Minutes To be Confirmed

CALL TO ORDER: 9:38 a.m.

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

The meeting opened with O Canada.

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

Michael David Bailey

Michelle DuBarry

Sheldon Fainer, and

Penny Elizabeth Lamy

Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows:

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

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

Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following:

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

July 30, 2026

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

Melvyn Wolfond

Boris Gurevich, and

Renata Ford

City Council confirmed the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 24 and 25, 2026.

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

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, received the following petitions for information:

1. Petition headed "Petition against the construction of an Apartment Building at 898 A/B, Kennedy Road" submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Ward 21 - Scarborough Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 135 persons.

2. Petition headed "Strong Opposition to the Proposed Development at 978 Pharmacy Avenue (Tristone Partners)" submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Ward 21 - Scarborough Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 66 persons.

3. Petition headed "Install a water fountain at McCowan Dog Park for dogs" submitted by Councillor Michael Thompson, Ward 21 - Scarborough Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 300 persons.

4. Petition headed "Community Safety Crisis at Bathurst and Sheppard" submitted by Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 - York Centre, containing the signatures of approximately 3,493 persons.

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026.

July 29, 2026

Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, gave remarks about the late Penny Elizabeth Lamy and welcomed Penny Lamy’s family and friends who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Chernos Lin, during the morning session of the meeting, gave remarks about the late Sheldon Fainer.

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon the City Manager to recognize staff from the City of Toronto and its Agencies and Corporations on the planning and delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.

The City Manager addressed City Council and gave remarks paying tribute to the many staff from the City of Toronto, its agencies and corporations, and external partners who helped make the World Cup a success. The City Manager thanked staff, some of whom were present in the Council Chamber, and introduced a short video created by City staff to showcase the highlights of the World Cup in Toronto.

Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to celebrate and thank all the staff and volunteers, as well as members of advisory bodies and Members of Council, who contributed to delivering the World Cup, on budget, and spoke about the legacy of the World Cup for the City.

Councillor Michael Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, thanked the Mayor for her leadership in the successful delivery of the World Cup in Toronto.

Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, gave remarks to recognize the contributions of staff and City leadership on the planning and delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.

Councillor Jamaal Myers, during the morning session of the meeting, gave remarks, as Toronto Transit Commission Chair, to recognize the contributions of TTC employees and expressed pride in the City’s transit system.

Councillor Moise, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed youth participating in the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Youth Outreach Program led by Phillip Auguste and Toronto Community Housing Corporation frontline staff, who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Morley, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised members of Council that July 11 marked the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide and that, since 2020, the City of Toronto has proclaimed July 11 as Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day. Councillor Morley gave remarks to honour the memory of the Bosniaks who were killed and gave to each Member of Council a Srebrenica Flower, gifted by the Bosnian Islamic Association Gazi Husrev-Beg.

Councillor Saxe, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the City Scouts who were present in the Council Chamber.

Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, announced the official opening of the Affordable Housing Award of Excellence, with the inaugural honourees to be named next year, and displayed for Council the new award, crafted from stained glass.

Councillor Perks, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Jonathan Goldsbie and Neville Park, original members of the Scoobies—Internet and Twitter journalists—who were present in the Council Chamber.

July 30, 2026

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to recognize the contributions of Wendy Walberg, City Solicitor and Head of Legal Services, on her retirement from the City of Toronto.

Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to recognize Wendy Walberg, City Solicitor and Head of Legal Services, on her retirement from the City of Toronto. Mayor Chow shared highlights from Wendy’s career and welcomed Wendy’s family—husband Don Lobb and daughters Nora, Emily and Heather—who were present in the Council Chamber. Mayor Chow congratulated Wendy Walberg, thanked her for her service and leadership, and presented her with a commemorative scroll.

Wendy Walberg addressed City Council.

The following Members of Council spoke to recognize the contributions of Wendy Walberg, City Solicitor and Head of Legal Services, on her retirement from the City of Toronto: Councillor Dianne Saxe, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, and Councillor Jamaal Myers.

Councillor Kandavel, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed Doctor Sivasiri Visuvanatha Ranganatha Sarma, who was present in the Council Chamber. Councillor Kandavel advised Members of Council that Doctor Sarma was the first Hindu priest in the City to perform same-sex marriages.

Councillor Shan, during the morning session of the meeting, also recognized Doctor Sivasiri Visuvanatha Ranganatha Sarma in the Council Chamber.

Deputy Mayor Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the work being done in preparation for the United Way Employee Campaign that will take place in the fall, shared information about upcoming activities and thanked City staff for their work on the campaign. 

Councillor Cheng, during the morning session of the meeting welcomed pastors from across the GTA who were present in the Council Chamber.

Deputy Mayor Malik, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed youth from the Urban Minds program and their group leader Veronica Brown who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Morley, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed members of the Toronto Youth Cabinet who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Kandavel, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed summer students from the Baitul Aman Masjid who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Morley, during the morning session of the meeting, invited Members of Council to the podium over the lunch break at 12:45 p.m. to recognize Emancipation Day and the raising of the Black Liberation flag.

Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to give remarks on the occasion of the last regular Council meeting of the term.

