Decisions

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the name "Bob Ellis Way" for a proposed private street located within the Alexandra Park Revitalization Area, shown as Part 1 on Attachment 1 to the report (January 30, 2026) from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.

2. Requested the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $600.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage.

3. Requested the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Part 1 above.

This report recommends that the name "Bob Ellis Way" be approved to identify a proposed private street located within the Alexandra Park Revitalization Area.

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/.

This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the name "Chloe Cooley Street" for a proposed public street located at 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East.

This report recommends that the name "Chloe Cooley Street" be approved to identify a proposed public street located at 215 Lakeshore Boulevard.

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/

This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.

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

As this report recommends the permanent closure of a public laneway, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services recommends that City Council permanently close a portion of the public laneway located immediately west of Penny Lane and north of 1702 Queen Street East, described as Part of Lane on Registered Plan 435E and designated as Part 1 on Plan 66R-34694 (the “Subject Lane”). Transportation Services has determined that the Subject Lane is not required for public right-of-way or transportation purposes.

Once closed, it is intended that the former public laneway will be sold to the applicant, Queen Kingston Holdings Inc., as nominee for and on behalf of Belgrove Beaches Limited Partnership, through the City’s real property disposal process administered by Corporate Real Estate Management, under authority delegated in Article II of Municipal Code Chapter 213 (Real Property) and approved through Delegated Approval Form No. 2025-109.

This closure and sale will facilitate the consolidation of the parcel with the adjacent redevelopment lands at 1684-1702 Queen Street East, consistent with Council’s prior direction and the holding (“H”) provisions in City of Toronto By-law 1018-2022.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 19, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 72.3-metre (19 storeys, excluding the mechanical penthouse and amenity level) mixed use building at 2004-2008 Bathurst Street. The Official Plan Amendment would allow commercial use in a non-house form building.

The building is proposed to contain 71 dwelling units (including 7 rental replacement units), 218 square metres of commercial space at ground level, 72 bicycle parking spaces, and 73 vehicular parking spaces.

A 4.5-metre wide connection is proposed along the south lot line providing pedestrian access from Bathurst Street to the rear public laneway, as well as maintenance access to an existing City-owned sewer between 2002 and 2004 Bathurst Street.

A Rental Housing Demolition report will be considered in conjunction with this Report at the February 19, 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. The proposal includes the demolition of 6 rental housing units, to be replaced by a total of 7 rental units as part of the new development of the site. A Tenant Assistance Plan is proposed that addresses the right of existing tenants to return to replacement rental units at similar rents and provides financial compensation to mitigate hardship.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 19, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This report recommends approval of a Rental Housing Demolition application which proposes to demolish 6 rental dwelling units located at 2004, 2006 and 2008 Bathurst Street. The proposed development includes replacement of the same amount of gross floor area with 7 rental units. The proposal includes a Tenant Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing tenants to return to replacement rental units at similar rents and provides financial compensation to mitigate hardship.

The proposed development on the site at 2004, 2006 and 2008 Bathurst Street is the subject of a related Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (24 238898 STE 12 OZ). The proposed development would permit a 19-storey mixed-use building with 71 dwelling units at 2004, 2006 and 2008 Bathurst Street. An approval report for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been advanced concurrently with this Rental Housing Demolition application approval report.

This report also recommends approval of the Residential Demolition Permit under

Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.

The Toronto and East York Community Council adjourned the public meeting for 509 Parliament Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council and that no further notice be given.

The Toronto and East York Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on January 13, 2026 that continued on February 19, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 10-storey mixed-use building (38.5 metres including mechanical penthouse) at 509 Parliament Street. The proposal includes 60 dwelling units and approximately 278 square metres of ground floor retail.

The property was identified by City Council as meriting designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The Designation By-law is currently under appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal and is not yet in force and effect. The proposal includes partial retention of the front façade within the new development. A separate report from Heritage Planning regarding the proposed alterations to the designated heritage property will be considered by City Council in conjunction with this report.

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

This report recommends that City Council approve an application under Section 33 and Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter and demolish heritage attributes of a designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street (the Carlton Theatre), in connection with a Zoning By-law amendment application on the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The subject property contains a one-storey brick masonry building constructed in 1929 as a movie theatre. The property is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Toronto City Council adopted Designation By-law 103-2024 on February 7, 2024; however, the Designation By-law is currently under appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal and is not in force and effect.

On March 21, 2023, the City received a Zoning By-law amendment application related to the proposed development of the subject property to permit a 10-storey mixed-use building. The proposed development includes the in-situ retention of the west (primary) elevation of the theatre along Parliament Street. A Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, was submitted to support the development application.

Through revisions to the application, Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposal conserves the designated heritage property and is consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

At its meeting on November 18, 2025 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB37.6 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (October 28, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve an application under Section 33 and Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter and demolish heritage attributes of a designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street (the Carlton Theatre), in connection with a Zoning By-law amendment application on the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement.

The subject property contains a one-storey brick masonry building constructed in 1929 as a movie theatre. The property is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Toronto City Council adopted Designation By-law 103-2024 on February 7, 2024; however, the Designation By-law is currently under appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal and is not in force and effect.

On March 21, 2023, the City received a Zoning By-law amendment application related to the proposed development of the subject property to permit a 10-storey mixed-use building. The proposed development includes the in-situ retention of the west (primary) elevation of the theatre along Parliament Street. A Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 20, 2025, was submitted to support the development application.

Through revisions to the application, Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposal conserves the designated heritage property and is consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 56-60 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (February 2, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 56-60 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Revised Attachment 7 to the report (February 2, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 19, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 65-storey (243.5-metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, containing 648 residential units and 68 square metres of non-residential space.

The proposed tower partially cantilevers over an existing 8-storey designated heritage building containing a hotel at 56 Yonge Street, which will be retained. The Official Plan Amendment is required to amend the Downtown Plan to not require the replacement of the existing office space and reduce the overall non-residential gross floor area provided on site.

A separate report from Heritage Planning, on the proposed conservation of the designated heritage property at 56 Yonge Street will be considered by City Council in conjunction with this report.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 56 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 65-storey mixed use building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated October 3, 2025, prepared by architects AS and GG Canada, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 23, 2025, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below:

a. the related site-specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment bringing about the proposed alterations have been enacted by City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

b. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement, fully executed on November 26, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 56 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. enter into an Amended Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 56 Yonge Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 3, 2025 prepared by AS and GG Canada and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 23, 2025, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.c.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration 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 for the property at 56 Yonge Street to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

3. have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect;

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

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

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

7. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.c.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

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

d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.c.8. 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 have 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.

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

This report recommends that City Council approve the application for alterations proposed at the designated heritage property at 56 Yonge Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in conjunction with an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of a 65-storey (246.2-metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, containing 648 residential units and 68 square metres of non-residential space.

The project site contains the 8-storey designated heritage property at 56 Yonge Street and a 12-storey building at 60 Yonge Street which is not designated. The proposed tower would demolish the 12-storey building at 60 Yonge Street and construct the new tower at that site that would contain a cantilever to project 2.6 metres from the north elevation of the heritage property (south elevation of tower at 60 Yonge Street) over the heritage building. This projection would be four stories above the existing designated 8-storey hotel on 56 Yonge Street, which will be retained as is. This report also requests authority to amend an existing Heritage Easement Agreement for the building at 56 Yonge Street.   

In October 2019, City Council approved an application to alter the designated property at 56 Yonge Street and also to alter properties at 199 Bay Street and 25 King Street West in conjunction with a development of the Commerce Court site. The application retained 56 Yonge Street in full and in situ. At that time, the only alteration proposed was to allow pedestrian access at the ground level from Yonge Street through the building and through the rear of the property to allow access to the new project.

As a result of the Commerce Court development, the property at 56 Yonge Street is already subject to an existing Heritage Easement. An amended Heritage Easement Agreement and Conservation Plan will be required. There is no conflict between the proposal that is the subject of this report and the approved alteration permit which already impacts the designated building at 56 Yonge.

At its meeting on February 11, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB40.10 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 20, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the application for alterations proposed at the designated heritage property at 56 Yonge Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in conjunction with an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of a 65-storey (246.2-metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, containing 648 residential units and 68 square metres of non-residential space.

The project site contains the 8-storey designated heritage property at 56 Yonge Street and a 12-storey building at 60 Yonge Street which is not designated. The proposed tower would demolish the 12-storey building at 60 Yonge Street and construct the new tower at that site that would contain a cantilever to project 2.6 metres from the north elevation of the heritage property (south elevation of tower at 60 Yonge Street) over the heritage building. This projection would be four stories above the existing designated 8-storey hotel on 56 Yonge Street, which will be retained as is. This report also requests authority to amend an existing Heritage Easement Agreement for the building at 56 Yonge Street.

In October 2019, City Council approved an application to alter the designated property at 56 Yonge Street and also to alter properties at 199 Bay Street and 25 King Street West in conjunction with a development of the Commerce Court site. The application retained 56 Yonge Street in full and in situ. At that time, the only alteration proposed was to allow pedestrian access at the ground level from Yonge Street through the building and through the rear of the property to allow access to the new project.

As a result of the Commerce Court development, the property at 56 Yonge Street is already subject to an existing Heritage Easement. An amended Heritage Easement Agreement and Conservation Plan will be required. There is no conflict between the proposal that is the subject of this report and the approved alteration permit which already impacts the designated building at 56 Yonge.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 1 to the report  (October 3, 2025) from the Director, Zoning and Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment, City Planning and the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, Development Review, amended by amending Site Specific Provision (1) to Article 900.2.10 Exception Number 736, so that it reads:

Site Specific Provisions:

(1)   On lands municipally known as the odd numbered addresses of 91-209 Parkmount Road and 160 Mountjoy Avenue, in addition to the requirements of Section 150.7, a garden suite must comply with Regulations (i) to (iv) below:

(i) Despite regulation 150.7.60.20(3)(B), the required minimum rear yard setback for an ancillary building containing a garden suite is 2.5 metres;

(ii) The area between the ancillary building containing a garden suite and the lot line abutting Craven Road, excluding a permitted driveway, and a pedestrian walkway which may have a maximum width of 1.5 metres, must be landscaping, of which a minimum of 75 percent of the required landscaping must be soft landscaping;

(iii) At least 10 percent of the rear main wall of an ancillary building containing a garden suite facing Craven Road, must contain openings such as doors or windows; and

(iv) Despite regulation 150.7.60.30(1)(B), if an ancillary building containing a garden suite has a height greater than 4.0 metres, the ancillary building containing a garden suite must be no less than 6.0 metres from a residential building on the same lot.

