Decisions

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the name "Heather McGregor Way" for renaming a section of Chestnut Street extending between Edward Street and Elm Street.

This report recommends that the name "Heather McGregor Way" be approved to rename a section of Chestnut Street extending between Edward Street and Elm Street.

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 recommends that:

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

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

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

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

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

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit an 11-storey mixed-use rental building at 3286, 3290, 3296, 3298, 3300, 3308 and 3316 Dundas Street West. The application proposes a total of 191 residential units (including 6 rental replacement units) with a residential gross floor area of 12,937 square metres and 384 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. 99 vehicular and 212 bicycle parking spaces are also proposed.

A Rental Housing Demolition application has also been received by the City to address rental replacement obligations for the six existing rental units on site in conjunction with the Zoning By-law amendment application. A Rental Housing Demolition report will be considered in conjunction with this report at the April 1, 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. The proposal includes the demolition of six rental housing units, to be replaced by a total of six 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 proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. The proposed development will provide diversity of unit types, retail ground floor use along Dundas Street West and an improved public realm.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This report recommends approval of a Rental Housing Demolition application which proposes to demolish 6 rental dwelling units located at 3286-3316 Dundas Street West. The 6 rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of the new development on the site. The proposal includes a Tenant Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing tenants to return to replacement rental units at similar rents and provides financial compensation to mitigate hardship.

The proposed development on the site at 3286-3316 Dundas Street West is the subject of a related Zoning By-law Amendment application (25 165357 STE 04 OZ). The proposed development would permit a 11-storey (35m including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 191 dwelling units, including 6 replacement rental units. An approval report for the 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 recommends that:

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

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

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

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

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a seven-storey mixed-use building at 3459 and 3461 Dundas Street West. The application proposes a total of 2,520 square metres of gross floor area (GFA), including 45 dwelling units and 65 square metres of non-residential GFA.

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS, 2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. The proposed development will provide a diversity of unit types, retail space at grade along Dundas Street West and an improved public realm.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

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

This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 9 storey mixed-use building at 1423 Dufferin Street. The proposed building includes 60 purpose-built rental units, with a total gross floor area of 3,961 square metres including 123 square metres of ground floor commercial-retail space along Dufferin Street. The proposed development includes a 1.37 metre laneway widening on Lane W Bristol N Geary. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This report advises that the Executive Director, Development Review, acting under delegated authority, intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision necessary to facilitate the second phase of development of the Quayside lands, encompassing 333 Lake Shore Boulevard East, 200 Queens Quay East, and 2, 11, and 11 R Small Street, as well as portions of the current Parliament Street alignment and Queens Quay East ("Quayside Phase Two"), subject to conditions.

The application proposes to create a total of eight blocks, consisting of an extension of Queens Quay East, the creation of two development blocks with a combined size of 1.015 hectares, two public streets, two public parks (Silo Park and the Water’s Edge Promenade) and Parliament Slip lake fill. The approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision will be subject to conditions that require the transfer of streets and parkland into public ownership, the reservation of a block for a school site, construction of municipal services, and other matters that will facilitate the orderly development of Quayside Phase Two lands.

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

 The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Adjourned the public meeting for TE31.7 until the May 28, 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 April 1, 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 convert the existing 25-storey office building into a hotel with 487 suites on the south block of the property at 1 to 7 Yonge Street.

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. The adaptive reuse of an existing building is an appropriate and efficient use of land.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Adjourned the public meeting for TE31.8 until the April 30, 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 April 1, 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 47-storey mixed-use building (155 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse), containing 730 dwelling units (including 40 replacement rental units) and 250 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.

The Official Plan Amendment is required to permit the proposed height on the site.

A Rental Housing Demolition Report will be considered in conjunction with this Report at the April 1, 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. The proposal includes the demolition of 40 rental housing units, to be replaced by a total of 40 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:

1. Adjourned the public meeting for TE31.9 until the April 30, 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 April 1, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This report recommends approval of a Rental Housing Demolition application which proposes to demolish 40 rental dwelling units located at 1233 Yonge Street and 9 Woodlawn Avenue East. The 40 rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of the new development on the site. The proposal includes a Tenant Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing tenants to return to replacement rental units at similar rents and provides financial compensation to mitigate hardship.

The proposed development is the subject of a related Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (21 251886 STE 11 OZ) which would permit a 47-storey residential building with 730 dwelling units, including 40 replacement rental units. An approval report for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been advanced concurrently with this Rental Housing Demolition application approval report.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

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

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

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

c. repairs and updates to the existing pool.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 121.5-metre (37-storeys excluding mechanical penthouse) residential building with approximately 29,271 square metres of total gross floor area at 55-77 Davisville Avenue. A new mid-block connection is proposed along the east lot line from Davisville Avenue to Balliol Street. A new 406-square-metre park is also proposed on site, with frontage along Balliol Street.

The application also proposes to retain the existing 29-storey rental apartment building at 77 Davisville containing 483 rental dwelling units.

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

This report recommends the approval of a City-initiated Temporary Use Zoning By-law to temporarily permit concert hall, place of amusement, place of assembly and communications and broadcasting establishment uses within the existing building at 10 Rosehill Avenue for a period of three years.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This report recommends approval of a Rental Housing Demolition application which proposes to demolish 8 rental dwelling units located at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue. The 8 rental units are proposed to be replaced offsite within new multiplexes at 257 and 261 Poplar Plains Road. The proposal includes a Tenant Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing tenants to move directly from their existing unit to one of the replacement units at similar rents and provides financial compensation to mitigate hardship.

The properties at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue are the subject of a Zoning By-law Amendment application (21 239174 STE 12 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The OLT issued a written decision on October 10, 2024, approving a settlement on the Zoning Bylaw Amendment for a 31-storey mixed-used building with 122 dwelling units, with the final Order being withheld until all outstanding matters, including the necessary agreements with the City and rental housing matters, are secured. City Council subsequently endorsed a revised proposal by the applicant to revise the OLT decision to allow for a 32 storey mixed-use building with 64 units. The revised proposal is subject to approval by the OLT.

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 recommends that: 

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

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

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

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council commenced a public meeting on January13, 2026 and February 19, 2026 that continued on April 1, 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.

On January 13, 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council considered a Zoning By-law Amendment application, and an application for alterations to the proposed designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street, to permit a 10-storey mixed use building. Toronto and East York Community Council adjourned the public meeting and deferred consideration on both the Zoning By-Law Amendment application and the alterations to the proposed heritage property until the following meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

On February 19, 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council considered a Zoning By-law Amendment application and an application for alterations to the proposed designated heritage property at 509 Parliament Street. Toronto and East York Community Council adjourned the public meeting and deferred both the Zoning By-Law Amendment application and the alterations to the proposed heritage property until the April 1, 2026, meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

On March 18, 2026, the applicant appealed the 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 is provided as an update in response to the OLT appeal and recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City Staff attend the OLT hearing to support the application in its current form.

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

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 forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 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 appeal for the lands municipally known as 19-37 Queens Quay East and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.

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

On April 21, 2021, an application to amend the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law was submitted to amend the development permissions for the two remaining buildings to be constructed on the Pier 27 development site at 19-37 Queens Quay East (the "Pier 27 Lands").

Building A (25 Queens Quay East) has Site Plan Approval for a 13 storey building, comprising 132 residential units, at-grade retail fronting onto Queens Quay East, and a childcare centre. The application proposes to reduce the number of storeys at Building A to 11 storeys, while increasing the number of residential units to 136 units. Building F (35 Queens Quay East) also has Site Plan Approval for 13 storeys, comprising 139 residential units. The application proposes to increase the height of Building F to 45 storeys and to increase the number of residential units to 449 units.

On October 27, 2025, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame required in the Planning Act.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 1 above to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor.

On March 20 and 21, 2024, City Council directed staff to continue discussions with the owner of 353 and 355 Adelaide Street West, 46 Charlotte Street and 16 Oxley Street on the provision of affordable housing on the lands as a Community Benefits Charge (CBC) in-kind contribution and report back to City Council on the outcome of any proposed agreement.

On June 7, 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal held a settlement hearing to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 58-storey mixed-use building with 557 dwelling units, which was approved in principle in the Tribunal's decision issued on June 24, 2024. The final Order was issued on December 3, 2025.

The purpose of this report is to report back to City Council on the applicant's offer to provide 10 affordable rental housing units for 25 years as a CBC in-kind contribution at 353 and 355 Adelaide Street West, 46 Charlotte Street and 16 Oxley Street. The proposed in-kind contribution represents 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the site, in accordance with the CBC By-law.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

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

i. the execution and genealogy searches as further specified in the offer dated March 13, 2026; and

ii. the title searches of adjacent properties as further specified in the offer dated March 13, 2026

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

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

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

On December 16, 2025 City Council approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit the construction of a 62.3 metre (20 storeys) mixed-use building containing 638 privately-owned student residence units at 333 College Street and the rear part of 303 Augusta Avenue.