Mayor Chow addressed City Council and thanked all those who served Council over the past term, including City staff and the Speaker. Mayor Chow acknowledged the Members of Council who contributed to the term’s work and who were no longer there—Mayor John Tory, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie and the late Councillor Jaye Robinson—and recognized that this was Councillor Gord Perks’s last Council meeting.

Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, invited Councillor Perks to address Council.

Councillor Gord Perks addressed City Council and gave farewell remarks.

Councillor Jon Burnside, during the afternoon session of the meeting, gave remarks to acknowledge the departure of Councillor Perks.

Mayor Chow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Youth Climate Workforce Ambassadors who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Shan, during the afternoon session of the meeting welcomed representatives from the Filipino community and representatives from the Caribbean community who were present in the Council Chamber.

July 29, 2026:

City Council adopted the July 29, 2026, Order Paper as amended and all other items not held on consent.

July 30, 2026:

City Council adopted the July 30, 2026, Order Paper as amended.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, received Administrative Inquiry IA43.1 from Councillor Lily Cheng, Ward 18, Willowdale, regarding Indigenous Women and Children’s Shelter, 68 Sheppard Avenue West, and Answer AI43.1a from the General Manager, Toronto Shelter and Support Services.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands municipally known as 419, 421, 423 and 425 Woodbine Avenue, subject to the following revision:

a. the applicant removes all balconies on the North Side (Kingston Road) and East Side (Haslett) of the proposed building to limit privacy and noise impacts on neighbours, and that change is secured in the zoning by-law presented to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:

a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor;

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

c. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 25 143117 STE 19 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of eleven existing rental dwelling units at 419, 421, 423 and 425 Woodbine Avenue and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision.

3. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to secure through the Site Plan Control process pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the following matters:

a. the owner of the site will be required to demonstrate they hold sufficient liability insurance that will cover any damage to adjacent properties or the site itself; and

b. solid waste, recycling, or organic collection for the proposed building will be undertaken in compliance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 844, Waste Collection, Residential Properties, and any private solid waste, recycling, or organic collection will not be permitted between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

4. City Council request the applicant to establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and to consult the Neighbourhood Liaison Committee in developing and implementing a Neighbourhood Communication Strategy and the Construction Management Plan for the project, including with respect to noise, dust, contractor parking, vehicle staging, haul routes and ensuring throughout construction protected pedestrian and cyclist space on 419-425 Woodbine Avenue.

5. City Council request the applicant to share with interested members of the community any reports that have been filed with the Province with respect to the Record of Site Condition and/or environmental condition on the lands, including the Risk Assessment.

6. City Council request the applicant to take steps to improve the interim condition on the site from the date of this decision through construction of the development by keeping the site organized, free of waste, and providing additional groundcover or fill to cover the vacant portion of the site.

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, deferred consideration of Item TE31.16 until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has delivered a decision or interim order in the associated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 7, 2026) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation will be made public 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 30, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to a proposed or pending acquisition 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 30, 2026) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer will 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following: 

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 2020.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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 Part 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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, Toronto Transit Commission, and the Audit Findings Report in the Attachment 2 to the report (May 26, 2026) from the Interim Chief Financial Officer, Toronto Transit Commission.

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct that 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.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 29, 2026) from the Auditor General remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that involves the security of property of the City of Toronto or its agencies and corporations.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 the City Solicitor, 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 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.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Auditor General remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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, 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 the 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, the City Solicitor, and the 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 the Executive Director, Court Services, the City Solicitor, the Director, 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.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 24, 2026) from the Auditor General remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information involving the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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, 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, 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to provide information to RentSafeTO, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation building owners/operators and tenants on applicable indoor air quality and ventilation requirements in the City of Toronto.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

Confidential Attachments 1a, 1b and 2 to 4 to the report (July 8, 2026) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Sankofa Square Board of Management.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 Part 1 above, to mitigate the impact of changes to provincial legislation and/or regulations on the City of Toronto budget.

3. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Financial Planning, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to report back in advance of the 2027 budget process with recommendations to improve fire service response times in Etobicoke, including consideration of accelerating the planned Woodbine Fire Station and Trucks and interim measures to support adequate response capacity.

4. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Financial Planning, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to report back in advance of the 2027 budget process with recommendations to improve fire service response times in Scarborough, including consideration of beginning development of a new fire station and trucks, and interim measures to support adequate response capacity.

5. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to report back in advance of the 2027 budget process with recommendations to improve fire service response times in Don Valley, including interim measures to support adequate response capacity while the new Flemingdon Fire Hall is completed.

6. City Council request the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, to investigate the feasibility of tracking and mapping the most frequently used routes of fire apparatus while travelling to emergencies, and to plot this information on a map for each fire station, including consideration of origin-destination diagrams, and to make this information available to better inform decisions on a variety of transportation and planning matters.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below, at 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 Board of Management set out below:

            Little Jamaica:

            Kayani, Haris

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 to 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 Part 1 above come into effect on September 30, 2026.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, or designate, to waive fees and charges for rentals and short-term uses at Old City Hall, in accordance with the Old City Hall Fees and Charges waiver criteria as set out in Attachment 1 and authorize an amendment to Chapter 442, Fees and Charges, Administration of, and any other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.