2. City Council determine that pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required in respect of the changes in Part 1 above.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on October 22, 2025 that continued on November 27, 2025, January 13, 2026 and February 19, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

On October 9 and 10, 2024, City Council directed City Planning staff through Item “TE16.75 - Council Direction on PH14.13 - Allowing Time for a Thorough Review”, to review garden suite zoning permissions for homes on Parkmount Road that back onto Craven Road between Danforth Avenue and Hanson Street, and to allow more time for the review that Council had previously requested. The Council decision directed staff to consider matters such as provincial planning changes, previous consultation, and modifications to the zoning by-law for better integration of garden suites in the area including appropriate setbacks from Craven Road for garden suites.

Garden suites have been permitted in Toronto’s Neighbourhoods since early 2022, when City Council adopted city-wide permissions. As a priority project of the Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) initiative, garden suites contribute to Toronto’s housing goals and targets, including the 2023 Housing Action Plan, and the Province’s housing target of 285,000 new homes in Toronto by 2031. The garden suite permissions provide opportunities through gentle intensification for a variety of living arrangements, providing flexibility for existing homeowners looking to rent a unit to tenants, creating additional units for multigenerational living, or those looking to downsize and age in place. To date, the City has received over 900 building permit applications for garden suites. In July 2025, Council adopted additional amendments to further support the effective implementation of garden suites in Toronto based on the findings from the Garden Suites Monitoring Program and to align Zoning By-law 569-2013 with recent provincial regulatory changes.

This report presents the findings from the review, feedback from public consultation, and staff’s recommended approach to reflect the distinct context of Craven Road, including recommended amendments to the zoning by-law. The recommended zoning by-law amendment would continue to permit garden suites on Parkmount Road while providing minor modifications to performance standards that reflect and address several unique characteristics on Craven Road, notably the narrowness of the street, and the through-lot character of Parkmount Road versus the facing condition of the homes fronting onto Craven Road. Staff are aware of only one other street in the City that exhibits the same characteristics.

In October 2024, Council-directed a review of garden suite zoning permissions for homes on Parkmount Road that back onto Craven Road between Danforth Avenue and Hanson Street. A Final Report from staff titled Zoning By-law Amendment for Garden Suites on Parkmount Road Facing Craven Road - Final Report was considered at the October 22, 2025 meeting of Toronto and East York Council. It presented the findings from the review, feedback from public consultation, and staff’s recommended approach to reflect the distinct context of Craven Road, including recommended amendments to the zoning by-law. Community Council postponed consideration of the item to provide additional time for engagement with local residents.

Since October, staff have attended several small group meetings with residents organized by the Ward Councillor and completed additional research and analysis for the study area to support the original review and address feedback. The results of the additional research and analysis were presented to the community at a public meeting on February 10, 2026. This report summarizes the additional work completed by staff since the item was deferred in October 2025.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 19, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of two connected bar buildings of five and six storeys, with towers of 51- and 47-storeys respectively. The proposed total residential gross floor area is 68,288 square metres. Residential uses, including a proportion of affordable rental units, are located within the podiums and towers.

The non-residential gross floor area is 6,123 square metres, of which 1,489 square metres is intended for ground floor retail. A combination of Production, Interactive and Creative (“PIC”) non-residential uses will be dedicated to the remaining 4,643 square metres. The total gross floor area of the proposal is 74,734 square metres.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposed applications are consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conform to the City's Official Plan, including the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan. This proposal was also reviewed concurrent with ongoing publicly-led precinct planning for the McCleary District, where this property is located.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 19, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 10-storey mixed-use building at 1684, 1698, 1700 and 1702 Queen Street East. The proposed development would include 168 rental dwelling units,14,851 square metres of residential gross floor area, 859 square metres of new non-residential gross floor area and one level of underground parking. A future realignment of Penny Lane providing access on the north end of the site from the underground level to Orchard Park Boulevard is also proposed.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application appeals for the lands municipally known as 29-45 Berwick Avenue, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

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

On July 10, 2025, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted and deemed complete on August 14, 2025, satisfying the City's minimum application requirements.

The Official Plan Amendment proposes to redesignate the lands at 29-45 Berwick Avenue from Neighbourhoods to Apartment Neighbourhoods and permit a tall building on the site. The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes a 165-metre residential building (49 storeys, excluding mechanical penthouse). A Rental Housing Demolition Application has also been submitted.

On December 15, 2025, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) due to Council’s failure to make a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act.

This Report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City Staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve any outstanding issues.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment appeal for the lands at 402 and 440 Unwin Avenue.

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

Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to submit the letter of February 13, 2026 from Hydro One Networks Inc. regarding 440 Unwin Avenue, City of Toronto, File No. Hearn OPA - 24 253487 STE 14 OZ, Studios of America Corporation, to the Clerk for Item TE29.14 - 402 and 440 Unwin Avenue - Official Plan Amendment - Appeal Report.

On December 24, 2024, Studios of America Corporation submitted an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) application to the City for the lands municipally known as 402 and 440 Unwin Avenue (the Hearn site) in the Port Lands. The OPA proposes to introduce residential uses, remove portions of the Natural Heritage and Open Space System (including City-owned lands), and reconfigure the area’s street and transit network. The associated development concept proposes 19 residential towers, with approximately 8,400 residential units and an estimated 2,000 to 2,500 jobs through the adaptive reuse of the Hearn. The number and location of residential towers is conceptual and would be determined in future planning applications.

The Port Lands are a significant long-term revitalization opportunity for the City, guided by a 50+ year vision set out in the Port Lands Planning Framework and implementing policies in the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan, approved by City Council in 2017 and by the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) on July 11, 2022. Significant tri-government investment – $1.4 billion starting in 2017 and $975 million in 2025 – has been committed to implementation, with flood protection and enabling infrastructure to unlock development north of the Ship Channel, including in Ookwemin Minising.

The Hearn site includes a decommissioned coal-powered electrical generating station that is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and is a landmark heritage property within the Port Lands. The site is located north of the Martin Goodman Trail and Lakefront natural areas, adjacent to the Hydro One Switching Station, and near other port and industrial uses, including the Portlands Energy Centre and Toronto Port Authority Marine Terminal.

The planning framework envisions the Hearn site as a major sport, cultural and entertainment destination, featuring parks and public open spaces. Residential uses are not permitted at the Hearn site due to its proximity to port, industrial and city-serving uses that support the city and regional economy, and many of which are major sources of emissions. The Hearn site is also isolated from the rest of the City, is not serviced with sanitary sewer or transit, and has inadequate water and road infrastructure. As such, residential uses are not permitted anywhere south of the Ship Channel – these lands are identified for port industrial, energy and city-serving uses, destination/catalytic uses, and parks and open space.

In early January 2026, the Province approved a new underwater electricity transmission line (the Third Line) that will connect to the Port Lands and will require a new converter station in the vicinity of the Hydro One Switching Station. Given that the location, route, and space for the Third Line are yet to be determined, there may be several potential impacts on the OPA application.

On November 6, 2025, Studios of America Corporation appealed the OPA application to the OLT due to Council not making a decision within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT to oppose the OPA application in its current form.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Adopted the revised St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Area Planning Framework in Attachment 13 to the revised report (February 9, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services and directed City staff to use the Planning Framework as guidance in the review of current and future development applications.

2. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (4 speed humps) on Claxton Boulevard between Kenwood Avenue and Bathurst Street, as shown on Attachment 12 to the revised report (February 9, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

3. Rescinded the existing eastbound one-way highway regulation on Lane first north of St. Clair Avenue West (currently named as Albert Wiggan Lane) between Bathurst Street and Lane first west.

4. Rescinded the existing one-way designation on Raglan Avenue between Albert Wiggan Lane and Maplewood Avenue for northbound traffic, to restore operation as a two-way street, upon clearance of the road occupations for construction staging at 10-32 Raglan Avenue and 65-83 Raglan Avenue.

5. Referred Recommendation 5 in the revised report (February 9, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services back to staff and requested Transportation Services staff to report back with recommendations regarding parking regulation changes on Raglan Avenue prior to clearance of the road occupations for construction staging at 10-32 Raglan Avenue. 

This report summarizes the review and presents an updated St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Area Planning Framework, including revised Forest Hill Village Urban Design Guidelines. As part of this work, a transportation assessment was conducted and identified opportunities to improve safety, traffic operations, and active transportation connections. The updated Planning Framework and Urban Design Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework to guide growth, development, and community investment in the St. Clair Avenue West–Bathurst Street and Forest Hill Village areas.

The St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street area is a vibrant, transit-accessible community with a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and institutional uses. The area contains a wide range of built forms, including mid-rise and tall buildings, low-rise walk-ups, and single and semi-detached houses, as well as tower-in-the-park style developments. Housing tenure includes condominiums, purpose-built rental apartments, co-operative housing, and affordable and supported housing. The area’s major streets are animated by a variety of small, independent shops, restaurants, and community-serving businesses, complemented by numerous parks and a complex ravine system.

Forest Hill Village, located along Spadina Road between Montclair Avenue and Strathearn Boulevard, is within the study area. The Village has a distinct main street character with a mix of commercial and residential uses.

In February 2025, City Council directed City Planning to review and update the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Area Planning Framework (2019) and the Forest Hill Village Urban Design Guidelines (2015). The purpose of this review was to renew the vision for the area and ensure the planning framework and guidelines reflect recent Provincial legislation changes, Official Plan amendments, new development approvals, and updated City objectives for affordable housing, retail vitality, the public realm, and sustainability.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 102 Glen Road, an "Unrated" structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42(1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the erection of a building in accordance with Section 42(1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following:

a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 102 Glen Road as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by FrankFranco Architects on October 9, 2025 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans; and

b. prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 102 Glen Road including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing "Unrated" building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning:    

1. final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a landscape plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by FrankFranco Architects on October 9, 2025 and the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan.