As part of the approval, City Council directed that the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to work with the applicant to finalize an in-kind community benefit contribution pursuant to Section 37(6) of the Planning Act, of up to forty (40) percent of the Community Benefits Charges value, to provide such genealogical and/or other research as the City may require to support bringing into City ownership the lanes that abut 333 College Street (known as Ellen Avenue) and the lanes that abut and provide emergency access to Kensington Community School, and to provide lighting, paving, and public realm improvements for such lanes to the reasonable satisfaction of Transportation Services, and to report back to City Council for further instruction, if required.

Council also requested the Mayor, as part of the Budget process, to allocate sixty (60) percent of the Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 333 College Street to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for capital upgrades to Toronto Community Housing Corporation affordable housing properties in Ward 11, in consultation with the local Councillor.

The purpose of this report is to report back to City Council on the agreed-to CBC in-kind contribution that will be used toward paving the lane adjacent to the site (known as Ellen Avenue) in concrete to City standards, including related subgrade work, and genealogical or other research to support bringing Ellen Avenue and the lanes that abut and provide emergency access to Kensington Community School into City ownership.

Staff have determined that the value of the Community Benefits Charge would not be sufficient to achieve improvements to the lane abutting and providing access to Kensington Community School in addition to the work on Ellen Avenue. Potential future acquisition of these lanes by the City would allow for further opportunities for the city to implement improvements.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

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

b. recommendations for a Community Improvement Plan;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

West Chinatown is a vibrant, inclusive and culturally rich community with an important history. This report provides an update on the Chinatown Tomorrow Planning Initiative, which aims to understand the unique character of West Chinatown and how to effectively plan for new development that will conserve and support the existing built form and cultural heritage; preserve the unique retail character; contribute to affordable housing; and ensure that the public realm, parkland and community services meet the needs of the community.

This proposals report presents a draft West Chinatown Planning Framework as well as proposed policy changes through Official Plan Amendments and a Zoning By-law Amendment, to guide future development in the area. The purpose of this recommendation is to bring together and translate community priorities into directions on community and economic development, land use planning and development. Additional community consultation will be completed in Q2 of 2026 and staff intend to bring forward a Final Report in July 2026.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the Director, Waterfront Secretariat to provide a further update in the second quarter of 2027 on Hoverlink Ontario Incorporated’s hovercraft service and terminal, once additional technical information is available.

In May 2023, Hoverlink Ontario Incorporated (“Hoverlink”) notified the City of its intent to initiate a hovercraft service between Toronto and St. Catherines in the Niagara Region. Subsequently, the Toronto and East York Community Council requested that staff report on project-related technical studies which would assess the impact of the introduction of this service. Hoverlink proposes to start its service in the first quarter of 2028 at the earliest.

This report provides an update on the process to assess information to be provided on the proposed Hoverlink hovercraft service and associated terminal facilities. This report also outlines expectations around information sharing and issues identification. Hoverlink has indicated that it is willing to provide technical information and to work collaboratively with the City on the project.

The proposed terminal, made up of a landing pad, docking station and passenger waiting area, is proposed to be located on the south side of the Western Gap at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Hoverlink clients will use ferries or Billy Bishop Airport pedestrian tunnel to access Downtown Toronto and local transportation and transit connections. All vessel servicing would occur in St. Catharines, where Hoverlink has entered into a lease with Transport Canada/St. Lawrence Seaway to locate maintenance and deliveries infrastructure, and other facilities.

The technical information provided by Hoverlink will be subject to a staff review and comment, which may result in future discussions with Hoverlink to resolve outstanding matters. Coordination with the Toronto Port Authority will be required as there is no City approval or regulatory process that applies in this case. Staff will report back in the second quarter of 2027 with a further update, once additional information is available.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

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

2. provide a Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East prepared by Giaimo + Associates Architects Inc., dated March 9, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage property at 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the proposed development of the subject property. The application for Site Plan Control is subject to a Heritage Permit application under the Ontario Heritage Act because a previously approved application related to an approved Zoning By-law Amendment has been revised.

The development site, known as the Liquor Control Board of Ontario complex, comprises a buff brick Office Building and Warehouse Building. The buildings are purpose-built rare examples of a provincial headquarters and a commercial and industrial complex from the development of Toronto's Central Waterfront in the 20th-century.

On May 11 and 12, 2022, City Council approved recommendations to alter the heritage property to allow for the construction of three towers above the Office Building and the Warehouse Building. Since the previous scheme was approved, the applicant has revised the conservation strategy accompanying the related Site Plan Control application and a new Heritage Impact Assessment was prepared by Giaimo + Associates Architects Inc., dated March 9, 2026, that considers the impact of the revised proposal.

The proposed development application for the subject property proposes to place the tower above the Warehouse Building only. As a result of the proposed changes to the previous scheme, an amended Heritage Easement Agreement will be required.

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

At its meeting on March 30, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB42.3 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (March 30, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage property at 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the proposed development of the subject property. The application for Site Plan Control is subject to a Heritage Permit application under the Ontario Heritage Act because a previously approved application related to an approved Zoning By-law Amendment has been revised.

The development site, known as the Liquor Control Board of Ontario complex, comprises a buff brick Office Building and Warehouse Building. The buildings are purpose-built rare examples of a provincial headquarters and a commercial and industrial complex from the development of Toronto's Central Waterfront in the 20th-century.

On May 11 and 12, 2022, City Council approved recommendations to alter the heritage property to allow for the construction of three towers above the Office Building and the Warehouse Building. Since the previous scheme was approved, the applicant has revised the conservation strategy accompanying the related Site Plan Control application and a new Heritage Impact Assessment was prepared by Giaimo + Associates Architects Inc., dated March 9, 2026, that considers the impact of the revised proposal.

The proposed development application for the subject property proposes to place the tower above the Warehouse Building only. As a result of the proposed changes to the previous scheme, an amended Heritage Easement Agreement will be required.

Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations continue to conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage properties and are consistent with the existing 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 identify the properties listed in Attachment 2 to the report (February 25, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning as having potential cultural heritage value or interest, as identified through the Bloor-Yorkville Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment study.

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

This report summarizes the findings of the Bloor-Yorkville Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment (CHRA). Staff recommend that Council adopt the list of identified properties with potential cultural heritage value or interest in Attachment 2. Staff also recommend that Council direct staff to review a portion of the Yorkville Village Core to determine if the area, or a part thereof, merits Council’s authorization of a Heritage Conservation District study under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.  

In April 2017, Council directed the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to prepare a new Site and Area Specific Policy for the Bloor-Yorkville Area. In early 2021, City Planning initiated the Bloor-Yorkville Secondary Plan Study, inclusive of a Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment (CHRA). A CHRA documents and analyzes an area’s development history to identify properties with potential cultural heritage value and to make heritage conservation recommendations.

A Historic Context Statement (HCS) is produced within the CHRA to explain the area’s contemporary form and character. The HCS identifies significant periods of historical evolution, analyzes key themes, studies individual properties in relation to themes and historic periods and considers the relationship of properties to one another and their context, to inform the identification of buildings and landscapes with potential cultural heritage value.

In February 2021, Heritage Planning staff and a consultant team, Common Bond Collective, initiated the CHRA, which included community engagement within the Secondary Plan study and through a Heritage Focus Group. In the fall of 2022, the Secondary Plan study was put on hold, and the related CHRA was paused.

On June 19, 2024, Official Plan Amendment 720 came into effect City-wide, which among other matters, established the requirement for a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) under Schedule 3 of the Official Plan for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments and Plan of Subdivision applications where a property has been adopted by City Council through a City-led study as having potential cultural heritage value or interest, but which is not included on the Heritage Register.

As the Provincial Planning Policy (PPS 2024) Policy 4.6.4 (b) encourages planning authorities to develop and implement proactive strategies for conserving significant built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes, Heritage Planning along with its consultants re-activated the CHRA in summer 2025 and completed the final report in December 2025.

This report presents the methodology and results of the City-led Bloor-Yorkville CHRA consultant study and provides staff recommendations, including the identification of 88 properties with potential cultural heritage value and the potential to authorize a study of a portion of the Yorkville Village Core as a potential Heritage Conservation District. The CHRA also identified the need for city staff to continue Indigenous engagement within the study area to identify places that hold cultural heritage value for Indigenous communities.

At its meeting on March 12, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB41.4 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (February 25, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report summarizes the findings of the Bloor-Yorkville Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment (CHRA). Staff recommend that Council adopt the list of identified properties with potential cultural heritage value or interest in Attachment 2. Staff also recommend that Council direct staff to review a portion of the Yorkville Village Core to determine if the area, or a part thereof, merits Council’s authorization of a Heritage Conservation District study under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

In April 2017, Council directed the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to prepare a new Site and Area Specific Policy for the Bloor-Yorkville Area. In early 2021, City Planning initiated the Bloor-Yorkville Secondary Plan Study, inclusive of a Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment (CHRA). A CHRA documents and analyzes an area’s development history to identify properties with potential cultural heritage value and to make heritage conservation recommendations.

