, to require anyone else who cuts or restores pavement within the public right-of-way to fully reinstate all safety pavement markings as soon as practicable.

There are a variety of road markings that make important contributions to the safety of vulnerable road users, such as crosswalk markings and bike lane markings. When utility companies or city contractors cut into a road, they typically destroy the safety markings. When they subsequently pave or patch the excavated location, they often do not restore the lost safety markings in a timely manner. The cumulative effect can be substantial elimination of essential road safety markings to the serious detriment of vulnerable road users.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

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 238, 256 and 312 Cherry Street; 54, 80, 130 and 150 Commissioners Street; 10, 11 and 13 Munition Street; 50, 75 and 80 Ookwemin Street; and 2, 50, 62, 65, 95, 105, 155 and 170 Villiers Street, and unaddressed lakefill lands west of Ookwemin Street as generally illustrated in Attachment 3 to the report (June 29, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review, subject to:

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

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

c. any 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.

The Planning and Housing Committee held a Statutory Public Meeting on July 16, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report advises that the Executive Director, Development Review, acting under delegated authority, intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision for Ookwemin Minising in accordance with the Council-approved Precinct Plan and implementing policy and zoning. The Draft Plan of Subdivision is for 238, 256 and 312 Cherry Street; 54, 80, 130 and 150 Commissioners Street; 10, 11 and 13 Munition Street; 50, 75 and 80 Ookwemin Street; and 2, 50, 62, 65, 95, 105, 155 and 170 Villiers Street, and include unaddressed lands west of Ookwemin Street created through lakefill.

The Draft Plan of Subdivision includes the publicly owned development blocks in Ookwemin Minising and will proceed in phases. The application is focused on Phase 1 in the western portion of the island, which includes five mixed-use blocks (three for development and two for early activation uses), one water’s edge promenade block, and one dock wall block, together with public streets and a portion of Centre Commons. Phase 2 will include an additional nine mixed-use blocks, two water’s edge promenade blocks, and four pedestrian access blocks, together with the remainder of the public streets and Centre Commons. Phase 1 is supported by secured funding for enabling infrastructure, while future phases will proceed over time as funding, design, and priorities evolve, ensuring flexible, coordinated infrastructure delivery and complete community build-out.

The approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision will be subject to conditions that require the transfer of streets and parkland into City ownership, and the provision and construction of municipal services and infrastructure over time to support a complete community and facilitate the orderly development of Ookwemin Minising.

The application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The application also conforms to the City's Official Plan, Central Waterfront Secondary Plan, and has regard for the criteria in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, subject to addressing outstanding matters from the ongoing technical review of the application. 

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 235 and 245 Yorkland Boulevard, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 29, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review.

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

The Planning and Housing Committee held a Statutory Public Meeting on July 16, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan for the property at 235 and 245 Yorkland Boulevard. The amendment removes the lands from Employment Areas as shown on Map 2 of the Official Plan and changes the designation from General Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas in the Official Plan Land Use maps (Map 19) and the ConsumersNext Secondary Plan (Map 38-6).

The Official Plan Amendment, through a Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP), secures a new public road, public park, affordable housing units and sets a maximum floor space index, minimum non-residential gross floor area and building heights.

The proposed amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and has regard for City Council's direction with respect to the future of the ConsumersNext Secondary Plan area through Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 804 and works within the policy framework established through the Secondary Plan.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 78 Springhurst Avenue and 1 to 3 Close Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as revised Attachment 6 to the report (June 30, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 78 Springhurst Avenue and 1 to 3 Close Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (June 30, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review.

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

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated July 18, 2022 in connection with the development located at 74, 82, 130, 150, 160 and 162 Dunn Avenue, 1, 3, 5 ,7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 Close Avenue, and 74 and 78 Springhurst Avenue to reduce the required number of existing affordable rental dwelling units to be secured and maintained in accordance with the Section 37 Agreement from twelve to eleven.

5. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons for the lands municipally known as 78 Springhurst Avenue and 1 to 3 Close Avenue. 

The Planning and Housing Committee held a Statutory Public Meeting on July 16, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit an 8-storey, 54 rental unit apartment building (known as Dunn House Phase 2) at 78 Springhurst Avenue and 1 to 3 Close Avenue. The application includes demolition of one occupied affordable rental dwelling unit at 78 Springhurst Avenue.

This development is part of the Social Medicine Housing Initiative being advanced jointly by the City of Toronto, University Health Network (UHN), and United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT), aimed at integrating housing, health care, and social service systems to improve housing and health outcomes for vulnerable and marginalized populations.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 53 Strachan Avenue and 805 and 805A Wellington Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 16 to the report (June 30, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 53 Strachan Avenue and 805 and 805A Wellington Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 17 in the report (June 30, 2026), from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review, only as it pertains to the supportive housing building (Building A) on the lands, including areas as needed for access, servicing and loading. 

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

4. City Council amend Schedule D of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, such that, despite anything in the chapter to the contrary, the General Manager, Transportation Services will not accept applications for a permit from residents of, visitors to, or tradepersons for the lands municipally known as 53 Strachan Avenue and 805 and 805A Wellington Street West. 

5. City Council determine that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is to be given in respect to the changes to the draft Zoning By-law set out in Recommendation 2.

6. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to undertake further consultation with the local community and the Ward Councillor, in an effort to resolve community concerns with respect to the proposed development on the west portion of the site (Building B) and to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in the first quarter of 2027, on any revisions.

The Planning and Housing Committee held a Statutory Public Meeting on July 16, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; to permit an 8-storey building on the east portion of the site (Building A), and a 28-storey building on the west portion of the site (Building B) at 53 Strachan Avenue and 805 and 805A Wellington Street West. Building A is proposed to include 81 supportive housing dwelling units. Building B building is proposed to include 296 dwelling units of which 60 are proposed as affordable rental housing units. An Official Plan amendment is required to redesignate the east portion of the site from Parks and Open Space Areas to Mixed Use Areas to permit Building A.

This is a City-owned site that is part of the Toronto Builds initiative to develop housing, including affordable housing, on City owned lands.

The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. The proposal conserves a significant heritage building, provides affordable and supportive housing in a contextually appropriate built form, and proposes public realm enhancements in keeping with the Official Plan and the Garrison Common North Secondary Plan.

A report from Heritage Planning with the required approvals under the Ontario Heritage Act is scheduled to be considered by City Council concurrently with this report.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council approve:

a. The alterations to the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of residential and/or mixed use buildings, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 29, 2026 by DTAH Architects Limited and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below.
 

b. The demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, specifically Strachan House, in accordance with Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of residential and/or mixed use buildings, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 29, 2026 by DTAH Architects Limited and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below.
 

c. The demolition of a building on the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, more specifically the Maple Green Building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
 

2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to demolish the Maple Green Building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following condition:
 

a. That prior to the issuance of a building permit to demolish the Maple Green Building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West, the owner shall provide a Mothballing Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant for the building at 53 Strachan Avenue, specifically Strachan House, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such protections to the satisfaction of the Senior, Manager Heritage Planning.
 

3. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, specifically Strachan House,  in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes at designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, specifically Strachan House, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 are also subject to the following conditions:
 

a. That the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations to the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, specifically Strachan House has come into full force and effect.
 

b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 53 Strachan Avenue, specifically Strachan House, including a heritage permit or building permit, but excluding a heritage permit or a building permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, and excluding heritage permits or building permits for the Maple Green Building at the entrance address 805 Wellington Street West, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the leaseholder of the City-owned property shall:
 

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 53 Strachan Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 29, 2026 by DTAH Architects Limited, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026 for the property at 53 Strachan Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. 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 a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning.

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

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

6. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 3.b.2, 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.  