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of an "Unrated" building within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD) and approve the design of a replacement building located at 102 Glen Road in accordance with Section 42(1) 2 and 42(1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan allows for the demolition of an "Unrated" building provided that the replacement building design complies with the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District plan guidelines for new buildings and the applicable zoning by-laws. The proposed new three storey detached house meets the general intent of the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan's guidelines and would not detract from nearby rated heritage buildings in the immediate context.

At its meeting on January 19, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB39.6 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 2, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of an "Unrated" building within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD) and approve the design of a replacement building located at 102 Glen Road in accordance with Section 42(1) 2 and 42(1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan allows for the demolition of an "Unrated" building provided that the replacement building design complies with the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District plan guidelines for new buildings and the applicable zoning by-laws. The proposed new three storey detached house meets the general intent of the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan's guidelines and would not detract from nearby rated heritage buildings in the immediate context.

Item TE29.17 was withdrawn from the Agenda.

This report recommends that City Council refuse the alterations to the designated heritage property at 21 Baby Point Crescent under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This is a contributing property located in the Teiaiagon-Baby Point Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The applicant proposes to construct a vestibule addition on the front of the building.

This alteration does not comply with the Teiaiagon-Baby Point District Plan, the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (the official document guiding planning and conservation of heritage properties in the City of Toronto) and the Official Plan. As such, staff are recommending that this application be refused.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council include 377 Dundas Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (December 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. City Council include 160 Huron Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 2 to the report (December 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. City Council include 1 Edmund Gate on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (December 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

This report recommends that City Council include the following 3 properties on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachments 1, 2 and 3.

- 377 Dundas Street West

- 160 Huron Street

- 1 Edmund Gate

The subject property at 377 Dundas Street West is located at the southwest corner of Dundas Street West and Beverley Street in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood. It contains a two-and-a-half-storey house-form building, with a two-storey addition on the Beverley Street elevation. A location map and current photograph of the property are found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 160 Huron Street is located in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood on the west side of Huron Street, mid-block between Cecil Street to the south and College Street to the north. The property contains three buildings; Building A is a four-storey walk-up apartment building on a raised basement constructed c.1913-1914; Building B is a two-and-a-half-storey house form building constructed c.1890 as a detached building and since integrated into the rear (west) elevation of Building A; Building C is a two-and-half-storey detached building that was constructed c.1890 to the rear (west) of Building B. A location map and current photographs of the property are found in Attachment 2.

The subject property at 1 Edmund Gate is located in the South Hill area of the Casa Loma neighbourhood to the west of Avenue Road at the end of a private street overlooking Davenport Hill. The property comprises a circa-1920 estate on a large lot that contains a detached two-storey Georgian Revival house form building and ancillary structures, including a Georgian Revival pavilion, pool house, garage, and large terraced garden with brick garden wall. A location map and current photographs of the property are found in Attachment 3.

The properties recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register within this report have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06, and each meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of “cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years.

The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted.

As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. 

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.

At its meeting on January 19, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB39.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

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

This report recommends that City Council include the following 3 properties on the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachments 1, 2 and 3.

-  377 Dundas Street West

-  160 Huron Street

-  1 Edmund Gate

The subject property at 377 Dundas Street West is located at the southwest corner of Dundas Street West and Beverley Street in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood. It contains a two-and-a-half-storey house-form building, with a two-storey addition on the Beverley Street elevation. A location map and current photograph of the property are found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 160 Huron Street is located in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood on the west side of Huron Street, mid-block between Cecil Street to the south and College Street to the north. The property contains three buildings; Building A is a four-storey walk-up apartment building on a raised basement constructed c.1913-1914; Building B is a two-and-a-half-storey house form building constructed c.1890 as a detached building and since integrated into the rear (west) elevation of Building A; Building C is a two-and-half-storey detached building that was constructed c.1890 to the rear (west) of Building B. A location map and current photographs of the property are found in Attachment 2.

The subject property at 1 Edmund Gate is located in the South Hill area of the Casa Loma neighbourhood to the west of Avenue Road at the end of a private street overlooking Davenport Hill. The property comprises a circa-1920 estate on a large lot that contains a detached two-storey Georgian Revival house form building and ancillary structures, including a Georgian Revival pavilion, pool house, garage, and large terraced garden with brick garden wall. A location map and current photographs of the property are found in Attachment 3.

The properties recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register within this report have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06, and each meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest.

On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of “cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years.

The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted.

As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act.

Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

This report recommends that City Council refuse the alteration to the designated heritage property at 9 Drumsnab Road under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The subject site is a "B-rated" property located in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The applicant proposes to remove the existing original windows and to enlarge certain features of the entryway assembly, including the sidelights, transom window, and door opening. These alterations do not comply with the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan, the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, and the Official Plan. As such, staff are recommending that this application be refused.

At its meeting on February 11, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB40.7 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 20, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council refuse the alteration to the designated heritage property at 9 Drumsnab Road under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The subject site is a "B-rated" property located in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The applicant proposes to remove the existing original windows and to enlarge certain features of the entryway assembly, including the sidelights, transom window, and door opening. These alterations do not comply with the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan, the Parks Canada Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, and the Official Plan. As such, staff are recommending that this application be refused.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 1. City Council approve the application to alter the designated property at 1909 Yonge Street, with conditions, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for alterations to the designated heritage property, being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 4, 2025, prepared by Core Architects Inc. on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated October 2, 2025, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan completed to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below:

a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1909 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

1. amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1913 Yonge Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 4, 2025, prepared by Core Architects Inc, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated October 2, 2025, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects, dated October 2, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

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

4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter 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 full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8 inch by 10 inch colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dots per inch resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, 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 Plan and Interpretation Plan; and

b. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.a.7 above, the owner shall:

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

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

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1913 Yonge Street, dated and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the amendment of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 1913 Yonge Street.

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations for the designated heritage property at 1909 Yonge Street and grant authority to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement (HEA). The owner is seeking permission under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the property at 1909 Yonge Street and integrate it into the previously approved high-rise residential building project at 1913-1951 Yonge Street. This will require the existing Heritage Easement Agreement to be amended to include the property at 1909 Yonge Street.

Dating back to the late nineteenth century, the property at 1909 Yonge Street is a late-Victorian vernacular 2-storey building. It retains its original scale and massing as a two-storey brick building with a gabled roof. It is part of the main street buildings at the intersection of Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue that was once the heart of the historic village of Davisville.

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations for the heritage property at 1909 Yonge Street and grant authority to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement.

At its meeting on February 11, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB40.8 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (January 20, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations for the designated heritage property at 1909 Yonge Street and grant authority to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement (HEA). The owner is seeking permission under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the property at 1909 Yonge Street and integrate it into the previously approved high-rise residential building project at 1913-1951 Yonge Street. This will require the existing HEA to be amended to include the property at 1909 Yonge Street.

Dating back to the late nineteenth century, the property at 1909 Yonge Street is a late-Victorian vernacular 2-storey building. It retains its original scale and massing as a two-storey brick building with a gabled roof. It is part of the main street buildings at the intersection of Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue that was once the heart of the historic village of Davisville.

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations for the heritage property at 1909 Yonge Street and grant authority to amend the existing HEA.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Referred the Item back to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 153 Eastern Avenue and 185 Eastern Avenue under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with a proposed development of the subject property. The proposed development application for the subject site contemplates the construction of three new residential towers, including commercial and community uses.

The development site, 153, 169, 171, and 185 Eastern Avenue, known as the Dominion Wheel and Foundries Ltd. Complex, comprises two significant heritage properties at 153 Eastern Avenue (Cleaning Room building) and 185 Eastern Avenue (Machine Shop building). The two buildings are unique examples of the industrial complex typology in the West Don Lands neighbourhood that reflect the historical evolution of the area from its earliest use as a Government Reserve, followed by its use as an important industrial centre in the late-19th and early-20th centuries.

On May 16, 2023, City Council stated its intention to designate the properties at 153 Eastern Avenue and 185 Eastern Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and on July 20, 2023, enacted Designation By-law No. 732-2023.

Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

This report requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 411 Brock Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because: its roots are lifting patio stones and cracking a concrete walkway, creating safety hazards; the tree has limited soil volume due to proximity to the house and a retaining wall, reducing stability; and as it grows taller, exposure to wind and inadequate anchorage increases concerns of potential uprooting.

The Colorado blue spruce tree (Picea pugens) measures 45 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 32 Curzon Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to accommodate the construction of a new curb and driveway access and that the tree obstructs sightlines.

The sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) measures 11 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. The Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

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

          Downtown Yonge:

          Clemance, Daryl

          Forbes, Michael

          Hodgson, Chris

          Packwood, Gail

          Parrott, Robert

          Roberts, Cheri

          Waxman, Eli

          Leslieville:

          Ross, Aleks

          Midtown Yonge:

          Lee, Judy

          Old Town Toronto:

          Frans, Victoria

          Toronto Downtown West:

          Chapman, Eva

          Kornet, Alyssa

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

          Downtown Yonge:

          Grass, Jennifer

          Jennings, Sheila

          Liu, Alan

          Mah, Stephanie

          McAllister, Dan

          Rahma, Najib

          Smith, Eryn

          Historic Queen East:

          Conte, Julie

          Damelin, Adam

          Mandrozos, Samuel

          Silver, Tara

          Old Town Toronto:

          Clarke, Jane

          Toronto Downtown West:

          Casalanguida, Anthony

Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries.

The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Downtown Yonge, Historic Queen East, Leslieville, Midtown Yonge, Old Town Toronto, and Toronto Downtown West BIA Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council grant permission to the Second Harvest Canada, Rugby Ontario, DeRo Foundation, Main Street Initiative Public Markets Economic Development and Culture Division - City of Toronto, UHN Foundation, VegTO, Moksha Canada Foundation, Pride Toronto, City Cultural Events Production City of Toronto, Taste of the Middle East, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Better Futures for Kids Foundation, Artsxplosion Cultural Society, Young Canadian Alliances, Nepalese Canadian Community Services, Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts, Mexican Day Toronto, and Kutuphane Cultural and Community Foundation, to operate a beer and wine Vintners Quality Alliance garden and to serve alcohol contingent upon the following conditions:

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

b. approval of the Medical Officer of Health;

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

d. receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event, i.e., building permits, noise By-law extension permit.