A Historic Context Statement (HCS) is produced within the CHRA to explain the area’s contemporary form and character. The HCS identifies significant periods of historical evolution, analyzes key themes, studies individual properties in relation to themes and historic periods and considers the relationship of properties to one another and their context, to inform the identification of buildings and landscapes with potential cultural heritage value.

In February 2021, Heritage Planning staff and a consultant team, Common Bond Collective, initiated the CHRA, which included community engagement within the Secondary Plan study and through a Heritage Focus Group. In the fall of 2022, the Secondary Plan study was put on hold, and the related CHRA was paused.

On June 19, 2024, Official Plan Amendment 720 came into effect City-wide, which among other matters, established the requirement for a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) under Schedule 3 of the Official Plan for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments and Plan of Subdivision applications where a property has been adopted by City Council through a City-led study as having potential cultural heritage value or interest, but which is not included on the Heritage Register.

As the Provincial Planning Policy (PPS 2024) Policy 4.6.4(b) encourages planning authorities to develop and implement proactive strategies for conserving significant built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes, Heritage Planning along with its consultants re-activated the CHRA in summer 2025 and completed the final report in December 2025.

This report presents the methodology and results of the City-led Bloor-Yorkville CHRA consultant study and provides staff recommendations, including the identification of 88 properties with potential cultural heritage value and the potential to authorize a study of a portion of the Yorkville Village Core as a potential Heritage Conservation District. The CHRA also identified the need for city staff to continue Indigenous engagement within the study area to identify places that hold cultural heritage value for Indigenous communities.

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

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 construction of a three-storey rear addition on top of the existing building for the heritage property at 8 Prince Arthur Avenue, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Bloom Architects, dated January 30, 2026, and Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects Inc. dated March 2, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following additional conditions:

a. the owner shall:

1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 8 Prince Arthur Avenue dated March 2, 2026 prepared by GBCA Architects. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

2. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 8 Prince Arthur Avenue, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 

b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 8 Prince Arthur Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the property as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall:

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

2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications that are keyed to the approved Landscape Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

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

c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.3. above, the owner shall:

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

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the property at 8 Prince Arthur Avenue under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the construction of a rear addition on the fourth through six storeys of an existing three storey addition to provide expanded office accommodation.

The subject property is located on the north side of Prince Arthur Avenue between Bedford Road and Avenue Road and contains a three-storey building with stucco cladding constructed circa 1886 with a non-original three-storey brick clad rear addition. The subject lands are part of the East Annex Heritage Conservation District (EAHCD).

The development proposal includes adding three additional floors at the rear half of the existing three-storey building for a total of six storeys. The new addition would be three storeys higher than the ridge of the existing heritage building and would therefore not comply with the guidelines for additions in the EAHCD Plan which state that additions should be lower than the height of the existing ridge. Notwithstanding this, the EAHCD Plan recognises that substantial development in the rear yards is possible on some portions of Prince Arthur Avenue and that rear additions here should not "over-power the existing buildings and preferably should have low visibility from the street."

Staff are supportive of the proposed rear addition which is set behind the roof ridge of the existing building and setback over 20 metres from the street and would therefore not "over-power" the existing heritage building. The visual prominence of the heritage building within the public realm would remain. Similar rear additions have been approved on other properties along Prince Arthur Avenue, although they were only four or five storeys in height.

The conservation strategy will fully retain in situ the existing building with minor alterations proposed to the exterior and the existing roof. Alterations include new landscaping to the front yard, a new porch roof and general repairs including a new slate roof, if required. The existing mature tree in the front yard is to be retained.

On March 11, 2026, a minor variance application for this proposal was considered by the Committee of Adjustment.

At its meeting on March 30, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB42.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (March 13, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the property at 8 Prince Arthur Avenue under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the construction of a rear addition on the fourth through six storeys of an existing three storey addition to provide expanded office accommodation

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The subject property is located on the north side of Prince Arthur Avenue between Bedford Road and Avenue Road and contains a three-storey building with stucco cladding constructed circa 1886 with a non-original three-storey brick clad rear addition. The subject lands are part of the East Annex Heritage Conservation District (EAHCD).

The development proposal includes adding three additional floors at the rear half of the existing three-storey building for a total of six storeys. The new addition would be three storeys higher than the ridge of the existing heritage building and would therefore not comply with the guidelines for additions in the EAHCD Plan which state that additions should be lower than the height of the existing ridge. Notwithstanding this, the EAHCD Plan recognises that substantial development in the rear yards is possible on some portions of Prince Arthur Avenue and that rear additions here should not "over-power the existing buildings and preferably should have low visibility from the street."

Staff are supportive of the proposed rear addition which is set behind the roof ridge of the existing building and setback over 20 metres from the street and would therefore not "over-power" the existing heritage building. The visual prominence of the heritage building within the public realm would remain. Similar rear additions have been approved on other properties along Prince Arthur Avenue, although they were only four or five storeys in height.

The conservation strategy will fully retain in situ the existing building with minor alterations proposed to the exterior and the existing roof. Alterations include new landscaping to the front yard, a new porch roof and general repairs including a new slate roof, if required. The existing mature tree in the front yard is to be retained.

On March 11, 2026, a minor variance application for this proposal was considered by the Committee of Adjustment.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

This report recommends that City Council refuse alterations to the property at 699 and 707 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the proposed redevelopment of the site.

The property at 699 and 707 Yonge Street contains a 3-storey brick row building constructed in 1887. The Brass Rail Tavern has operated at 699 Yonge Street since 1948. Both halves of the commercial row at 699 and 707 Yonge Street have been over-clad, obscuring the original brick walls underneath.

In conjunction with an Official Plan and Zoning Amendment application, the redevelopment proposes a 64-storey plus mechanical penthouse mixed-use building, which retains the façade of the heritage building and incorporates it into the three-storey base of the tower, with a stepback depth of 3 metres from the heritage façade on the Yonge Street (west) elevation.

The proposed 3-metre tower stepback from Yonge Street above the heritage building and the proposed treatment of the front elevation at the ground floor do not adequately conserve the property's cultural heritage values and attributes. Therefore, the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment does not conform with the policies of the Official Plan and does not conserve the cultural heritage values and attributes of the property at 699 and 707 Yonge Street.

At its meeting on March 12, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB41.2 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (February 18, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council refuse alterations to the property at 699 and 707 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the proposed redevelopment of the site.

The property at 699 and 707 Yonge Street contains a 3-storey brick row building constructed in 1887. The Brass Rail Tavern has operated at 699 Yonge Street since 1948. Both halves of the commercial row at 699 and 707 Yonge Street have been over-clad, obscuring the original brick walls underneath.

In conjunction with an Official Plan and Zoning Amendment application, the redevelopment proposes a 64-storey plus mechanical penthouse mixed-use building, which retains the façade of the heritage building and incorporates it into the three-storey base of the tower, with a stepback depth of 3 metres from the heritage façade on the Yonge Street (west) elevation.

The proposed 3-metre tower stepback from Yonge Street above the heritage building and the proposed treatment of the front elevation at the ground floor do not adequately conserve the property's cultural heritage values and attributes. Therefore, the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment does not conform with the policies of the Official Plan and does not conserve the cultural heritage values and attributes of the property at 699 and 707 Yonge Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

This report recommends that City Council include 171 East Liberty Street (including structure addresses at 165 – 167 East Liberty Street, 171 East Liberty Street and 37 Hanna Avenue) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 171 East Liberty Street is located at the southeast corner of East Liberty Street and Hanna Avenue in the Fort York – Liberty Village neighbourhood. The property is a former factory complex containing three brick buildings constructed in 1942 as the John Inglis Company Bren Gun Assembly and Test Buildings. The site comprises buildings at 171 East Liberty Street (the north structure), 37 Hanna Avenue (the south structure) and 165-167 East Liberty Street (the northeast structure with associated smokestack). The property contributes to an important collection of surviving industrial buildings in Liberty Village. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 1.

The property recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is 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.

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. 

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.

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 March 30, 2026 the Toronto Preservation Board considered Item PB42.1 and made recommendations to City Council.

Summary from the report (March 13, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

This report recommends that City Council include 171 East Liberty Street (including structure addresses at 165 – 167 East Liberty Street, 171 East Liberty Street and 37 Hanna Avenue) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1.

The subject property at 171 East Liberty Street is located at the southeast corner of East Liberty Street and Hanna Avenue in the Fort York – Liberty Village neighbourhood. The property is a former factory complex containing three brick buildings constructed in 1942 as the John Inglis Company Bren Gun Assembly and Test Buildings. The site comprises buildings at 171 East Liberty Street (the north structure), 37 Hanna Avenue (the south structure) and 165-167 East Liberty Street (the northeast structure with associated smokestack). The property contributes to an important collection of surviving industrial buildings in Liberty Village. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 1.

The property recommended for inclusion on the City’s Heritage Register has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is 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.

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.

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.

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. Refused to grant the application for exemption to the owner of 388 Beresford Avenue for the existing fence as it fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences.

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

This report responds to an application submitted by the property owner of 388 Beresford Avenue requesting approval for a site-specific Fence Exemption under Section 447-1.2B(1) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 – Fences.