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

c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 3.b.7, the owner shall:

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

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

4. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the lessee in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

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

This report recommends City Council approve the alterations and demolitions proposed under Sections 33, 34(1)1 and 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Part IV designated heritage property known as Strachan House at 53 Strachan Avenue and the demolition of a building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West, as well as grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The City-owned property contains the former Strachan House, one of the largest planing mills in Canada in 1888 when built for John B. Smith & Sons for processing rough-cut, seasoned lumber into smooth, finished dimensional lumber and millwork. After John B. Smith and Sons closed in 1967, the City leased the former factory building in 1989 to Homes First, who adaptively re-used it for supportive housing in 1996. Strachan House featured an innovative design by Levitt Goodman Architects based on an inclusive and collaborative process involving residents in its design. The property is currently vacant.

The subject application is associated with a City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to redevelop the subject site as part of the Toronto Builds program with the goal of creating new affordable rental housing units on City-owned lands and re-establishing the supportive housing use on the site. The Official Plan requires that when a City-owned property on the Heritage Register is no longer required for its current use, the City will demonstrate excellence in the conservation, maintenance, and compatible adaptive reuse of the property.

The application proposes a 28-storey apartment building with 296 rental units (including 60 affordable rental units) at 53 Strachan Avenue, which includes conserving the Strachan House within the base of the redevelopment through the integration of its principal north and west facades and partial east and south facades by way of in-situ retention and dismantling and reconstruction. The 3-storey brick chimney smokestack located on the interior of the building is proposed to be reconstructed and other interior attributes that cannot be retained are proposed to be commemorated.

An 8-storey supportive housing building is proposed to replace the existing two-storey building known as the Maple Green Building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West. The Maple Green Building was not identified in the property's statement of significance.

The combined applications under the Ontario Heritage Act propose to conserve the cultural heritage value and attributes of the Strachan House in accordance with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

At its meeting on July 6, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB46.14 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the revised report (June 29, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends City Council approve the alterations and demolitions proposed under Sections 33, 34(1)1 and 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Part IV designated heritage property known as Strachan House at 53 Strachan Avenue and the demolition of a building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West, as well as grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The City-owned property contains the former Strachan House, one of the largest planing mills in Canada in 1888 when built for John B. Smith & Sons for processing rough-cut, seasoned lumber into smooth, finished dimensional lumber and millwork. After John B. Smith and Sons closed in 1967, the City leased the former factory building in 1989 to Homes First, who adaptively re-used it for supportive housing in 1996. Strachan House featured an innovative design by Levitt Goodman Architects based on an inclusive and collaborative process involving residents in its design. The property is currently vacant.

The subject application is associated with a City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to redevelop the subject site as part of the Toronto Builds program with the goal of creating new affordable rental housing units on City-owned lands and re-establishing the supportive housing use on the site. The Official Plan requires that when a City-owned property on the Heritage Register is no longer required for its current use, the City will demonstrate excellence in the conservation, maintenance, and compatible adaptive reuse of the property.

The application proposes a 28-storey apartment building with 296 rental units (including 60 affordable rental units) at 53 Strachan Avenue, which includes conserving the Strachan House within the base of the redevelopment through the integration of its principal north and west facades and partial east and south facades by way of in-situ retention and dismantling and reconstruction. The 3-storey brick chimney smokestack located on the interior of the building is proposed to be reconstructed and other interior attributes that cannot be retained are proposed to be commemorated.

An 8-storey supportive housing building is proposed to replace the existing two-storey building known as the Maple Green Building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West. The Maple Green Building was not identified in the property's statement of significance.

The combined applications under the Ontario Heritage Act propose to conserve the cultural heritage value and attributes of the Strachan House in accordance with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council request the Government of Ontario and the Toronto Port Authority, should they continue to pursue airport expansion, to make information publicly available on the beneficial owners and controlling interests of Nieuport Aviation, owner of the terminal at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to the extent the information is in the custody and control of the Government of Ontario. 

2. City Council request the Government of Ontario and the Toronto Port Authority to publicly disclose any plans, business cases or studies related to the proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. 

3. City Council forward Item PH32.7, and any plans, business cases or studies related to the proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to the Medical Officer of Health to inform a comprehensive assessment on the potential health impacts of any proposal to expand operations at the airport, including cardiovascular, respiratory, cognitive and other impacts, including any potential impacts of ultrafine particles.

Beginning in March 2026, the Toronto Port Authority and Province of Ontario have made a series of announcements about a proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA). These announcements, by way of press conferences and media interviews, have been issued outside of the established and governing Tripartite Agreement. As of the date of submitting this report, the City has not received any specific plans or details regarding the proposed expansion.

On May 28, 2026, the Province passed Bill 110, Building Billy Bishop Airport Act, 2026 (Bill 110) which enables the Province to assume the City’s role in the Tripartite Agreement and take ownership over certain City-owned lands in Bathurst Quay and the Toronto Islands. The Province has also proposed declaring BBTCA a Special Economic Zone to enable a land mass expansion to lengthen the existing runway, enabling jet aircraft, among other things. Designation as a Special Economic Zone would empower the Province to exempt the project from various municipal approvals. Both an extension and use of BBTCA for jets are currently prohibited without amending the Tripartite Agreement. The Federal Minister of Transportation, on May 28, 2026 indicated, via the media, that consultations will launch summer 2026 and feedback gathered through this process will play a role in guiding any future decisions on the Tripartite agreement.

This report reflects information and media reports to May 28, 2026. To date, City staff have not been consulted or been made aware of a comprehensive plan, business case, or rationale related to these announcements around the proposed expansion of the airport.

This report responds to the April 14, 2026 Planning and Housing Committee direction to study the prospective impact that expanding the flightpath to accommodate jets at Billy Bishop Airport would have on new housing supply (PH29.11) as well as the April 22-23, 2026 Council direction for staff to report back to on the current status of land-side transportation directions and matters related to BBTCA and the surrounding area (MM40.23). This report provides an analysis of indicative growth scenarios, identifies possible impacts of land takings and growth proposals and identifies areas that will need further study should proposals advance. Staff have prepared this analysis based on prior proposals, including the 2013 Porter Airlines proposal and the Toronto Port Authority’s own Environmental Assessment study in 2017 (the “2017 EA”) of the proposed introduction of jets and runway extension advanced by Porter in 2013. The Environmental Assessment provides a critical evidence base for evaluating future runway extension proposals. It demonstrated that, in a constrained, dense urban waterfront setting, even incremental proposals for aviation expansion can generate multi‑dimensional and interdependent impacts that extend beyond the airport boundary.

This supplemental report is in response to Planning and Housing Committee's request for additional information related to the proposed Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) expansion, specifically ownership of the passenger terminal building, information on the City’s Lobbying By-law, and an overview of potential Inner Harbour water quality impacts of a proposed expansion. In preparing a response to this request for additional information, City Planning staff have engaged Toronto Water, the City Manager’s Office, and the Lobbyist Registrar.

Through publicly available information, staff report that Nieuport Aviation Infrastructure Partners GP (“Nieuport”) owns and operates the passenger terminal at BBTCA. Nieuport is set up as a general partnership and, as such, is generally not required to publicly disclose information such as beneficial owners, ownership percentages, financial information, or investor identities. In Nieuport’s public information, including website, they indicate that they are owned by institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, however, staff are unaware of the precise structure of this ownership, operational, and advisory relationship.

Chapter 140 of the Toronto Municipal Code (Lobbying) establishes a public lobbying registry to promote transparency about who is attempting to influence municipal decision making. The bylaw requires consultant and in-house lobbyists to disclose prescribed information regarding their clients or employers and, in specified circumstances, related entities or individuals with an interest in, or control over, the lobbying activity. It also requires lobbyists, when communicating with public office holders, to disclose the identity of the person or entity on whose behalf they are acting and the purpose of the communication.