2. City Council authorize an amendment to the definitions of Director, Real Estate Services and Manager, Real Estate Services as set out in Municipal Code Chapter 213, Real Property, to include those Director(s) and Managers(s) in the Corporate Real Estate Management Division assigned responsibility for approving and implementing real estate transactions and agreements by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management from time to time.

3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to review and update the Old City Hall fees and charges in Chapter 441, Fees and Charges as needed and bring forward any required updates to maintain market competitiveness, through the 2027 budget process.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to proactively reach out to film industry stakeholders, originally identified in Item 2026.FB10.4 to advise them of the updated approach to fee waivers outlined in Part 1 above, and ensure that an enhanced service model be deployed in consultation with the Film Office to enable improved access and shooting conditions for film and television productions at Old City Hall via a dedicated staff liaison for the permitting of Old City Hall; in addition, to ensure industry awareness and take up of Old City Hall as a film shooting location, specific communications on rates, availability and services be made on a regular basis to key industry stakeholders, with progress on access to be assessed at future meetings of the Film, Television and Digital Media Board.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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, authorize 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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, authorize 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, to 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, to 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).

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorize the Interim Chief Technology Officer, to amend Purchase Order 7200000116, established through Item 2025.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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council in accordance with Section 195-7.4 D of the Toronto Municipal Code 195, Procurement, authorize 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

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 remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it includes information related to litigation or potential litigation affecting the City and 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. Confidential instructions to staff 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 will be made public 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council, in accordance with section 71-8.C.(1) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, 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 City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Procurement, authorize the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, 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).

3. City Council, in accordance with section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorize the 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), 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, authorize the 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), and extend the delivery date from December 31, 2030, to December 31, 2031.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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).

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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).

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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).

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to negotiate and execute an amending agreement of the non-competitive contract with DocuPet Inc. for the provision of Pet Licensing Services from August 18, 2026 to October 18, 2030, inclusive, in the amount of $1,947,284 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($1,981,556 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), with the option to extend the agreement for up to five (5) additional separate one (1) year periods, at the sole discretion of the City for a total potential contract amount of $4,843,215 net of all applicable taxes and charges $4,928,455 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

2. City Council amend fee descriptions and annual adjustments for fees related to pet licence issuance in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards by amending the fee descriptions and annual adjustments as shown in bold in the table below:

3. City Council direct that the amendments to Toronto Municipal Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, in Part 2 above come into effect on January 1, 2027.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 instructions to staff 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.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client and litigation privilege. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 6, 2026) from the City Solicitor and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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...". 

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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

2. 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. 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. 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 30 to October 31, 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 30 to October 31, 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under Section 415-16 of the Toronto Municipal Code, as amended, City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision for 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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. 

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 Part 2 above.

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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; and
 

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 Part 3.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. provide a 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 Part 3.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

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

c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 3.b.7 above, the owner shall:

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

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

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 this item, 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.

4. City Council request the City Manager to report to City Council with an analysis of available information regarding obstacles to the Province’s stated objectives for the expansion of Billy Bishop Airport, and the costs and operating income required to finance the project.

5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with Toronto Public Health and other relevant stakeholders, to report to City Council by the end of the second quarter 2027 on the impact of the anticipated growth of passengers at Toronto Pearson Airport to 65 Million by 2034, including impacts to housing, transportation, transit, noise, environment and livability of residents of Etobicoke, North York, and the western portion of Toronto.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 Part 1 above, 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 Part 2 above.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 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 the report (July 14, 2026) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, 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 Parts 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.

Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2026) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it includes information that 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. Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 14, 2026) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office will be made public following the completion of the infrastructure work contemplated in the report (July 14, 2026) from the Executive Director, Housing Development Office, at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services. 

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 2026.CC41.16 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.  

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, received Item PH32.12 for information.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario 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 municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for information.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

4. City Council request the applicant to engage directly with area Resident Associations and the local Business Improvement Area on the following issues, as part of the Site Plan Control process:

a. the materiality and design of the base building;

b. the materiality and design of the Privately-Owned Public Space; and

c. the materiality and design of the pedestrian connection through the site to the school lands.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, referred Item EY33.3 to the Executive Director, Development Review and requested:

a. the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review, identify and report back, as necessary, to the Etobicoke York Community Council in the first quarter of 2027 the potential changes to the Lake Shore Boulevard West streetscape, including future process considerations regarding implementation and methods to: 

1. further improve the pedestrian experience and pedestrian safety, with consideration for how the public realm will change with incremental development over time;

2. improve road safety and mitigate congestion impacts on local streets in the study area; and

3. ways to prevent, offset, or minimize the loss of boulevard parking on Lakeshore Boulevard West in the study area, as redevelopment occurs; and

b. the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and other City Divisions, as necessary, to report back to Etobicoke York Community Council in the first quarter of 2027, to further consider regulating heights within the draft instruments to reinforce the mid-rise scale and local character of the Lake Shore Boulevard West corridor.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under Section 415-16 of the Toronto Municipal Code, as amended, City Council be advised that the Executive Director, Development Review intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District) 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 Part 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 Community Benefits Charge 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 the 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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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, subject to the following amendment:

a. delete and replace Map 1 and Map 2 of Site and Area Specific Policy 671 with Map 1 and Map 2 included in Attachment 1 to motion 1, which adds the lands municipally known in the year 2025 as 110, 100, 90, 88, 82, 80, 78, 76, 74, 70, 68, 66, 62 and 61 Industry Street and 10, 20, 25, 30, 41, 43, 45, 49, 50, 58, 60 and 62 Bertal Road.