2. City Council grant permission to the Christian Music Festival, Falun Dafa Association of Canada, Second Harvest Canada, Evolve Hub Association, Sing! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival, Rugby Ontario, City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Newcomer Office - City of Toronto, DeRo Foundation, UHN Foundation, VegTO, Moksha Canada Foundation, Taste of the Middle East, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Better Futures for Kids Foundation, Artsxplosion Cultural Society, Young Canadian Alliances, Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Coalition, Nepalese Canadian Community Services, Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts, Mexican Day Toronto, City Manager’s - Office City of Toronto, Kutuphane Cultural and Community Foundation, and Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre to solicit donations in support of their organization.

3. City Council grant permission to Second Harvest Canada, Rugby Ontario, City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Newcomer Office - City of Toronto, DeRo Foundation, Main Street Initiative Public Markets Economic Development and Culture Division City of Toronto, UHN Foundation, VegTO, Moksha Canada Foundation, Pride Toronto, Taste of the Middle East, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Better Futures for Kids Foundation, Artsxplosion Cultural Society, Young Canadian Alliances, Nepalese Canadian Community Services, Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts, Mexican Day Toronto, City Manager’s Office - City of Toronto, Kutuphane Cultural and Community Foundation, and Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, to engage in sports demonstrations. 

4. City Council grant permission to allow for sound amplification by the organizations and at the times listed below, which extend beyond the accepted Nathan Phillips Square's amplification schedule policy hours, such policy only allowing for amplification of sound from Monday to Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., and between 4:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.:

City Produced Events:

a. Newcomer Office, City of Toronto, on May 28-29, 2026, is requesting audio amplification on May 29 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to present land acknowledgment and African ancestral acknowledgment, remarks by the Mayor or Councillor, citizenship ceremony and welcome dance and music as part of the Toronto Newcomer Day event;

b. Smart Commute, Environment and Climate Division, City of Toronto, on June 4, is requesting audio amplification from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to present land acknowledgment and African ancestral acknowledgment, remarks by the Mayor or Councillor as part of the Bike to Work Day event;

c. Strategic Protocol and External Relations, City Clerks, City of Toronto, on June 21, 2026, is requesting audio amplification from 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. to present land acknowledgement, elders' speeches and Indigenous music and dance as part of the Sunrise Ceremony event;

d. Environment, Climate and Forestry, City of Toronto, on September 8, 2026, is requesting audio amplification from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to present land acknowledgment, welcome speeches and music as part of the Toronto Electric Vehicle Day; 

e. City Manager’s Office, City of Toronto, on September 17, 2026, is requesting audio amplification from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for Mayor or Councillor speeches, warm-up exercises, and musical performances as part of the Civic Run and United Way Campaign Kick-off event;

Third-Party Community Produced Events:

f. Second Harvest Canada on May 12- 13, 2026, is requesting audio amplification on May 13 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to present warm-up messages to the participants in the sport, health and safety announcements, music, and speeches as part of the Second Harvest Truck Pull Challenge event;

g. Rugby Ontario on May 20 - 21, 2026, is requesting audio amplification on May 21 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to present warm-up messages to the participants in the sport, health and safety announcements, music, and speeches as part of the Rugby in the Square event;

h. Toronto Outdoor Art Fair on July 10-12 is requesting audio amplification on July 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to present health and safety announcements, welcome speeches and music as part of the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair event; and

i. Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Center on September 25 - 30, 2026, is  requesting audio amplification on September 28, 29 and 30 from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to present, sunrise ceremony, speeches by survivors, Indigenous music and dance as part of the Indigenous Legacy Gathering event.

All permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing a Noise Bylaw Exemption permit through the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division and adhering to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591, Noise, along with mandatory sound monitoring by the City's preferred audio company, Production Service Industries, throughout the event to ensure compliance with schedules.

5. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, Moksha Canada Foundation, Pride Toronto, Taste of the Middle East, Better Futures for Kids Foundation, Artsxplosion Cultural Society, Young Canadian Alliances, Nepalese Canadian Community Services, Panorama India, Philippines Independence Day Council, The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts, Mexican Day Toronto, City Manager’s Office - City of Toronto, and Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Center to use open flame as part of their event production. All permissions would be contingent upon each applicant securing an Open Air Burning permit, Ontario Fire Code 2.4.4.4 from Toronto Fire Services.

6. City Council grant permission to the Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Coalition, Metro Marine Modellers, Philippines Independence Day Council, The Caribbean Scholarship Foundation, Canadian Association of Chinese Performing Arts, Mexican Day Toronto, Kutuphane Cultural and Community Foundation, and Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, to place objects in the reflecting pool.

7. City Council grant permission to the City Cultural Events Production - City of Toronto, to use special effects pyrotechnics as part of their event production; all permissions would be contingent upon the applicant securing a permit from Toronto Fire Services to discharge fireworks under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 466, Fireworks.

8. City Council grant permission to City Cultural Events Production, City of Toronto permission to cover the City Hall windows.

9. City Council require that the various events compensate the City of Toronto, through the Corporate Real Estate Management Division, for all the City of Toronto costs associated with an event above the standard staffing complement.

The City of Toronto provides opportunities to access Nathan Phillips Square for eligible events through a permitting process administered by the Economic Development and Culture Division.

The purpose of this report is to request exemptions from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636, Public Squares, and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237, Nathan Phillips Square, for events that are proposed to be held on Nathan Phillips Square from May 1 - September 30, 2026.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the continued closure of the west sidewalk and a 5.5 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Alberta Avenue, between a point 7.5 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 73 metres further north, from January 4, 2026 to January 1, 2027, inclusive.

2. Directed the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

3. Directed the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

4. Directed that Alberta Avenue be returned be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

908 SCW Properties Inc. is constructing a 12-storey residential condominium building at 908 St. Clair Avenue West. The site is located at the northwest corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Alberta Avenue.

By way of background, Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on January 24, 2024, approved the closure of the west sidewalk, and a 5.5 metre wide portion of the west side southbound traffic lane on Alberta Avenue, from January 31, 2024 to January 3, 2026.

The developer is now requesting to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Alberta Avenue. The time extension is required due to delays from challenging site conditions encountered during demolition, excavation and shoring phases, which severely impacted the project and extended the project timelines.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Alberta Avenue for an additional 12 months, from January 4, 2026 to January 1, 2027, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed. It should be noted that since January 3, 2026, the site has been operating under a monthly Street Occupation Permit.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk, and a 0.4 metre wide portion of the northbound traffic lane on Tecumseth Street, between Queen Street West and the public laneway to the south, from April 1, 2026 to December 1, 2027, inclusive.

2. Authorized the closure of the easterly northbound and westerly southbound bicycle lane on Tecumseth Street, between Queen Street West and Richmond Street West, from April 1, 2026 to December 1, 2027, inclusive.  

3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Tecumseth Street, between a point 37 metres south of Queen Street West and Richmond Street West.  

4. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Monday to Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Tecumseth Street, between Queen Street West and Richmond Street West.

5. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the even (west) side of Tecumseth Street, from a point 37 metres south of Queen Street West to Richmond Street West.   

6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Tecumseth Street, between the public laneway south of Queen Street West and Richmond Street West.

7. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Tecumseth Street, between the public laneway south of Queen Street West and Richmond Street West.

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

9. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed and fully Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliant walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit.

10. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

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

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

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

14. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

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

16. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

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

18. Directed that Tecumseth Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

19. Directed the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

20. Directed that the occupation permit for construction staging on Tecumseth Street be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

21. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the applicant and local Councillor to request the applicant communicate closure dates and impacts well with the local community, and seek opportunities wherever possible to reopen local streets as able during the broader closure period.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

BDA Inc. has undertaken the construction of a 4-storey shelter building at 723 Queen Street West. The site is located on the southeast corner of Queen Street West and Tecumseth Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk, the northbound and southbound bicycle lane, and a 0.4 metre wide portion of the northbound traffic lane on Tecumseth Street, between Queen Street West and the public laneway further south, for a period of 20 months, from April 1, 2026 to Dec 1, 2027. The temporary closure is required to facilitate construction staging operations.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.7 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Merton Street, between a point 343 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 58 metres further east, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029 inclusive.

2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 343 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 58 metres further east.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 343 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 58 metres further east.

4. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 361 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 16 metres further east.

5. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 328 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 16 metres further east.

6. Designated an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 328 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 16 metres further east.

7. Directed that the on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 328 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 16 metres further east be reinstated to the north side of Merton Street, between a point 361 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 16 metres further east when the project is complete.

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

9. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

10. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

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

12. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

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

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

15. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

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

17. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

18. Directed the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

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

20. Directed that Merton Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

EllisDon Community Builders is constructing a 29-storey residential building at 140 Merton Street. The site is located on the north side of Merton Street, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the westbound curb lane and the north sidewalk on Merton Street for a period of 39 months, from March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029, in order to enable construction staging operations for the development. Pedestrians will be redirected into a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the closure of the lay-by on the south side of Shuter Street, between Victoria Street and a point 40 metres east, from March 10, 2026 to May 31, 2027, inclusive.

2. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times, emergency vehicles excepted, on the south side of Shuter Street, between a point 10.5 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 17 metres further east.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Shuter Street, between a point 10.5 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 17 metres further east.

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

5. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

6. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

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

8. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

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

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

11. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

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

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

14. Directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes.

15. Directed that Shuter Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

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

18. Directed that the occupation permit for construction staging on Shuter Street be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

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

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

21. Directed the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents’ association, and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

EllisDon Corporation has undertaken the renovation of St. Michael's Hospital at 30 Bond Street. The site is located at the southeast corner of Victoria Street and Shuter Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the parking lay-by on the south side of Shuter Street, between a point 10.5 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 17 metres further east, for a period of 12 months, from March 10, 2026 to February 28, 2027, in order to accommodate a construction staging area for the renovation project.

Pedestrian operations will be maintained within the existing sidewalk on the south side of Shuter Street. The existing traffic and bicycle lanes on both sides of Shuter Street will be maintained.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk and a 5.3 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Bond Street, between Gould Street and a point 38.5 metres south, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane, from February 20, 2026 to June 30, 2027 inclusive.