Through initial analysis based on information that has been reported in the media about the proposed expansion, and the publicly available documentation related to previous expansion proposals, staff have identified the potential for negative impacts on water quality in Toronto’s Inner Harbour from a proposed BBTCA expansion. Based on available information from the Toronto Port Authority’s 2017 Environmental Assessment, runway extensions may reduce water flow and increase residence time, limiting the harbour’s ability to flush pollutants from the Don River, stormwater outfalls, and combined sewer overflows. These impacts would result from altered circulation patterns, increasing pollutant accumulation, and new contamination risks. This could negatively affect the intended improvements from ongoing multi-billion-dollar City stormwater and wastewater investments through major infrastructure projects.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 13, effective January 1, 2027, substantially in accordance with the revised fee schedule as found in Attachment 1 to the report (July 2, 2026) from the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services.

2. Upon the by-law to amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 13 coming into effect, City Council authorize the repeal City of Toronto By-law 946-2023 to "adopt Amendment 688 of the Official Plan of the City of Toronto respecting adding a new complete application requirement for Site Plan Control." 

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Bills submitted to Council giving effect to Recommendation 1above, as may be required, and authorize the City Solicitor to submit a Bill to Council to repeal By-law 946-2023 upon the coming into effect of amendments to Chapter 441 as set out in Recommendation 2 above.

This report recommends an updated application fee schedule for Site Plan Control applications (see Attachment 1, reference numbers 80 to 84.1) to reflect service delivery improvements identified through the City's ongoing Site Plan Process Review (see Attachment 2).

This report should be read as an update to the 2024 Development Application Fee Review report (the 2024 Review). Council approved the 2024 Review with a modest fee increase in May 2025 and requested staff to undertake a focused Site Plan Process Review and report back by the third quarter of 2026. Should Council adopt the recommendations of this report, some Site Plan application fees will remain status quo while others will be reduced.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council request the Mayor to include the updated infrastructure cost estimates for Lawrence Heights Phases 2 and 3, as set out in Confidential Attachment 1, Table 2 to the report (July 14, 2026) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office in the 2027-2036 Capital Budget and Plan for Transportation Services and Toronto Water, subject to the availability of funding.

2. City Council direct that reimbursement of the 2026 cash flow set out in Confidential Attachment 1, Table 2 to the report (July 14, 2026) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, shall be funded from the 2026-2035 Council approved Capital Budget and Plans of Toronto Water and Transportation Services, and that should the existing 2026 Capital Budgets be insufficient, funding is to be accelerated from their respective future year budgets.

3. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2026) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office remain confidential at this time, as it relates to a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and authorize it be made public following the completion of the infrastructure work contemplated in this report, at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services.

4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, to enter into one or more agreements with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, if the terms are not otherwise secured in the Subdivision Agreement(s) for Phases 2 and 3, to reimburse eligible infrastructure costs incurred by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for Phases 2 and 3 of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization Project, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Executive Director, Development Review, substantially on the terms identified in Attachment 2 to the report (July 14, 2026) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office and such other or amended terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, using funds from the approved 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plan and as incorporated in the 2027-2036 Capital Budget and Plans Submissions of Toronto Water and Transportation Services referred to in Recommendations 1 and 2 above, subject to any updated cost estimates as approved by Council through the 2027-2036 capital budget processes and/or applicable capital variance reporting processes, subject to the availability of funding, consideration of other City priorities, and Council review and approval.

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) revitalization projects are central to advancing the City’s HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan, supporting both the preservation of existing social housing and the creation of new affordable rental homes. These projects take a comprehensive, end‑to‑end approach, spanning pre-development, design, construction, community engagement, and resident relocation. Through its 10-year development plan, delivered in partnership with the City, TCHC aims to create more than 10,000 new homes across Toronto by 2035.

As TCHC's largest community, Lawrence Heights is a cornerstone of this development plan, originally built in the late 1950s. Located in North York, the 45-hectare site includes 1,208 rental homes across a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, townhomes, and walk-up apartment buildings. The Lawrence Heights revitalization is a four-phase transformation that will modernize the area into a vibrant, mixed-use, mixed-income neighbourhood.

Phases 2, 3, and 4 of the revitalization have been designated as Toronto Builds sites. Under this framework, capital funding for community amenities, public facilities, and required city-building and civil infrastructure is incorporated into relevant City divisional budgets and brought forward to City Council for approval through the annual budget process.

Phase 2 is scheduled to begin site works in Q4 2026 and will include new and reconfigured public streets, parks, community spaces, and residential buildings ranging from 6 to 28 storeys. This phase will replace 277 existing social housing units and is anticipated to deliver approximately 194 new TCHC affordable homes, and approximately 960 new market units. Phase 3 is planned to commence in 2030 and is planned to include the replacement of 385 social housing units, the creation of approximately 385 new TCHC affordable units, and approximately 2,127 new market units.

This report seeks approval of updated cost estimates for public infrastructure to enable their inclusion in the 2027-2036 Capital Budget and Plan Submissions for Toronto Water and Transportation Services and the reimbursement by the City to TCHC of eligible infrastructure costs incurred by TCHC. When City Council approved the Lawrence Heights Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) in October 2020, the full financial implications were not incorporated. More detailed and refined cost estimates for Phases 2 and 3 will be developed as design advances, with updates brought forward to Council for consideration through future site phasing approvals.

This report also requests Council authorization for Toronto Water and Transportation Services to reimburse eligible infrastructure costs incurred by TCHC in 2026 for the Lawrence Heights revitalization project, from the approved 2026-2035 Capital Budget and Plans of Toronto Water and Transportation Services.

The Planning and Housing Committee:

1. Received the report (July 2, 2026) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office for information.

The Executive Director, Housing Development Office, will submit a report to the Planning and Housing Committee in advance of its July 16, 2026 meeting, seeking approval of updated cost estimates for public infrastructure associated with the Lawrence Heights Phases 2 and 3 Revitalization Project. Approval is required to enable the inclusion of these costs in the 2027-2036 Capital Budget and Plan Submissions for Toronto Water and Transportation Services, and to authorize reimbursement by the City to Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) for eligible infrastructure costs incurred by TCHC. The report will also seek authorization for Toronto Water and Transportation Services to reimburse TCHC for eligible project-related infrastructure costs incurred in 2026.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the property at 180 Queens Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in Council Decision CC.41.16 on May 20 and 21, 2026. 

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  

This report recommends that Council affirm its decision of May 20 and 21, 2026 (CC41.16) stating its intention to designate the property at 180 Queens Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The City has received an objection on behalf of the property owner to the Notice of Intention to Designate within the statutory timeline. The Notice of Objection dated June 23, 2026, is included as Attachment 1 to this report. 

The property at 180 Queens Drive, located on the northeast corner of Queens Drive and Pine Street in the Weston neighbourhood, features the Oliver Master House, a substantial, three-storey house constructed in the Shingle style in 1911. The red-brick house is distinguished by its multiple, shingle-clad gables, broad verandah, and stone corner tower and was commissioned for Oliver Master, a prominent insurance broker, Weston village councillor (1912-13) and civic leader.

Staff have reviewed the objections raised by the owner and are of the opinion that despite these objections, the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, under three of nine possible criteria for its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. 

City Council has until September 22, 2026, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, or 120 days from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate (which occurred May 25, 2026) to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Ontario Heritage Act.  

Designation enables Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance and refuse demolition.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 18 Great Oak Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 18 Great Oak Drive (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 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.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 18 Great Oak Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act ("the Act") for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 18 Great Oak Drive, known historically as the Moore Farmhouse, is located on the north side of Great Oak Drive, west of Islington Avenue and south of Rathburn Road, within the Islington Heights neighbourhood of Etobicoke.

A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are included in Attachment 2.