The property owner is seeking Council’s permission to maintain an existing wood fence and gate with vertical boards, including its posts, with heights ranging from approximately 2.45 metres to 2.49 metres. The existing fence does not comply with the fence height standards prescribed in Chapter 447, which limit the height of fences in residential areas. Municipal Licensing and Standards staff conducted an inspection and confirmed that the fence exceeds the maximum permitted height for the property. As a result, a Fence Exemption is required for the fence to remain in its current form.

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption to the property owner of 47 Atlas Avenue, thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed.

2. Directed that at such time when a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.

The Applicant for 47 Atlas Avenue has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:

City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height.

The Applicant for 47 Atlas Avenue is requesting an exemption for their;

- Existing wooden board on board fence to remain

- Rear fence – Southern lot line fence height of 2.7 meters at a length of 12.5 metres

- Rear fence – Eastern lot line fence height of 2.48 meters at a length of 7.3 metres

- Rear fence – Northern lot line fence height of 2.37 meters at a length of 12.5 metres

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption to the property owner of 11 Lynwood Avenue, thereby allowing the proposed fence as outlined in the report (February 27, 2026) from the Central District Manager, Investigation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards to be constructed.

2. Directed that at such time when a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.

The Applicant for 11 Lynwood Avenue has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements:

City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Section 1.2.B(1) fence in rear yard not to exceed 2.0 metres in height.

The Applicant for 11 Lynwood Avenue is requesting an exemption for their;

- Proposed rear yard fence to be constructed 

- Rear Yard fencing/barrier: Height of 2.37 metres at a length of 7.8 metres

- Constructed with steel posts and masonry concrete blocks

- Rear Yard Fence separating driveway from backyard: height of 2.37 metres at a length of 12.3 metres

- Constructed with steel vertical members

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Did not authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 114 Ossington Avenue to permit the natural gas-fueled fire pit within the public right-of-way.

2. Required the owner of 114 Ossington Avenue to remove the natural gas-fuelled fire pit to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

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. Did not authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 666 Spadina Avenue, to permit the construction and maintenance of a walkway platform and bollards within the sidewalk fronting 666 Spadina Avenue.

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 666 Spadina Avenue regarding their encroachment application. The proposed walkway platform and bollards do not comply with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of, which permits only soft landscaping within 0.50 metres of the edge of sidewalk located closest to the street line.

The property owner is seeking authorization from the Toronto and East York Community Council to construct and maintain a walkway platform and two bollards within the public right-of-way at 666 Spadina Avenue, despite this proposal being in contravention of the Toronto Municipal Code. The proposed installation would maintain a minimum pedestrian clearway of 2.10 to 4.68 metres on the adjacent sidewalk, meeting the required minimum of 2.10 metres for permitted encroachments.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Refused the noise exemption permit application submitted by PEM (Yorkville) Holdings Inc.

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. 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:

            The Junction:

            - Santos, Judith

            The Waterfront:

            - Duron, Bill

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

            Cabbagetown:

           - Megly, Daniel

            Korea Town:

            - Lee, Matthew

            The Junction:

            - Elliott-Armstrong, Kiyo

            The Waterfront:

            - Nazarian, Armen

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 Cabbagetown, Korea Town, The Junction and The Waterfront Business Improvement Area 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 authorize the closure of the Martin Goodman Trail on Parliament Street, between Merchant's Wharf and Lake Shore Boulevard East, from April 22, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As Queens Quay East is a major arterial road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Waterfront Toronto is delivering development enabling infrastructure and public space in the Quayside precinct bounded by Lake Shore Boulevard to the north, Bonnycastle Street to the west, Lake Ontario to the south and the Victory Soya Mills Silos to the east under the Quayside Infrastructure and Public Realm (QIPR) project. The QIPR project will realign Parliament Street, extend Queens Quay east to the Silos, normalize the Parliament Street and Queens Quay East intersection, deliver necessary servicing connections and improve Bonnycastle Street and Small Street. The QIPR implementation will unlock development parcels that include commitments for affordable housing and deliver much needed public realm improvements to the area. As a result, there will be a realignment and lane reconfiguration of Queens Quay East, from Lower Sherbourne Street to Parliament Street.

At its meeting on May 21, 2025, City Council authorized the:

- Temporary closure of the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Queens Quay East, between Small Street and Bonnycastle Street; and

- Temporary closure of Small Street to all road users, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and Queens Quay East for a period of 16 months, from June 2, 2025 to October 4, 2026.

The delivery of servicing connections and improvements to Small Street are currently underway. The next phase of construction includes the realignment of Parliament Street and extension of Queens Quay East which requires the closure of the Martin Goodman Trail in the vicinity of Parliament Street to accommodate the construction of the new roadways and associated public realm. As a result, a temporary and protected bi-direction bicycle lane will be implemented in the existing boulevard area of the northbound curb lane on Parliament Street. The existing pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of Parliament Street will continue to be maintained. Under the existing staging plan, vehicle lane capacity will be maintained with no changes required

Due to a delay in the Release for Construction and changes in scope for the work, the existing construction staging on Small Street and Queens Quay are required to be extended to complete the works in those areas.

Therefore, Transportation Services is requesting authorization for the following:

- Temporary detour of the Martin Goodman Trail on Parliament Street, between Merchant's Wharf and Lake Shore Boulevard East and;

- Temporary closure of the east side boulevard on Parliament Street between Merchant's Wharf and Lake Shore Boulevard East and the provision of a temporary bi-direction bicycle lane for a period of 9 months between April 22, 2026 and December 31, 2026

- Extension of the existing temporary closure of the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Queens Quay East, between Small Street and Bonnycastle Street from October 4, 2026 to December 31, 2026; and

- Extension of the existing temporary closure of Small Street to all road users, between Lake Shore Boulevard East and Queens Quay East from October 4, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

As there are no changes to vehicle lane capacity, a new traffic impact study has not been conducted.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.0 metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Yorkville Avenue, between a point 47 metres east of Bay Street and a point 32 metres further east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive.

2. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and a 1.5 metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Cumberland Street, between a point 31.5 metres east of Bay Street and a point 86 metres further east, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive.

3. Continued to designate Cumberland Street, between Bay Street and a point 61 metres east, as one-way for eastbound traffic only.

4. Continued to rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Yorkville Avenue, between a point 48 metres east of Bay Street and a point 71.5 metres further east.

5. Continued to prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Yorkville Avenue, between a point 48 metres east of Bay Street and a point 71.5 metres further east.

6. Continued to prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Cumberland Street, between Bay Street and a point 61 metres east.

7. Continued to rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Cumberland Street, between Bay Street and a point 61 metres east.

8. Continued to rescind the commercial loading zone regulation in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Cumberland street, between a point 61 metres east of Bay Street and a point 100 metres west of Yonge Street.

9. Continued to designate a commercial loading zone to operate from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Cumberland Street, between a point 61 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 34 metres further west.

10. Continued to rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday; 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday; and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sunday, on the south side of Cumberland Street, between a point 61 metres east of Bay Street and a point 100 metres west of Yonge Street.

11. Continued to authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of Cumberland Street, between a point 61 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 34 metres further west, to operate from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday; 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday; and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of six hours at a rate of $4.00 per hour.

12. Continued to rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, on the south side of Cumberland Street, between a point 61 metres east of Bay Street and a point 100 metres west of Yonge Street.

13. Continued to authorize the installation of parking machines on the south side of Cumberland Street, between a point 61 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 34 metres further west, to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $4.00 per hour.

14. Continued to prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Cumberland Street, between Yonge Street and a point 61 metres west and a point 95 metres west of Yonge Street and Bay Street.

15. Continued to prohibit stopping at all times on the north-south public laneway, east of Bay Street, between Cumberland Street and the first east-west public laneway north of Cumberland Street.

16. Directed the applicant to continue to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure 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.

17. Directed that Yorkville Avenue and Cumberland 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.

PEM (Yorkville) Holdings Inc. has undertaken the construction of a 68-storey mixed-used development and a 42-story residential condominium building at 33 Yorkville Avenue and 50 Cumberland Street, respectively. The south sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound curb lane on Yorkville Avenue, and the north sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound lane on Cumberland Street is currently closed for construction staging operations.

By way of background, Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on February 5, 2020, approved the subject construction staging area on Yorkville Avenue and Cumberland Street from March 1, 2020 to May 31, 2024.

At a later Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on July 10, 2024, the developer requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Yorkville Avenue and on Cumberland Street. The extension request was due to delays caused by transfer of ownership that impacted the original construction schedule and onsite construction activities did not start until February 2021. At the meeting, although the developer has proposed an extension to be in effect from August 1, 2024 until February 1, 2027, the Council instead authorized a reduced period, concluding on January 31, 2026.

The developer is now requesting an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Yorkville Avenue and on Cumberland Street, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.