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 wood privacy fence must be installed along the lot line abutting a lot in the RD zone;"

b. add a new Clause (T) to the draft Zoning By-law Site Specific Provisions as follows:

(T) Any vents to the underground garage within 5 metres of a lot line abutting a lot in the RD zone shall solely be used for the purposes of intake.

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 Executive 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 any construction activity, at the completion of underground construction, and building completion 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.

8. City Council request the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to commit to the following measures, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, including but not be limited to the following:

a. the implementation of the standard City of Toronto Construction Management Plan;

b. establish a Construction Liaison Committee made up of local residents and businesses including a representative of the local Residents Associations, to the satisfaction of the local Councillor; the Committee is to meet bi-weekly at the beginning of construction; and notes from the meetings are to be shared with the members and the Councillor’s office in a timely way following each meeting;

c. sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe;

d. pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks, laneways and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe;

e. ensure that the existing sidewalks and all pedestrian walkways have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night;

f.  consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local businesses and residents in advance of any physical road modifications;

g. install appropriate signage and converging mirrors where necessary to ensure that pedestrians’, cyclists’ and motorists’ safety is considered at all times;

h. post a 24/7 contact number for the site superintendent on the construction hoarding; and

i. create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the subject site.

9. 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 4686 and 4690 Dundas Street West and 56 Nottingham Drive.

10. City Council request the applicant to ensure that an advisory is inserted into all agreements of purchase and sale or agreements to lease and condominium declaration document(s) for each affected residential unit within the development:

Purchasers, tenants or residents acknowledge and agree that purchasers or residents of the development will not be eligible for on street-parking permits under the City of Toronto Municipal Code. Purchasers, tenants or residents agree that, despite the status or availability of on-street parking permits for residents in the development area as of the date of this document, the availability of on-street parking permits in the development area for the purchasers or residents of the development may, at the discretion of City of Toronto Council, be modified, amended or removed at any time in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as amended from time to time and its successors, and the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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 Part 3.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 Part 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; and

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

e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 3.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.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council approve a Part Lot Control Exemption for the lands municipally known as 175 and 185 Eileen Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 4, and as generally illustrated on the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan in Attachment 3 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two (2) years following enactment by City Council.

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

a. the Plan of Subdivision (22 221213 WET 05 SB) for the property at 175 to 185 Eileen Avenue be registered to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

b. the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

c. the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule A to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, without prior written consent of the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review at such time as confirmation is received that a plan of condominium has been registered or upon expiry or repeal of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title following enactment.

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to repeal or amend the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to delete part of the lands described in the by-law, if the City Solicitor determines, in her sole discretion after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review, that it is necessary prior to releasing or partially releasing the Section 118 Restriction from title.

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council endorse the Emerging Directions, found in Attachment 8 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, as the basis to develop Official Plan policies for the Ryding Lands, as part of the ongoing Ryding Lands Study.

2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with other City Divisions, to utilize the Emerging Directions in the review of all current and new development applications in the study area.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Kipling Avenue and Firwood Crescent.

2. City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Kipling Avenue between the south curbline of Firwood Crescent and a point 30.5 metres north of the north curb line of Firwood Crescent, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Brown's Line and Jellicoe Avenue.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (1 speed cushion) on Wright Avenue, between Jane Street and Plainfield Road, generally as shown in Attachment 2, Drawing No. TC-716 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. In conjunction with the installation of traffic calming:

a. City Council prohibit standing at all times on, the north side of Wright Avenue between a point 83 metres west of Jane Street and a point 46 metres further west;

b. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Wright Avenue between Jane Street and Pine Street, to be in effect between Jane Street and a point 83 metres west and between a point 129 metres west of Jane Street and Pine Street; and

c. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Wright Avenue, between a point 83 metres west of Jane Street and a point 46 metres further west.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portions of the public highways known as Dundas Street West, Kipling Avenue and Bloor Street West, legally described in Attachment 1 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare and submit the necessary Bills to permanently close the portions of Dundas Street West, Kipling Avenue and Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services including any technical, administrative, stylistic, survey, title or legal revisions required by the City Solicitor, the City Surveyor, the General Manager, Transportation Services or the Land Registrar.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City officials to take all necessary actions to give effect to Council’s decision, including registration of the by-law and any associated title, survey, land registry, easement or property-related matters required to implement the permanent highway closure.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council prohibit northbound U-turn movements at all times on Park Lawn Road, between Park Lawn Gardiner Westbound On-ramp and The Queensway.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

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

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on St Albans Road, between Kipling Avenue and Aukland Road.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Mabelle Avenue, between Cordova Avenue and Dundas Street West.

2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Mabelle Avenue, between Cordova Avenue and a point 164 metres west of Cordova Avenue.

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north/east side of Mabelle Avenue, between a point 218 metres west of Cordova Avenue and a point 190 metres south of Dundas Street West.