The property contains a detached one-and-a-half storey brick farmhouse constructed between 1842 and 1851, with a later rear addition. The property was originally part of Lot 11, Concession A (Clergy Block), and was historically associated with the Moore family, early agricultural settlers in Etobicoke Township. The subject property is associated with the architect William Tyrrell, a significant figure in Etobicoke and Weston who designed numerous institutional, industrial and residential buildings, including St. George’s Anglican Church-on-the-Hill, of which the Moore family were founding members. As a surviving farmhouse from the mid-19th century, the subject property contributes to the understanding of the evolution of Etobicoke from a rural landscape to a planned suburban community and remains a distinct and highly visible connection, within a neighbourhood characterized by post-war and contemporary residential development, to its agricultural past.

The subject property at 18 Great Oak Drive was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006.

This property is one of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties citywide that have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Act and its ongoing prioritization strategy for listed properties that must be designated or removed from the Heritage Register by January 1, 2027.

Part of the strategy for the review of listed properties on the Heritage Register includes the procurement of qualified heritage consultants to research, evaluate, and prepare heritage evaluation reports for a subset of listed properties prioritized for designation. City Planning retained the services of Alex Corey Heritage Consulting ("the Consultant") to research and evaluate a citywide group of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties which includes the subject property at 18 Great Oak Drive. The Consultant evaluated the subject property and determined that it meets the provincial criteria.

The Consultant's research on the subject property is included in Attachment 3 of this report. The research, analysis, and evaluation contained within Attachment 3 reflect the Consultant's professional expertise and opinion. Staff have independently reviewed the Consultant's research and heritage evaluation and concur with the determination that the property at 18 Great Oak Drive has cultural heritage value and meets four of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

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

At its meeting on July 6, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB46.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 18 Great Oak Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act ("the Act") for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 18 Great Oak Drive, known historically as the Moore Farmhouse, is located on the north side of Great Oak Drive, west of Islington Avenue and south of Rathburn Road, within the Islington Heights neighbourhood of Etobicoke.

A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are included in Attachment 2.

The property contains a detached one-and-a-half storey brick farmhouse constructed between 1842 and 1851, with a later rear addition. The property was originally part of Lot 11, Concession A (Clergy Block), and was historically associated with the Moore family, early agricultural settlers in Etobicoke Township. The subject property is associated with the architect William Tyrrell, a significant figure in Etobicoke and Weston who designed numerous institutional, industrial and residential buildings, including St. George’s Anglican Church-on-the-Hill, of which the Moore family were founding members. As a surviving farmhouse from the mid-19th century, the subject property contributes to the understanding of the evolution of Etobicoke from a rural landscape to a planned suburban community and remains a distinct and highly visible connection, within a neighbourhood characterized by post-war and contemporary residential development, to its agricultural past.

The subject property at 18 Great Oak Drive was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006.

This property is one of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties citywide that have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Act and its ongoing prioritization strategy for listed properties that must be designated or removed from the Heritage Register by January 1, 2027.

Part of the strategy for the review of listed properties on the Heritage Register includes the procurement of qualified heritage consultants to research, evaluate, and prepare heritage evaluation reports for a subset of listed properties prioritized for designation. City Planning retained the services of Alex Corey Heritage Consulting ("the Consultant") to research and evaluate a citywide group of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties which includes the subject property at 18 Great Oak Drive. The Consultant evaluated the subject property and determined that it meets the provincial criteria.

The Consultant's research on the subject property is included in Attachment 3 of this report. The research, analysis, and evaluation contained within Attachment 3 reflect the Consultant's professional expertise and opinion. Staff have independently reviewed the Consultant's research and heritage evaluation and concur with the determination that the property at 18 Great Oak Drive has cultural heritage value and meets four of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

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

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2 Hedgewood Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 2 Hedgewood Road - Hamilton Residence (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 18, 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.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2 Hedgewood Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 2 Hedgewood Road is located in the Bridlepath-Sunnybrook-York Mills neighbourhood, southeast of the intersection of Yonge Street and York Mills Road, on the west side of Hedgewood Road where it terminates at the edge of the West Don River Valley. It contains a High Tech Style, flat-roof, two-storey house and flat-roof one-storey garage separated by a courtyard. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

Dramatically perched on the edge of the West Don River Valley, the property is a unique High Tech Style property designed in 1970 by award-winning Toronto architect Peter Hamilton for his parents, John and Dorothy Hamilton. Completed in 1972, the house and garage are organized around a central courtyard and feature exposed interior and exterior structural and infrastructural elements including steel support beams and columns, ceilings, electrical conduits, chimneys and duct work. The recipient of the Canadian Housing Design Council Award in 1974, the Hamilton Residence was also featured in numerous publications including Maclean's Magazine, Global Architecture, and Stelco Trend.

Staff have determined that the property at 2 Hedgewood Road, containing the Hamilton Residence, has cultural heritage value and meets 4 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The property was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on October 6, 1997.

Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act require that properties listed on the City's Heritage Register prior to January 1, 2023 will be deemed removed from the Heritage Register unless they are designated by January 1, 2027.

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

At its meeting on July 6, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB46.6 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2 Hedgewood Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 2 Hedgewood Road is located in the Bridlepath-Sunnybrook-York Mills neighbourhood, southeast of the intersection of Yonge Street and York Mills Road, on the west side of Hedgewood Road where it terminates at the edge of the West Don River Valley. It contains a High Tech Style, flat-roof, two-storey house and flat-roof one-storey garage separated by a courtyard. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

Dramatically perched on the edge of the West Don River Valley, the property is a unique High Tech Style property designed in 1970 by award-winning Toronto architect Peter Hamilton for his parents, John and Dorothy Hamilton. Completed in 1972, the house and garage are organized around a central courtyard and feature exposed interior and exterior structural and infrastructural elements including steel support beams and columns, ceilings, electrical conduits, chimneys and duct work. The recipient of the Canadian Housing Design Council Award in 1974, the Hamilton Residence was also featured in numerous publications including Maclean's Magazine, Global Architecture, and Stelco Trend.

Staff have determined that the property at 2 Hedgewood Road, containing the Hamilton Residence, has cultural heritage value and meets 4 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The property was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on October 6, 1997. Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act require that properties listed on the City's Heritage Register prior to January 1, 2023 will be deemed removed from the Heritage Register unless they are designated by January 1, 2027.

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

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 32 Bright Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 32 Bright Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 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.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 32 Bright Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 32 Bright Street, known as Costigan Cottage, is located on the west side of Bright Street, between King Street East and Queen Street East, within the Corktown neighbourhood of Toronto. It contains a detached, single-storey wood-frame worker's cottage constructed c. 1862. The property was home to the Costigan family from its earliest period of occupation until c.1928 and is among the oldest residential properties on Bright Street and within the Corktown neighbourhood. The house is a rare surviving example of the modest worker's cottage typology, predating the two-storey bay-and-gable rowhouses that were constructed on Bright Street in the 1870s and 1880s. It forms part of the historic streetscape of Bright Street, comprised primarily of residential house form buildings constructed in the mid- to late 19th century. Costigan Cottage serves as a physical reminder of Corktown's working class history.

A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are included in Attachment 2.

The subject property at 32 Bright Street was listed on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register following its identification through a Cultural Heritage Resources Assessment as part of the King-Parliament Secondary Plan review on December 16, 17, and 18, 2020.

This property is one of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties citywide which have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of the Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and its ongoing prioritization strategy for listed properties that must be designated or removed from the Heritage Register by January 1, 2027.

Part of the strategy for the review of listed properties on the Heritage Register includes the procurement of qualified heritage consultants to research, evaluate, and prepare heritage evaluation reports for a subset of listed properties prioritized for designation. City Planning retained the services of Alex Corey Heritage Consulting ("the Consultant") to research and evaluate a citywide group of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties which includes the subject property at 32 Bright Street. The Consultant evaluated the subject property and determined that it meets the provincial criteria.