2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $6.75 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the west side of Bond Street, between Gould Street and a point 45 metres south.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Bond Street, between Gould Street and a point 45 metres south.

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

5. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

6. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

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

8. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

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

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

11. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

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

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

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

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

16. Directed that Bond Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

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

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

19. Directed the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents’ association and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Pomerleau Inc. is constructing an 8-storey facility for the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Student Centre at 137 Bond Street. The site is located on the southeast corner of Bond Street and Gould Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound lane on Bond Street for a period of 17 months, from February 20, 2026 to June 30, 2027, in order to enable construction staging operations for the project.

Pedestrians will be redirected into a 1.5 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane on the east side of Bond Street. On Gould Street, pedestrians will be redirected into a 1.5 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the existing sidewalk.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.5 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Leslie Street, between Queen Street East and Memory Lane, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from March 26, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of Memory Lane, between Leslie Street and a point 24.5 metres east, from March 26, 2026 to December 31, 2027, inclusive.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Leslie Street, between Queen Street East and Memory Lane.

4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Leslie Street, between Queen Street East and Memory Lane.

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

6. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

7. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

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

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

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

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

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

13. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

14. City Council direct that Leslie Street and Memory Lane be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

15. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work; more specifically, Toronto Transit Commission track replacement work planned on Queen Street East from 2026-2028, and Toronto Water watermain replacement work planned on Queen Street East from 2026-2028.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Leslie Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Woodbourne Canada Management Inc. is constructing a 10-storey condominium at 1233-1243 Queen Street East. The site is located on the southeast corner of Leslie Street and Queen Street East.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the northbound curb lane with the provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway on the east side of Leslie Street and a full closure of Memory lane, between Leslie Street and a point 24.5 metres east, for a period of 22 months, from March 26, 2026 to December 31, 2027, in order to facilitate constructions staging operations.

Pedestrians will be redirected into a 1.8 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane on Leslie Street. A covered and protected walkway will be on installed on the south sidewalk of Queen Street East. Advisory signage will be installed to inform road users of the Memory Lane closure.

The Toronto East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 114 Ossington Avenue regarding an encroachment application for a natural gas-fuelled fire pit installed within the public right-of-way, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of.

The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to permit the continued maintenance of the natural gas-fuelled fire pit within the public right-of-way. Transportation Services does not recommend that authority be granted.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the Mirvish Village Business Improvement Area and the Economic Development and Culture Division to install and maintain the proposed 1.2 metre high decorative screen located within the Markham Street sidewalk, with zero setback from Poulter’s Place lane and 2.4 metre deep footings, nine (9) decorative light poles with 2.4 metre deep footings, and the installation of a water bottle-filling station (“the encroachments”) within the Markham Street boulevard between Bloor Street West and Poulter’s Place lane, while maintaining an approximately 2.5 metre pedestrian clearway, which is to include the following conditions:

a. the Mirvish Village Business Improvement Area, the Economic Development and Culture Division and the Transportation Services Division will enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding the encroachments to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;

b. Mirvish Village Business Improvement Area will maintain the encroachments at its own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachments beyond what is allowed under the terms of the memorandum of understanding;

c. the Mirvish Village Business Improvement Area will remove the encroachments upon receiving written notice to do so from Transportation Services;

d. Transportation Services Division and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments at any time to install or maintain their assets within the affected public right of way with no obligation to replace them;

e. the Economic Development and Culture Division and the Mirvish Village Business Improvement Area will assume all responsibilities related to the authorization permitting the encroachments;

f. the Economic Development and Culture Division shall obtain all Public Utility Coordinating Committee clearances and/or signoffs from the public utility companies and satisfy any requirements they may have;

g. the Economic Development and Culture Division shall ensure any design of the proposed encroachments that impact Toronto Water's infrastructure shall meet Toronto Water's standards and approval conditions, as determined by Toronto Water in their sole discretion; and

h. authority granted by the Toronto and East York Community Council shall be considered conditional upon receiving clearances from all affected City divisions, units and agencies.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to request that Toronto and East York Community Council consider an encroachment application submitted by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture’s (EDC) Business Improvement Area (BIA) Office on behalf of the Mirvish Village Business Improvement Area (BIA). In partnership with the Mirvish Village BIA and EDC’s BIA Office, the proposal included the installation of a new parkette and streetscape improvements.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation and maintenance of a 1.2 metre high decorative screen located within the Markham Street sidewalk, with zero setback from Poulter’s Place lane and 2.4 metre deep footings, nine (9) decorative light poles with 2.4 metre deep footings, and the installation of a water bottle-filling station within the Markham Street boulevard between Bloor Street West and Poulter’s Place lane. An approximately 2.5 metre pedestrian clearway will be maintained along Markham Street.

The decorative screen, the depth of the proposed footings, and the water bottle-filling station are in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

The matter before the Community Council is an appeal application for a noise exemption permit submitted by PEM (Yorkville) Holdings Inc.

The project, located at 27-37 Yorkville Avenue and 26-56 Cumberland Street, Toronto, also known as Concord Canada House, is a 72-storey condominium with 1397 Units.

The noise exemption permit was requested to conduct construction of a mixed-use residential and commercial development consisting of a 46-storey and 69-storey residential building above a commercial podium containing above-grade residential parking and retail, and below-grade commercial parking garage for Toronto Parking Authority.

The application was refused by Municipal Licensing and Standards (ML&S) on the basis of the Ward Councillor's objection. The permit was inadvertently sent to the applicant and was later clarified and reverted in accordance with the Ward Councillor's objection. The applicant has appealed the refusal.  

As required for the appeal process, this staff report provides information to assist in the decision making for which Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, namely a final decision under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591, Noise (Noise By-law) to either grant or refuse a noise exemption permit application given the appeal.

If the Community Council grants the noise exemption permit application, it is subject to the conditions set out in § 591-3.2.D of the Noise By-law, unless the Community Council determines otherwise, and to any other conditions respecting health, safety and nuisance as the Community Council considers advisable.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

- 25 Augusta Avenue.

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and the General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

- 65 Broadway Avenue.

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and the General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief and the General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

- 117-127 Broadway Avenue.

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and the General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

On April 23 and 24, 2025, City Council directed Transportation Services in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council with information on how the TTC tracks and watermain at King Street East and Church Street degraded to the point of requiring repair and associated diversion, and the ongoing active traffic management measures for the area bounded by the Don River, Eastern Avenue, Broadview Avenue, and Gerrard Street East, including a specific update on actions taken, and additional recommendations at Broadview Avenue and Dundas Street East.

The purpose of this report is to provide an explanation as to why the work at King Street East and Church Street was scheduled for 2025, and to provide a summary of the ongoing and planned traffic management measures for the area bounded by the Don River, Eastern Avenue, Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East, including additional recommendations for the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Dundas Street East.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is seeking authority to prohibit vehicles greater than two metres in width from travelling on the lane south of Gerrard Street East, west of Boulton Avenue and the lane east of Broadview Avenue, south of Gerrard Street East. Prohibiting vehicles which have a width of two metres or more from travelling in the subject lane sections would be beneficial in reducing the incidence of damage to the surrounding private properties.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

This report seeks Community Council approval for several traffic operations changes and bylaw amendments to improve safety along Davenport Road, Cottingham Road, Poplar Plains Road, and Macpherson Avenue.   

The proposed design includes safety improvements to two intersections and one mid-block change as listed below:

- Poplar Plains Road between Cottingham Road and Boulton Drive: several proposed amendments to facilitate a new parking lane along the west side of Poplar Plains Road between Cottingham Road and Boulton Drive.

- Davenport Road and Glen Edyth Drive and Cottingham Road: installation of a compulsory stop control southbound on Glen Edyth Drive at Cottingham Road to facilitate the realignment of this intersection.

- Davenport Road and Poplar Plains Road and Macpherson Avenue: installation of traffic control signals and rescinding the existing westbound compulsory right-turn only limitation to create a normalized four-leg intersection with most movements (left-turn, right-turn and through) permitted. The existing southbound left-turn prohibition would remain due to geometric constraints.   

Together, the proposed changes would improve safety though clear direction for people driving through intersections and would support new safe connections and crossings for pedestrians and people cycling. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached to the report (February 2, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. Rescinded the existing no parking regulation on the south side of St. John's Road, between a point 72.9 metres east of Priscilla Avenue (west intersection) and a point 7.3 metres east thereof, anytime.

3. Amended parking regulations required in Chapter 903 and Chapter 950, as generally described in Attachment 2 to the report (February 2, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council designate an on-street accessible parking space to be in effect at all times on the east side of Jones Avenue, between a point 38 metres south of Ravina Crescent and a point 5.5 metres further south.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Jones Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the east side of Jones Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the west side of Durie Street, between Bloor Street West and Deforest Road, to be in effect between a point 35 metres south of Bloor Street West and Deforest Road.

2. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, from the first day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Durie Street, between Bloor Street West and Deforest Road, to be in effect between a point 35 metres south of Bloor Street West and Deforest Road.

3. Amended the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Durie Street, between Bloor Street West and Deforest Road, to be in effect between a point 35 metres south of Bloor Street West and Deforest Road.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Durie Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 10 metres south.

5. Prohibited parking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Durie Street, between a point 10 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 25 metres further south. 

6. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Durie Street, between a point 10 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 25 metres further south. 

7. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, on the west side of Durie Street, between a point 10 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 25 metres further south. 

8. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, from the 16th to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Durie Street, between Bloor Street West and Deforest Road, to be in effect between a point 35 metres south of Bloor Street West and Deforest Road.

9. Amended the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from December 1 to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the east side of Durie Street, between Bloor Street West (east intersection) and Deforest Road, to be in effect between a point 35 metres south of Bloor Street West and Deforest Road.

10. Amended the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from the first day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Durie Street, between Bloor Street West and Deforest Road, to be in effect between a point 35 metres south of Bloor Street West and Deforest Road.

11. Prohibited stopping in effect at all times on the east side of Durie Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 35 metres south.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is recommending the designation of a pick-up and drop-off area for the SimplySmart Child Care Centre & Montessori (2271 Bloor Street West) on the west side of Durie Street, between a point 10 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 25 metres further south.  Within this segment, the existing alternate side parking on both sides of Durie Street will be removed and parking will be permitted on the west side only.  These proposed parking amendments will provide a designated and safe pick-up and drop-off area for parents and guardians accessing the SimplySmart Child Care Centre & Montessori.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Jones Avenue, between Ravina Crescent and a point 20 metres south.