4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Mabelle Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 156 metres south.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Mabelle Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 70 metres south.

6. City Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the west side of Mabelle Avenue, between a point 70 metres south of Dundas Street West and a point 63 metres further south, to be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $1.50 per hour.

7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west/south side of Mabelle Avenue, between a point 133 metres south of Dundas Street West and Cordova Avenue.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with relevant authorities to report to the Etobicoke York Community Council in the first meeting of the first quarter of 2027 with findings and recommendations to address the traffic safety concerns along St. Phillips Road (between Dixon Road and Riverview Heights) including:

a. undertake a comprehensive traffic and road safety study of St. Phillips Road, including analysis of vehicle speeds, traffic volumes, collision history, and pedestrian safety conditions feasible design options and an implementation plan;

b. a focused review of the area surrounding Braywin Drive and St. Phillips Road, with consideration of opportunities for roadway reconfiguration to enhance pedestrian safety;

c. a review of the intersection in front of 50 St. Phillips Road and Riverview Heights, with consideration of opportunities for signalization; and

d. assess and identify appropriate traffic safety enhancements and speed management measures for St. Phillips Road, including but not limited to speed humps, bollards, rumble strips, guide rails, curb extensions, and improved signage.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

Steeles Station:

Public Laneway (Ln E Yonge S Steeles):

1. City Council approve the temporary closure of the public laneway (Ln E Yonge S Steeles), between Steeles Avenue and Nipigon Avenue, from June 25, 2027 to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

Yonge Street Detour Road:

2. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands, described as Parts 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, and 9 on Reference Plan 66R-34930, being part of PIN 10139-0289 (LT) set out as Attachment 1 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, to be known as “Yonge Street Diversion Road”, to become effective upon the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication by-law on those lands.

3. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands, described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R-34927, being part of PIN 10139-0230 (LT) set out as Attachment 2 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, to be known as “Yonge Street Diversion Road”, to become effective upon the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication by-law on those lands.

4. City Council authorize public highway designation and dedicate the lands, described as Part 1 on Reference Plan 66R-34408, being part of PIN 10139-0230 (LT) set out as Attachment 3 to the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, to be known as “Yonge Street Diversion Road”, to become effective upon the transfer to the City of the required interest in lands forming the diversion road and the registration of the highway dedication by-law on those lands.

5. City Council prohibit stopping on both sides of the Yonge Street Diversion Road, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

6. City Council authorize the installation of temporary traffic control signals at the intersection of Yonge Street Diversion Road and Athabaska Avenue, from December 10, 2026, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

7. City Council designate a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Yonge Street Diversion Road, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

Yonge Street:

8. City Council designate a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

9. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

10. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Madawaska Avenue and Athabaska Avenue, from December 10, 2026, to June 24, 2027, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

11. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Nipigon Avenue and Athabaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to January 19, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

12. City Council approve the temporary closure of the west sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Athabaska Avenue, from January 20, 2028, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

13. City Council approve the temporary closure of the east sidewalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street, between Abitibi Avenue and Otonabee Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

14. City Council authorize the temporary closure of the existing easterly northbound and westerly southbound reserved lanes to vehicular traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

15. City Council approve the temporary closure of the east crosswalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street at Athabaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

16. City Council approve the temporary closure of the northbound and southbound curb lanes to vehicular traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

17. City Council approve the temporary full closure to vehicular traffic on Yonge Street, between Steeles Avenue and Madawaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

18. City Council prohibit northbound left-turn movement at the intersection of Yonge Street and Athabaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to January 19, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

19. City Council prohibit northbound right-turn, southbound left-turn and eastbound through traffic movements at the intersection of Yonge Street and Athabaska Avenue, from September 12, 2028, to March 16, 2029, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

20. City Council prohibit westbound right-turns on red signal at the intersection of Yonge Street and Athabaska Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue:

21. City Council authorize the alteration of the south-west corner of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue, to remove the east-to-southbound right-turn channel.

22. City Council approve the temporary closure of the south crosswalk to pedestrian traffic on Yonge Street at Steeles Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

23. City Council prohibit eastbound, westbound, northbound, and southbound right-turns on red signal at the intersection of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

Side Streets:

24. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Nipigon Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

25. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Abitibi Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

26. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Otonabee Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028, to July 22, 2030, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

27. City Council approve the temporary closure to vehicular traffic on Athabaska Avenue at Yonge Street, from September 12, 2028, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

Steeles Avenue:

28. City Council approve the temporary closure of the westbound right-turn lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point approximately 85 metres, from June 25, 2027, to September 11, 2028, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

29. City Council approve the temporary closure of the westbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between a point approximately 200 metres west of Yonge Street and a point approximately 150 metres east of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

30. City Council approve the temporary closure of the westbound median lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point approximately 85 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

31. City Council approve the temporary closure of the eastbound curb lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between a point approximately 305 metres west of Yonge Street and a point approximately 150 metres east of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

32. City Council approve the temporary closure of the eastbound median lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between Yonge Street and a point approximately 200 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

33. City Council approve the temporary closure of the two-way left-turn only lane to vehicular traffic on Steeles Avenue, between a point approximately 125 metres west of Yonge Street and a point approximately 180 metres further west, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

34. City Council designate a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on Steeles Avenue, between Dumont Street and a point 360 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, inclusive, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

35. City Council prohibit stopping on Steeles Avenue, between Dumont Street and a point 360 metres west of Yonge Street, from June 25, 2027, to March 16, 2029, to facilitate construction of the Steeles Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

General:

36. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take all steps necessary to implement the proposed dedications referred to in Parts 2, 3, and 4 above, including requesting the City solicitor to prepare and submit the relevant Bills and to pay any costs necessary to register the resultant by-laws, if required.

37. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to negotiate, enter into and execute an agreement with Metrolinx on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, in relation to, among other things, the construction, maintenance, and warranty work of the diversion road, as well as to negotiate, enter into and execute any necessary agreements and documents, and take steps and measures necessary, on behalf of the City, to temporarily exercise the City’s authority.

38. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, in issuing any requisite permits to include additional permit terms and conditions as the General Manager, Transportation Services deems necessary and appropriate.

39. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code and/or Chapters, and any Schedules to the Chapters, to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations to what they were immediately prior to the by-law amendments made in connection with the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

40. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the effective date of any dedication by-law(s) and/or traffic and parking by-law(s) made in connection with the report (May 7, 2026) from the Interim Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to, among other things, insert a specific effective date, in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 35, inclusive, above.

41. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council’s decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments, or by-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services in order to give effect to Parts 1 to 40, inclusive, above.

42. City Council amend Section 937-3.20 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delete the date of December 31, 2026, and replace it with the date of December 31, 2030, such that the General Manager, Transportation Services will be delegated the authority to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic highways or portions of highways for a period up to and including 365 consecutive days, until December 31, 2030, with the exception of those highways listed in Section 937-4 of Chapter 937, as required for the purposes of the construction of the Metrolinx Yonge North Subway Extension, and to exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services in carrying out this extended delegation from Section 937-5 of Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested by the local Ward Councillor.

43. City Council request Metrolinx, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to undertake the following additional actions prior to and throughout the construction period:

a. review the proposed Traffic Management Plan and the proposed lane configuration for the Yonge Street diversion road, including opportunities to optimize traffic operations and minimize neighbourhood traffic impacts during construction;

b. continue working with the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Executive Director, Transit Expansion Office, the Morguard Corporation, and the local Councillor’s office to review opportunities to optimize vehicular access to Centrepoint Mall during construction, in particular left-hand turning opportunities into the parking lot from Steeles Avenue West and Yonge Street;

c. provide a transportation impact study on the reconfiguration of the road and proposed mitigation measures associated with the Yonge North Subway Extension Steeles Station construction works;

d. consider widening the temporary road to six lanes, including a dedicated turning lane, to help prevent bottlenecks and minimize prolonged traffic disruptions that could otherwise continue for several years;

e. consult with affected businesses located on the east side of Yonge Street between Madawaska Avenue and Steeles Avenue to develop additional business support and mitigation measures during construction;

f. explore opportunities to provide financial assistance or compensation measures for businesses experiencing demonstrated economic impacts as a result of the construction period, including consideration of businesses such as Adele Hair and Beauty at 6285 Yonge Street, which was recently relocated by Metrolinx from another address at Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue;

g. develop an enhanced business visibility and wayfinding strategy that includes attractive construction hoarding along the east side of the existing Yonge Street alignment facing businesses and along the east side of the Yonge Street diversion road facing traffic, incorporating business names, images, directional signage, and other business information, in consultation with affected business owners and the local Councillor;

h. review opportunities to improve and maintain sidewalk conditions, accessibility, street furniture, and pedestrian connections along the frontage of affected businesses on the east side of Yonge Street throughout the construction period to support safe and convenient customer access;

i. in the event that a Business Improvement Area is approved and established for the area, request Metrolinx to cover the Business Improvement Area levies for businesses that lose their frontage on Yonge Street due to construction impacts for the duration of the project;

j. ensure multilingual communication and business outreach are available prior to and throughout the construction period so that all affected businesses receive timely and accessible information regarding construction activities, access changes, and available support measures, including communications in English, Korean, Chinese and Farsi;

k .coordinate construction scheduling to avoid, where feasible, significant overlap between Yonge North Subway Extension construction activities and Transform Yonge construction in order to minimize cumulative traffic disruption and impacts on local businesses;

l. provide clear and timely written communications to affected businesses, property owners, the Business Improvement Area, local Councillors, business associations and other stakeholders regarding upcoming construction activities, associated traffic management plans, anticipated impacts and mitigation measures, with notices distributed sufficiently in advance of construction through both electronic and hard copy formats;

m. develop and distribute clear guidance outlining contractor responsibilities related to construction mitigation measures, including construction runoff management, cleaning of public areas, pest control, additional lighting around hoarding and pedestrian routes, contractor parking management, and other measures to minimize construction impacts on surrounding businesses and the public realm;

n. develop and implement a communications and marketing strategy to promote continued access to businesses during construction, including positive messaging, public awareness campaigns, and other initiatives to encourage customers, visitors and employees to continue supporting local businesses throughout the construction period;

o. conduct regular site inspections throughout the construction period to ensure contractors are complying with Good Neighbour Principles and required mitigation measures, in addition to responding to public complaints in a timely manner;

p. designate a public Metrolinx contact available to businesses and residents during all active construction periods to respond to urgent construction-related concerns and coordinate timely resolution of issues; and

 
q. establish a Construction Liaison Committee for the Steeles Station construction to provide regular communication and collaboration with affected businesses, residents, property owners, and community organizations throughout the construction period; the Construction Liaison Committee should include representation from the local Councillor's office, provide multilingual communications in English, Korean, Chinese and Farsi; and interpretation services reflective of the surrounding community, meet on a regular basis, and serve as a forum to identify emerging issues, review mitigation measures, and facilitate timely resolution of construction related concerns.

44. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, in consultation with Metrolinx, to report back to the North York Community Council in second quarter of 2027 on the status of the above items, including progress on traffic management measures, business support initiatives, construction scheduling coordination, communications and multilingual outreach, business marketing and wayfinding initiatives, contractor compliance with Good Neighbour Principles, site inspection activities, accessibility improvements, stakeholder engagement, and any recommended additional mitigation measures prior to the commencement of major construction activities.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 1-11 Vinci Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1-11 Vinci Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the as may be required.

4. City Council request the owners of 1-11 Vinci Crescent to contact the owner of 15 Vinci Crescent and make a an effort to purchase this property in compliance with Section 42 of the Planning Act such that the parkland requirement be changed from cash-in lieu to parkland dedication on site.

5. Should the purchase agreement requested in Part 4 above not take place and construction commence, City Council direct that a construction management plan be in place that includes:

a. a shoring-support system adjacent to 15 Vinci Crescent that will not affect the structure, frame, foundation of the property at 15 Vinci Crescent;

b. mitigation of construction noise and drilling;

c. safeguards should asbestos be removed during demolition and construction;

d. provision of window and eaves cleaning to local residents; and

e. a pedestrian safety plan such that local residents can access Faywood Avenue to Wilson Avenue during the construction period.

6. City Council request the Owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review, a suitable off-site parkland dedication, as a substitution for an on-site parkland dedication, that is free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, is in an acceptable environmental condition, and the value of the off-site dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required, which may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and that such could include enhancing the existing city-owned laneway to the south of the subject site to the newly opened Faywood Park.

7. Should the Executive Director, Development Review, and the Owner agree to an off-site property as a substitution for an on-site dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following:

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

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

8. Should an off-site parkland dedication be accepted by the Executive Director, Development Review, 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.

9. City Council request the Mayor, as part of the 2027 Budget process, to allocate 100 percent of the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 1-11 Vinci Avenue to use towards future parkland dedication, in consultation with the local Councillor, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City.

10. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services conduct a study and where possible implement the following:

a. no right turn sign at the exit of 1-11 Vinci Crescent; and 

b. an all way stop at Faywood Avenue and Vinci Crescent.

11. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Forestry and the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the local Councillor and the property owner of 1-11 Vinci Crescent to determine the future use and rehabilitation of the ravine pathway at the southern end of the subject property.  

12. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to continue to work with the applicant through site plan to reduce the height of the building, explore alternative exit and entry routes to the building and provide tenant transition assistance to those who need it.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for a portion of the lands municipally known as 1377 Sheppard Avenue West subject to the Zoning By-law Amendment application (City File 24 232020 NNY 06 OZ - Downsview West District) substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

3. City Council classify the lands municipally known as 1377 Sheppard Avenue West which are subject to the Zoning By-law Amendment application (City File 24 232020 NNY 06 OZ) as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Publication NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Environmental Noise Guideline - Stationary and Transportation Sources - Approval and Planning).

4. City Council forward the City Council Decision document for the Class 4 Noise Area to the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks.

5. City Council accept the Owner's offer of an in-kind contribution (attached as Attachment 19 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District) pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act and allow the Owner to:

a. provide a minimum of 930 square metres Community Space to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the Executive Director, Social Development, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor and in accordance with the terms set out in the Contribution Agreement identified in Part 6 below;

b. provide a minimum of 929 square metres of indoor space and 279 square metres of outdoor space for each non-profit licensed childcare facilities (total 3) to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Children's Services, and the City Solicitor in accordance with the terms set out in the Contribution Agreement identified in Part 7 below; and

c. commission Public Art installation with the value of the contribution in the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000 million) secured with financial security, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in accordance with Part 8 below, together, the ("In-Kind Contribution").

any changes to these terms will be to the satisfaction of the City and reflected through the updated Contribution Agreements.

6. City Council recommend that the Community Space be:

a.  co-located or adjacent to the child care facility in Block 6 of Phase 2C, or in another suitable location to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Social Development;

b. constructed and equipped by the Owner to Base Building Condition plus fit-out as per the Community Space Term Sheet;

c.  conveyed to the City, as specified in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement; and

d. be operated in accordance with the City’s Community Space Tenancy Policy.