The Consultant's research on the subject property is included in Attachment 3 of this report. The research, analysis, and evaluation contained within Attachment 3 reflect the Consultant's professional expertise and opinion. Staff have independently reviewed the Consultant's research and heritage evaluation and concur with the determination that the property at 32 Bright Street has cultural heritage value and meets four of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

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

At its meeting on July 6, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB46.5 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 32 Bright Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 32 Bright Street, known as Costigan Cottage, is located on the west side of Bright Street, between King Street East and Queen Street East, within the Corktown neighbourhood of Toronto. It contains a detached, single-storey wood-frame worker's cottage constructed c. 1862. The property was home to the Costigan family from its earliest period of occupation until c.1928 and is among the oldest residential properties on Bright Street and within the Corktown neighbourhood. The house is a rare surviving example of the modest worker's cottage typology, predating the two-storey bay-and-gable rowhouses that were constructed on Bright Street in the 1870s and 1880s. It forms part of the historic streetscape of Bright Street, comprised primarily of residential house form buildings constructed in the mid- to late 19th century. Costigan Cottage serves as a physical reminder of Corktown's working class history.

A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are included in Attachment 2.

The subject property at 32 Bright Street was listed on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register following its identification through a Cultural Heritage Resources Assessment as part of the King-Parliament Secondary Plan review on December 16, 17, and 18, 2020.

This property is one of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties citywide which have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of the Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and its ongoing prioritization strategy for listed properties that must be designated or removed from the Heritage Register by January 1, 2027.

Part of the strategy for the review of listed properties on the Heritage Register includes the procurement of qualified heritage consultants to research, evaluate, and prepare heritage evaluation reports for a subset of listed properties prioritized for designation. City Planning retained the services of Alex Corey Heritage Consulting ("the Consultant") to research and evaluate a citywide group of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties which includes the subject property at 32 Bright Street. The Consultant evaluated the subject property and determined that it meets the provincial criteria.

The Consultant's research on the subject property is included in Attachment 3 of this report. The research, analysis, and evaluation contained within Attachment 3 reflect the Consultant's professional expertise and opinion. Staff have independently reviewed the Consultant's research and heritage evaluation and concur with the determination that the property at 32 Bright Street has cultural heritage value and meets four of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

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

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 39 Wynford Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 39 Wynford Drive (entrance address 41 Wynford Drive) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 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.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 39 Wynford Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The property at 39 Wynford Drive is located on the southeast corner of Wynford Drive and Gervais Drive one block northeast of Eglinton Avenue East and Don Mills Road in the Flemingdon Park neighbourhood.  It contains a 4-storey commercial office building. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

The property at 39 Wynford Drive was constructed in in 1962 for the A.C. Nielson Company of Canada Limited. Designed in the International Style by Peter Dickinson Associates in 1961, it was one of the earliest properties built in the Flemingdon Park Industrial Area. Following Dickinson's death in 1961, it was completed by his former associates, Webb, Zerafa, Menkes Architects (WZMH Architects). In 1967, Webb, Zerafa, Menkes Architects designed a complementary 2-storey addition on top of the structure to accommodate additional office space. With its Modernist design and prominent location at the broad curve in Wynford Drive in the Flemingdon Park Industrial Area, the property contributes to the Modernist design context of the area.

Staff have determined that the property at 39 Wynford Drive has cultural heritage value and meets 6 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

The property was identified as a potential heritage resource in the 2019 Don Mills Crossing Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment as part of the Don Mills Crossing Secondary Plan.

The property at 39 Wynford Drive was included on the heritage register on December 16, 2025. Staff had originally recommended designation to Council in response to the owner submitting a demolition application. Following the voluntary revocation of the demolition permit, staff agreed to bring forward the designation later in the planning process.

On April 29, 2026, the City received an Official Plan Amendment related to the proposed redevelopment of the subject property at 39 Wynford Drive with a mixed-use development with four buildings with heights of 52, 41, 29, and 12 storeys. The proposed development will integrate part of the historic structure into the podium of one of the new buildings.

Since the above noted development application has been made to the City, a Prescribed Event under the Ontario Heritage Act will be triggered if the City Clerk issues a notice of complete application. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 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.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance, which includes a description of heritage attributes, found in Attachment 1.

Anchoring the southwest corner of Bay and Elm streets, the subject property contains a three-storey commercial building designed in the Renaissance Revival style and completed in 1891 for the Canadian Temperance League in the city's historic St. John's Ward ("The Ward") neighbourhood. The subject property is valued as part of a broader collection of 26 heritage buildings located along three contiguous blocks of Elm Street that comprises the most intact, surviving grouping of Ward-era built fabric in a range of typologies and historic uses that provide an understanding of the city's first immigrant neighbourhood, including housing, local institutions and charitable organizations that supported its working class residents. A location map and current photographs of the subject property are found in Attachment 2.

The subject property was included on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in March 2021.

Staff have determined that the property at 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) has cultural heritage value and meets 5 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets 2 or more of the 9 criteria.

As of July 1, 2021, Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days of a "Prescribed Event".

The subject property is subject to a Prescribed Event. On January 12, 2026, the City received an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to construct an 18-storey building containing 234 hotel suites and retail space (#26101832STE11OZ). The application proposes partial retention of the property at 55 Elm Street and full demolition of the properties at 57-67 Elm Street.

The City Clerk issued a Notice of Complete Application on May 8, 2026. In order to meet prescribed timelines under the Ontario Heritage Act, Council must make a decision at its July 29-31, 2026 meeting to provide sufficient time for the City Clerk to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate.

A Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (CHER) and a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), both authored by ERA Architects Inc. and dated November 7, 2025, were submitted in support of the development application on the site of the subject property. The CHER and HIA conclude that the subject property has cultural heritage value. 

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

At its meeting on July 6, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB46.4 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance, which includes a description of heritage attributes, found in Attachment 1.

Anchoring the southwest corner of Bay and Elm streets, the subject property contains a three-storey commercial building designed in the Renaissance Revival style and completed in 1891 for the Canadian Temperance League in the city's historic St. John's Ward ("The Ward") neighbourhood. The subject property is valued as part of a broader collection of 26 heritage buildings located along three contiguous blocks of Elm Street that comprises the most intact, surviving grouping of Ward-era built fabric in a range of typologies and historic uses that provide an understanding of the city's first immigrant neighbourhood, including housing, local institutions and charitable organizations that supported its working class residents. A location map and current photographs of the subject property are found in Attachment 2.

The subject property was included on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in March 2021.

Staff have determined that the property at 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) has cultural heritage value and meets 5 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets 2 or more of the 9 criteria.

As of July 1, 2021, Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days of a "Prescribed Event".

The subject property is subject to a Prescribed Event. On January 12, 2026, the City received an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to construct an 18-storey building containing 234 hotel suites and retail space (#26101832STE11OZ). The application proposes partial retention of the property at 55 Elm Street and full demolition of the properties at 57-67 Elm Street.

The City Clerk issued a Notice of Complete Application on May 8, 2026. In order to meet prescribed timelines under the Ontario Heritage Act, Council must make a decision at its July 29-31, 2026 meeting to provide sufficient time for the City Clerk to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate.

A Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (CHER) and a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), both authored by ERA Architects Inc. and dated November 7, 2025, were submitted in support of the development application on the site of the subject property. The CHER and HIA conclude that the subject property has cultural heritage value.

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

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Sudbury Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 55 Sudbury Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 18, 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.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Sudbury Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property is located in the Little Portugal neighbourhood at the southernmost tip of Ward 9. The property at 55 Sudbury Street is located at the junction of Sudbury Street and Dovercourt Road, along the north side of the main railway corridor through Toronto. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

The property at 55 Sudbury Street comprises the former Diamond (later Dominion) Glass Company office building, constructed in 1899-1900. The two-storey building is Romanesque Revival style with Italianate influences and is finished in red brick and rough-dressed stone. The building features a distinctive main entrance arch and Italianate-style window hoods.