2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Jones Avenue, between Harcourt Avenue and a point 30.5 metres north.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Jones Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibition on the east side of Jones Avenue, between Ravina Crescent and a point 20 metres further south, be changed to a stopping prohibition.  The proposed amendment will further deter parking at this location and will improve sight lines for drivers making southbound and northbound turns from Ravina Crescent.  

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between the posted signs and the existing parking regulations.  Recommendation 2 will correct this inconsistency.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Front Steet East and Cooperage Street.

2. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Front Street East and Tannery Road.

3. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Rolling Mills Road and Palace Street.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install all-way stop control at the following intersections:

- Front Street East and Cooperage Street

- Front Street East and Tannery Road

- Rolling Mills Road and Palace Street

Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop controls are recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Designated the portion of Collier Street between Church Street and a point 28 metres east as a Pedestrian Way as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (January 29, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, upon completion of the redevelopment project at 717 Church Street or expiration of the construction staging area, whichever comes first.

2. Amended Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, by inserting the Drawing dated December 2025 in Attachment 1 to the report (February 2, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to show the Pedestrian Way on Collier Street as proposed.

3. Amended the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Collier Street, between Park Road and Church Street, to be in effect between Park Road and a point 51 metres west only.

4. Amended the existing 30 kilometres per hour speed limit on Collier Street, between Church Street and Park Road, to be in effect between Park Road and a point 51 metres west only.

5. Amended the existing heavy vehicle prohibition in effect at all times on Collier Street between Yonge Street and the east end of Collier Street, to be in effect between Yonge Street and Church and to be in effect between a point 51 metres west of Park Road and the east end of Collier Street only.

6. Authorized and directed the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Toronto and East York Community Council's decision, including the introduction of any Bills that may be required.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Collier Street, between Church Street and a point 28 metres east of Church Street, is scheduled for reconstruction, in conjunction with the addition of a City Council approved 27-storey condominium building at 717 Church Street, 85-89 Collier Street, and 93-97 Collier Street.

Transportation Services is recommending approval to redesignate the section of Collier Street between Church Street and a point 28 metres east of Church Street as a Pedestrian Way. Collier Street is currently designated as a Collector roadway. The proposed designation as a Pedestrian Way would prohibit access to motor vehicle traffic, while continuing to allow access to pedestrians and people cycling, emergency and maintenance vehicles and would provide additional public open space  between Church Street and Park Road.

Motor vehicle traffic on Collier Street is currently restricted between Church Street and a point 28 metres east of Church Street (the west entry drive at 66 Collier Street), due to construction staging. This Council approved restriction is in effect until January 31, 2027.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Appointed the following nominee to the Applegrove Community Complex Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2027 and until a successor is appointed:

- Emily Cho

The Board further confirms that this nominee is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint this nominated candidate.

This appointment fills a vacancy on the board due to resignation:  

- Rachel Power, nominated at Applegrove’s Annual Meeting on June 12, 2025, appointed by the City at the Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on July 8, 2025, and resigned effective October 6, 2025.

On behalf of the Board of Management, I respectfully request the City take the necessary steps to implement the above requested appointments. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to complete a review of options to improve street cleaning and street sweeping, including through increased cleaning frequency, on Dufferin Street, between Norton Avenue and Rosemount Avenue, and on St. Clair Avenue West, between St. Clair Gardens and Westmount Avenue.

2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to complete a street furniture assessment at Dufferin Street and St. Clair Avenue West to identify opportunities to improve or add street furniture, including new garbage cans, benches, bicycle racks, and signage.

3. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to complete a review of traffic signal timing at Dufferin Street and St. Clair Avenue West to improve timing coordination and traffic flow. 

4. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to review options to implement Vision Zero geometric intersection safety improvements at Dufferin Street and St. Clair Avenue West.

5. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on options to improve street cleaning and street furniture at Dufferin Street and St. Clair Avenue West.

6. Directed the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services to complete a review of options to improve garbage collection and sidewalk clearing operations on Dufferin Street, between Norton Avenue and Rosemount Avenue, and on St. Clair Avenue West, between St. Clair Gardens and Westmount Avenue, and report back with a plan to the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

7. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in collaboration with the Corso Italia Business Improvement Area, to investigate options to improve streetscaping at and near Dufferin Street and St. Clair Avenue West and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council.

The intersection of Dufferin Street and St. Clair Avenue West is a transit hub located at the heart of a vibrant community connecting residents to transit, students and their families to nearby schools, and to popular local shops. Every day, this intersection and the surrounding area welcome thousands who contribute to Davenport’s local economy and the rich, diverse fabric of our community.

However, over the years, service and maintenance at Dufferin and St. Clair have not kept pace with growing use and needs at the intersection. This has affected the overall condition of the area and diminished its appearance. With several major community events planned for 2026 that will bring even more people to the neighbourhood, there is a clear need for a coordinated plan to enhance the intersection and better support residents, businesses, and visitors.

At the end of October, I joined local residents in the Dufferin and St. Clair community for a neighbourhood walk to hear directly about the issues at Dufferin and St. Clair and opportunities for improvement. A major concern shared by residents is the impact of inadequate street and sidewalk cleaning, with garbage often accumulating and spreading throughout the area due to limited servicing. City of Toronto staff joining us at this meeting also heard about the need to improve streetlighting, signal timing, and street furniture.

In follow-up discussions, my office consulted with City staff, local residents, and resident organizations to develop a targeted action plan to address these concerns and improve service delivery. This Dufferin and St. Clair action plan focuses on important next steps:

- Improving street and sidewalk sweeping measures to address cleanliness
- Assessing potential streetlight improvements for low-lit areas
- Implementing signal timing improvements to enhance traffic flow
- Identifying opportunities for additional garbage bin installations 
- Expanding litter and garbage bin collection within the intersection and nearby areas
- Reviewing options to repair and install new street furniture, including benches and transit shelters
 

This action plan and the proposed measures will help to improve services and ensure that everyone living in the area or visiting can enjoy the best of our Dufferin and St. Clair community.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 

1. City Council amend the existing eastbound left-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except public holidays at the intersection of Gerrard Street East / Gerrard Street West and Yonge Street to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday (Toronto Transit Commission vehicles excepted).

2. City Council amend the existing northbound left-turn prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday, except public holidays at the intersection of Carlton Street and Jarvis Street to be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday (Toronto Transit Commission vehicles excepted).

3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to adjust signals to the extent practical to give priority to Toronto Transit Commission vehicles at these intersections during the diversions.

Starting as early as March 1, 2026, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission will begin critical state of good repair work on streetcar tracks at the intersection of College Street and Bay Street, requiring the 506 Carlton streetcar and 19 Bay bus services to divert. To increase service coverage, the 506 Carlton streetcar will be supplemented with a 506 Carlton bus replacement service which will provide transit coverage closer to the original 506 Carlton streetcar route.

For the Toronto Transit Commission to operate the diversions legally and effectively, two Toronto Transit Commission vehicle exemptions to existing left-turn restrictions along the 506 Carlton bus replacement routing are required. The existing and proposed restrictions are as follows:

These diversions will last approximately six weeks, but a long term turning exemption for Toronto Transit Commission vehicles at this intersection will provide operational flexibility.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Authorized the installation of traffic calming (two additional speed humps) on Euclid Avenue, between College Street and Harbord Street, generally as shown on Attachments 1 and 2 to the letter (February 17, 2026) from Councillor Dianne Saxe.

Euclid Avenue is an interior residential street with schools and a heavily used children’s park. By TE28.47 - Euclid Avenue Traffic Calming, Toronto East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to TEYCC in Q1 2026 with immediate measures to discourage afternoon rush-hour cut-through traffic on Euclid Avenue between Dundas and Bloor, including additional speed humps.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Euclid Avenue.

2. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Harbord Street and Euclid Avenue.

Euclid Avenue is an interior residential street with schools and a heavily used children’s park. By TE28.47 - Euclid Avenue Traffic Calming, Toronto East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to Toronto East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2026 with immediate measures to discourage afternoon rush-hour cut-through traffic on Euclid Avenue between Dundas and Bloor, including restricting left turns from Euclid Avenue onto Bloor Street and Harbord Street, during the afternoon rush-hour.

There is no traffic light at these now dangerous intersections.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Directed the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services to bring forward a report to the April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations concerning the proposed renaming of the section of Chestnut Street between Edward Street and Elm Street to Heather McGregor Way.

For more than 30 years, Heather McGregor has been the CEO of Toronto’s YWCA, a key Toronto charity that supports women. Their head office, at 87 Elm St., backs onto a walkway between Edward Street and Elm Street that is an extension of Chestnut Street.  Ms McGregor is about to retire. The YWCA has requested that the walkway be renamed Heather McGregor Way, in recognition of her extraordinary service to the women of Toronto.

As the request was received late and the necessary public notice must be provided, I am requesting Toronto and East York Community Council direct staff to report to its April 1, 2026 meeting with recommendations to rename a section of Chestnut Street to Heather McGregor Way.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Adopt the renaming of Lawton Parkette at 1600 Yonge Street to “Carolyn Bennett Park”.

In July 2022, City Council adopted the City of Toronto Commemorative Framework to guide the commemorative naming and renaming of streets, City properties, and monuments. This report considers an application submitted by Ward 12 (Toronto–St. Paul’s) City Councillor Josh Matlow to rename Lawton Parkette, located at 1600 Yonge Street, in honour of Dr. Carolyn Bennett.

The application was reviewed collaboratively by Parks and Recreation, Economic Development and Culture, and Strategic Partnerships. Staff have confirmed that the proposed renaming meets the requirements of the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy and aligns with the Guiding Principles for Commemoration. Staff therefore recommend approval of the proposed name, “Carolyn Bennett Park.”

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescinded the existing the parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Glen Cedar Road and Chiltern Hill Road.

I am kindly asking for your support of my motion to rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, from Chiltern Hill Road to Glen Cedar Road.