It should be noted that the project schedule has been accelerated, allowing the construction staging to be removed from sidewalk and the roadway one month earlier on December 31, 2026. The previous target end date was February 1, 2027.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Yorkville Avenue and on Cumberland Street for an additional 11 months, from February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.6 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Balliol Street, between a point 29 metres west of Mount Pleasant Road and a point 34 metres further west, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from April 2, 2026 to June 30, 2027, inclusive.

2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Balliol Street, between Mount Pleasant Road and a point 77 metres west.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Balliol Street, between Mount Pleasant Road and a point 77 metres west.

4. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Balliol Street, between Mount Pleasant Road and a point 77 metres west.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Balliol Street, between Mount Pleasant Road and a point 77 metres west.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

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

14. 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.

15. 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.

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

17. Directed that Balliol Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations 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.

Menkes Balliol Inc. is constructing a 31-storey residential rental building at 289-299 Balliol Street. The site is located on the south side of Balliol Street, between Mount Pleasant Road and Pailton Crescent.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the eastbound curb lane and the south sidewalk on Balliol Street for a period of 15 months, from April 2, 2026 to June 30, 2027, 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 eastbound lane on the south side of Balliol Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As Adelaide Street East is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required.

DCC 49 Ontario Inc. is constructing two rental towers including affordable housing at 49 Ontario Street. The site is located on the north side of Adelaide Street East, between Ontario Street and Berkeley Street.

Construction will be undertaken in two phases with varying degrees of sidewalk and lane closures taking place on Ontario Street, Adelaide Street East, and Berkeley Street. This report deals with the matters related to Phase 1 (below grade construction). Phase 2 (above grade construction) will be discussed in a future staff report.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the following:

- The north sidewalk and the northerly eastbound cycle track on Adelaide Street East, for a period of 18 months from April 23, 2026 to September 30, 2027; and

- The east boulevard allowance and full sidewalk closure on Ontario Street.

Pedestrians on the north side of Adelaide Street East will be redirected to cross to the south side at the traffic control signals located at the intersections of Adelaide Street East with Ontario Street and Berkeley Street. Advance warning signage will be installed upstream at the intersection of Richmond Street East and Berkeley Street. Due to the density of residential buildings and businesses on Ontario Street, a temporary pedestrian crossover will be installed to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.2 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between a point 31 metres north of Wellington Street East and a point 37 metres further north, from May 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 4.6 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Colborne Street, between Yonge Street and a point 52 metres east, from May 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026 inclusive.

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Colborne Street, between a point 31.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 20.5 metres further east.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Colborne Street, between a point 31.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 15 metres further east.

5. City Council rescind the existing commercial loading zone in effect at all times on the south side of Colborne Street, between a point 31.5 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 15 metres further east.

6. City Council designate Colborne Street, between Yonge Street and a point 52 metres east, as one-way for westbound traffic only.

7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Colborne Street between Yonge Street and a point 52 metres east.

8. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, from April 1 to October 31, inclusive, at a rate of $6.75 for one hour and for a maximum of three hours, on the north side of Colborne Street, between a point 9 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 27 metres further east.

9. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation designated as a motorcycle parking zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, from April 1 to October 31, inclusive, at a rate of $0.00, no period limit, on the north side of Colborne Street, between a point 9 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 18 metres further east.

10. City Council prohibit westbound left turns at the intersection of Colborne Street and Yonge Street.

11. City Council prohibit northbound right turns at the intersection of Yonge Street and Colborne Street.

12. City Council prohibit southbound left turns at the intersection of Yonge Street and Colborne Street.

13. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between Wellington Street East and King Street East.

14. City Council rescind the existing 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 of Yonge Street, between Wellington Street East and King Street East.

15. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between Wellington Street East and King Street East.

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

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

18. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.

19. City Council direct the applicant to continue 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor and local residents’ associations.

28. City Council direct that Yonge Street and Colborne 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.

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

30. City Council direct the applicant to continue to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure 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; more specifically, Toronto Water watermain replacement work planned on Yonge Street in 2026-2027.

As Yonge Street is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required.

H&R REIT is demolishing the properties at 53 and 55 Yonge Street in preparation for a future development. The site is located on the east side of Yonge Street, between Wellington Street East and Colborne Street.

At its meeting on July 23 and 24, 2025, City Council authorized the:

- Temporary closure of a portion of the east sidewalk and northbound curb lane of Yonge Street between Wellington Street East and Colborne Street, for a period of 10 months, from July 28, 2025 to May 1, 2026; and

- Temporary closure of a portion of the south sidewalk and eastbound curb lane on Colborne Street between Yonge Street and Scott Street, for a period of 10 months, from July 28, 2025 to May 1, 2026.

The above noted construction staging area overlaps with the existing staging by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Easier Access project for the King Station until May 2026.

Due to delays in establishing construction staging area delineation between the two constructors, the construction start date was delayed and a time extension is required.

TTC has confirmed that the TTC Easier Access project for the King Station is expected to be complete by May 1, 2026. Therefore, the developer has requested to adjust the existing staging area for the demolition work after May 1, 2026, once TTC has demobilized and removed their existing construction staging. The result is that the developer will take over a portion of the existing TTC construction staging area so that the existing footprint is no longer shared between both constructors.

Pedestrians will continue to be redirected from the east side of Yonge Street to the opposite sidewalk. Pedestrian movements on the south side of Colborne Street will be redirected to the north side.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization for the following:

- Extension of the temporary closure of a portion of the east sidewalk and northbound curb lane of Yonge Street between Wellington Street East and Colborne Street, for a period of three months, from May 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026; and

-Extension of the temporary closure of a portion of the south sidewalk and eastbound curb lane on Colborne Street between Yonge Street and Scott Street for a period of three months, from May 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close Bremner Boulevard to vehicular traffic between Lake Shore Boulevard West and the east side of the parking garage accesses servicing 15 and 25 York Street respectively, from April 7, 2026 to July 6, 2026 or the date the last team is eliminated, to facilitate Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment's viewing area during the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors 2026 playoff season and to amend the necessary traffic regulations.

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 temporarily close Bremner Boulevard between Lake Shore Boulevard West and a point east of the parking garage accesses servicing 15 and 25 York Street respectively, from April 7, 2026 to July 6, 2026 to facilitate the Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment's viewing area for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors 2026 playoff season.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close Market Street to vehicular traffic between The Esplanade and Front Street East from May 10, 2026 to January 9, 2027.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council does not have delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close Market Street to vehicular traffic between The Esplanade and Front Street East from May 10, 2026, to January 9, 2027. This temporary closure is required to facilitate the Market Street Closure hosted by the Old Town Toronto BIA.

Given that Transportation Services does not have the authority to close a road for longer than four (4) days, approval from City Council is required in accordance with Section 937-3 of Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing one-way westbound traffic designation on Charles Street West, between Yonge Street and Balmuto Street.

2. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the north side of Charles Street West, between Yonge Street and Balmuto Street.

3. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Saturday, on the north side of Charles Street West, between Balmuto Street and Yonge Street.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Charles Street West, between Balmuto Street and a point 23 metres east.

5. Prohibited standing at all times on the north side of Charles Street West, between a point 23 metres east of Balmuto Street and Yonge Street.

6. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between Balmuto Street and Yonge Street, to operate between Yonge Street and a point 32 metres west.

7. Designated a commercial loading zone to be in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on the south side of Charles Street West, between a point 17 metres west Yonge Street and a point 15 metres further west.

8. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour daily, on the south side of Charles Street West, between a point 32 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 9 metres east of St Nicholas Street.

9. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between Balmuto Street and St Nicholas 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 of the rescission of the one-way westbound operation of Charles Street West, between Balmuto Street and Yonge Street, as well as associated parking amendments.  The two-way conversion of Charles Street West is feasible and is supported by the community.  The conversion will enhance the connectivity of the area road network and will promote slower operating speeds.

During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered discrepancies between the by-lawed parking regulations and the posted signage on Charles Street West.  Recommendation 7 will rectify this inconsistency.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report  to the April 30, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on the 2026 traffic management plan for Live Nation events at the Ontario Place RBC Amphitheatre.

2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report in the first quarter of 2027 on the assessment of the 2026 Ontario Place RBC Amphitheatre event traffic management strategy and the plans for the 2027 season.

At its meeting on September 18, 2025, Toronto and East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back in the first quarter of 2026 on trial traffic mitigation measures for special events held on Ontario Place grounds.

The event organizer (Live Nation) is responsible for developing and implementing a traffic management plan to manage the high volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic during their events, minimize impacts on the surrounding road network, and ensure safety of the patrons attending their events.

Transportation Services, Ontario Place, Exhibition Place, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Police Services (TPS) and other relevant partners support Live Nation's traffic management strategies.

This report provides a summary of the traffic mitigation measures that were implemented as part of a pilot project, tested on September 27 and 28, 2025. A discussion of the effectiveness of the pilot, and traffic mitigation measures that are to be utilized for future events are also included in this report.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 30, 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. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to replace and enhance the missing and damaged bollards adjacent to 244 Boulton Avenue, on the south side of the public lane, with a more robust installation.