The property at 55 Sudbury Street was listed on the City's Heritage Register on August 28, 2014.

Staff have determined that the property at 55 Sudbury Street has cultural heritage value and meets five of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

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

At its meeting on July 6, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB46.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Sudbury Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property is located in the Little Portugal neighbourhood at the southernmost tip of Ward 9. The property at 55 Sudbury Street is located at the junction of Sudbury Street and Dovercourt Road, along the north side of the main railway corridor through Toronto. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2.

The property at 55 Sudbury Street comprises the former Diamond (later Dominion) Glass Company office building, constructed in 1899-1900. The two-storey building is Romanesque Revival style with Italianate influences and is finished in red brick and rough-dressed stone. The building features a distinctive main entrance arch and Italianate-style window hoods.

The property at 55 Sudbury Street was listed on the City's Heritage Register on August 28, 2014.

Staff have determined that the property at 55 Sudbury Street has cultural heritage value and meets five of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

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

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6278 Kingston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 6278 Kingston Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 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.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6278 Kingston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 6278 Kingston Road, known historically as the John Morrish House, is located on the north side of Kingston Road west of Meadowvale Road in the Highland Creek neighbourhood of Scarborough. It contains a 1-storey detached house form building fronting onto Kingston Road. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are included in Attachment 2.

The property contains a single-storey vernacular Ontario Cottage style house, with a front porch featuring a gable dormer added in 2002. Built c. 1850, the subject property has served as a single-family residence from its construction to the present day and was home to the Morrish family from 1855 until 1984. Since their arrival into the region in 1855, the Morrish family have set deep roots in Scarborough, being the namesake for Morrish Road, which includes the W.D. Morrish Store at 215 Morrish Road (listed), as well as the family's historic connection to a small but significant collection of listed and Part IV designated properties within Scarborough. Standing adjacent to the Part IV designated W.J. Morrish General Store at 6282 Kingston Road, the subject property stands as historical reminder of Highland Creek and Scarborough's agricultural past.

The subject property at 6278 Kingston Road was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006.

This property is one of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties citywide that have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and its ongoing prioritization strategy for listed properties. Properties listed on the City's Heritage Register prior to January 1, 2023 will be deemed removed from the Heritage Register unless they are designated by January 1, 2027.

Part of the City's strategy for the review of listed properties on the Heritage Register includes the procurement of qualified heritage consultants to research, evaluate, and prepare heritage evaluation reports for a subset of listed properties prioritized for designation. City Planning retained the services of Alex Corey Heritage Consulting ("the Consultant") to research and evaluate a citywide group of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties which includes the subject property at 6278 Kingston Road. The Consultant evaluated the subject property and determined that it meets the provincial criteria.

The Consultant's research on the subject property is included in Attachment 3 of this report. The research, analysis, and evaluation contained within Attachment 3 reflect the Consultant's professional expertise and opinion. Staff have independently reviewed the Consultant's research and heritage evaluation and concur with the determination that the property at 6278 Kingston Road has cultural heritage value and meets three of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

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

At its meeting on July 6, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB46.7 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6278 Kingston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 6278 Kingston Road, known historically as the John Morrish House, is located on the north side of Kingston Road west of Meadowvale Road in the Highland Creek neighbourhood of Scarborough. It contains a 1-storey detached house form building fronting onto Kingston Road. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are included in Attachment 2.

The property contains a single-storey vernacular Ontario Cottage style house, with a front porch featuring a gable dormer added in 2002. Built c. 1850, the subject property has served as a single-family residence from its construction to the present day and was home to the Morrish family from 1855 until 1984. Since their arrival into the region in 1855, the Morrish family have set deep roots in Scarborough, being the namesake for Morrish Road, which includes the W.D. Morrish Store at 215 Morrish Road (listed), as well as the family's historic connection to a small but significant collection of listed and Part IV designated properties within Scarborough. Standing adjacent to the Part IV designated W.J. Morrish General Store at 6282 Kingston Road, the subject property stands as historical reminder of Highland Creek and Scarborough's agricultural past.

The subject property at 6278 Kingston Road was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006.

This property is one of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties citywide that have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and its ongoing prioritization strategy for listed properties. Properties listed on the City's Heritage Register prior to January 1, 2023 will be deemed removed from the Heritage Register unless they are designated by January 1, 2027.

Part of the City's strategy for the review of listed properties on the Heritage Register includes the procurement of qualified heritage consultants to research, evaluate, and prepare heritage evaluation reports for a subset of listed properties prioritized for designation. City Planning retained the services of Alex Corey Heritage Consulting ("the Consultant") to research and evaluate a citywide group of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties which includes the subject property at 6278 Kingston Road. The Consultant evaluated the subject property and determined that it meets the provincial criteria.

The Consultant's research on the subject property is included in Attachment 3 of this report. The research, analysis, and evaluation contained within Attachment 3 reflect the Consultant's professional expertise and opinion. Staff have independently reviewed the Consultant's research and heritage evaluation and concur with the determination that the property at 6278 Kingston Road has cultural heritage value and meets three of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria.

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

The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that: 

1. City Council request the Premier and the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism to make a regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act granting a further extension for three years, from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2030 for any property listed on a municipal register to be formally designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
 

2. City Council request the Mayor to work with other Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in regard to the matter on seeking an extension to the Ontario Heritage Act timeframe for the designation of properties listed on a municipal register.
 

3. City Council forward this item to the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for information.

I am writing to request your support for advocating to the Provincial Government to protect heritage properties in Ontario which are at risk of expiring from municipal heritage registers at the end of the year.

The protection of listed heritage properties on municipal registers will expire on December 31, 2026.  Such properties have only limited, short-term (60 day) protection, and automatically removing listed properties from the registry would permit the demolition of valuable heritage properties across Ontario.

As part of the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23), the province mandated that any property listed on a municipal register as of December 31, 2022, must be formally designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) by January 1, 2025, or be removed. In 2024 the province passed Bill 200, the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024, which extended the timeframe for municipalities to review legacy listed properties to January 1, 2027.

Under the current two-year extension, any heritage property listed on a municipal register as of December 31, 2026 shall be removed from the register on January 1, 2027, unless that council has given notice of its intention to designate the property under the Act. Properties that lose listing status cannot be re-listed for another five years.

The upcoming deadline affects around 21,000 properties in municipalities across the province including about 4,000 currently listed heritage properties in Toronto. Forcing municipalities to designate all of their listed properties within a short period of time is both heavy-handed and unrealistic.

With the expiry date now only about six months away, municipalities are under enormous pressure to review their registers and prioritize properties for designation or other protection. The staffing and financial cost in research for designation is enormous, and there are not enough heritage staff to handle the work.

The requested extension represents a practical, administrative adjustment that helps municipalities deliver on Provincial heritage and planning objectives, prevent demolition of buildings that anchor community identity and economic activity and support adaptive re-use. The certainty of an additional three years for implementation would give municipalities the ability to complete this long overdue process while balancing competing pressures and supports the implementation and delivery of the provincial government’s priorities.

Thank you for your consideration of the accompanying recommendation.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 1233 to 1255 The Queensway substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (June 12, 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 Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 7, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan to redesignate the subject lands from Mixed Use Areas to Mixed Use Areas and Parks to accommodate two new parks. It also proposes the addition of two new streets (A and B), and a new Site and Area Specific Policy to provide a policy framework that supports a mixed-use development at 1233 to 1255 The Queensway. This would include amendments to Map 15 (Land Use Plan), Schedule 2 (The Designation of Planned but Unbuilt Roads) and Chapter 7 (Site and Area Specific Policies). Key elements of the proposal are summarized below.

- A total of six development blocks containing a variety of land uses including residential and non-residential.

- A childcare facility to be secured as an in-kind benefit during the Zoning By-law amendment process.