Dewbourne Avenue residents have requested that this parking prohibition be rescinded, citing the difficulty of finding parking on their street. The prohibition was installed to deter Metrolinx construction workers from parking on Dewbourne Avenue and is no longer required. With the passage of this motion, the community will receive the parking reforms they have been organizing for.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Amended the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times, on the north side of Glebe Road East, between Yonge Street and Tullis Drive, to be in effect between Yonge Street and a point 42 metres east, and between a point 67 metres east of Yonge Street and Tullis Drive.

2. Prohibited standing in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and from 3:45 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., Monday to Friday and at all times on Saturday and Sunday, on the north side of Glebe Road East, between a point 42 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 25 metres further east.

3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 15 minutes from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., and from 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Glebe Road East, between a point 42 metres east of Yonge St and a point 25 metres further east.

4. Amended the existing maximum one-hour parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Glebe Road East, between Yonge Street and Tullis Drive, to be in effect between a point 73.5 metres east of Yonge Street and Tullis Drive.

5. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Glebe Road East, between a point 37 metres east of Yonge St and a point 36.5 metres further east.

6. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one-hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, on the south side of Glebe Road East, between a point 37 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 36.5 metres further east.

I respectfully request your support for my motion to establish a drop-off and pick-up area on the north side Glebe Road East, to improve student access to The Study Academy’s Lower School.

The Study Academy’s Lower School serves neurodivergent students between the ages of 8 and 13 years old. My office has heard from parents that students face accessibility and safety challenges during the morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up periods, exacerbated by the proximity to Yonge Street and increased local congestion.

A safe and accessible pick-up and drop-off zone is essential to ensure students can arrive at and leave school with greater ease and security. With the passage of this motion, the community will receive the parking reforms they have been organizing for.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Tranmer Avenue, between Duplex Avenue and Avenue Road, to be in effect on the south side of Tranmer Avenue, between Duplex Avenue and Oriole Parkway.

2. Amended the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Tranmer Avenue, between Duplex Avenue and Avenue Road, to be in effect on the south side of Tranmer Avenue, between Duplex Avenue and Oriole Parkway.

I am kindly asking for your support of my motion to rescind the existing parking prohibitions in effect on the south side of Tranmer Avenue and return the road to unsigned parking.  

Tranmer Avenue residents have requested that this parking prohibition be rescinded, citing the difficulty of finding parking on their street. With the passage of this motion, the community will receive the parking reforms they have been organizing for.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Davies Avenue between a point 30 metres north of Queen Street East and Thompson Street.

2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of Davies Avenue between a point 30 metres north of Queen Street East and Thompson Street.

3. Prohibited parking in effect daily from 6:00 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day on the east side of Davies Avenue between a point 30 metres north of Queen Street East and Thompson Street.

4. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Hamilton Street between Thompson Street and a point 20 metres south.

5. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 1 hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of Hamilton Street between Thompson Street and a point 20 metres south.

6. Prohibited parking in effect daily from 6:00 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day on the east side of Hamilton Street between Thompson Street and a point 20 metres south.

7. Directed that Davies Avenue and Hamilton Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when regular Toronto Transit Commission streetcar service has resumed along Queen Street East, Broadview Avenue to Davies Avenue, after the Toronto Transit Commission track replacement work is complete.

The Queen Street Watermain and TTC Track Replacement project has required the temporary removal of 25 paid parking spaces between Davies and Broadview Avenues to support construction staging and traffic management. The area has already faced significant parking, and traffic impacts due to earlier emergency watermain work. The continued occupation of parking spaces despite construction delays, and the lack of proactive planning for replacement parking, has created ongoing concerns for residents and the local Business Improvement Areas (BIA). Staff have since identified potential temporary replacement parking on Davies Avenue and Hamilton Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (three speed humps) on Walter Street, between Kingston Road and Lyall Avenue, generally as shown on the Attachment 2 to the letter (February 18, 2026) from Councillor Brad Bradford.

Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about pedestrian safety on Walter Street and on surrounding neighbourhood streets.  Our office has received a petition from residents in support of the installation of speed humps on Walter Street.

I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Walter Street between Kingston Road and Lyall Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing parking machines on the east side of Margueretta Street, between a point 26 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 50.2 metres further north, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour for a maximum period of three hours.

2. Authorized the installation of parking machines on the east side of Margueretta Street, between a point 26 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 10 metres further north, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour for a maximum period of three hours.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Margueretta Street, between a point 36 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 12.5 meters further north.

4. Authorized the installation of parking machines on the east side of Margueretta Street, between a point 48.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 27.7 metres further north, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour for a maximum period of three hours.

A business near Margueretta Street and Bloor Street West operates a commercial driveway on the west side of the property that provides access to a boulevard parking space and waste collection bins. The owner of this business has shared that there are significant issues with illegally parked vehicles impeding access to the front of their commercial driveway.

Commercial collection bins located near this driveway must also be frequently collected by large private vehicles, but blocked vehicles have prevented this service. The lack of waste collection is resulting in pest issues as bins overflow and has impacted the cleanliness of the area.

Transportation Services recommends a no stopping prohition at all times on the east side of Margueretta Street directly adjacent to the commercial driveway used to access this business’ parking space and waste collection bins. These proposed improvements will better prevent illegal parking, restore access to boulevard parking spaces, and return proper waste collection by maintaining curbside access.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of St. Clarens Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 76.2 metres north.

2. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between the first lane north of Bloor Street West and a point 43.2 metres further north.

3. Rescinded the existing commercial loading zone in effect at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between a point 17 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 16 metres further north.

4. Prohibited standing to be in effect at all times on the west side of St. Clarens Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 33 metres north.

5. Prohibited parking to be in effect at all times on the west side of St. Clarens Avenue, between a point 33 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 43.2 metres further north.

6. Prohibited standing to be in effect at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 11.5 metres north.

7. Prohibited parking to be in effect at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between a point 33 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 43.2 metres further north.

8. Designated a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue, between a point 11.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 21.5 metres further north.

I have heard from business owners about the challenges they are experiencing with an existing commercial loading zone on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue just north of Bloor Street West. These business owners have shared that the loading zone is not sufficient in length to meet local demands and that parked vehicles on the west side of St. Clarens Avenue impede traffic when the loading zone is in use. A site visit in October confirmed problems with this commercial loading zone and potential solutions.

Transportation Services recommends extending the community loading zone by 5 metres south and implementing a no-standing regulation at all times on the east side of St. Clarens Avenue as solutions. These proposed amendments will provide additional space for commercial vehicles, deter curbside parking, and improve traffic flow on St. Clarens Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Hallam Street, between a point 9 metres west of Bartlett Avenue and a point 47.5 metres further west.

2. Authorized an on-street accessible parking space to be in effect at all times on the north side of Hallam Street, between a point 30.5 metres east of Dufferin Street and a point 5.5 metres further east.

3. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking anytime from a point 30 metres west of Dovercourt Road to a point 5.5 metres further west, on the even (north) side of Hallam Street from Dovercourt Road to Westmoreland Avenue.

4. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking anytime from a point 35 metres east of Bartlett Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further east and except no parking anytime from a point 29.3 metres west of Westmoreland to a point 5.5 metres further west, on the odd (south) side of Hallam Street from Westmoreland Avenue to Bartlett Avenue.

5. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the odd side of Hallam Street, between a point 29.3 metres west of Westmoreland Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.

6. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the even (north) side of Hallam Street from Dovercourt Road to Westmoreland Avenue.

7. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the odd (south) side of Hallam Street from Westmoreland Avenue to Bartlett Avenue.

In September 2025, a new cycling connection was installed on Hallam Street, between Dufferin Street and Bartlett Avenue, as a response to resident requests through the Wallace-Emerson Neighbourhood Streets Plan. The Hallam Street cycle track provides a safe connection and enhances the bikeway network across this community.

As a result of this connection, on-street parking availability was reduced on the south side of Hallam Street. To improve parking availability for the community, residents and Transportation Services identified a no-parking area on Hallam Street that can be converted into visitor parking and overnight permit parking spaces. An amendment to this parking regulation will provide spaces for those with accessibility needs and up to seven parking spaces for visitors and residents. The proposed parking amendments will not impact neaby Dovercourt Public School or student safety.

Additionally, a review by Transportation Services determined that a request for an accessible parking space on Hallam Street is warranted. The review also identified inconsistencies in the traffic by-law related to currently signed parking regulations that must be corrected.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 12 meters north.

2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 34 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 14 meters further north.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 45 meters north.

4. Amended the existing permitted angle parking regulation in effect on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between Bloor Street West and the first lane north of Bloor Street West to be in effect from a point 12 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 22 metres further north.

5. Amended the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours in effect on the west side of Gladstone Avenue, between Bloor Street West and the first lane north of Bloor Street West to be in effect from a point 12 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 22 metres further north.

6. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one-hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Gladstone Avenue, between a point 45 meters north of Bloor Street West and Shanly Street.

Last summer, I joined local residents for a neighbourhood walk in the Gladstone Avenue and Bloor Street West area to discuss traffic safety issues impacting the community. I heard directly from residents about the impact of visitors and food delivery drivers illegally parking on the east and west sides of Gladstone Avenue, north of Bloor Street West. This section of Gladstone Avenue is a two-way road, and parked vehicles limit visibility and access for pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. Parked vehicles also increase the risk of collisions as drivers are forced to enter northbound and southbound traffic to maneuver out of the area.

As a solution, Transportation Services is recommending a no-stopping prohibition on Gladstone Avenue, between Bloor Street West and the first laneway further north. This proposed parking improvement will deter illegal parking, clear access for drivers, and improve safety for all road users.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing maximum 20 minute delivery vehicle parking zone designation in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Sheppard Street, between a point 9 metres south of Richmond Street West and a point 21 metres further south.

2. Rescinded the existing maximum 20 minute parking regulation in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Sheppard Street, between a point 9 metres south of Richmond Street West and a point 21 metres further south.

3. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, and anytime on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays, on the west side of Sheppard Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 30 metres south.

4. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Sheppard Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West.

5. Rescinded the existing maximum 20 minute delivery vehicle parking zone designation in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Sheppard Street, between a point 9 metres south of Richmond Street West and a point 27 metres further south.

6. Rescinded the existing maximum 20 minute parking regulation in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Sheppard Street, between a point 9 metres south of Richmond Street West and a point 27 metres further south.

7. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Sheppard Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West.

8. Rescinded the stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side Sheppard Street, between Richmond Street West and Adelaide Street West.

9. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Sheppard Street, between Richmond Street West and Adelaide Street West.

10. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Sheppard Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 9 metres south.

11. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 20 minutes from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Sheppard Street, between a point 9 metres south of Richmond Street West and a point 22 metres further south.

12. Designated a delivery vehicle parking zone to be in effect at from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays for a maximum period of 20 minutes, on the east side of Sheppard Street, between a point 9 metres south of Richmond Street West and a point 22 metres further south.

13. Prohibited stopping to be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Sheppard Street, between a point 9 metres south Richmond Street West and a point 22 metres further south.

14. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Sheppard Street, between a point 31 metres south of Richmond Street West and Adelaide Street West.

My office has heard from local residents concerned about conflicting parking regulations on Sheppard Street between Richmond Street West and Adelaide Street West. I requested a review from Traffic Operations, which identified several safety and operational issues related to the narrow pavement width, two‑way traffic, and vehicles parking on both sides of the street. When cars park too close to intersections, they reduce visibility for both pedestrians and approaching drivers. Parked vehicles also force motorists to move into oncoming traffic to pass, and they hinder snow clearing and street‑cleaning operations.

To eliminate conflicting regulations and ensure that Toronto Police Service can issue tickets accurately and fairly, the proposed parking amendments will correct signage inconsistencies, improve sightlines for pedestrian and driver safety, and support better traffic flow for all road users.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council designate a 40 kilometres per hour speed limit on King Street West, between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue.

My office has heard from local residents, including those on Joe Shuster Way abutting King and Dufferin, following a neighbourhood safety walk, who had concerns with speeding in their neighbourhood.

A field investigation conducted by Traffic Operations found that there are no speed limit signs posted on King Street West between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue. Upon further review, it was determined that there’s currently no speed limit by-law for this section of King Street West, therefore, it operates under the default unsigned speed limit of 50 km/h. However, King Street West east of Strachan Avenue and west of Dufferin Street is by-lawed/posted with a 40 km/h speed limit.

To ensure consistency with the majority of King Street West and to help reduce vehicle speeds along this segment, the speed limit should be reduced to 40 km.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Requested the Executive Director, Toronto Emergency Management to meet annually with the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association, to solicit and integrate feedback and improvements on the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Community Response Handbook.

On October 22, 2022, the Toronto Police Service was called to Billy Bishop Airport, just before 4pm, to investigate a suspicious package attached to a bicycle on the mainland side of the airport. A tweet from Toronto Police identified it as "a potential explosive device".

Residential buildings near the ferry terminal were evacuated, and residents were not permitted to return back home until after midnight. The neighbourhood was locked down. The suspicious package turned out to be an additional battery pack on an electric bike.

While the community was relieved that it was not a real threat, the way in which the crisis was managed and the lack of communication led many in the community to feel shaken and unsafe.

In response, and with the strong advocacy of the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association, The Emergency Response Framework for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport was formed and the BQNA Community Response Handbook was developed.

My office has worked closely with neighbours and City staff to ensure this handbook is reflective of community feedback and can be a safety resource for all in the neighbourhood.

This handbook is intended to be a “living document” and will need to be reviewed throughout the future as the neighbourhood evolves. My recommendation is aimed at ensuring there is a regular and reliable space for the community to be consulted on future updates and improvements to the handbook so it can continue to be reflective of feedback from residents of Bathurst Quay.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to develop a framework for event permitting at Bathurst Quay Common and Silos, coordinated with Canada Ireland Foundation and Ontario College of Art and Design, in consultation with the local Councillor, and report back to April 1, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

In 2024 Bathurst Quay Common, a new local park, opened at the historic Canada Malting Silos property in the heart of the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood.

Bathurst Quay Common provides approximately 4,000 square metres of park space and features a multi-purpose plaza that can accommodate special events and cultural programming. The Malting Silos have been fully rehabilitated and are used for programming and projections, with plans for OCAD to utilize the site.

In 2026, a new arts and cultural centre operated by the non-profit Canada Ireland Foundation will open within the heart of the park. The ‘Corleck Building’ will function as a four-season waterfront hub for community, artistic and cultural programming in a restored heritage building.

Canada Ireland Foundation will be conducting extensive programming at the Corleck and Bathurst Quay Common in the future. To ensure that programming is coordinated at the site including events at the Corleck building, events programmed by Canada Ireland Foundation at Bathurst Quay Common, and other public permitting of Bathurst Quay Common and the Silos, Parks and Recreation staff should develop a framework for permitting at this site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Refuse the applications to demolish two existing attached 3-storey mixed-use buildings containing four vacant residential units at 60 and 64 Dundas Street East because a permit for a replacement building has not been issued.

or

2. Approve the applications to demolish two existing attached 3-storey mixed-use buildings containing four vacant residential units at 60 and 64 Dundas Street East without any conditions.

or

3. Approve the applications to demolish two existing attached 3-storey mixed-use buildings containing four vacant residential units at 60 and 64 Dundas Street East with the following conditions:

a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. that sod be laid on site and that the site be maintained free from garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and

d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the applications for the demolition of two existing attached 3-storey mixed-use buildings containing four vacant residential units at 60 and 64 Dundas Street East (Application Nos. 26 114740 DEM 00 DM and 26 1141746 DEM 00 DM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the applications, including any conditions, to be attached to the permit applications because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 

1.  Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to include the following as a condition of permit granting Metrolinx trucks access to Gertrude Place:

a. require submission of a detailed truck staging and traffic management plan demonstrating safe and orderly truck operations as vehicles exist Gertrude Place onto Pape Avenue; 

b. require Metrolinx to fund and provide paid-duty officers, flag persons and any additional on-site personnel necessary to manage traffic operations safely and efficiently;

c. require all hauling trucks associated with the site display clear and visible project identification signage;

d. require regular street washing and debris removal along affected routes, with a cleaning schedule provided to affected residents and the local Councillor;

e. require continued snow clearing and winter maintenance measure to ensure safe access and operations throughout the winter season; and

f. designated site contact information for public inquiries and complaints.

2.   Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to include the following as a condition of permit granting Metrolinx trucks access to Gertrude Place:

a. assess and report on appropriate acoustic mitigation measures, including the feasibility and effectiveness of increasing the height of the existing sound wall, and to implement appropriate measures, as required;

b. implement enforceable site protocols to minimize unnecessary honking and avoidable noise disturbances.

c.  provide weekly advance notice to affected residents outlining anticipated truck volumes, including a daily breakdown of expected truck movements and identification of anticipated peak activity periods for each day;

d. confirm the methodology used to calculate the projected average number of trucks per day;

e. host weekly in-person Community Liaison Committee meetings during the first month of gate operations, including neighbourhood walkthroughs with residents and City staff, and report back after one month on whether such meetings should remain separate from the Pape-Danforth Community Liaison Committee; and

f. explore mitigation measures for affected residents during the most intrusive phases of construction, including by not limited to window cleaning services, and vehicle cleaning support, establish clear criteria for eligibility.

3.  Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to include the following as a condition of permit granting Metrolinx trucks access to Gertrude Place:

a. request that a month prior to any operations of the use of Gertrude Gate for hauling that Metrolinx be required to review permit conditions with the affected residents; and

b. request that Metrolinx host an in-person meeting one month after operations begin with neighbours, senior staff from Metrolinx leading the meeting and Transportation Services in attendance to review the first month of operations of the gate and effectiveness of mitigation measures and conditions.

In January, TEYCC approved my motion requesting that Metrolinx host an in‑person meeting with the community affected by the Gertrude Place Gate to discuss ongoing concerns related to truck access on Gertrude Place.

At the in‑person meeting on February 11th, it was acknowledged that continued use of the Danforth gate remains operationally feasible, though it would require on‑site backing maneuvers and a flag person, resulting in longer processing times and higher project costs. Given these trade‑offs, it is essential that the contractor operate as a good neighbour to the surrounding community. The recommendations put forward by residents are intended to meaningfully reduce the impacts of what will be a long‑term, highly intrusive construction site, and careful review and implementation of these measures will help ensure that daily operations are carried out with respect for the neighbourhood that will be living beside this work for years to come.

In light of these concerns, I am requesting that the following measures be implemented as part of the permit conditions granting truck access to Gertrude Place.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council direct the Director, Waterfront Secretariat, in consultation with Transportation Planning, City Planning and Transportation Services, to undertake a comprehensive multi-modal transportation study and road safety audit of Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood to understand baseline mobility conditions and report back in the third quarter of 2027 on the preliminary findings and recommended next steps.

The Bathurst Quay neighbourhood is a busy destination and residential community that continues to see growth. Residents continue to express concerns related to traffic and pedestrian safety, particularly at the intersections of Bathurst Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard and Eireann Quay and Queens Quay Boulevard.

The last set of studies were conducted to inform the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan and associated Official Plan Amendment, which were adopted by City Council in July 2017. Since then the City has completed Bathurst Quay Common, a new park including the restored Malting Silos, and work is ongoing within the Corleck building, which will be a new signature destination celebrating Irish culture and heritage. There have also been significant development proposals along Queens Quay. Further, the waterfront is a venue for large special events that are hosted throughout the year.

The neighbourhood is also home to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and is proposed to be the landing pad for the Hoverlink proposal. It is also a planned stop for the City and Waterfront Toronto east west water taxi shuttle pilot (3-5 years in duration). As noted in prior motions adopted by Toronto and East York Community Council, staff will be assessing the transportation impacts of these new marine proposals.

Given the transformation of the neighbourhood since the adoption of the Neighbourhood Plan and the growth anticipated in the coming years, City Council should direct staff to undertake a comprehensive multi-modal transportation study and road safety audit to establish baseline mobility conditions.

The study will identify transportation pressures, pedestrian safety concerns, modal conflicts, and operational gaps, and will inform short-term improvements and longer-term mobility planning for the area.

City staff have noted that this proposed transportation study can be funded through the existing approved Waterfront Revitalization Capital Budget.

General Bills

Toronto and East York Community Council passed By-laws 153-2026 to 183-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bill

Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 184-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.