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. Prohibited vehicles over two metres in width from travelling on the lane system bounded by Beaver Avenue, Lightbourn Avenue, Brandon Avenue and Primrose Avenue.

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 public lane system bounded by Beaver Avenue, Lightbourn Avenue, Brandon Avenue, and Primrose Avenue.  Prohibiting vehicles which have a width of two metres or more from travelling in the subject lane system would be beneficial in reducing the incidence of damage to the surrounding infrastructure and private properties.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Referred the Item back to Transportation Services staff and requested staff to continue consultations with the public and report to the April 30, 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 and removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the revised report (March 31, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

2. Amended parking regulations required in Chapter 925 and Chapter 950, as generally described in Attachment 2 to the revised report (March 31, 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 and removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Prohibited standing at all times on both sides of the north/south leg of Archer Street, between Cobourg Avenue and the east/west leg of Archer Street.

2. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the even (west) side of Archer Street, from Cobourg Avenue to Archer Street.

3. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the even (north) side of Archer Street from the north/south leg of Archer Street to the east end of Archer Street.

4. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking first day to the 15th day of each month, inclusive, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, and no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive; and no parking anytime from a point 84 metres east of Brock Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further east, on the odd (south) side of Cobourg Avenue from east end of Cobourg Avenue to Brock Avenue.

5. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, except no parking from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, inclusive, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, and no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the odd (south) side of Cobourg Avenue from the east end of Cobourg Avenue to Brock Avenue.

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 prohibiting standing on both sides of the north/south leg of Archer Street, between Cobourg Avenue and the east/west leg of Archer Street.  The proposed changes will deter parking at this location and improve safety and traffic operations by maintaining unobstructed sightlines and a clear passage for vehicles on the two-way street.

During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered inconsistencies in the traffic by-law related to the current signed parking regulations on Archer Street and Coburg Avenue.  Recommendations 2 to 5 will rectify these inconsistencies.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Bayview Avenue, between a point 48 metres north of Mill Street and Lawren Harris Square (north leg).

2. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Bayview Avenue, between Front Street East and a point 32 metres south of Lawren Harris Square (south leg).

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Bayview Avenue, between a point 48 metres north of Mill Street and Front Street East.

4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Bayview Avenue, between a point 32 metres south of Lawren Harris Square (south leg) and Lawren Harris Square (north leg).

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

Transportation Services is recommending that the existing stopping prohibition within the exclusive right-turn lane on the west side of Bayview Avenue, between Front Street East and Lawren Harris Square (south leg), be changed to a standing prohibition.  The proposed amendment will allow motorists, including TTC buses at an existing transit stop, to pick-up/drop-off passengers.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Amsterdam Avenue, between Westview Boulevard and a point 22 metres east.

2. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Amsterdam Avenue, between Westview Boulevard and a point 24 metres east.

3. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Westview Boulevard, between Amsterdam Avenue and a point 20.5 metres north.

4. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Galbraith Avenue, between Westview Boulevard and a point 35 metres east.

5. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Galbraith Avenue, between Westview Boulevard and a point 27 metres east.

6. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Westview Boulevard, between Galbraith Avenue and a point 18 metres south.

7. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Tiago Avenue, between Westview Boulevard and a point 61 metres east of Westview Boulevard.

8. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Tiago Avenue, between Westview Boulevard and a point 51 metres east.

9. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Westview Boulevard, between Tiago Avenue and a point 19 metres south.

10. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Westview Boulevard, between Tiago Avenue and a point 30 metres north.

11. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Selwyn Avenue, between Westview Boulevard and a point 26.5 metres south.

12. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Westview Boulevard, between Selwyn Avenue and a point 22 metres south.

13. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Gardens Crescent, between Westview Boulevard and a point 26.5 metres east.

14. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Gardens Crescent, between Westview Boulevard and a point 19 metres east.

15. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Westview Boulevard, between Gardens Crescent (south intersection) and a point 19 metres south.

16. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Westview Boulevard, between Gardens Crescent and a point 21 metres north.

17. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Westview Boulevard, between Gardens Crescent (south intersection) and a point 19 metres south.

18. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Joanith Drive, between Westview Boulevard and a point 18.5 metres east.

19. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Joanith Drive, between Westview Boulevard and a point 20 metres east.

This report is about parking regulations for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is recommending parking prohibitions on Westview Boulevard at the following intersections:

- Westview Boulevard at Amsterdam Avenue

- Westview Boulevard at Galbraith Avenue

- Westview Boulevard at Tiago Avenue

- Westview Boulevard at Selwyn Avenue

- Westview Boulevard at Gardens Crescent

- Westview Boulevard at Joanith Drive

Transportation Services is recommending the proposed parking prohibitions to support the implementation of geometric safety improvements and maintain vehicle maneuverability at these intersections, which were identified for delivery through the City's Transportation Safety and Local Improvements Program and the City's state-of-good-repair program.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $6.75 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the south side of Granby Street, between Church Street and a point 31 metres east of Yonge Street, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

2. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $6.75 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the south side of McGill Street, between Church Street and a point 53.5 metres west, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $6.75 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the south side of McGill Street, between Sheard Street and a point 60.5 metres west of Church Street, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

4. City Council rescind the existing permit parking on the odd side of Granby Street, between Church Street and Sheard Street, from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

5. City Council rescind the existing permit parking on the odd side of McGill Street, between Church Street and Sheard Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times, from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

6. City Council rescind the existing permit parking on the odd side of Granby Street, between Church Street and Sheard Street, from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., at all times, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

7. City Council rescind the existing permit parking on the odd side of McGill Street, between Church Street and Sheard Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

8. City Council authorize permit parking on the odd side of Granby Street, between Church Street and Sheard Street, from 12:00 midnight of one day to 12:00 midnight of the following day, at all times, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

9. City Council authorize permit parking on the odd side of McGill Street, between Church Street and Sheard Street, from 12:00 midnight of one day to 12:00 midnight of the following day, at all times, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

10. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the north side of Granby Street, between a point 31 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 36.6 metres east of Church Street, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

11. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the north side of McGill Street, between Church Street and a point 31 metres east of Yonge Street, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

12. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition at all times on the north side of McGill Street, between Church Street and a point 83 metres west, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

13. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 91 metres south of Carlton Street and a point 41 metres further south, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

14. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition at all times on the north side of McGill Street, between Sheard Street and a point 83 metres west of Church Street, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

15. City Council rescind the existing one-way westbound traffic only on Granby Street, between Church Street and Sheard Street, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

16. City Council rescind the existing one-way eastbound traffic only on McGill Street, between Church Street and Sheard Street, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

17. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Granby Street, between Church Street and Sheard Street, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

18. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of McGill Street, between Church Street and Sheard Street, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

19. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 137.5 metres south of Carlton Street and a point 61 metres further south, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

20. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 137.5 metres south of Carlton Street and a point 61 metres further south, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

21. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 137.5 metres south of Carlton Street and a point 61 meters further south, in effect from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

22. City Council designate a commercial loading zone in effect at all times on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 91 metres south of Carlton Street and a point 41 metres further south, from April 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

23. 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.

24. City Council direct that Yonge Street, McGill Street, Granby Street, and Sheard Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

25. City Council direct the applicant, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), to continue to engage the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area and McGill-Granby Village Residents’ Association as the project progresses.

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

City Council, at its meeting on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted Item 2025.IE23.5, and in doing so, authorized delegated authority to temporarily close vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of highway, with the exception of those highways listed in Section 937-4 of Code Chapter 937, as required for the purpose of construction of the Traction Power Upgrade Project contract number S75-7.

The TTC Traction Power Upgrade program involves critical upgrades to TTC’s traction power substations (TPSS), necessary to support the power demands for increased train service and expanded subway station capacity. To upgrade its TPSS infrastructure, TTC needs to upgrade and install new electrification and servicing infrastructure within the public right-of-way.

The Granby Traction Power Substation (TPSS) and Duct Bank Replacement Project is the first project to commence construction within the larger Traction Power Upgrade program. Contract S75-7 involves upgrades to the existing TPSS facility, located on Granby Street between Yonge Street and Church Street. The work requires the replacement of duct banks within the right-of-way to install the required electrical infrastructure needed to provide power to the TTC subway system.

To facilitate construction staging operations, McGill Parkette and Sheard Street, from Granby Street to McGill Street will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic. As a result of this full closure, the existing one-way eastbound and westbound traffic operations on McGill Street and Granby Street, respectively, will be temporarily converted to a two-way traffic operation to maintain local access and egress. In addition, the parking machine spaces on Granby Street and McGill Street will be temporarily removed to accommodate 24/7 permit parking operations, to mitigate the traffic and construction impacts to the neighborhood.

Furthermore, the businesses fronting on Yonge Street, with rear access from Sheard Street, will not be able to access Sheard Street to load and unload deliveries. In order to accommodate deliveries, a temporary loading zone will be designated on the east side of Yonge Street, between a point 91 metres south of Carlton Street and a point 41 metres further south.