- Two new public parks with minimum areas of 7,566.2 square metres for Park A and 1,013.6 square metres for Park B, to be secured during the Draft Plan of Subdivision process. The parks would be complemented by additional public realm elements including pedestrian mid-block connections.

- Two new complete streets that include cycling infrastructure and 2.1 metre wide pedestrian clearways, with Street A connecting the site to The Queensway and Zorra Street, and Street B connecting the site with The Queensway and Street A.

- The proposal is to be developed in five phases and would allow for the continuous operation of portions of the existing mall for as long as possible during construction.

- A Housing Issues Report is to be submitted with a Zoning By-law Amendment application to address affordable housing.

Approval of this Official Plan Amendment application does not constitute or imply approval of the heights, density, and other project statistics contained in the architectural plans submitted to the City. A Zoning By-law Amendment application and a Draft Plan of Subdivision application are required to be submitted and approved by the City prior to any development proceeding on any part of the site. Proposed heights, density and other project statistics will be reviewed through the Zoning By-law Amendment application. A Community Consultation Meeting will also be held.

The proposed Official Plan Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. It advances the Official Plan's objective of creating complete communities by proposing a policy framework that supports complete communities and represents good planning.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 4975 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (June 12, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 4975 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to the report (June 12, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District as amended by the following:

a. Increase the minimum required gross floor area for non-residential uses to 700 square meters; and

b. Make a corresponding decrease to the quantity of required short and long-term bicycle parking, to reflect the changes required to accommodate the increased non-residential gross floor area.

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.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 7, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law including, at 4975 Dundas Street West to permit a mixed use development consisting of a four-storey base building and a 44-storey tower (144.7 metres in height, plus a 6.5 metre mechanical penthouse) set back 12 metres from the front lot line. The proposed development would contain 563 dwelling units and 555 square metres of non-residential Gross Floor Area (GFA) at-grade.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with Official Plan Amendment 951 contained in Attachment 5 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment contained in Attachment 6 to the report (June 18, 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 and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4. City Council adopt the Lake Shore Boulevard West (Etobicoke Creek to Dwight Avenue) Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines in Attachment 7 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District and direct staff to use these Guidelines in the evaluation of all current and new development applications.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Requested the Executive Director, Development Review in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review the Lake Shore Boulevard West (Etobicoke Creek to Dwight Avenue) Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines in Attachment 7 to the report, for the inclusion of additional guidance to prioritize the pedestrian experience and pedestrian safety at crossings with flanking streets to Lake Shore Boulevard West, and report to the July 29, 30, 31 meeting of City Council with an updated guideline document.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 7, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report provides final recommendations as a result of the completion of the Lake Shore Boulevard West Study. The study was conducted in a three Phase process over the past two and a half years and has included extensive consultation with city staff, community members, residents, the local Councillor, landowners, businesses, local Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Humber College, industry professionals, and other stakeholders.

Throughout the study period, changes were made to the applicable planning framework, particularly, Provincial policies and City-wide Official Plan policies, zoning by-laws, and guidelines. The proposed recommendations align with the City-wide Council-adopted policy framework for Avenues and include feedback received through the consultation process of the Study. This has resulted in recommendations that provide a tailored built form and public realm vision along the Lake Shore Boulevard West Avenue through the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and the Lake Shore Boulevard West Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines.

This report recommends that City Council adopt the following Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as well as the Lake Shore Boulevard West Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines, which provide guidance for future development in the area.

The proposed Official Plan Amendment (951) includes:  

- Re-designation of certain lands abutting the existing Mixed Use Areas lots fronting the Avenue within the Study Area from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas;

- Deletion of the existing Site and Area Specific Policies (SASP) 21 and 822;

-  Amendments to SASP 23 to add a policy for a Precinct Plan to be provided with the existing requirement for a Block Context Plan (contained in Schedule 3 of the Official Plan) for new development on the lands; and

- Amendments Map 7A and existing policy C9 to establish new Identified Views from the from Lake Shore Boulevard West to Lake Ontario.

The Zoning By-law amendment would apply to lands designated Mixed Use Areas to provide development permissions for mid-rise buildings. The Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines will illustrate urban design principles and best practices to guide new development, public works and local change as the area grows and evolves over time.

The recommended Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) (the "PPS 2024") and conforms to the City's Official Plan.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

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, as generally illustrated in Attachment 3 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District subject to:

a. the conditions, as generally listed in Attachment 5 to the report (June 11, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the Plan of Subdivision for registration; and

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

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 7, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report advises that the Executive Director, Development Review intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision to divide 1025 The Queensway into eight development blocks (Blocks 1 to 8), two park blocks (Blocks 10 and 11), three new public streets (Public Streets A, B, and C), two enhanced landscape areas (Blocks 9 and 14), two privately owned publicly-accessible spaces (POPS) (Blocks 13 and 15), and a new private driveway (Block 12).

City Council approved the related Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a mixed-use development at 1025 The Queensway at its meeting of June 25 and 26, 2025, however, the associated draft Zoning By-law (Bill) was not enacted. Prior to introducing the Bill for enactment, Council requires that the applicant obtain Draft Plan of Subdivision approval for the whole site from the Executive Director, Development Review, and enter into an In-Kind Contribution Agreement pursuant to Section 37(7.1) of the Planning act to secure the proposed Childcare facility.

The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision meets the subdivision requirements in Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), and conforms with the City’s Official Plan.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 5 and 43 Junction Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 18, 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 5 and 43 Junction substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as revised Attachment 6 to the report (June 18, 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 draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Phase 2 (Block 3), as shown in the Phasing Plan included as Attachment 7 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication (Block 4), having a minimum size of 2,306 square metres, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor.

5. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. The owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the 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 determined by the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

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

7. Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, including any conditional above-grade building permits for the first phase of the development, City Council require the owner to post financial security in the amount of the value of the parkland dedication owed for the entire development, as appraised by the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management, and such security shall not be released until the parkland (Block 4) is conveyed to the City in a manner satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review; the financial security shall be paid in a form satisfactory to the City, and from the date the financial security is first paid to the City to such time as the parkland is conveyed to the City, be indexed upwardly in accordance with the appropriate Statistics Canada index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 

8. Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, including any conditional above-grade building permits for the first phase of the development, City Council require the owner to register in priority a Section 118 Restriction, pursuant to the Land Titles Act against title to the future parkland (Block 4) to be conveyed to the City, that prohibits the transfer or charge of the parkland without the prior written consent of the Executive Director, Development Review, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

9. City Council accept the owner's offer of an in-kind contribution (attached as attachment 14 to this report) pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act and allow the owner to provide a minimum of five percent of the residential gross floor area of each phase in the development for which the owner intends to apply for a Plan of Condominium, as affordable rental housing for a minimum of 40 years to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat (the “In-kind Contribution”) all in accordance with the following terms:

a. the unit mix of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall reflect the unit mix of the market units within each phase of the proposed development;

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, in each phase of the proposed development;

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, in each phase 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 Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

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 at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

g. 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 permanent and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers 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 the first tenants of and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rents as currently defined in the Official Plan for a minimum of 40 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"). During the Affordability Period, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act;

j. the owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in 9.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; 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;

l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent of the new dwelling units erected in the condominium building within each phase of development as are available and ready for occupancy; and

m. the Owner shall enter into one or more appropriate agreements with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure the rental tenure of any buildings in the development for which a Plan of Condominium application will not be made and which will not be required to  provide affordable housing in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment and for which the Owner will pay the CBC for the portion of the lands that is purpose-built rental.

10. City Council attribute a value to the In-kind Contribution, equal to 100 percent of four percent of the value of the land for the development permission granted in each phase of the development proposed as a condominium (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.