7. City Council require that the three child care facilities be delivered in accordance with the following terms:  

a. each child care facility shall accommodate a minimum of 62 children, and each child care facility will comprise a minimum of 929 square metres of indoor space and 279 square metres of outdoor space located adjacent to and accessible from the indoor area;

b. the childcare facilities shall be located in each of Blocks 14 or 15 (Phase 1C), Block 7 and Block 6 and will be integrated into a building with other uses;

c. the childcare facilities shall be located on the ground floor, or the ground and second floor, of a building;

d. the childcare facilities shall be designed, constructed and delivered in accordance with the Child Care Early Years Act, 2014, and the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guideline, 2021;

e. four parking spaces shall be provided within the building or at grade within each of Blocks 14 or 15 (Phase 1C), Block 7 and Block 6 directly accessible to the childcare facility for pick-up and drop-off for the childcare facility, plus an additional three or four parking spaces for childcare staff within the building, available at the time of conveyance of the childcare facilities;

f. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for a building within Blocks 14 or 15 (Phase 1C), Block 7 or 6 the owner shall provide to the City a letter of credit or Surety Bond to secure 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and provision of each childcare facility for that Block; and

g. concurrent with or prior to the conveyance of the childcare facilities to the City, the Owner and the City shall enter into, and register on title to the appropriate lands, an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the Owner as they pertain to the childcare facilities.

8. City Council require that the Owner commission Public Art in a manner consistent with the approved Public Art Plan for the Downsview West District; a letter of credit or Surety Bond will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the buildings within the development Block where the public art is to be located in an amount sufficient to guarantee 100 percent ($1,000,000 million) of the estimated cost of the design and construction of the public art complying with the specifications and requirements of the In-kind Contribution Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

9. City Council attribute a value to the In-Kind Contribution set out in Parts 5, 6, 7  and 8 above, equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development.

10. 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 to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the City Solicitor.

11. 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 purpose of Applicable Law as defined in the Building Code.

12. City Council approve that, in satisfaction of Chapter 415 of the Municipal Code, Article III, the Owner shall convey to the City as a component of the registration of the subdivision, to satisfy the alternative rate parkland dedication requirements pursuant to section 42 of the Planning Act, on-site parkland dedication in the amount of a minimum 19,585 square metres as shown in [HATCHED] in Attachment 11 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; City Council accept the conveyance of an additional 1,088 square metres of land, as shown in [CROSS-HATCHED] in Attachment 11 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, as a component of the registration of the subdivision, at nominal consideration and without credit toward the satisfaction of Toronto Municipal Code 415, Development of Land, Article III, due to the existence of steep slopes.

13. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, and the additional lands at nominal cost shown in [CROSS HATCH] on Attachment 11 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to the owner transferring the lands identified in Attachment 11 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, save and except for stormwater infrastructure. The additional lands shown in [CROSS HATCH] on Attachment 11 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, may also contain public storm and water main connections; any proposed stormwater infrastructure within a park, whether Major or Local, is to be designed and constructed to meet the target parameters established by the Downsview Secondary Plan’s Master Environmental Servicing Plan for a Major Park, including but not limited to depth, area and drawdown times, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Development Review.

14. City Council direct that the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tie-backs, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, in consultation with the Executive Director, Development Review.

15. 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.

16. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with other relevant divisions, to work with the owner or applicant to develop and implement a Community Benefits Plan across the district in alignment with the City’s Community Benefits Framework best practices. 

17. City Council endorse the Downsview West District Plan (Attachment 9 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District) and Downsview West Urban Design Guidelines (Attachment 10 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District).

18. City Council direct staff to use the Downsview West District Plan and Downsview West Urban Design Guidelines in the evaluation of all new development proposals within the Downsview West boundaries.

19. City Council receive the Carl Hall Road Rail Crossing Review of Alternatives Study, as contained in Attachment 17 to the report (June 23, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, dated June 22, 2026, from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, for information and for Metrolinx consideration.

20. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Canada Lands Company, to review the proposed road configuration adjacent to the Downsview Depot and explore opportunities, where feasible, to preserve the Depot as a single, unified property while maintaining the overall transportation objectives of the Downsview West District Secondary Plan.

21. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to request the Minister of Transportation, Province of Ontario and the Minister of Transportation Canada, to change the at-grade level rail crossing at Carl Hall Road such that a design and build outcome would result in a safe over or underpass option for vehicles and pedestrians.

22. City Council express its strong support for the long-term security of tenure of the businesses operating at the current site, or a future potentially reconfigured site of the Downsview Merchants Market, which represents a key commercial and retail tourist attraction in the area.

23. City Council request Canada Lands Company, through the Community Resource Group to work with the local Councillor, stakeholders, Downsview Lands Community Voice and other community groups and individuals to inform the various steps and stages of the Downsview development and other matters on the Downsview lands such as protecting businesses in the Downsview Merchants Market and progress.

24. City Council direct the City Manager to ensure that the governing bodies overseeing the decision on the naming of City of Toronto assets in the Downsview neighbourhood consider recognizing individuals with a local Downsview connection, such as Ron Ellis, George Neal, and William Ferderber as well as acknowledging the Italian, Jewish and Asian history of Downsview, and align with the City’s Commemorative Framework and related City of Toronto naming policies, procedures and guidelines.

25. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Development Review to assess and ensure that the existing Merchants Market can be maintained in the new northern Depot building and that other small and locally owned businesses can both remain and be added to both sections of the rejuvenated Depot building.

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615 and 617 Lawrence Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (June 17, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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