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

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

Transportation Services is providing an update on plans to construct a multi-use trail connection along Lake Shore Boulevard East to close a gap in the Lake Shore Boulevard East Trail between Cherry Street and the Don River bridge, and seeking authority to install a necessary pedestrian and cyclist traffic control signal on Lake Shore Boulevard East.

This report also responds to City Council's request on November 12 and 13, 2025 for a report on public realm improvement plans along Lake Shore Boulevard East, between Carlaw Avenue and Leslie Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Edward Street.

2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between Bay Street and a point 15 metres east, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.

3. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council rescind the standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between a point 14 metres west of Bay Street and a point 42 metres further west, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.

4. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Edward Street, between Yonge Street and Bay Street.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Edward Street.  The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken.

During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered discrepancies between the by-lawed parking regulations and the posted signage on Edward Street.  Recommendation 4 will rectify this inconsistency.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of a traffic control signal on Jarvis Street, at a point 190 metres north of Carlton Street.

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

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection on Jarvis Street, between Carlton Street and Maitland Street/Maitland Place.  Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of a mid-block traffic control signal on Jarvis Street, approximately 190 metres north of Carlton Street.  The mid-block traffic control signal will provide enhanced safety for all road users, particularly vulnerable road users.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Designated the portion of Labatt Avenue between a point 17.0 metres east of Defries Street to a point 23.8 metres further east (dead-end) as a Pedestrian Way as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services, upon completion of the redevelopment project at 1-25 Defries Street, parkland at 1 Defries Street and streetscape improvements in this section of Labatt Avenue.

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 in Attachment 2 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services to show the Pedestrian Way on Labatt Avenue as proposed.

3. Authorized the amendments to traffic and parking regulations on Labatt Avenue as generally described in Attachment 2 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.

4. Authorized and directed the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Toronto and East York Community Council 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.

1-25 Defries Street is being redeveloped as a 37-storey condominium building. As part of Section 37 Agreement dated September 9, 2020, the developer is required to develop parkland at 1 Defries Street and provide streetscape improvements along Labatt Avenue from Defries Street to the end of paved portion of the roadway. These planned improvements will extend the parkland into the adjacent dead-end portion of Labatt Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to designate the section of Labatt Avenue between a point 17.0 metres east of Defries Street to a point 23.8 metres further east (dead-end) as a Pedestrian Way. Labatt Avenue is currently classified as a local 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.  This change would establish a seamless, pedestrian-oriented connection between the new parkland and the adjacent portion of Labatt Avenue.

 The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Referred Item TE31.58 to the General Manager, Transportation Services for consultation with George Brown College and report back to the May 28, 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 requesting approval to install all-way stop control at the intersection of Dockside Drive and Knapp Lane.  Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation traffic calming (ten speed humps) on Gamble Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Donlands Avenue, generally as shown in Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (March 16, 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 recommending the installation of speed humps on Gamble Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Donlands Avenue. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Gamble Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Appointed the following candidate to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 2, 2030, and until a successor is appointed:

- Karin Fritzlar

2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Moss Park Arena.

City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Moss Park Arena Board. This report recommends two candidates for appointment to the board.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 980 Dufferin Street and 1141 Bloor Street West Street from Permit Parking.

I am requesting that the development at the Bloor-Dufferin site be excluded fron the on-street permit parking program.

Excluding new developments from on-street permit parking helps manage the parking supply and encourages residents to adopt more sustainable transportation options such as walking, cycling, and transit. This aligns with the City’s broader goals to reduce congestion and lower emissions, and the expectation that all new developments provide parking to address the demand they generate.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Re-opened Item TE24.61 entitled "Brock Avenue - Parking Amendments”.

2. Deleted Part 6 of its decision with respect to Item TE24.61.

An incorrect parking amendment was included in an item for Brock Avenue that was adopted by Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on July 8, 2025. The recommendations below will correct this error while maintaining the parking changes requested by Brock Avenue residents.

 The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission, to report in the first quarter of 2027 to the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations concerning pedestrian safety, traffic and parking on Ossington Street between Dupont Street and Dundas Street.

Transportation Services and Deputy Mayor Malik are considering changes to Ossington between Dundas Street and Queen Street, which will allow parking 24/7 on both sides, add pedestrian bump outs, and reduce live traffic to one lane in each direction. These changes will have knock on effect on Ossington Street traffic north of Dundas Street.

Some residents in the area north of Dundas Street have also requested that parking be permitted during rush-hour in order to provide a safety buffer between pedestrians and moving vehicles, particularly in the vicinity of schools.

In light of the changes being made to Ossington Street south of Dundas Street, and after consultation with Councillor Bravo, I request Transportation Services to review whether any traffic, sidewalk and parking changes ought to be made on Ossington Street between Dupont Street and Dundas Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Salem Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Southview Avenue.

2. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the odd (east) side of Salem Avenue from Bloor Street West to Shanly Street.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Salem Avenue, between Bloor Street West and a point 14 meters north.

4. Designated a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the west side of Salem Avenue, between a point 14 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 20.5 metres further north.

5. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Salem Avenue, between the first lane north of Bloor Street West, east of Bartlett Avenue and Southview Avenue.

6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Salem Avenue, between Bloor Street West and the first lane north of Bloor Street West, west of Westmoreland Avenue.

7. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the odd (east) side of Salem Avenue from the lane north of Bloor Street West, west of Westmoreland Avenue to Shanly Street.

Earlier this year, I joined local residents and business owners near Salem Avenue and Bloor Street West for a neighbourhood walk to discuss parking issues impacting the community. I heard directly from residents who shared challenges with delivery vehicles using laneways to load and unload products, and from business owners who raised concerns about the lack of commercial loading zones in the area.  

Transportation Services conducted a review of commercial loading zone options in the surrounding area. City staff identified a section of Salem Avenue, just north of Bloor Street West, that can accommodate a loading zone for businesses. As a result of this new loading zone, parking will be relocated to the west side of Salem Avenue.

The creation of this commercial loading zone will deter illegal parking, clear access for drivers in the laneway, and support local businesses receiving deliveries.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Re-opened Item TE25.42 entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces - September 2025 (Delegated)”.

2.  Amended its previous decision on Item 2025.TE25.42 by:

a. deleting the entry in Attachment 1 to the report (September 18, 2025) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, only as it pertains to the accessible parking space on the east side of Gladstone Avenue as follows:

Table 1: On-Street Accessible Parking Spaces to be Installed

Ward 9 Location

Gladstone Avenue, east side, between a point 21.5 metres south of Hallam Street and a point 5.5 metres further south

At the September 18, 2025 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council, an accessible parking space was approved on Gladstone Avenue. The original applicant recently notified Transportation Services that this accessible parking space is no longer required.

As a year has not passed since the adoption of this item, a motion is required to re-open and rescind installation of this accessible parking space on Gladstone Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Markham Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 48.8 metres south.

2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Markham Street, between a point 48.8 metres south of Bloor Street West and Lennox Street.

3. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, on the west side of Markham Street, between a point 48.8 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 9 metres north of Lennox Street.

4. Designated Markham Street, between Lennox Street and Bloor Street West, as a one-way for northbound traffic only.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Markham Street, between Lennox Street and Bloor Street West.

6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Markham Street, between Lennox Street and a point 19 metres north.

7. Designated a passenger loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the west side of Markham Street, between a point 19 metres north of Lennox Street and a point 29 metres further north.

8. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Markham Street, between a point 48 metres north of Lennox Street and a point 56 metres further north.

9. Designated a Delivery Vehicle Parking Zone to be in effect at all times for a maximum period of 10 minutes, on the west side of Markham Street, between a point 104 metres north of Lennox Street and a point 23 metres further north.

10. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Markham Street, between a point 127 metres north of Lennox Street and Bloor Street West.

11. Prohibited westbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Lennox Street and Markham Street.

12. Rescinded the existing compulsory stop control for southbound traffic on Markham Street at Lennox Street.

The Mirvish Village Redevelopment includes properties municipally known as 571-597 Bloor St W, 742-754 and 760-782 Bathurst St, 26-38 Lennox Street, and 581-603 and 588-612 Markham Street with frontage on Bloor Street W, Bathurst Street, Lennox Street, and Markham Street. The owner of the project is Westbank Project Corp, and the corresponding site plan application no 17 187476 STE 19 SA. The proposed mixed-use development includes several mid-rise and tall buildings, ranging from 2 storeys to 27 storeys.

This motion is to implement components of the approved 2021 site plan agreement with Westbank Project Corp.

The development includes public realm improvement consisting of expanding the boulevard on Markham Street by narrowing down the travelled portion of the roadway for a one-way operation. Furthermore, a private east-west driveway under public vehicular easement has been established south of Bloor Street West, between Bathurst Street and Markham Street.

The required parking and traffic amendments on Markham Street, between Lennox Street and Bloor Street West, are as follows:

- This roadway will operate in a one-way northbound direction.

-  Stopping will be prohibited at all times on the east side of the street

- On the west side of the street, curbside activities will only be permitted within two constructed lay-bys. A 10-minute delivery zone that will operate at all times is recommended in one lay-by, and a Passenger Loading Zone that will also operate at all times is recommended for the other lay-by.