11. In the event that the affordable rental housing is provided, in accordance with the Official Plan Amendment, 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 on terms satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

12. City Council determine that the execution and registration of the In-kind Contribution Agreement constitute satisfactory arrangements for the provision of the In-Kind Contribution for the condominium development for the purpose of Applicable Law as defined in the Building Code.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 7, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to facilitate a multi-phased, mixed-use development at 5 and 43 Junction Road. The proposal comprises four new mixed-use buildings with six towers ranging in heights between 18 and 35 storeys containing 1,947 dwelling units. The development also includes the retention of an existing medical office building and the provision of affordable housing, new non-residential gross floor area, and a new public park and new public street.

A Draft Plan of Subdivision application has been submitted to establish the necessary development blocks including an existing employment block, a park block, and a new public street and to implement the proposed phasing plan. The draft plan of subdivision will be brought forward to City Council at a later date.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City’s Official Plan. It advances key city-building objectives by delivering a comprehensive redevelopment that integrates residential, commercial, and community-oriented uses within a coordinated site.

This report provides a review of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and recommends their approval.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the recommended Official Plan Amendment 923 included as Attachment 1 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the recommended Official Plan Amendment 923 as may be required.

3. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to forward Official Plan Amendment 923 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval under the Planning Act.

4. City Council declare by resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that Official Plan Amendment 923 conforms with Provincial Plans or does not conflict with them; has regard to the matters of Provincial Interest in Section 2 of the Planning Act; and is consistent with policy statements issued under subsection 3(1) of the Planning Act.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory special public meeting on July 7, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of a City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to delineate the Mount Dennis Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA) as Site and Area Specific Policy 671 (SASP 671) to be contained in Chapter 8 of the Official Plan. SASP 671 would establish the PMTSA policy framework for Mount Dennis Station, including the station area delineation, authorized uses of land, minimum densities for buildings and structures, and a planned minimum population and employment target of 160 residents and jobs combined per hectare.

Mount Dennis Station is a major transit interchange served by TTC Line 5 Eglinton Light Rail Transit, GO Transit Kitchener Line and UP Express near Eglinton Avenue West and Weston Road. The proposed PMTSA implements provincial requirements to delineate major transit station areas and advances the City's Official Plan goal of creating sustainable complete communities which include transit-supportive growth, affordable housing, employment opportunities, and other local amenities.

The recommended Official Plan Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), conforms to the Greenbelt Plan (2017), has regard to matters of provincial interest under Section 2 of the Planning Act and conforms to the Official Plan and the Mount Dennis Secondary Plan. The amendment will be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval pursuant to Section 26 of the Planning Act. There is no appeal of the Minister's decision on this OPA.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 56 Nottingham Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 18, 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 4686 and 4690 Dundas Street West and 56 Nottingham Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, as amended by the following:

a.  Amend Clause (O) to read as follows:

"(O) For the purposes of this exception, a 1.8 metre tall screening and acoustical fence must be installed along the lot line abutting a lot in the RD zone;"

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

4. City Council request the Director, Development Review, to provide a copy of the City of Toronto Good Neighbour Guide to the applicant for their consideration during the construction phase.

5. City Council request the applicant to consider additional tree planting along the north and west lot lines which abut the RD zones, in consultation with abutting property owners.

6. City Council request the applicant to undertake basement/foundation surveys of 54 Nottingham Drive and 4684B Dundas Street West prior to site mobilization, demolition, excavation, foundation construction and building construction in order to establish baseline conditions at each of these milestones and identify any damage that subsequently occurs.

7. City Council request the Director, Urban Forestry, to review the concerns of local residents concerning the Arborist’s Report and tree protection plan, and incorporate these into the permit review process.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 7, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 10-unit condominium townhouse development at 4686 and 4690 Dundas Street West and 56 Nottingham Drive.

The proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. The proposal represents an appropriate townhouse infill development and meets the intent of the Townhouse and Low-Rise Apartment Guidelines. 

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1151 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 18, 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 1151 Weston Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 18, 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 draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Requested the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District to work with the applicant, prior to the July 29, 30, 31 meeting of City Council, on providing additional parking at 1151 Weston Road.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on July 7, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 46-storey mixed-use development on a Part IV designated heritage property. The single-storey former bank building on the designated property will be reoriented, relocated within the property, conserved, and integrated with the new development. The development will provide approximately 296 square metres of ground-floor non-residential space and 509 residential units. A related report seeking approval for the proposals under Part IV, Sections 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also provided for Etobicoke York Community Council consideration.

The proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conform to the City's Official Plan. The proposal provides housing and ground-floor commercial space while conserving and incorporating a heritage building adjacent to a new transit station. The proposal aligns with the vision of the Mount Dennis Secondary Plan for this area.

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the application to alter the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 46-storey mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council approve the application to remove a specified heritage attribute of the designated property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 46-storey mixed-use building with the removal of the specified heritage attribute on the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the removal of a specified heritage attribute at the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions:

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

b. the owner shall provide a detailed Relocation and Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

c. the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1151 Weston Road in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

d. Prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1151 Weston Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. 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.

2. 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 a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

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

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

5. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b., 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.

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

e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.6. above, the owner shall:

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

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 1151 Weston Road.

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

This report recommends that City Council approve alterations to and removal of a heritage attribute of the heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions under Sections 33 and 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This is in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application seeking approval for the construction of a 46-storey mixed use building on the subject property. This report also seeks Council authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The subject property, which contains a Part IV designated Scotiabank branch building, is located on the north-east corner of Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue. Built in 1949, the bank building originally abutted the Weston Road property line; however, to facilitate a road realignment in 1965, the building was moved back on the lot thereby creating an expansive front lawn condition that did not exist when the bank first opened.

The one-storey building was designed by Gordon S. Adamson in the modernist style to emphasize "openness and accessibility" (Designation Report, 2025). Heritage attributes of the property include ashlar-faced limestone-cladding, symmetrical north elevation, asymmetrical west (principal) elevation which has three bas relief panels, and a double entrance with a vestibule and projecting roof. The location of the building at the northeast corner of Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West and its orientation towards Weston Road are also heritage attributes. In 1981-82 a modern side addition was constructed.

The proposed application for the subject site includes the demolition of the rear wall and the 1981-82 side addition which do not contain attributes. The front and side walls are proposed to be relocated closer to Weston Road and reoriented towards Eglinton Avenue West in order to allow for the construction of a new 46-storey mixed-use building. The moving of the building alters its location and removes the orientation of its principal façade from Weston Road.

Through revisions to the application, Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposal conserves the designated heritage property and is consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

At its meeting on July 6, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB46.12 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the revised report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve alterations to and removal of a heritage attribute of the heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions under Sections 33 and 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This is in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application seeking approval for the construction of a 46-storey mixed use building on the subject property. This report also seeks Council authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The subject property, which contains a Part IV designated Scotiabank branch building, is located on the north-east corner of Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue. Built in 1949, the bank building originally abutted the Weston Road property line; however, to facilitate a road realignment in 1965, the building was moved back on the lot thereby creating an expansive front lawn condition that did not exist when the bank first opened.

The one-storey building was designed by Gordon S. Adamson in the modernist style to emphasize "openness and accessibility" (Designation Report, 2025). Heritage attributes of the property include ashlar-faced limestone-cladding, symmetrical north elevation, asymmetrical west (principal) elevation which has three bas relief panels, and a double entrance with a vestibule and projecting roof. The location of the building at the northeast corner of Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West and its orientation towards Weston Road are also heritage attributes. In 1981-82 a modern side addition was constructed.

The proposed application for the subject site includes the demolition of the rear wall and the 1981-82 side addition which do not contain attributes. The front and side walls are proposed to be relocated closer to Weston Road and reoriented towards Eglinton Avenue West in order to allow for the construction of a new 46-storey mixed-use building. The moving of the building alters its location and removes the orientation of its principal façade from Weston Road.

Through revisions to the application, Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposal conserves the designated heritage property and is consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.