These traffic and parking amendments will address requirements of the site plan agreement for the newly developed mixed-used development (Mirvish Village) on Markham Street. The amendments will meet new street configurations and operational needs for the corridor. The implementation will accommodate anticipated pedestrian and vehicular volumes while providing a safe environment for all users.

The completion of construction and traffic access on Markham Street is scheduled for the middle of April 2026. As a standard condition of a development site plan approval process, the applicant must contact Transportation Services six months prior to completion for staff to prepare the necessary report to Community Council for by-law approval of traffic and parking amendments. This by-law approval is being expedited because this condition was not included in the site plan application process by Development Review.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit northbound left turns at all times on Bathurst Street and the private driveway at 758 Bathurst Street, located on the west side of Bathurst Street, approximately 72 metres south of Bloor Street West.

2. City Council prohibit southbound right turns at all times on Bathurst Street and the private driveway at 758 Bathurst Street, located on the west side of Bathurst Street, approximately 72 metres south of Bloor Street West.

The Mirvish Village Redevelopment includes properties municipally known as 571-597 Bloor St W, 742-754 and 760-782 Bathurst St, 26-38 Lennox Street, and 581-603 and 588-612 Markham Street with frontage on Bloor Street W, Bathurst Street, Lennox Street, and Markham Street. The owner of the project is Westbank Project Corp, and the corresponding site plan application no 17 187476 STE 19 SA. The proposed mixed-use development includes several mid-rise and tall buildings, ranging from 2 storeys to 27 storeys.

This motion is to implement components of the approved 2021 site plan agreement with Westbank Project Corp. The following are the required turn prohibitions that will operate at all times:

- Bathurst Street and the private driveway at 758 Bathurst Street – _Southbound right-turns

- Bathurst Street and the private driveway at 758 Bathurst Street – _Northbound left-turns

As part of this new development, Markham Street, between Lennox Street and Bloor Street West, will operate one-way in a northbound direction. This development will also incorporate a new private east-west driveway located south of Bloor Steet West, between Markham Street and Bathurst Street. This private driveway will operate one-way in an eastbound direction. The implementations of these turning prohibitions will help reinforce the designated traffic operation surrounding the new mixed-use development (Mirvish Village) and will help deter motorist from making unsafe turns.

The completion of construction and traffic access on Markham Street is scheduled for the middle of April 2026. As a standard condition of a development site plan approval process, the applicant must contact Transportation Services six months prior to completion for staff to prepare the necessary report to Community Council for by-law approval of traffic and parking amendments. This by-law approval is being expedited because this condition was not included in the site plan application process by Development Review.

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 30, 2026 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations concerning the proposed renaming of the Public Lane West of Grace Street, extending between Harbord Street and Grace Street north of College Street, be renamed as Joe Pantalone Lane.

Joe Pantalone is a well-loved Canadian politician who served on Toronto City Council and Metro Council from 1980 to 2010. Pantalone was the deputy mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010, and represented the Trinity area as a councillor.

The Little Italy Business Improvement Association has requested that the Public Lane West of Grace Street, extending between Harbord Street and Grace Street north of College Street, be renamed as Joe Pantalone Lane.

The necessary public notice has not yet been given.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Price Street, between Yonge Street and 82 metres further east.

2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Price Street, between a point 82 metres east of Yonge Street and the east end of Price Street.

3. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Price Street, between a point 36 metres east of Yonge Street and the east end of Price Street, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $4.50 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.

4. Authorized the installation of parking machine regulation on the north side of Price Street, between a point 36 metres east of Yonge Street and Scrivener Square, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $4.50 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.

5. Prohibited stopping all times on the south side of Price Street, between Yonge Street and east end of Price Street.

6. Prohibited parking at all times on the north side of Price Street, between Scrivener Square and a point 30.5 metres east.

7. Designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times on the north side of Price Street, between a point 30.5 metres east of Scrivener Square and a point 22 metres further east.

8. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Price Street, between a point 52.5 metres east of Scrivener Square and east end of Price Street.

Price Street is a short narrow street running east from Yonge Street that dead ends at the Toronto Lawn and Tennis Club. There are significant safety issues with garbage pick up and deliveries to the club, including large trucks frequently driving up on the sidewalk while children are walking to their lessons. In addition, the club has just commenced a significant renovation to make the premises wheelchair accessible. The addition of heavy construction vehicles to the pre-existing safety challenges on this very short narrow street has made it essential to convert some of the existing on street parking into a commercial loading zone.

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 Queen Street East and Thompson Avenue.

2. Prohibited parking in effect daily on the east side of Davies Avenue between Queen Street East and a point 30 metres north.

3. 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 a point 20 metres further north.

4. 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 a point 20 metres further north.

5. Prohibited parking in effect daily on the east side of Davies Avenue between a point 50 metres north of Queen Street East and Thompson Avenue.

6. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Carroll Street between Queen Street East and Thompson Street.

7. Prohibited parking in effect daily on the east side of Carroll Street between Queen Street East and a point 15 metres north.

8. Authorized parking for maximum period of 1 hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of Carroll Street between a point 15 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 40 metres further north.

9. 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 Carroll Street between a point 15 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 40 metres further north.

10. Prohibited parking in effect daily on the east side of Carroll Street between a point 55 metres north of Queen Street East and Thompson Avenue.

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. Through TE27.81 and TE28.54 , temporary parking spots were installed on Davies Avenue and Carroll Street. I recently received interest from affected residents, as well as a letter from the local BIA requesting that the temporary parking on these streets be made permanent following the completion of this construction project.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at a rate of $3.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the west side of Camberwell Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 41 metres further south.

2.  Prohibited standing on the west side of Camberwell, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 41 metres south.

3.  Designated the easterly northbound lane on Camberwell Road, from Eglinton Avenue West to a point 30.5 metres south, for northbound right turns only.

4.  Designated the westerly northbound lane on Camberwell Road, from Eglinton Avenue West to a point 30.5 metres south, for northbound left turns only.

I am kindly asking for your support of my motion to remove three parking spots and install a “No Standing” zone on the west side of Camberwell Road, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 41 metres further south.

Like many streets in the proximity of the Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road intersection, Camberwell Road experiences significant congestion during peak travel times. The three parking spots currently designated on the west side of Camberwell prevent the simultaneous movement of left and right-hand turning vehicles onto Eglinton, contributing to a bottle neck which extends throughout the neighbourhood.

Camberwell residents have reached out to my office requesting the removal of these parking spots as a means of easing the congestion along their street.

Following the redesign of the Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road intersection and improvements to traffic flow in the neighbourhood, our office would be pleased to assess the feasibility of re-introducing parking at this location.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 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 $3.25 for 1 hour and for a maximum of three hours, on the north side of Queen Street East, between a point 36 metres east of Jones Avenue and a point 30.5 metres further east.

2. City Council designate a commercial loading zone to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Queen Street East, between a point 36 meters east of Jones Avenue and a point 30.5 meters further east.

3. City Council direct that Queen Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking machine 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.

Reconstruction of the laneway located on the east side of Jones Avenue, approximately 23 metres north of Queen Street East will commence in May. This laneway is the primary loading zone for many businesses on Queen Street East, east of Jones Avenue. The installation of a temporary loading zone on Queen Street East is important for businesses to continue their commercial activities during this construction period.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Requested the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to continue to engage with Metrolinx on ensuring that Liberty New Street is completed in alignment with the opening of Exhibition Station.

2.  Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Transit Expansion, to provide an update to the July 9, 2026 meeting of the Toronto East York Community Council on the status of Liberty New Street design and construction, and any timelines commitments made by Metrolinx.

It’s critical to continue to address traffic congestion in Liberty Village and ensure local residents can navigate their neighbourhood safely and reliably. Transportation Services staff continue to iterate upon my Liberty Village Traffic Action Plan, initially advanced in the summer of 2024, to meet this objective.

An enduring commitment to the community over many years has been the promise of a new road: a new east/west connection for this growing neighbourhood. This new road has long been necessary to address the longstanding and considerable congestion pressures from vehicles and transit alike  on East Liberty/Liberty Street, the only road connecting this community’s residents and local businesses that call it home. It’s also a key corridor for visitors from across the City enjoying games and activities at nearby BMO Field, Coca Coliseum, Rogers Stadium, and Exhibition Place.

I continue to engage with Metrolinx and City staff to convey how vital it is that this new infrastructure is delivered alongside new transformational transit as part of the Ontario Line. And, as the province looks to build Transit Oriented Communities, we are welcoming new residents to this community.

I’m committed to ensuring that we continue to move forward this important piece of infrastructure, and holding Metrolinx accountable to our shared commitment of making sure that this new road is ready for when Exhibition Station opens.

General Bills

Toronto and East York Community Council passed By-laws 297-2026 to 325-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Confirmatory Bills

Toronto and East York Community Council passed Confirmatory Bills as By-law 296-2026 and By-law 326-2026, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Toronto and East York Community Council will introduce bills.